Elhanan Galat, former Director General of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, called on relevant figures to prevent Rabbi Berland from lighting the bonfire at the Lag Bomer celebration in Meron tonight.
"As director-general of the former ministry, I know that legal restrictions can be overcome and there are practical ways to limit his steps and prevent him from receiving such an honor. The Director-General of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and the heads of the Department of Holy Sites have the tools to do so if they so desire - and I call on them to show leadership and responsibility and behave as they should, "said Galt.
Berland was convicted on charges of indecent assault and was sentenced to 18 months in prison, of which he actually served 10 months.