Emanuel Shilo, the editor of the B�Sheva weekly newspaper of the dati leumi community, told Galei Tzahal (Army Radio) host Razi Barkai that Rabbi Eliezer Melamed�s column is the paper�s most popular, and it continues to grow. Calling the newspaper the �Yediot Achronot of the dati leumi community,� Shilo explained the rabbi�s message currently reaches 300,000 readers.
Shilo stated the government is looking for a �scapegoat�, explaining Rabbi Melamed�s column is probably the reason why he was selected, because he simply does not tow the party line.
Shilo added that as the editor of the rabbi�s weekly column, he is familiar with his message and philosophy, stating there can be no doubt that if there is a question between directives and Torah Law; the rabbi will always opt to follow the Torah�s position as he views it, admitting not everyone is in agreement with his interpretation of halacha, as is the case with other rabbonim.
(Yechiel Spira � YWN Israel)
