After thousands accompanied the leader of the ultra-Orthodox Lithuanian community on his final journey, the question arises: Who will succeed the Torah leader? Like Shas, in this case, for the first time since the establishment of the state, there are several candidates for leadership. Names such as Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch, Rabbi Dov Lando and Rabbi Baruch Mordechai Ezri are emerging as those who may now take center stage.
But one thing is indisputable: the Lithuanian leadership has weakened since the death of its legendary leader, Rabbi Elachem Man.