Rabbi Uri Sadan: Judicial Activism? No Authority Without Responsibility
The rabbi of Savyon says the judicial system should reflect all parts of society and emphasizes: "Whoever exercises authority must bear responsibility."
Assessment
A prominent religious figure argues that judicial activism is illegitimate because authority without accountability is unsustainable. The statement frames the judiciary as a body that must represent the full spectrum of Israeli society. This intervention adds a moral and communal dimension to the ongoing debate over the balance of power between the courts and other branches of government. The next development to watch is whether other religious or public leaders echo this call for judicial restraint.