Minister of Religious Affairs Matan Kahana announced the appointment of Zvi Tessler as Projector Meron ahead of the Rashbi Baalat celebration | Tessler’s role will be to include and manage the revelry with all relevant parties, subject to Kahana, according to the interim recommendations of the State Commission of Inquiry into the Meron disaster
As part of the implementation of the recommendations of the Meron Commission of Inquiry, this morning (Monday) the Minister of Religious Affairs, Matan Kahana, announced the appointment of retired Chief of Staff Zviki Tessler to serve as the corona projector who will coordinate preparations for the celebration. At their center are many changes that were required in the background of the disaster last year.
Brigadier General (in reserve), Superintendent (retired) Zviki Tessler will serve as Project Meron ahead of this year’s Rashbi revelation.
Tessler served in the IDF as a squadron commander in the Air Force, in his last position in the IDF he served as Chief of Staff of the Home Front Command with the rank of Brigadier General. Between 2019-2016, Tessler served in the Israel Police The religious – participants in the Rashbi celebration.
Zviki Tessler Credit: Spokeswoman for the Israel Police.
Minister Matan Kahana said of the appointment and said: “The upcoming Meron event will be completely different from the events that have taken place so far – security celebrating the celebration will be above all this time. Managing the celebration in Meron requires rich knowledge and experience in understanding complex events. Which requires lateral vision, planning and systemic thinking, along with understanding and sensitivity towards those who visit the mountain during the celebration. “
Brigadier General (Res.) Zviki Tessler thanked Minister Kahana and said: “The terrible disaster that occurred last year requires us to act with reverence and out of enormous responsibility. I will spare no effort to uphold ancestral tradition while strictly observing safety rules and public safety. I accept the position out of a sense of great responsibility and look forward to quality cooperation with all parties. “