Menashe Erdan (1928-2005) was an Israeli Orthodox rabbi born in Jerusalem who dedicated his life to Jewish scholarship and religious leadership. He served as a rabbi in Ramla, Israel, where he played a significant role in the local religious community, contributing to religious education and communal affairs. Known for his traditional Orthodox approach and commitment to Jewish law and practice, he influenced the spiritual life of his community during a period of growing religious diversity in Israel. He was the father of prominent Israeli politician Gilad Erdan (born 1970), whose public career was shaped by his father's rabbinical influence. Menashe Erdan maintained a relatively private life focused on his rabbinical duties, with limited public documentation beyond his familial connections and local religious role. He passed away in 2005, leaving a legacy in Ramla's Jewish community and through his family's prominence in Israeli society.