Journalist Moriah Kore Discusses Media Crisis, Motherhood, and Holocaust Memory
In a personal interview on Channel 7's podcast, journalist Moriah Kore shared her experiences as a religious woman in the media, the erosion of trust in journalism, and the profound impact of her son's military service.
Kore criticized the Israeli media landscape, stating that it has lost its most crucial element: truth. She explained that the public's trust has diminished because news broadcasts have blurred the lines between reporting and interpretation, leading to a situation where viewers struggle to discern objective facts from opinion. She noted this crisis is not unique to Israel but is a global phenomenon.
She also spoke about the challenges of being a religious woman in a predominantly secular media environment, facing a "lower glass ceiling" and the constant need to navigate perceptions related to her family and religious observances. Kore acknowledged that her perceived political affiliation with the right can be a factor in how she is viewed, but she sees her work as a mission.
The interview took a deeply personal turn when Kore recounted the intense anxiety she experienced while her eldest son served in Gaza, including fighting in Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7th. She revealed a poignant moment when her son, drawing strength from his grandfather's Holocaust survival story, used it to process his own wartime experiences. This led Kore to emphasize the vital importance of intergenerational memory transmission.
Kore also shared details about her blended family life, highlighting their commitment to creating a unified household with shared Shabbat dinners and holidays. She concluded by expressing her wishes for the Israeli people to embrace a free consciousness, be unashamed of their beliefs, and seek truth, while wishing for personal peace and tranquility with her family.
