Supreme Court President Apologizes for Remark About Haredi Community
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit apologized for saying many in the Haredi public use two phones, "one kosher and the second for calling." Public Complaints Commissioner Asher Kolah accepted the apology and dismissed a complaint. The remark had caused controversy within the community.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit apologized for a controversial remark about the Haredi public.
- Amit stated many in the Haredi community use two phones, "one kosher and the second for calling."
- Public Complaints Commissioner Asher Kolah accepted Amit's apology.
- Kolah dismissed a complaint filed against Amit over the statement.
- The remark had previously caused significant controversy.
President of the Supreme Court Yitzhak Amit has apologized for remarks he made regarding the Haredi public, after stating that many in the community possess two phones, "one kosher and the second for calling." The Public Complaints Commissioner, Asher Kolah, accepted Amit's apology and dismissed a complaint filed against him following the statement. The original comment, which sparked controversy, alluded to the practice of some Haredi individuals using separate phones for different purposes, with one often filtered for religious observance.
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