Lawyer Recalls Microphone Cut After Reciting Psalm on Air
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Lawyer Efraim Dimai revealed on Channel 14 that his microphone was disconnected during a broadcast on another network after he recited a psalm. This disclosure followed a segment featuring singer Ben Tzour leading thousands in a prayer during a concert. The incident prompted a discussion on Israeli media's treatment of religious expression.
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- Lawyer Efraim Dimai stated his microphone was cut on another TV channel after reciting "Mizmor L'Toda" on air.
- Singer Ben Tzour led thousands in a communal prayer during a concert, captured on Channel 14.
- The incident occurred during a discussion on Israeli media's coverage of religious and traditional expressions.
- Dimai's microphone was disconnected after he was told "such things are not said on air."
- The broadcast aimed to highlight moments of unity amidst Israeli political and security tensions.
A segment on Channel 14's "Israel Hayom" program featured a moving clip of singer Ben Tzour pausing a concert in Ramat Gan to lead thousands of attendees in a communal recitation of "Hashem is King, Hashem is King, Hashem will reign forever and ever." The broadcast included a discussion about the connection to Jewish tradition in Israeli culture.
During this discussion, lawyer Efraim Dimai shared a personal anecdote, stating that his microphone was disconnected on another television channel after he recited "Mizmor L'Toda" (A Psalm of Thanksgiving) during a broadcast. Dimai recounted that he was told through his earpiece that such phrases were not to be said on air, emphasizing that this incident occurred before his involvement with Channel 14.
Host Dor Azrad introduced the segment by acknowledging the current political and security tensions in Israel, explaining the importance of showcasing moments of unity and emotion. He noted that amidst political rivalries and security concerns, the Israeli public needs moments of respite and connection, especially after a challenging year.
Singer Ben Tzour, in the clip, requested the music be stopped and asked the audience to turn on their phone flashlights, calling it a "sanctification of God's name." He then led the crowd in the prayer, concluding by saying, "I have done my part. Thank you very much to God, blessed be He."