Singer Ben El Tavori's Religious Request Sparks Debate with Radio Host
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Singer Ben El Tavori requested his management use the religious notation "B'ezrat Hashem" in new project documents, which radio host Ophira Assayag criticized as potentially leading to religious coercion. Assayag stated she doesn't force religion on others, while Tavori's fans defended his personal choice. The singer made the request in June as he began work on his new album.
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- Singer Ben El Tavori asked his team to use "B'ezrat Hashem" in new project documents.
- Radio host Ophira Assayag criticized the request, warning against religious coercion.
- Assayag stated she does not impose religious practices on those around her.
- Online reactions were divided, with some defending Tavori's personal religious expression.
- Tavori made the request in June as he started work on his new album.
Singer Ben El Tavori has asked his management team to include the Hebrew abbreviation "B'ezrat Hashem" (with God's help) in documents and correspondence related to his new album. This request has met with disapproval from radio host Ophira Assayag.
During her show on Radio Tel Aviv, Assayag expressed her discomfort, stating, "Folks, let's not enter a country with religious coercion." She clarified that she does not pressure those close to her to become more religious, emphasizing her own journey as a former Haredi who returned to secular life, while still observing some religious practices like lighting Shabbat candles.
Assayag's comments sparked criticism online, with some users defending Tavori's right to express his religious observance. They argued that his request to write "B'ezrat Hashem" is a personal choice and not an act of religious coercion, asserting it is his business and his right.
This request comes as Tavori embarks on a new chapter in his musical career, seeking a spiritual connection. He reportedly made the personal request to his management team in June, ahead of the work on his upcoming album and the launch of a new YouTube channel.
