Ultra-Orthodox Leader Criticized for Shabbat Interview Plans
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Critics, including the Gur Hasidic court and the "HaTzibur HaCharedi" party, argue the broadcast violates Shabbat. Asher's team claims the interview was pre-recorded before Shabbat and will air after its conclusion, but opponents maintain that benefiting from work done by others on Shabbat is also prohibited.
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- The interview is scheduled to air on Channel 12 before Shabbat officially ends.
- The Gur Hasidic court and rival party "HaTzibur HaCharedi" have condemned Asher's decision.
- Rabbi Dov Lando's circle did not confirm halachic permission for the interview.
- Asher's team states the interview was pre-recorded before Shabbat and will air after its conclusion.
- Critics argue benefiting from work done by Jews on Shabbat is prohibited.
The controversy stems from the program's broadcast time, scheduled for Saturday at 6:00 PM, before the end of Shabbat at 6:36 PM. Representatives from the Gur Hasidic court and the rival "HaTzibur HaCharedi" party have voiced their disapproval. Additionally, an inquiry within the circle of Rabbi Dov Lando, the spiritual leader of the Lithuanian ultra-Orthodox stream, did not confirm any halachic (Jewish law) permission for Asher to participate in the interview. Asher's representatives defended the decision, citing halachic arguments that the interview was pre-recorded on Friday, before Shabbat began, and that the segment would air after 7:00 PM, thus after Shabbat concluded. However, critics argue that even if direct Shabbat desecration is avoided, there is a prohibition against benefiting from work performed by other Jews on Shabbat.
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