Former Media Personality Ari Geller Discusses Spiritual Return and Changed Appearance
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Former media personality Ari Geller has changed his appearance by growing peyot and discussed his spiritual journey in an interview. He expressed a deep longing for God and noted the growth of the Haredi public in Israel. Geller, who previously worked as a journalist and advisor, also shared his personal struggles and hopes for the nation.
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- Ari Geller, a former media personality, has grown peyot and discussed his spiritual transformation.
- Geller expressed a profound longing for God and shared personal struggles with spiritual practices.
- He noted the significant growth and progress of the Haredi public in Israel.
- Geller was inspired to regrow his peyot after seeing them in the Religious Zionist community.
- He expressed trust in Torah leaders regarding potential political alliances.
- Geller stated his personal preference for the right-wing and "Bibi."
Former media personality Ari Geller, who has dramatically altered his appearance by growing peyot (sidecurls), shared his personal journey and longing for God in an interview with network star Shlomi Cohen. Geller, previously a journalist and senior communications advisor, described his internal processes as the reason for his changed look. "I have so much longing for the Holy One, Blessed be He, so much longing," he stated emotionally, emphasizing the word "so much."
Geller also spoke about his efforts to connect with God during his daily routine, admitting he struggles with daily seclusion, a practice he has not yet "merited." When asked if his new appearance signified adherence to Breslov Hasidism, he explained he grew up in the sect and removed his peyot in his twenties. He felt inspired to grow them back after observing their prevalence in the Religious Zionist community.
Reflecting on the state of the country, Geller highlighted the growth of the Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) public, noting their spiritual and economic progress. Regarding the potential for Haredi parties to join a left-wing government, he expressed trust in the decisions of Torah leaders, mentioning Rabbi Dov Landau and the rabbis of Agudath Yisrael. While stating his personal preference for the right and "Bibi," he concluded by wishing to see the good in the Israeli people and to believe that no truly wicked individuals exist among them.
Geller previously worked as a journalist for Yediot Yerushalayim, Maariv, and Makor Rishon, and later became a strategic advisor to politicians, rabbis, and public figures. In recent years, he has stepped away from the spotlight, undergoing personal transformations that led to his altered appearance and lifestyle.