Ofira Assayag Praises Lior Raz for Standing with Jewish Communities
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Israeli media personality Ofira Assayag lauded actor Lior Raz for his speech at a JNF-USA conference in San Diego, where he encouraged Jewish pride amid rising antisemitism. Assayag praised Raz for using his international platform to support fearful Jewish communities. She also recently commented on the one-week suspension of her former colleague Eyal Berkovich for questioning the academic credentials of politicians.
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- Ofira Assayag praised Lior Raz for using his global platform to support Jewish communities.
- Raz spoke at the JNF-USA conference in San Diego, urging Jewish pride.
- Assayag highlighted Raz's message to those afraid to display Jewish symbols.
- She recently commented on Eyal Berkovich's one-week suspension.
- Berkovich was suspended for questioning the academic credentials of politicians.
Israeli TV presenter and media personality Ofira Assayag expressed strong admiration for Lior Raz, creator and star of the series "Fauda," following his speech at the annual JNF-USA conference in San Diego, California. Assayag shared a clip of Raz's remarks on her personal WhatsApp channel, praising his use of his global platform to support Jewish communities facing rising antisemitism.
Raz, speaking to thousands of attendees, urged Diaspora Jews to display pride, keep Jewish symbols in their homes, and stand firm against intimidation. Assayag highlighted Raz's decision to address the fears of those hesitant to display mezuzahs, stating, "In my eyes, this says a lot about who you are. You heard their fear, and you chose to speak to them eye-to-eye and remind them they have something to be proud of. Great honor, Lior."
Assayag, known for her outspoken views on public and national issues, often publicly commends those she believes use their public influence to advocate for and strengthen the Jewish people. Her endorsement of Raz underscores the significant impact well-known figures from the entertainment world can have on global Jewish advocacy.
In a separate recent comment on her WhatsApp channel, Assayag also addressed the controversy surrounding her former colleague Eyal Berkovich, who was suspended for a week by News 13 management. Berkovich's suspension followed his on-air questioning of the academic credentials of American politician Abdul El-Sayed and Israeli MK Ahmad Tibi. Assayag sarcastically noted his return to television and radio, stating, "In short, suspended for a week."