Kalman Libeskind Shares War Anxiety and Condemns Rabbi Dov Lando's Remarks on Religious Soldiers

Israeli media personality Kalman Libeskind recounted his intense anxiety during the early days of the recent war, as his son and two sons-in-law served on the front lines. Speaking on Kan Reshet Bet radio on Monday, Libeskind described a harrowing night when he awoke at 3 a.m. to knocking on his door, only to realize it was a nightmare. He said he was overwhelmed with fear and stress while his daughters and grandchildren stayed at his home for safety.

Libeskind sharply criticized Rabbi Dov Lando, a leader of the Lithuanian Jewish community, for calling soldiers from the Religious Zionist community "wicked." He expressed deep contempt for Lando, accusing him of lacking decency and dismissing his criticism as irrelevant since Lando himself and his family do not serve in the military. Libeskind emphasized that while he is not troubled by Lando's family choices, he strongly objects to the rabbi's disparaging remarks about those serving in the army.

This public rebuke highlights tensions within Israeli society regarding military service and religious communities amid ongoing conflict. Libeskind's personal account underscores the emotional toll on families with loved ones at the front. The controversy around Rabbi Lando's comments has sparked debate about respect and unity during wartime.