Israeli Media Insider Reveals Highlights From Haredi Community Events and Personalities
The weekly column 'Zofnik' in the Israeli Haredi news site Kikar HaShabbat offers a detailed roundup of notable moments, personalities, and events within the ultra-Orthodox community. This edition covers a broad spectrum of activities from religious leaders, politicians, musicians, and media figures.
Among the highlights, a Haredi media figure was ordered to delete unauthorized footage from the premiere of the show 'Bardak' due to copyright issues. Rabbi David Cohen, head of the Hebron Yeshiva and member of Degel HaTorah's Council of Torah Sages, was spotted walking incognito in Jerusalem's Geula neighborhood. The Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Kalman Bar, and his wife were seen departing for a vacation abroad from Ben Gurion Airport.
Political figures such as MK Yitzhak Goldknopf appeared on Kikar HaShabbat studios, while MK Uri Ben-Tzur was seen shopping in an Austrian mall. The article also notes the involvement of media personalities like Itzik Ohana, who recently celebrated his engagement with a Moroccan henna ceremony in Ness Ziona, and Yossi Sergovsky, who participated in a panel discussing the new "Haredi Public Party" campaign.
In the cultural sphere, various musicians and singers were featured, including a surprise birthday celebration for singer Mendy Weiss and a duet performance by Shuli Rand and Ben Tzur at Caesarea Amphitheater. The article also describes a rare sighting of the legendary "eye evil remover" Rabbi David Moshe Fried opening a clinic for spiritual protection using traditional lead pouring methods.
Religious and community events included prayers at the Western Wall by political reporter Yuval Segev, blessings by prominent rabbis, and a large wedding celebration for the granddaughter of the Nadvorna Rebbe in Jerusalem. The piece concludes with a list of the five most-read articles on Kikar HaShabbat, ranging from political developments to heroic acts and international military news.
This comprehensive report offers a vivid snapshot of the Haredi community's social, religious, and political life during the week, highlighting both solemn moments and lighter cultural events.