Top Rabbi Denounces Journalist's Anti-Haredi Remarks
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Prominent the Rabbi criticized a journalist's reported anti-Haredi comments as "primitive" and unbecoming of a "civilized person" during a discussion with MKs.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Top the Rabbi condemned a journalist's anti-Haredi remarks.
- He called the comments "primitive" and not from a "civilized person."
- MK Yaakov Asher informed the Rabbi of the journalist's statements.
- The journalist reportedly avoids places with Haredi individuals.
The Rabbi, a prominent Haredi leader, spoke with Members of Knesset (MKs) about a journalist who reportedly expressed aversion to being in places with Haredi individuals. MK Yaakov Asher of United Torah Judaism informed the Rabbi about the journalist's comments.
In response, the Rabbi strongly condemned the remarks, stating, "A civilized person does not speak like that." He further characterized such statements as "primitive."
The conversation took place between the Rabbi and the MKs, with the full exchange reportedly being made available. The context of the discussion was the journalist's alleged statement that she avoids areas populated by Haredi Jews.
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