Israeli Broadcasters Reflect on Jewish Unity and Antisemitism on Tisha B'Av
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By כיכר השבת
First reported by Srugim · Jul 22, 2026
What happened
On Tisha B'Av, Israeli broadcasters Moshe Mens and Ariel Sharfer hosted a special program reflecting on Jewish unity amid internal divisions and rising antisemitism. Rabbi Ben Zion Nordman emphasized that disputes show familial care while apathy threatens destruction. Rabbi Rami Glickstein recounted a violent antisemitic attack in Manhattan, linking it to Holocaust memories. The program offered practical advice for the fast and concluded with prayers for communal healing and Jerusalem's rebuilding.
- 01Israeli broadcasters unite on Tisha B'Av to stress Jewish unity against external threats.
- 02Rabbi Ben Zion Nordman warns apathy is more dangerous than internal disputes.
- 03Rabbi Rami Glickstein shares his violent antisemitic attack experience in Manhattan.
- 04The program provides practical tips for enduring the long Tisha B'Av fast.
- 05Rabbi Yuval Langzam reflects on his expulsion from Gush Katif and coping with crises.
- 06The broadcast ends with a prayer for unity and rebuilding Jerusalem.
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