The show's editor Molly Segev understands the harm, but is whole with the decision to broadcast: "They can not be immune from criticism" • And also: Why did the cast of "This is it" almost stop?
"It is clear that those who were injured did not expect a 'wonderful country' in their time."
Imitation of Rabbi Kanievsky in "A Wonderful Land"
The figure of Rabbi Kanievsky, who came up last night (Wednesday) as an imitation in "A Wonderful Land," caused a great stir, especially in the ultra-Orthodox sector.
This morning, the editor of "Eretz Nehederet" Molly Segev decided to respond to the many emotions evoked by the imitation, in an interview with Ilana Dayan's program on IDF waves.
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Did it occur to
you that there are many Israelis whose imitation is deeply hurt?", Dayan wondered, and Segev clarified that he was aware of this. Definitely and even added: "In the last 24 hours some have also called me.
Beyond the insults and curses there were many polite and cultural requests to explain how much this thing is their soul bird, and I totally accept that. "However, Segev clarified:" We did not evict him from his room, the man stands at such a significant juncture that determines our fate lately, And after the last week, I ask you, Ilana - is it possible not to make a sketch about Rabbi Kanievsky? "
Dayan went on to ask whether, in Segev's opinion, it is difficult to internalize the size of the injury due to being part of another sector.
Segev replied: "I completely refer to the magnitude of the damage. It is clear that those who were injured did not watch 'Great Land' before, not even yesterday. On the other hand, the actions and decisions of the same person and community greatly affect our situation and they can not be immune from political, social and Satirical. "Segev added:" By the way, the criticism is not of Rabbi Kanievsky, but mainly of the state that is unable to enforce its laws and of the prime minister who does not do so for political reasons. "
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At the end of the interview, the editor-in-chief of "Great Land" added an amusing behind-the-scenes anecdote of the program. He said: "We were sitting on a lunch break, when suddenly a group of ultra-Orthodox came towards us. The security guards jumped and it took a few seconds until we realized it was a cast of 'This is it' that they made a sketch about ultra-Orthodox, and an incident was avoided in which security guards arrested Moni, Braba and Gidi."
Earlier yesterday, one of Rabbi Kanievsky's grandchildren was interviewed by Keshet 12's "Live at Night" program and told of the reactions he receives: "People are in great pain. My grandfather is a spiritual figure without whom hundreds of thousands of people do not move. It is difficult."
Asked if his grandfather watched the show and the imitation in question, he replied: "It does not interest my grandfather. He should not know such a thing. What interests him in life is only the Torah."