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Hundreds of protesters against "Jews are coming": "They are harming the Torah and God"

About 1,500 people came to demonstrate in front of a corporation building here in Jerusalem against the satire program "The Jews Are Coming," claiming "contempt and violation of Jewish values." Singer Ofer Levy and Baba Sally's grandson performed on stage, following the appearance of his grandfather in a sketch on the show. "I mourn the humiliation of the saints of Israel," he said

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About 1,500 people came tonight (Tuesday) to a demonstration in front of the Broadcasting Corporation building here in Jerusalem against the satire program "The Jews Are Coming" claiming "contempt and violation of Jewish values" as part of the program, as stated in the invitation to the demonstration, sent by Ofek - Jewish Information Headquarters. It also states that the participants in the protest "shout their cry 'so far' to despise and insult the saints of Israel."

One of the organizers of the demonstration, Elad Tzadikov, a member of the Herzliya City Council, told Walla! Culture: "We protest that the 'Jews Are Coming' program is very, very hurtful to Judaism, to the greats of the nation, and above all, the most disturbing thing that we went out to fight for - in the show is the name. With all due respect, the satire show has limits, and this show is very hurtful to the people. "Israel, in all of us. Hit the most precious thing and humiliate it - the Torah and the Creator of the world. There is a limit to everything."

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Behind the podium, a large sign read: "Justice cries out! The people demand respectful communication from Judaism!". Among the signs in the audience were quotes from the past of "state leaders who cherish Judaism." On stage, singer Ofer Levy performed a song, and Moshe Eliyahu Boso, Baba Sally's grandson, appeared, probably following the appearance of his grandfather's character in one of the show's sketches this season, in which Baba Sally tells his picture in all sorts of rooms, but he likes to be planted. The same in the bedroom. The grandson said, among other things: "Gentlemen, it is not for the humiliation of my grandfather Baba Sally that I am hurt, but for the humiliation of the saints of Israel for generations, for the humiliation of the honor of Gd, for that we should weep and tear, where did we get ?!".

Other participants in the demonstration were far-right activists Itamar Ben Gvir and Lehavah founder Benzi Gupstein, whose candidacy for the Knesset was rejected by the Supreme Court. Gupstein said on Channel 20: "It's finally time for the Jews to wake up, the Jews are not willing to tolerate all the rubbish and culture they try to broadcast. To us, and to Gali Tzahal, all those who receive money from the state are actually broadcasting against us. " Media man Shimon Riklin, who broadcast from the demonstration, said that "the public corporation has become a left-wing corporation, denigrating the religion of Israel and denigrating Judaism, and is ashamed of being a Jew and of Judaism."

The creators of "The Jews Are Coming" chose not to comment. "Jews are coming" is a satire program, and that is how it should be treated. Freedom of expression and creativity are a top value in public broadcasting, as is self-humor. The right of protesters to protest is no less important. "

Shaham - The Actors 'Association, the Directors' Association, the Screenwriters 'Association and the Producers' Association said that they "strengthen the hands of the creators, actors and producers of the satire program 'The Jews Are Coming' and reject with disgust the savage attacks on them and the Israeli broadcasting corporation. We live in a democratic country where freedom of expression is one of its cornerstones, and we must all respect it. "