There are not many unifying moments on the television screens. Each channel is marked with a certain label, most of the airtime is allocated to current news and reality shows and the truth is absent. But one moment, distilled and real, brought an exciting sight to prime time: Channel 14’s news anchor, Maggie Tabibi, broke the 17th of Tammuz fast and blessed everything in front of hundreds of thousands of viewers. In the current landscape of broadcasts, this moment is imaginary. Yonit Levy does not go out for a moment from the character, and the other presenters also try to meet an imagined bar of professionalism.
Tavibi’s tension is evident in her transition to the unusual monologue
The exciting moment contains several broken agreements in the Israeli climate. When was the last time a news anchor in a central edition braided? In the religious-nationalist world, the light fasts have become a dying sign, and here comes an approach from the traditional world that effortlessly modernizes the Jewish calendar and manages to connect it to the spirit of the times. “This is an opportunity to remind that against the background of the social rift and the national destruction that has befallen us all since the seventh of October, our strength is in our unity, and maybe it’s time to take down the walls – today, more than ever,” Tavibi said excitedly. Immediately after, she blessed the blessing that everything will be in His word and broke the fast live.
A destroyed house in Bari Photo: Yonatan Sindel, Flash90
Tavibi’s tension is evident in her transition to and from the unusual monologue. After drinking the water, she cleared her throat and continued, but the smile of Yara Zard sitting next to her expressed what was happening in the heart of the esteemed waitress: great excitement and joy at making the voice of thousands heard. The exciting move resulted in many reactions on the network, including very positive reactions from Rabbi Avraham Stav and Rabbi Aviad Sanders who are not suspected of excessive sympathy for the channel.
Tavibi’s act should mark the line for Channel 14
The breaking of the fast on the air and its positive effect can mark the channel’s captains the right path to follow: emphasizing silenced voices and bringing Judaism to the forefront – without falling into expected pits of division. Yanon Magal’s Patriots show also gives expression, in an appreciative way, to diverse voices that are underrepresented or under hostile presenters. The day before the fast, Rabbi Eitan Eisman, who signed the letter of the rabbis against the deal, was a guest on the program. A few months before him, Rabbi Tamir Garnot, who spoke about the new path we need to embark on, and in front of them was also the case Efraim Lavi, who spoke about the Ethiopian community and its position in Israeli society.
Tavibi is one of the prominent central figures on the channel, and it seems that she understands her position and the extent of her ability to influence. In an interview with Tahila Shinover here on the website about two months ago, Tavibi talked about her old desire to enter the political world. “I always dreamed of influencing, of being part of the leaders of change in society, that’s why the field was curious and drew me in,” she said at the time and told about the change that took place in her: “Fortunately, the years have taught me differently. I believe that today, in my humble position, I have the ability to influence much more “.
