The Rabbi of Safed, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, was asked to comment on the video of Horev Academy students and expressed shock at the attack on the girls. During an interview on Gali Israel radio, Rabbi Eliyahu was asked if he thought there was racism in the Horev Academy. He found the question insulting and was offended by it, saying it hurt him personally to see the students being bullied. He expressed admiration for the studio and its team, praising their work and potential for success.
The rabbi of the city of Safed, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, was asked to comment on the video of the students of the Horev Academy, and said that the attack on the girls shocked him.
In an interview with Gali Israel radio, Rabbi Eliyahu was asked: “Does the Rabbi think there is racism in the Horev studio?”
Rabbi Eliyahu heard the question and after a few seconds of silence he replied: “What? I think it’s really insulting. I’m offended by the question. Even if it was a mistake, this is an expensive and important studio. And it really hurt me personally when I saw how everyone jumps on them and stones them. It’s really Shocked me. Where did this jealousy and hatred come from?”
Rabbi Eliyahu went on to say: “The studio is a tremendous and wonderful enterprise, and kudos to the team, the management and the students. I have no word of criticism for them. Only praise. Congratulations, we expect the best from you because you are really capable of achieving this.”