Popular Jewish singer Benny Friedman has secured a new venue for his upcoming London concert after the original location canceled amid what many are calling a capitulation to anti-Semitic threats.
The Lighthouse Camberwell Theatre has stepped forward to host the event, offering a space that not only ensures the concert will go on but also accommodates 50% more attendees than the original venue. The concert is now set for January 6.
The cancellation of the initial venue was reportedly linked to security concerns following anti-Semitic protests targeting the event. The decision to cancel has drawn sharp criticism, with many in the Jewish community perceiving it as a concession to those seeking to intimidate and suppress Jewish pride.
Despite these challenges, Benny Friedman and his team have chosen to focus on positivity and unity.
Benny addressed the controversy, calling for the community to respond by embracing the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe: “Rather than combating darkness, we should focus on increasing the light.” He emphasized the importance of Achdus and Simcha as the community plans to gather to celebrate together at his concert.
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“The decision to cancel has drawn sharp criticism, with many in the Jewish community perceiving it as a concession to those seeking to intimidate and suppress Jewish pride.”
First of all, the original venue claimed that there were safety reasons for cancelling it. But even *if* they were lying about that, the next logical assumption would be anti-Zionism, not antisemitism.
Regardless, calling this “Jewish pride” borders on heresy. The only “Jewish pride” in Judaism is anything that gives glory to G-d and fulfills His Torah. That’s it. Not concerts. Certainly not mixed concerts. The Beis HaMikdash has been razed to the ground, and a house of heresy is literally on its place, but we see Jews calling this “Jewish pride”?
creating light through bitul tora derabim..