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Questions on Halacha (Jewish Law) I will try to answer to the best of my ability. Note that my understanding may not be accurate nor be the final word on asked topic. One should consult an Orthodox Rabbi before drawing any conclusions._____________________



Anti-Zionism, Antisemitism and Ultra-Orthodox Jews Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism; “Is it the same thing?” The simple answer: No it isn’t. But the first is often a form of the latter.



Long answer: One isn’t always an anti-Semite if he’s against Zionism. There are legitimate, Jewish, Torah based reasons to be against political Zionism. For, as a religious Jew I cannot consider myself a Zionist. However, this does not mean I support the attacks on the State of Israel, G-d forbid.



True anti-Zionism is deeply rooted in a love for the Torah, Ahavas Hashem (love for G-d), a strong faith in G-d and His promises, and… Ahavas Yisroel (unconditional love for every Jew). Most of the Arabs, Muslims, Leftist Westerners, etc, do not share these values and therefore fall to Anti-Semitic behavior; Halacha Esav soneh es Yaakov.



We see over and over again how Anti-Zionism is usually nothing more but a coverup of our cousins’ and their sympathizers’ Antisemitism. See here for a perfect example. Just like Hamas, Hizbollah, or any other Islamic terrorist organization, is not making any difference between religious/Secular or Zionist/Anti-Zionist Jews, are their supporters also not differentiating between Jews.

(Funeral of terror victim last week. Do these look like Zionists to you?)



My brother lives in Antwerp, which has the fourth largest Chareidi population outside Eretz Yisroel. I spoke to him earlier today and he told me how there was going to be a large pro-Israel concert. In reaction to the concert, the Arabs and Leftist activists decided to hold a ‘counter protest’ (against… a concert?). The concert, by the way, had to stop earlier than planned because of a bomb alert. At the same time, the Arabs - who planned on coming in large numbers - declared that afterwards they would march to the main street of Antwerp’s Charedi (Ultra-Orthodox) Jewish neighborhood. A few years ago a similar thing happened, to the extent that Riot Police had to protect the Jews by keeping mobs of angry Arabs and sympathizers out of their neighborhood. Fearing the repetition of these events’ many parents refused to send their children to school today.



The mob sure was Anti-Zionist. But there’s only one little fact I forgot to tell my readers. Antwerp’s Ultra-Orthodox community is



Another example: Four years ago I had to be in Brussels. The Synagogue where I had to be was located in the old Jewish neighborhood, today being the Arab neighborhood. It was a beautiful, huge Synagogue but… totally surrounded by hostile Arabs. Now, I am used to hearing antisemitic slurs and being cursed, even spat, at by Arabs. But the things I heard and saw over there were unlike anything I’d heard ever before. It wasn’t Anti-Zionism what I experienced over there; it was vicious antisemitism under the guise of anti-Zionism.



(Funeral of terror victim last week. Do these look like Zionists to you?)My brother lives in Antwerp, which has the fourth largest Chareidi population outside Eretz Yisroel. I spoke to him earlier today and he told me how there was going to be a large pro-Israel concert. In reaction to the concert, the Arabs and Leftist activists decided to hold a ‘counter protest’ (against… a concert?). The concert, by the way, had to stop earlier than planned because of a bomb alert. At the same time, the Arabs - who planned on coming in large numbers - declared that afterwards they would march to the main street of Antwerp’s Charedi (Ultra-Orthodox) Jewish neighborhood. A few years ago a similar thing happened, to the extent that Riot Police had to protect the Jews by keeping mobs of angry Arabs and sympathizers out of their neighborhood. Fearing the repetition of these events’ many parents refused to send their children to school today.The mob sure was Anti-Zionist. But there’s only one little fact I forgot to tell my readers. Antwerp’s Ultra-Orthodox community is far from Zionist ! Yet, they were and still are under attack and being harassed by these so-called 'Anti-Zionists’. These Anti-Zionists wouldn’t hesitate to beat up a Satmar chussid in the middle of the street. After all, he’s a Jew and that’s what they’re really after. In fact, about 3 years ago, a friend of mine was severely beaten up over there. A Chassidic father of (back then) 3 little children. They didn’t differentiate. And why would they? Their role-models in Gaza also don’t.Another example: Four years ago I had to be in Brussels. The Synagogue where I had to be was located in the old Jewish neighborhood, today being the Arab neighborhood. It was a beautiful, huge Synagogue but… totally surrounded by hostile Arabs. Now, I am used to hearing antisemitic slurs and being cursed, even spat, at by Arabs. But the things I heard and saw over there were unlike anything I’d heard ever before. It wasn’t Anti-Zionism what I experienced over there; it was

While we don’t support the Zionist ideology, we also cannot support those who want to kill us. Despite our differences, we will always stand behind our Jewish brethren. We don’t have to agree with them, but they’re our brothers anyway… and unlike Hamas, they don’t want us dead. In time, we might argue - perhaps even fight - with them. But those will always be 'family fights’. I’d rather have 'problems’ with them, than fearing the gunpoint of some terrorist.



All gedolim - including Chassidic Rebbes of every Chassidic court in Eretz Yisroel - have instructed their communities to daven for their fellow Yidden. We will always pray for safety and peace of both Jews and Arabs.

(Announcement of the Ultra-Orthodox



So, 'Anti-Zionists’ - next time you see pictures of religious Jews rallying (seemingly) in support of Jewish bloodshed; know that they are a vast minority and are seen as naive nutcases, even by the anti-Zionist religious Jews! (Announcement of the Ultra-Orthodox Eida Chareidis telling everyone to pray because of the situation in Eretz Yisroel.)So, 'Anti-Zionists’ - next time you see pictures of religious Jews rallying (seemingly) in support of Jewish bloodshed; know that they are a vast minority and are seen as naive nutcases, even by the anti-Zionist religious Jews!

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