The Israeli chief Sephardic rabbi, Yitzhak Yosef, told a gathering of followers that non-Jews should be expelled from Israel (Hebrew here). The only exception, he said, would be in the cases of non-Jews who accepted the seven Noahide laws. The rabbi's intent is to expel the largest non-Jewish population in Israel, Palestinian Arabs. He also said that … [Read more...]
Seattle Mosque, Synagogues Faithwash Israel-Palestine
The local Seattle Jewish "lifestyle magazine," Jewish in Seattle, features a story this month promoting a "Jewish -Muslim dialogue group." The group is composed of 20 individuals, who are Muslim members of MAPS, a Redmond-based mosque; and Temple Herzl Ner Tamid and Congregation Kol Ami of Mercer Island. I was struck by the photograph that accompanies … [Read more...]
Israeli Judge Gags Report on Settler Rabbi, Accused Sex Offender
חשיפה: הרב משה פטרון מהתנחלות בית אל חשוד במעשים מגונים והטרדות מיניות UPDATE: An Israeli relative of Moshe Patron has written to warn me that there is an Israeli gag order against naming him. He directs me to remove this post. Apparently, he doesn't realize that Israeli gag orders don't apply in America (though they do if you're Twitter and you censor … [Read more...]
Lieberman Appoints IDF Chief Rabbi Who Endorses Rape to Improve Troop Morale
The IDF high command has announced a series of military promotions. They will shortly be presented to defense minister Avigdor Lieberman for final approval. The most glaring one is the religious figure elevated to be the army's new chief rabbi. He is Eyal Krim. His main claim to infamy is that in a religious publication (Hebrew), he … [Read more...]