In this inaugural episode of VoiceOfRabbis.org, Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro explains why Judaism ≠ Zionism and what Orthodox Jews believe must be clearly communicated to the world.
This episode covers Judaism vs Zionism, Torah perspectives, and the Orthodox Jewish view on Israel and Jewish identity.
Topics covered:
- Judaism vs Zionism — fundamental differences
- Orthodox Jewish perspective on Zionism
- What Rabbinic authorities required be publicized to the media about Zionism
- Torah view: exile and redemption
- Jewish identity: religion vs nationalism
- Misconceptions about Israel and the “Jewish state”
Guest: Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro
Website: https://www.voiceofrabbis.org
Judaism vs Zionism, Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro, Orthodox Jews Zionism, anti Zionist Jews, Torah view Israel, what is Zionism, Jewish identity religion vs nationalism, Voice of Rabbis podcast
00:00 Introduction
00:45 What is Zionism?
03:10 Judaism vs Zionism
07:25 Orthodox perspective
12:40 Torah: exile & redemption
18:15 Misconceptions
24:30 What must be said
1:23:00 - The difference between Zionism and all other deviant Jewish breakoff movements
1:25:00 - Orthodox rabbi's different positions on how to oppose Zionism
1:49:36 - West Point Military Acadeny's question about Israel's military posture, and rabbi's answer
