Following Zionist election of June 16, 1977
Appeal from the Central Rabbinical
Congress
Of the
Since changes made in the ruling atheist regime in the
The decision of this Party to join the ruling Zionist coalition was the
pivotal move that turned the balance in creating the new Zionist coalition in
the regime that unceasingly provokes the nations and governments with impudence
greater than even all previous ones.
How terrifying is this blasphemy toward Heaven! These Jews who claim to present themselves as
Torah observant praise the wicked heretics and atheists, and in a virtually
unprecedented manner help to establish a regime of evildoers
and, by so doing, proclaim to the entire world that they are an inseparable
part of this heretical and provocative regime.
And if, concerning previous Zionist governments, we have subscribed
to the principle that serving in the atheistic Knesset is an
endorsement of the rule of atheists and evil laws that the wicked
had enacted, sin has now been multiplied, inasmuch as these
“religious” parties are now directly responsible for the
deeds that this atheistic regime executes. The
responsibility rests on their necks, for without
the cooperation of the religious parties, the regime
would not have been able to exist.
During these trying times when the threat of war
hangs over the Holy Land--may the Almighty have mercy— the
religious representatives chose to move one step beyond their previous
involvement, and integrate themselves with the Zionist ruling regime rather
than fulfilling their stated responsibility to the Jewish people.
They chose to join a regime that contends with the nations
of the world with fearful insolence. Their reply to all these
criticisms is that through joining a Zionist coalition they are able to obtain
concessions for the benefit of religion.
It is our duty to warn that even under such circumstances,
there is no permission according to our religion to join this regime. On the
contrary, during the past weeks, the hate toward religion has
worsened and has already caused bloodshed, may the Almighty
have mercy.
We declare clearly and forthrightly that even if the Zionist government
were composed entirely of Jews who observe the Torah and its commandments, the
prohibition against establishing a state for Jews still stands. We have been
foresworn, by these strong oaths, not to ascend to the
To anyone who thinks it is within the power of the Jews to breach the
yoke of this Decree of Exile by establishing an independent state, we must
state that a spirit of atheism possesses him.
To our great regret, the atheistic Zionist ideology has now found room
to spread among Torah observers as well. Many are wandering around with
fraudulent hopes in their new leader, the wicked heretic Menachem
Begin, to console them and supposedly purify the Zionist state and make it more
palatable according to the Torah.
Our forefathers and rabbis of all generations sacrificed themselves in
their battle against Zionism, and if, G-d forbid, we should remain silent, this
movement may succeed in seducing multitudes of Orthodox Jews. The
responsibility to the faithful public rests upon us, and it is not a time to
remain silent.
What has aggravated these
circumstances is that since the "Torah Party" of Agudath
Trying times of reckoning have come to faithful Jewry. A wave of evil
waters threatens to engulf the best of us, heaven forbid. We must therefore
write and stand firm to watch that the flame of our Holy Torah and pure faith
should not be extinguished. Each man should help his friend and strengthen his
brother, and we, too, will strengthen ourselves in the true faith transmitted
to us from our holy forefathers and rabbis.
All the evil winds in the world
will not be able to move us from our position, with the help of the Almighty.
Let us strengthen weak hands. Let us not allow the remnant of Orthodox Jewry in
the
To you, our brethren in the
Don't be silent! Raise your voices in protest against all the harsh
decrees that are multiplying there, and speak out against these panderers who
have sold themselves to the atheistic regime. You, from there, and we, from
here, will raise our voices and declare to the entire world that we are all
continuing to remain steadfastly loyal to the chain of tradition of our holy
forbearers of every generation.
We are against and entirely
condemn any method of joining with the atheists who are in control of power in
Eretz Yisroel.
We publicly announce the stand of
the Torah that any form of a government in the
All those who are collaborating
with the Zionists in any form have a part in this terrifying rebellion! Our
hands are outstretched to our Merciful Father in heaven that we should remain
firm in these trying times. We are sure that the Almighty will not abandon us
and will help us spread the light of true faith among the Jewish people, while
teaching the confused understanding.
May we soon merit to be redeemed through the righteous Moshiach Amen.
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- Rabbi I.B. Rotfnberg Voidislover Rov - N.Y. Rabbi S.Z. Horowitt Spinker Rebbe - N.Y. Rabbi R. Blum Kashoo Rov - N.Y. Rabbi A. Klainman Margareten Rov - N.Y. Rabbi R. Silber Freimanen Rov - N.Y. Rabbt C. Y. L. Tcitlabaum Nirbaturer Rov - N.Y. Rabbi A. M. Wagschal Rabbi ^D.KIam Tober Rov - Rabbi Yisrod Aron Ungar Motreal Rabbi Boruch Z.Moskowitz |
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- Rabbi S.Z. Freidman Tenker Rov - N.Y. Rabbi J.E.Sfinar Dean Cong. Adass Yereim - N.Y. Rabbi Bezalel Stern Rabbi 1-B. Rubin Kerestirer Rov-N.Y. Rabbi Yecheskel S. Landau |
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— Mount Rabbi S. Krauiz Udvari Rov - N.Y. Rabbi J.WtinbTBW Serdehali Rov - N.Y. Rabbi S. TaubertaM Cong. Charedim
- Rabbi J.J. S^elbaum N.Y. |
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Rabbi H. Lichtenstain Krasna Rov - N.Y. Rabbi 1. A. Stein Faltichana Rov - N.Y. Rabbi M.Z.Schick Toakay Rov - N.Y. Rabbi Yitzchok Mayer Rappaport Rabbi Mordecai Savitsky Boston.Mass. Rabbi A. Laitnw Rabbi N. Horowitz Cong. Beis Yisroel - Monscy Babbi Z.A. Schick Sharvarer Rov
- Rabbi I.Z. Ditch Sendre Rov
- Rabbi Yecheskel Horowitz r Usher Mordchai Rosenbaum Clevlander Rebbe |
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labbi J. Teitlebaum Satmar Rebbe President |
Rabbi J. Teitlebaum
Satmarer Rebbe
President
Rabbi L.J. Grunwald
Zehlimer Rov
Vice President