[Avodah] R. Hirsch as a Modern Orthodox Leader

[kennethgmiller at juno.com]

R' Yitzchok Levine wrote:

> Rav Gifter remained steadfast in his opposition to Zionism.  The
> following is from
> http://www.jewsagainstzionism.com/rabbi_quotes/gifter.cfm
>
> "We know the truth. The truth is that Zionism is a curse, and
> that's the way it is. Zionism is murder! And that's what it
> really is, because it is true!"
>
> See the above URL for the rest of this speech about Zionism.

I *did* look at the URL. And with all due respect to Rav Gifter zt"l, I don't see where his explained himself adequately. He gave examples of Zionists who were murderers, and even examples of high-ranking zionist who were willing to murder to advance the goals of Zionism. But that does not convince me that the goals of Zionism are wrong, or that "Zionism is a curse".

It is entirely possible that the goals of Zionism are praiseworthy, and that *other* Zionists who would find ways of reaching those goals in proper ways. I did not see anything in that article to suggest otherwise.

Akiva Miller

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