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Chief Rabbi of South Africa's Diplomatic Mission to Israel
As chief rabbi of South Africa, I undertook a recent diplomatic mission to Israel amidst the hostility of the South African government and a breakdown in communications between the two countries.
I met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and other senior government officials, assuring them of the support of the Jewish community and millions of non-Jews in South Africa.
The purpose of my trip was to establish a strong, parallel diplomatic channel between the people of South Africa and the Jewish state.
I conveyed a message to the government and the people of Israel on behalf of the South African Jewish community, as well as millions of our fellow citizens throughout the country. I told them that the African National Congress government does not speak in our name and we stand shoulder to ...
published: 20 Feb 2024
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Chief Rabbi responds to SA President re #war in #israel
Chief Rabbi's speech at the SAZF's Rally for Israel, on the 15th October 2023.
published: 15 Oct 2023
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South African Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein talks about the ICJ verdict
South African Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein talks about the ICJ verdict - https://www.youtube.com/@chiefrabbigoldstein
@ChiefRabbiSA
published: 30 Jan 2024
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Repent for sins against Israel (Chief Rabbi tells Pope Francis)
In a widely reported conversation with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, chastised Israel’s war on Hamas saying it is “forbidden to respond to terror with terror".
In comparing Israel’s just war of self-defense to the barbarism of Hamas, Pope Francis repeats the sins of Pope Pius the XII, from the Nazi era, of surreptitiously supporting the forces of evil who seek to annihilate the Jewish people.
And betrays his fiduciary duty as the head of the Catholic Church to protect Christians throughout the world from the same murderous hatred directed against the Jews, not realizing that we are in this war together.
I’m Warren Goldstein, the Chief Rabbi of South Africa, and here is why I say that.
#Israel #popefrancis #israelhamaswar
published: 19 Dec 2023
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You are Iran’s 'useful idiots' - Chief Rabbi to SA government and global opponents of Israel
In a sweeping address, Chief Rabbi Goldstein confronts what the Israel-Hamas conflict is really about – Iran’s plans to destroy Israel and spread global jihad. Pinpointing how the South African government and those marching against Israel in the world’s capitals are Iran’s “useful idiots”, he addresses multiple issues ranging from jihadi terror in Africa to the ANC’s betrayal of biblical and basic moral values.
Chief Rabbi Goldstein also explains how the baseless accusations of colonialism, apartheid and genocide levelled against the Jewish state are the latest in a long line of nefarious, anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, a 21st century version of the blood libel and the “Protocols of Zion”.
published: 09 Nov 2023
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Chief Rabbi: Put the UN/ICJ on trial, not #Israel
The United Nations and its institutions have a credibility they do not deserve, and have become a threat to freedom and democracy in the world. Israel’s case before the UN’s International Court of Justice, brought by South Africa, should be used to expose this fact and begin the process of placing clear boundaries on the UN.
The UN’s gross bias against Israel places it in breach of the agreements signed at the establishment of the Jewish state to accept the authority of the ICJ to adjudicate its actions. Now, I believe, is the time to walk away from this dangerous farce.
I’m Warren Goldstein the Chief Rabbi of South Africa and here is why I say that.
#israel #ICJ #unitednations #UN
published: 10 Jan 2024
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War in #israel - Chief Rabbi's call to the #jewish world
This war is about who we are and what we stand for. As our enemies seek to destroy Israel and anti-Semitism surges in capitals across the world, this is a call to the Jewish world.
And that is what this year's Shabbat Project on 3/4 November is all about.
published: 22 Oct 2023
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War in Israel – Chief Rabbi’s speech
An address delivered at a prayer gathering at Yeshiva College in Johannesburg on 9 October 2023
published: 10 Oct 2023
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Chief Rabbi: Anti #israel protests across the world
Across the world, we’ve seen a stark contrast between pro-Israel rallies – prayerful peaceful, compassionate; non-violent, non-hateful, non-threatening, and anti-israel rallies – aggressive and hateful; marred by intimidation and threats. This dichotomy is mirrored in the Israel-Hamas conflict itself and their underlying ideologies. Here’s how.
published: 16 Nov 2023
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Acheinu - For our Brothers in Captivity
published: 13 Oct 2023
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Chief Rabbi of South Africa's Diplomatic Mission to Israel
As chief rabbi of South Africa, I undertook a recent diplomatic mission to Israel amidst the hostility of the South African government and a breakdown in commun...
As chief rabbi of South Africa, I undertook a recent diplomatic mission to Israel amidst the hostility of the South African government and a breakdown in communications between the two countries.
I met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and other senior government officials, assuring them of the support of the Jewish community and millions of non-Jews in South Africa.
The purpose of my trip was to establish a strong, parallel diplomatic channel between the people of South Africa and the Jewish state.
I conveyed a message to the government and the people of Israel on behalf of the South African Jewish community, as well as millions of our fellow citizens throughout the country. I told them that the African National Congress government does not speak in our name and we stand shoulder to shoulder with Israel in its battle against the forces of evil.
When I met with President Herzog, Foreign Affairs Minister Yisrael Katz and Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli, I reassured them that despite the ANC government’s morally repugnant support for Hamas and Iran, most South Africans have distanced themselves from the ANC’s position. Millions of South African Christians pray for and support Israel. Israel has many allies and friends here in South Africa who are ashamed of their government’s support for terrorist regimes and despots. Moreover, the ANC’s support has sunk to 40% and is still falling.
I sought to tell the government and people of Israel that the bond between the Jews of South Africa and Israel can never be broken, no matter what the ANC does.
As Jews, we speak the name of Jerusalem at every funeral, saying a special blessing to mourners: “May the Almighty comfort you amongst all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.” At every wedding, we recite the immortal verse, “If I ever forget thee, O Jerusalem.” Three times a day in our prayers, we pray for the redemption of Israel and Jerusalem. When we pray, we face in the direction of Jerusalem.
Zionism is an essential part of our Jewish identity. It’s part of our soul. Our connection to Israel began almost 4,000 years ago when God spoke to Abraham at the dawn of Jewish history. As a nation, we have maintained an unbroken presence in the land for more than 3,300 years—since the time of Joshua. Our connection to our land is older than that of any people on earth. Our bond with Israel is unbreakable.
Going forward, great efforts will be invested in building this informal diplomatic channel between Israel and South Africa until such time as a sound official diplomatic relationship can be re-established. I undertake this task for the sake of our Jewish community, but also for the sake of South Africa, which will only benefit from a closer bond with the only democracy in the Middle East.
In numerous areas of life in which the South African government has failed its people, citizens have stood up and come forward to make a difference. Here, too, with the country’s connection to Israel under threat, we must come forward, speak up and reinforce our connection with Israel. Those who can should visit to express solidarity.
The current foreign policy of the ANC government, which associates our country with the world’s worst terrorist states and tyrants, is not in the interests of the South African people. South Africa can benefit greatly from Israel’s innovation, people, technology and economy. Most of all, it can benefit from the Divine blessings that flow into South Africa from Israel: The promise made to Abraham that those who bless Israel will be blessed.
In our time, we have witnessed these Divine promises fulfilled. After 2,000 years of exile—no nation on earth has ever survived such a protracted exile—we returned to our biblical homeland.
Just as promised in the book of Deuteronomy: “Then G-d will gather you in from all the nations. … If your dispersed will be at the ends of heaven, from there the L-rd your G-d will gather you in and from there He will take you … and bring you to the Land that your forefather possessed and you shall possess it.”
Our bond with Israel, forged in exile and sanctified by Divine promise, will never be broken. Am Yisrael Chai.
#israel #diplomacy #October7
https://wn.com/Chief_Rabbi_Of_South_Africa's_Diplomatic_Mission_To_Israel
As chief rabbi of South Africa, I undertook a recent diplomatic mission to Israel amidst the hostility of the South African government and a breakdown in communications between the two countries.
I met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and other senior government officials, assuring them of the support of the Jewish community and millions of non-Jews in South Africa.
The purpose of my trip was to establish a strong, parallel diplomatic channel between the people of South Africa and the Jewish state.
I conveyed a message to the government and the people of Israel on behalf of the South African Jewish community, as well as millions of our fellow citizens throughout the country. I told them that the African National Congress government does not speak in our name and we stand shoulder to shoulder with Israel in its battle against the forces of evil.
When I met with President Herzog, Foreign Affairs Minister Yisrael Katz and Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli, I reassured them that despite the ANC government’s morally repugnant support for Hamas and Iran, most South Africans have distanced themselves from the ANC’s position. Millions of South African Christians pray for and support Israel. Israel has many allies and friends here in South Africa who are ashamed of their government’s support for terrorist regimes and despots. Moreover, the ANC’s support has sunk to 40% and is still falling.
I sought to tell the government and people of Israel that the bond between the Jews of South Africa and Israel can never be broken, no matter what the ANC does.
As Jews, we speak the name of Jerusalem at every funeral, saying a special blessing to mourners: “May the Almighty comfort you amongst all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.” At every wedding, we recite the immortal verse, “If I ever forget thee, O Jerusalem.” Three times a day in our prayers, we pray for the redemption of Israel and Jerusalem. When we pray, we face in the direction of Jerusalem.
Zionism is an essential part of our Jewish identity. It’s part of our soul. Our connection to Israel began almost 4,000 years ago when God spoke to Abraham at the dawn of Jewish history. As a nation, we have maintained an unbroken presence in the land for more than 3,300 years—since the time of Joshua. Our connection to our land is older than that of any people on earth. Our bond with Israel is unbreakable.
Going forward, great efforts will be invested in building this informal diplomatic channel between Israel and South Africa until such time as a sound official diplomatic relationship can be re-established. I undertake this task for the sake of our Jewish community, but also for the sake of South Africa, which will only benefit from a closer bond with the only democracy in the Middle East.
In numerous areas of life in which the South African government has failed its people, citizens have stood up and come forward to make a difference. Here, too, with the country’s connection to Israel under threat, we must come forward, speak up and reinforce our connection with Israel. Those who can should visit to express solidarity.
The current foreign policy of the ANC government, which associates our country with the world’s worst terrorist states and tyrants, is not in the interests of the South African people. South Africa can benefit greatly from Israel’s innovation, people, technology and economy. Most of all, it can benefit from the Divine blessings that flow into South Africa from Israel: The promise made to Abraham that those who bless Israel will be blessed.
In our time, we have witnessed these Divine promises fulfilled. After 2,000 years of exile—no nation on earth has ever survived such a protracted exile—we returned to our biblical homeland.
Just as promised in the book of Deuteronomy: “Then G-d will gather you in from all the nations. … If your dispersed will be at the ends of heaven, from there the L-rd your G-d will gather you in and from there He will take you … and bring you to the Land that your forefather possessed and you shall possess it.”
Our bond with Israel, forged in exile and sanctified by Divine promise, will never be broken. Am Yisrael Chai.
#israel #diplomacy #October7
- published: 20 Feb 2024
- views: 85637
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Chief Rabbi responds to SA President re #war in #israel
Chief Rabbi's speech at the SAZF's Rally for Israel, on the 15th October 2023.
Chief Rabbi's speech at the SAZF's Rally for Israel, on the 15th October 2023.
https://wn.com/Chief_Rabbi_Responds_To_Sa_President_Re_War_In_Israel
Chief Rabbi's speech at the SAZF's Rally for Israel, on the 15th October 2023.
- published: 15 Oct 2023
- views: 429863
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South African Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein talks about the ICJ verdict
South African Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein talks about the ICJ verdict - https://www.youtube.com/@chiefrabbigoldstein
@ChiefRabbiSA
South African Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein talks about the ICJ verdict - https://www.youtube.com/@chiefrabbigoldstein
@ChiefRabbiSA
https://wn.com/South_African_Chief_Rabbi_Warren_Goldstein_Talks_About_The_Icj_Verdict
South African Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein talks about the ICJ verdict - https://www.youtube.com/@chiefrabbigoldstein
@ChiefRabbiSA
- published: 30 Jan 2024
- views: 9100
8:56
Repent for sins against Israel (Chief Rabbi tells Pope Francis)
In a widely reported conversation with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, chastised Israel’s war on Hamas saying it...
In a widely reported conversation with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, chastised Israel’s war on Hamas saying it is “forbidden to respond to terror with terror".
In comparing Israel’s just war of self-defense to the barbarism of Hamas, Pope Francis repeats the sins of Pope Pius the XII, from the Nazi era, of surreptitiously supporting the forces of evil who seek to annihilate the Jewish people.
And betrays his fiduciary duty as the head of the Catholic Church to protect Christians throughout the world from the same murderous hatred directed against the Jews, not realizing that we are in this war together.
I’m Warren Goldstein, the Chief Rabbi of South Africa, and here is why I say that.
#Israel #popefrancis #israelhamaswar
https://wn.com/Repent_For_Sins_Against_Israel_(Chief_Rabbi_Tells_Pope_Francis)
In a widely reported conversation with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, chastised Israel’s war on Hamas saying it is “forbidden to respond to terror with terror".
In comparing Israel’s just war of self-defense to the barbarism of Hamas, Pope Francis repeats the sins of Pope Pius the XII, from the Nazi era, of surreptitiously supporting the forces of evil who seek to annihilate the Jewish people.
And betrays his fiduciary duty as the head of the Catholic Church to protect Christians throughout the world from the same murderous hatred directed against the Jews, not realizing that we are in this war together.
I’m Warren Goldstein, the Chief Rabbi of South Africa, and here is why I say that.
#Israel #popefrancis #israelhamaswar
- published: 19 Dec 2023
- views: 165655
24:31
You are Iran’s 'useful idiots' - Chief Rabbi to SA government and global opponents of Israel
In a sweeping address, Chief Rabbi Goldstein confronts what the Israel-Hamas conflict is really about – Iran’s plans to destroy Israel and spread global jihad. ...
In a sweeping address, Chief Rabbi Goldstein confronts what the Israel-Hamas conflict is really about – Iran’s plans to destroy Israel and spread global jihad. Pinpointing how the South African government and those marching against Israel in the world’s capitals are Iran’s “useful idiots”, he addresses multiple issues ranging from jihadi terror in Africa to the ANC’s betrayal of biblical and basic moral values.
Chief Rabbi Goldstein also explains how the baseless accusations of colonialism, apartheid and genocide levelled against the Jewish state are the latest in a long line of nefarious, anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, a 21st century version of the blood libel and the “Protocols of Zion”.
https://wn.com/You_Are_Iran’S_'Useful_Idiots'_Chief_Rabbi_To_Sa_Government_And_Global_Opponents_Of_Israel
In a sweeping address, Chief Rabbi Goldstein confronts what the Israel-Hamas conflict is really about – Iran’s plans to destroy Israel and spread global jihad. Pinpointing how the South African government and those marching against Israel in the world’s capitals are Iran’s “useful idiots”, he addresses multiple issues ranging from jihadi terror in Africa to the ANC’s betrayal of biblical and basic moral values.
Chief Rabbi Goldstein also explains how the baseless accusations of colonialism, apartheid and genocide levelled against the Jewish state are the latest in a long line of nefarious, anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, a 21st century version of the blood libel and the “Protocols of Zion”.
- published: 09 Nov 2023
- views: 391988
12:01
Chief Rabbi: Put the UN/ICJ on trial, not #Israel
The United Nations and its institutions have a credibility they do not deserve, and have become a threat to freedom and democracy in the world. Israel’s case be...
The United Nations and its institutions have a credibility they do not deserve, and have become a threat to freedom and democracy in the world. Israel’s case before the UN’s International Court of Justice, brought by South Africa, should be used to expose this fact and begin the process of placing clear boundaries on the UN.
The UN’s gross bias against Israel places it in breach of the agreements signed at the establishment of the Jewish state to accept the authority of the ICJ to adjudicate its actions. Now, I believe, is the time to walk away from this dangerous farce.
I’m Warren Goldstein the Chief Rabbi of South Africa and here is why I say that.
#israel #ICJ #unitednations #UN
https://wn.com/Chief_Rabbi_Put_The_Un_Icj_On_Trial,_Not_Israel
The United Nations and its institutions have a credibility they do not deserve, and have become a threat to freedom and democracy in the world. Israel’s case before the UN’s International Court of Justice, brought by South Africa, should be used to expose this fact and begin the process of placing clear boundaries on the UN.
The UN’s gross bias against Israel places it in breach of the agreements signed at the establishment of the Jewish state to accept the authority of the ICJ to adjudicate its actions. Now, I believe, is the time to walk away from this dangerous farce.
I’m Warren Goldstein the Chief Rabbi of South Africa and here is why I say that.
#israel #ICJ #unitednations #UN
- published: 10 Jan 2024
- views: 229541
2:17
War in #israel - Chief Rabbi's call to the #jewish world
This war is about who we are and what we stand for. As our enemies seek to destroy Israel and anti-Semitism surges in capitals across the world, this is a call ...
This war is about who we are and what we stand for. As our enemies seek to destroy Israel and anti-Semitism surges in capitals across the world, this is a call to the Jewish world.
And that is what this year's Shabbat Project on 3/4 November is all about.
https://wn.com/War_In_Israel_Chief_Rabbi's_Call_To_The_Jewish_World
This war is about who we are and what we stand for. As our enemies seek to destroy Israel and anti-Semitism surges in capitals across the world, this is a call to the Jewish world.
And that is what this year's Shabbat Project on 3/4 November is all about.
- published: 22 Oct 2023
- views: 159952
15:17
War in Israel – Chief Rabbi’s speech
An address delivered at a prayer gathering at Yeshiva College in Johannesburg on 9 October 2023
An address delivered at a prayer gathering at Yeshiva College in Johannesburg on 9 October 2023
https://wn.com/War_In_Israel_–_Chief_Rabbi’S_Speech
An address delivered at a prayer gathering at Yeshiva College in Johannesburg on 9 October 2023
- published: 10 Oct 2023
- views: 45329
11:37
Chief Rabbi: Anti #israel protests across the world
Across the world, we’ve seen a stark contrast between pro-Israel rallies – prayerful peaceful, compassionate; non-violent, non-hateful, non-threatening, and ant...
Across the world, we’ve seen a stark contrast between pro-Israel rallies – prayerful peaceful, compassionate; non-violent, non-hateful, non-threatening, and anti-israel rallies – aggressive and hateful; marred by intimidation and threats. This dichotomy is mirrored in the Israel-Hamas conflict itself and their underlying ideologies. Here’s how.
https://wn.com/Chief_Rabbi_Anti_Israel_Protests_Across_The_World
Across the world, we’ve seen a stark contrast between pro-Israel rallies – prayerful peaceful, compassionate; non-violent, non-hateful, non-threatening, and anti-israel rallies – aggressive and hateful; marred by intimidation and threats. This dichotomy is mirrored in the Israel-Hamas conflict itself and their underlying ideologies. Here’s how.
- published: 16 Nov 2023
- views: 29181
