Satmar Rabbi Denounces Knesset Elections as Betrayal of God
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The Grand Rabbi of Satmar strongly condemned participation in the Israeli Knesset elections, calling it a rebellion against God and a betrayal. He stated that the State of Israel itself is a rebellion and that voting is a form of heresy. The rabbi invoked scripture to emphasize that God observes who participates in this perceived rebellion, and he declared it a complete prohibition to take part in the elections.
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- The Grand Rabbi of Satmar declared participation in the Knesset elections a rebellion against God.
- He called the State of Israel a rebellion that destroys holiness and promotes falsehood.
- The rabbi stated that voting in the elections constitutes heresy and an offense against God.
- He cited scripture to claim God observes who participates in the perceived rebellion.
- The rabbi issued a complete prohibition against participating in the elections.
The Grand Rabbi of Satmar delivered a scathing sermon on Sunday morning, denouncing participation in the upcoming Israeli Knesset elections. Speaking to his followers at the 'Kedushat Yoel' yeshiva, the rabbi referred to the elections as "hateful" and a rebellion against God.
He stated that the State of Israel itself is a rebellion against God, destroying holiness and promoting the worship of falsehood, which he described as a denial of the Messiah's coming. The rabbi asserted that participating in these elections means being complicit in the state and constitutes heresy and an offense against God.
Citing Psalm 33:13, "From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind," the rabbi interpreted the verse to mean that God observes who remains loyal and who participates in this rebellion. He emphasized that those who abstain from voting are declaring, "I am not part of this rebellion! I am not participating in the establishment of the government, I am not participating in the elections, because I do not want to be a part of this!"
The rabbi concluded by quoting from the holy book 'Vayoel Moshe,' declaring it a "complete prohibition" to participate in the elections for the "Knesset of species." He stressed that these words, spoken and written in the past, remain relevant today, urging followers not to participate in the elections or the Knesset, which he again termed the "Knesset of species."
