Rabbinic Endorsements

Torah Leaders Throughout the Generations

"The evidence is overwhelming: Every Torah leader opposed Zionism. Not some, not most - EVERY SINGLE ONE. From the Chofetz Chaim to the Chazon Ish, from the Satmar Rebbe to Rav Shach, the verdict was unanimous: Zionism is heresy.

These aren't opinions of 'extremists' - these are the greatest Torah minds of the past 150 years. The rabbis who wrote the books every Orthodox Jew studies. The leaders whose decisions guide millions. They all said the same thing: Zionism is antithetical to Judaism

The Zionists have declared war against God and His Torah

Rabbi Yoel Teitelbaum
2025

We must protest against the Zionist claim to represent the Jewish people

Rabbi Elchonon Wasserman
2025

Zionism is the greatest form of spiritual impurity in the entire world.

Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld
2025

The Zionists have made nationalism their religion and the state their god

Chazon Ish
2025

Today's Torah Leaders Continue the Tradition

This represents only a sampling of the hundreds of Torah leaders who maintain this position

From 1980s to present
From 1948 to 1980
From Balfour to 1948
From the Early Zionist Period to 1917
Rishonim and Acharonim - before Zionism
Central America
Caribbean
Middle East
Antarctica
Australia
Africa
Asia
Europe
South America
North America
Lithuanian Rosh Yeshivas
Cultural Contributions of Hasidic Jews
The Role of Rebbes in Hasidic Communities
Understanding Hasidic Teachings and Practices
The Legacy of the Hasidic Dynasties
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Rabbi Dan Segal
From 1980s to present
Europe
Understanding Hasidic Teachings and Practices

The secular leaders of the State of Israel are placing us in danger. Here there is a greater danger than any other place, because things are more serious here due to the holiness of Eretz Yisroel. They put us in danger by rebelling against the Three Oaths. That’s why the situation in Eretz Yisroel is more dangerous than elsewhere. Only the Torah and mitzvos that Jews keep here provide protection.

As our Sages say, if the gentile nations only knew what benefit the Temple brings them, they would place guards to prevent it from being destroyed. They come to undermine the Torah, unaware that the Torah is protecting them. If they knew, they would give anything to help scholars sit and study. In any case, they are truly endangering us.

I will tell you the truth. You see what happened, G-d spare us, at Yeshiva Merkaz Harav. Why did it happen there, of all places? You'll say, the terrorist just happened to walk in there? Nonsense. There is a message from Heaven here. And why was it religious settlers in particular who were expelled at Gush Katif? Because this whole idea, this worldview that holds this is the redemption, this entire state and all that is in it, is the opposite of our faith and is a violation of the Three Oaths. It’s terrible. And those who keep Torah and mitzvos are held to a higher standard when their worldview is wrong.

Someone came to tell me that they announced the massacre on the radio, and a second later they said, “Now we return to the basketball stadium,” as if nothing happened. The person came to me in a state of shock. “Why are you so shocked?” I asked him. “The leaders here don’t care about anything. For a little glory, they are constantly killing people. Like that wicked man (Ben-Gurion) and the one with the missing eye (Moshe Dayan) made the war in Sinai in order to go down in history. They murder in a terrible way. What copious tears the Satmar Rebbe cried over the blood that was shed! That’s how everything goes. Everything is their personal calculations and they don’t care about anything. They are exactly like the worst of the nations, on the lowest level. It’s terrible! They have taken power here and they do whatever they wish. (Speech given to his students on Monday, March 10, 2008)

Prioritize Self-Care
From the Early Zionist Period to 1917
Europe
The Legacy of the Hasidic Dynasties

Self-care is not a luxury, it is a necessity. This quote serves as a reminder that taking care of ourselves is essential for our well-being and ability to care for others.

Stay Focused
Rishonim and Acharonim - before Zionism
Central America
The Legacy of the Hasidic Dynasties

Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence. This quote reminds us that focus and dedication are essential for achieving our goals.

Lead by Example
From the Early Zionist Period to 1917
Europe
Understanding Hasidic Teachings and Practices

Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge. This quote emphasizes the importance of servant leadership and caring for others.

Original Document

Historical Proclamations

  • Collective Proclamation of the European Rabbis of 1937
  • Deklarasi Anti-Zionis, Yerusalem 1948

Rabbinic Letters

  • Collective Proclamation of the European Rabbis of 1937
  • Deklarasi Anti-Zionis, Yerusalem 1948

Public Statements

  • Collective Proclamation of the European Rabbis of 1937
  • Deklarasi Anti-Zionis, Yerusalem 1948

Book Excerpts

  • Collective Proclamation of the European Rabbis of 1937
  • Deklarasi Anti-Zionis, Yerusalem 1948