The story of the orthodox Jews that oppose Israel | Rabbi Elhanan Beck | UNAPOLOGETIC

Rabbi Elhanan Beck has lived outside of Israel since he was three years old, this is despite the fact that his family lineage in what he calls “Palestine” goes back seven generations.

Beck stands with what he says are the vast majority of Orthodox Jews who strongly oppose Israel. Their reason: The Jewish religious principle that Jews need to live in exile until the “peaceful” arrival of the messiah, and because of the “oppression” and “brutality” that Israel is built upon.

In this in-depth interview Rabbi Elhanan speaks about Judaism, Israel, Zionism, and 'red cows', and he reacts to what he openly calls Israel’s “genocide” in Gaza.

00:00 Intro
00:56 Rabbi early life and connection to the holocaust
04:41 Life in England and anti-Israel activism
09:02 Judaism as a religion vs a race or state
12:53 The idea of Jewish people being in exile and what it means
13:30 What is Zionism
15:49 Zionism and Judaism - compatibility
22:20 The Rabbi's perception of non-religious Jews
28:28 The Problem with Zionism
32:27 Orthodox Jews and the state of Israel
35:27 How Zionism adopted some Orthodox Rabbis
38:27 The Orthodox Rabbi's who support Israel?
40:27 Jewish persecution in Europe
42:27 Jews who live in the muslim world
44:27 How Mossad created a rift between Jews and Muslim Arabs
46:27 Jewish rabbi speaks about no anti-semitism in Iran
48:27 What about having a fair and just Jewish state
52:49 Why some Orthodox Rabbi's support Zionism - protection vs belief
58:49 Isreal is the most unsafe place for Jewish people
01:03:54 Media doesn't show Orthodox Jews who are anti-zionist
01:04:59 taking a moment to break fast
01:06:33 Did he Rabbi always want to be a Rabbi
01:07:55 When did the state of Israel first hurt you?
01:09:12 How would you feel if you were in Gaza
01:11:55 Palestinian relationship with Jews
01:15:15 The Rabbi's feelings on Hamas and October 7th
01:18:15 Why Israel as a state cannot succeed
01:21:27 The red cows and the messiah
01:26:55 What is the messiah
01:28:00 thoughts on Isreal's response to October 7th
01:30:46 What would you say to a Palestinian child?

[hawkeyeeagle]

"I will go back to the Holy Land when I get my Palestinian passport."

Now that is powerful.

[jimmyromano]

This man eloquently demonstrates how anti-Zionism is not anti-semitism. Much respect.

[moenajadmmh]

Let him Speak, Dont cut him frequently, then you can Hear the Reason not just about the statement, dont cut him because he know where way, he speak about palestine, jew and zionism not just one moment, he give entire life for side of the truth.

[newuser-jc]

This brother is
more jewish than most jews
more muslim than most muslims
and more human than most humans.
May allah guide him ❤
Thank you rabbi.
You stand with us and we stand with you.

[fahdabdelhalim]

As a muslim I find myself closer to this rabbi more than the Muslim interviewer who knows nothing

[tracyharrison]

❤ 'The Palestinian didn't have to pay the bill of the Holocaust.'

[robertberger]

The nice fact about the Orthodox Jews is that they do not change their teaching to please the politician or the billionaire

[loekimos]

I am a Muslim and I understand this rabi brother God bless his soul perfectly. I don't understand that Muslim interviewer trying to disagree with the rabi just for disagreeing. Its like the Muslim brother tries to be contraversial just for clout

[deenadia]

Bless this Rabbi. He’s so patient with the interviewer

[phintolchin]

As a religious Jew, I totally agree with the Rabbi. This I was fortunate enough to get from my Jewish education. I would add that Zionism is idol worship. Its the Golden Calf for modern day Jews. Because they put their faith in a Jewish State and Army to protect them. This is idol worship, because only G-d protects.

[nilnilbient]

I do not follow any religion but listening to this rabbi brought tears to my eyes.

[emarkjacobs]

Thank you Rabbi. The interviewer did a poor job but you made your points inspite of him

[skanderzenaidi]

Dear Mr. the interviewer, I think, as you can read in the comments, we all agree with this wonderful and CRYSTAL CLEAR man of God and disagree with your way of conducting this interview. Next time keep your suppositions for yourself and let the host speak please. May God protect all the good hearted people on earth regardless of their faith. And as a muslim I just want to restate that: WE LOVE OUR JEWISH BROTHERS and NOTHING not the evil doings of the Gen0cidal stAte of IZrAel nor anything else will never change a thing about it.

[boldottoman]

Brother Ashfaaq Carim,
You have the potential to be a great interviewer.

Relax, smile, embrace your guest. Don't seek confrontation where there is none to be found.

[peterc.]

When Palestine is finally freed from the Zionist occupation, may Rabbi Elhanan, or his students, be the light that guides a renewal of the Jewish religion that brings it away from this modern mutation based in blood and soil, but back towards its roots that focuses on G-d and the Torah, and let all faiths live peacefully and in harmony together in the holy city. Rabbi Elhanan for Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem.

[mohamedabid]

The rabbi has better understanding of islam than the interviewer.

[sofianeabdelkrimbouterfas]

I am Muslim and I would like to have this man as a neighbor.

[gotcha]

A Rabbi with a beautiful soul. We humans must co-exist and love each other for we are all children of God.

[moonlight-lzqt]

The interviewer was painful to listen to. He tried to push Zionism to the Rabbi who clearly explained that Zionism is against Judaism 😩

[RicoManterte]

Thank you rabbi Beck for speaking possitive about muslims, about the shared history and for protesting for innocent Palestinians. Thank you and May god reward you❤❤❤❤❤