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Better title from one of the r/Judaism posters: The Politicos of the Elder Chabad This article is crazy, and sometimes I think craziness needs to be exposed.

Better title from one of the r/Judaism posters: The Politicos of the Elder Chabad This article is crazy, and sometimes I think craziness needs to be exposed. Anti-semitism sits on both sides of the isle.

akoster 10y ago
I agree. Just because two people may both come from a similar religious denomination or donate to the same organization does not mean that organization is privy to potentially nefarious collaboration among parties. In addition, I agree this article appears to draw a conclusion that Chabad-Lubavitch is the nexus of a Trump-Russia connection, but fails to prove anything other than both Trump's family and many with potential ties to Putin all independently support the organization. It is also worth noting that the late Lubavitcher rabbi, Menachem Mendel Schneerson, promoted the opening of synagogues to support the diaspora of Jews where they live. In many places, a Chabad synagogue may be the only Jewish organization for miles, and especially in places like Russia. Today, they form the backbone of synagogues in Russia due to them daring to support Judaism dating back to underground work during the Soviet era. For this reason, Chabad is the movement many Russian Jews choose to support.
- jnordwick 10y ago
  Given Chabad's goals of reconnecting Jews and helping converts in Jewish families, of course they are going to be very large in Russia and the US. Add in Ivanka's conversion, and we should expect there to be many ties. The article has that Jews Run the World Through Secret Organizations smell.
  - akoster 10y ago
    >The article has that Jews Run the World Through Secret Organizations smell. Exactly, and I don't like it! I too was quite surprised it came from politico of all sources. Similar comments on the article here: https://thefederalist.com/2017/04/10/needs-alt-right-conspiracy-theories-jews-politico/ https://thefederalist.com/2017/04/10/needs-alt-right-conspir...
    - jnordwick 10y ago
      That's funny: "referring to the group as 'The Chabad'" That sounds so much more evil actually. "What kind of people were you with Friday night?!" "OK OK... with The Chabad. I admit it." "I rest my case, Your Honor."

akoster 10y ago

I agree. Just because two people may both come from a similar religious denomination or donate to the same organization does not mean that organization is privy to potentially nefarious collaboration among parties. In addition, I agree this article appears to draw a conclusion that Chabad-Lubavitch is the nexus of a Trump-Russia connection, but fails to prove anything other than both Trump's family and many with potential ties to Putin all independently support the organization. It is also worth noting that the late Lubavitcher rabbi, Menachem Mendel Schneerson, promoted the opening of synagogues to support the diaspora of Jews where they live. In many places, a Chabad synagogue may be the only Jewish organization for miles, and especially in places like Russia. Today, they form the backbone of synagogues in Russia due to them daring to support Judaism dating back to underground work during the Soviet era. For this reason, Chabad is the movement many Russian Jews choose to support.

jnordwick 10y ago
Given Chabad's goals of reconnecting Jews and helping converts in Jewish families, of course they are going to be very large in Russia and the US. Add in Ivanka's conversion, and we should expect there to be many ties. The article has that Jews Run the World Through Secret Organizations smell.
- akoster 10y ago
  >The article has that Jews Run the World Through Secret Organizations smell. Exactly, and I don't like it! I too was quite surprised it came from politico of all sources. Similar comments on the article here: https://thefederalist.com/2017/04/10/needs-alt-right-conspiracy-theories-jews-politico/ https://thefederalist.com/2017/04/10/needs-alt-right-conspir...
  - jnordwick 10y ago
    That's funny: "referring to the group as 'The Chabad'" That sounds so much more evil actually. "What kind of people were you with Friday night?!" "OK OK... with The Chabad. I admit it." "I rest my case, Your Honor."