(VINnews) — Several Orthodox Jews are speaking out, following a letter which claims to be signed by 33 ‘Orthodox Rabbis’ in support of Kamala Harris, which has turned out to be mostly a fraud.
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It turns out that many, if not most of the supposed Orthodox Rabbis, are neither Orthodox nor Rabbis. In fact, as one critic observed, the fact that this was the best they could do, proves how miniscule the support for Kamala Harris is among Orthodox Jews.
According to one publication:
“A group of American rabbis, all identifying as Orthodox, published a letter of support for Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday. The organizers described the move as a “rabbi rebellion” given that Orthodox Jews have reliably voted for Republicans and turned out en masse for former President Donald Trump in 2020.
“While one can certainly engage in debate regarding certain policies, the risks posed by former President Trump’s character make clear to us as Torah-abiding Jews that we should support VP Kamala Harris,” the endorsement read. It also praised her as “a person of upstanding character, offers stability in her leadership, and supports Israel and the Jewish people.”
Rabbi Yaakov Menken slammed the letter over its inaccuracy. Journalist Daniel Greenfield, whose X handle is @Sultanknish, wrote the following:
Dems Claim 33 “Orthodox Rabbis” signed letter in support of Kamala
9 are women. Orthodox Judaism does not ordain women.
Rabbi Shamir Caplan appears to be an Australian clergyman in Melbourne who endorses gay marriage
Michael Langer was a fellow of the anti-Israel T’ruah hate group
Eric Leiderman’s pronouns are he/they. He’s a conservative rabbi.
David Jaffe is a community organizer with leftist groups
Tyson Herberger is an associate professor of religion and religious education at the
University of South-Eastern Norway who deals with immoral issues
Herzl Hefter created a “program where women and men study together to become Rabbis”
Daniel Landes ‘ordained’ the first ‘gay rabbi’
Daniel Levitt is the product of the non-Orthodox YCT and works at Congregation Agudath Achim, a conservative synagogue
Mel Gottlieb is the rabbi of a conservative synagogue
Most of the 33 “Orthodox Rabbis’ are not Orthodox.
Few have any involvement with the Orthodox Jewish community.
Quite a few are professional academics or activists.
Many have views that are completely incompatible with Orthodox Judaism
The fact that these are the only people they could find to sign an ‘Orthodox Rabbis’ for Kamala letter shows just how little support for her there is among the Orthodox Jewish community.
Dems Claim 33 “Orthodox Rabbis” signed letter in support of Kamala
9 are women. Orthodox Judaism does not ordain women.
Rabbi Shamir Caplan appears to be an Australian clergyman in Melbourne who endorses gay marriage
Michael Langer was a fellow of the anti-Israel T’ruah hate… pic.twitter.com/59cOXIvvHN
— Daniel Greenfield – “Hang Together or Separately” (@Sultanknish) November 4, 2024
In a world in which Yanklowitz, Alyza, Alana, and Agnes are “Orthodox rabbis,” there’s an “Orthodox” vote for Harris.
In the real world, however, none of the above are true. Over 95% of traditional Orthodox (charedi) rabbis will be voting for Trump. https://t.co/jcTkMDux2Z
— Rabbi Yaakov Menken (@ymenken) November 3, 2024
Rabbi Menken, Executive Director of the Coalition for Jewish Values, which has thousands of Orthodox Rabbis as members, wrote: “In a world in which Yanklowitz, Alyza, Alana, and Agnes are “Orthodox rabbis,” there’s an “Orthodox” vote for Harris. In the real world, however, none of the above are true. Over 95% of traditional Orthodox (charedi) rabbis will be voting for Trump.”
Many of them are transgenders and mishgav zachorniks.
Scandalous kamala
Vote Trump and PRAY that Trump will be good for the Jews, Israel, and America
WOW! Obama issued a message saying no Jew should vote for Trump, so New York Jews filled the streets blasting a Yiddish song that says “VOTE FOR DONALD TRUMP!” (by Lipa Schmelczer)
https://x.com/BehizyTweets/status/1853259204624003496
Voting for an intermarried Goya with a Yid is a Chilul Hashem.
“Orthodox Judaism does not ordain women.”
It does today.
as a group, politicians have never been known for their truthfulness, but fabricating letters of support isn’t a high point of this campaign.
Oh these guys?… They’re from the The Eirev Rav-onim
‘Well I don’t care I hate trump’
Will they say, lol
This really doesn’t even look like a real letter from a real campaign.
It could be just made up. I wonder if someone has an official letter from the Harris campaign or from the Democratic party that says this.
For all those that are really for Trump but are trying to stir commotion on this website: GET OUT OF HERE QUICK! YOUV”E GOT ENOUGH ATT FOR NOW!!!!!
Wed, Nov 6 at 8:29 PM
President Trump received the highest percentage of Jewish votes a Republican presidential candidate has ever received.
Hashem runs the world and we have every reason to be grateful and more hopeful. This red wave heralded in by Trump gives us all reason to be optimistic that things will get better for the U. S., for Jews in the U. S. and for Israel, Be’ezrat Hashem. However, I am embarrassed and infuriated by the huge tragedy that 79% of American Jews did not vote for him. I am certain that every last one of them will have to give Din V’Cheshbon one day for having voted for Biden in 2020 and for Kamala now. They lack Hakarat Hatov, and worst of all knowingly voted each time for a candidate who promised to enrich Iran, push Israel into a fatal 2 state deal, reinstate aid to Palestinians (used to slaughter Jews), and support the murderous UN. With Jews like this are our own worst enemy. Shame on every single one of them, ESPECIALLY the ones who are Orthodox
If “Over 95% of traditional Orthodox (charedi) rabbis will be voting for Trump,” then this letter UNDERSTATES the # of Orthodox Rabbis who will be voting for Harris!
5% of all Orthodox Rabbis is a lot more than 33!
What’s up with Pupko, he among them?
Well at least trump was endorsed by David Duke, Hulk Hogan, the Churban denying Robinson in NC and nazi Nicky Fuentes. That’s what counts!
What a disgusting article. You think you are pious by discounting other forms of Judaism, and in turn the value of their opinion on the election?
It’s Jews like you who make Jews listed above look bad. You should be ashamed…
Why is the Orthodox community so in love with Trump? He’s said many problematic things about Jews. You never know who will be the best
This article is pure loshen horara. Plus Jew against Jew – really? Please remember EVERY person is created in the image of god.
What is the purpose of the article. Nothing except hatred to those ‘you’ think are less than you.
What’s wrong with Orthodox Rabbis supporting Kamala?
I think she should win