Yaakov Shapiro (American rabbi)
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Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro | |
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| Personal life | |
| Born | United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Anti-Zionist activism |
| Occupation | Rabbi, lecturer |
| Religious life | |
| Denomination | Orthodox Judaism |
Yaakov Shapiro is an American Orthodox rabbi, author, and public lecturer known for his outspoken opposition to Zionism. He argues that Judaism is a religion and not a nationality, and has delivered numerous lectures and interviews explaining why, in his view, Zionism represents a political ideology incompatible with traditional Jewish beliefs.[1][unreliable source]
Views and activities
[edit]Shapiro has become widely known through public lectures and independent media appearances. He maintains that the Zionist movement redefined Jewish identity from a religious community into a nationalist project, which he argues is a distortion of traditional Judaism.[2][unreliable source]
In a 2025 interview on the podcast *For the Sake of Argument*, Shapiro discussed the historical and philosophical divergence between Judaism and Zionism, stating that the idea of Jewish nationality is incompatible with Torah principles.[3]
His arguments have been widely circulated and debated online.[citation needed]
See also
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro: Israel is NOT the 'capital of the Jewish People'". Tikkun. 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Zionism does not "cure", but promotes anti-semitism – Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro". Portal E.M. Cioran. 15 June 2025. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Episode 87: Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro – Zionism vs Judaism". For the Sake of Argument. January 2025. Retrieved 14 July 2025.