As a diaspora non-Zionist Jew, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this well-articulated explanation of the difference between Judaism and Zionism. Particular thanks for articulating the little-known direct familial connection between the Jewish fascist Ze'ev Jabotinsky and Benjamin Netanyau.
I was a Zionist for 60 years but I see what Zionism led to and what Israel has become. My eyes do not fool me when I see the City of Slaughter of 2023 and 2024 and it is Gaza City,it is Khan Younis, it is Rafah.
Dear Rabbi Shapiro. I have always had the utmost respect for the Jewish religion, and the fact that Judaism is a lifetime of spiritual practice. I do not know very much, but I believe in its significance to living a truly spiritual life. I am beyond grateful for your voice in helping me navigate the confusion, especially since the outbreak of the recent conflict. I am an RN and I also believe that trauma and its destructive consequences on the human brain (all confirmed by credible evidence) helps explain the inconsistencies of and contradictions of Zionism. Your commitment to spiritual practice shines through in your presentation in a way that it is impossible to articulate. Yours is a reassuring voice of sanity in these very traumatic times. I am so glad I found your channel. Great respect and Love.
Oh my goodness. The amount of knowledge this man has dropped on my head, and the b.s. I've grown up believing. My head is spinning right now. Great lecture, bravo Rabbi!
As a Palestinian prohibited from living in my land and forced by Zionism into exile, I thank you Rabbi Shapiro. My grandfather’s best friend and business partner was a Jewish Palestinian and that was the general situation in Palestine back in the day, before the dark days of Zionism. Many Jews fled from anti-Semitic Europe, from the fall of Muslim Spain to the emergence of fascist Europe many centuries later, to Arab and Muslim countries where they were welcomed and treated well. We have never been against Jews or Judaism, on the contrary. The false narrative pushed by the West and Zionists, that Muslims hate Jews, is a vile lie and Islamophobic propaganda. We need more people like you dear Rabbi, to teach the gentiles that Judaism and Zionism aren’t the same thing, because they listen to you and they learn. ❤
As a Muslim it is refreshing to encounter a REAL JEWISH SCHOLAR like him that speaks the truth. It would have been great to see this amazing Rabbi go mainstream media to let the world know the real truth about Zionism. I am extremely excited to have found his speeches. I love this man's sincerity.
Absolutely blown away by this lecture , the clarity , passion and substance of your teaching is a privilege to listen to. Greetings from an Armenian Australian .God bless you sir.
Rabbi, if I’m Jewish, I will never miss any of your class. Speaking as a Bible-based Christian born and raised a Catholic, I thank you for imparting to us the truth. God bless, keep, prosper and protect you and yours all the days of your lives on earth. 🙏🏼
Rabbi Shapiro, much respect and appreciation for your amazing lecture! 🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I am so grateful to have come across your presentation to clarify this important subject at this time of extreme importance. shalom!
Great speaker, and fascinating insights. It's possible to love Jews, Judaism and the Palestinians and to dislike the Zionism project and the monster it has become. From an Irish agnostic. Shalom. Salaam. Síocháin.
Thank you so much Yaakov Shapiro. I am not a Jew but my grandmother was and my husbands farther, a Polish man was an infant in the Warsaw ghetto. For that reason we have both had an interest in Judaism. I have learnt so much from your talk about Zionism and intent to learn a whole lot more about your beautiful faith.
Thanks Rabbi Shapiro, We used to be members of a reconstructionist congregation on the north side of chicago, I won't mention which, but since he spoke on the record, our rabbi at the time was Brant Rosen, and he spoke critically of Israel back in 2014 and then 'resigned' (pressured out) out as our rabbi... My family left the congregation that year, and it really left a sour taste in my stomach for the 'jewish community' as I saw it, and kind of by extension my practice of the faith has lapsed as well, but you truly gave me some things to think about, thank you so much
The idea that Jews need an exclusively Jewish state to be safe is deeply troubling. Imagine if Christians made such an assertion. Or Muslims, or Buddhists, for that matter. No one would support such a claim. Anything that is exclusive must then logically exclude an out-group, and no matter how that is spun, it always ends with entire identity groups being abused or endangered. For this reason, for everyone's safety, religion must never be a nationalistic goal.
Dear Rabbi Shapiro I cannot thank you enough for your work. You words and teaching have an immense impact on my view of Zionism, Israel and the ongoing war. it is truly eye opening. May your wisdom be heard and understood by as many people as possible. (I sincerely apologize for the bad grammar). Thank you a million times.
Thank you for making the distinction between Zionist and Judaism so clear. I find many aspects of Judaism resonate with me personally and your lecture has increased my respect and understanding of the religion. Incidentally, on my first ever trip to the USA last year, I made a point of visiting Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
People like you are doing very important work. Those of us that aren’t Jewish are sometimes unable to criticize Zionists without the fear of getting smeared as anti Semites
I've been following your work for years, and I want to express my gratitude for providing me with a deeper understanding and insight into Zionism. Regarding your last statement, as a Palestinian Muslim, I'd like to explain why I would invite you to join or speak at a rally: As you've articulated in numerous lectures, there is a prevalent misconception that conflates Zionism with Judaism. Many people mistakenly believe that all Jews support or endorse the state of Israel, its actions, and its beliefs. What these rallies lack are articulate and knowledgeable scholars and individuals like yourself who can address the audience. Personally, and speaking for many educated individuals in this matter, we not only recognize the injustices inflicted upon native Palestinians but also acknowledge that the Jewish religion has been misrepresented and hijacked by the Zionists. I have often had to clarify the most common misconceptions about this topic. I believe that as God-fearing humans, we should unite, albeit for some 'slight' differences in personal goals for the greater good. This is my personal viewpoint. Much respect to you Rabbi! Salaam alaikom
Nobody could articulate Zionism any better. Today I have been educated and all the mysteries surrounding this topic have been thoroughly demystified and made plain and simple.
I was very fortunate to find this gem by complete chance and must say very worth the watch and listen very informative, leaving here with a little more knoledge, thank you Yaakov and many blessing from Cyprus x
As a Devout Catholic with an uncle who served Pope John Paul as an assistant priest for 5 years, I thank you for your light, your knowledge, your religion. May God keep you and protect you as you re-educate the masses. We need you and Jews who know as you do more than ever!
Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro big Muslim fan from Ethiopia. i admire your talks they are very deep & meaningful & keep on wondering how close are our laws with Islam, both our religions are bounded by laws & our daily attempts to pass our final exam in the day of Judgment. Pity Zionists become so keen to eradicate there close neighbors because of it.
I prefer a religious and God fearing Jew to an Ubermensch Hebrew Zionist. Real people have a heart while artificial people are heartless. Thanks for the lecture. I knew some points but I have learned a lot. 👍
As a 40 year old gentile American that grew up in the sticks of the midwest, I have only recently began my quest for understanding in the jewish realm. Like so many others I was ignorant of the difference between true Judaism and zionism. I began my journey by listening to Darryl Cooper's amazing 6 part podcast series called "Fear and Loathing in the New Jerusalem" under his podcast called The Martyrmade Podcast. It taught me a great deal about how the state of Israel came into existence and it's history up to the second world war. It was REALLY well done, as it gave fair perspectives of both the jews seeking a haven from pogrums and the native Palestinians that were at first more than accepting of the sanctuary seeking diasporic immigrants. The flaws of Zionism were first shown to me through this series, and I have been expanding my knowledge on the topic by listening to Rabbi Shapiro and similar voices. As a gentile, especially an American that has only ever known peaceful days at home, I know I can never truly empathize with the suffering that jews have endured over the centuries. But I CAN sympathize, and seek understanding in whatever form that may take. What absolutely gets my goat though, is the fact that powerful politicians in Israel seek to drive a wedge between American Jews and myself, actively subverting people's chances at enlightening our views in order to make ME suspicious and fearful of American Jews and for THEM to be suspicious and fearful of me. That is what truly shows their hand, in my opponion. If anyone of any creed or race tells me they are American first and foremost, and hold our constituion dear in their heart, THEY ARE MY COUNTRYMEN, and I will fight to my last breath if need be to defend my countrymen, from ANY threat foreign or domestic. PERIOD. I would offer for any zionist to prove me wrong... Israel has done so much damage to this world already, throwing shade on the truth in so many aspects of life. I can only imagine how infuriating it must be for the TRUE jewish community to be struggling constantly to be screaming at the top of their lungs to be heard only to see events unfold as they have. It truly breaks my heart. When I watch a documentary on the horrors of the 3rd reich I often consider my German heritage and think "My GOD, how terrifying it must be to see your own people be led down the darkest paths by Zealotry of the highest degree..." and meanwhile Jews are living through it EVERY SINGLE DAY... I for one will do whatever I can to bring people to the good Rabbi's channel in hopes that they may be enlightened as I have been by his words, and I give much thanks to Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro for having the courage to do the HARDEST thing one can do in this life, standing up to your peers when it matters most. God bless.
Your a brave man and I truly respect you for standing up against such a behemoth. Offering praise and a show of respect feels so cheap when done so through a youtube comment, but it's all I have at the moment. Were you in front of me I'd give you a warm smile, a handshake and say thank you. All the best to you.
That quote somewhere around the halfway point in this video is just painfully cruel to listen to. It's hard to imagine someone actually felt that way, let alone share the terrible thoughts with the world. And I'm not a Jew (though I admire Judaism), but it certainly seems very inaccurate. This was a very informative presentation. Thank you for sharing it.
I learned so much from this. As an Indigenous person in Canada, I have struggled to know more. I thought the fight for the land of Israel was the same as fight for our lands as Indigenous people. But then when I learned about Zionism, I felt Zionists were like the English and French colonizers in our lands. But I felt if I spoke out against Zionism, I would be called, well, you know. This helps me see clearer. How Zionism is a constructed ideology. Just like how the doctrine of discovery was used for our elimination. I wish I could articulate this better, but wanted to share. kinanâskomitin
I’m a Puerto Rican Jewish on my mothers side and my father is Yemeni Jewish .. I always had a disconnect between Judaism and myself… I started to get into Judaism as a adult but i felt like I wasn’t really accepted.. like I wasn’t Jewish enough some how .. maybe because my last name is Arabic.. I find it interesting so many types of Jews .. I actually have a star called the shield of Abraham it’s been in my family for generations it’s from the Spanish Inquisition very similar to Star of David just more points. Im grateful I know my family’s journey to Puerto Rico from Spain.
As a Mexican-American I stand with Palestine. Because all the worlds people have experience occupation, colonization and injustice like the Palestinians in some period of our history. Their is no more room for draconian brutal land colonization in the modern era.
As a 'not a Jew', somewhat of an intellectual creton, and 1st time visitor to Rabbi Shapiro, I'm favorably impressed. It's uncommon in today's world to come across an honest man. Moreso one who's well informed and who can untangle the prevailing rhetoric with surgical precision and luminous clarity. Refreshing. Would love to see he and EMJ in a series of discussions. I suspect a lot of work could be accomplished in such a venue, to the benefit of all. If nothing more than to open the gates of our intellectual prisons, restore life to ideas left recklously abandoned and plug the holes in a civilisation quickly sinking into a primordial chaos. Well done, Rabbi.
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My question is - Why do we not get the likes of Yaakov Shapiro on MSM and we get the other type - Ben Shapiro and his genocidal gangs? Big respect for you Sir!
This video is a real blessing. To be honest, I started to have a very questioning feeling about Jews, mostly about what is happening today in Palestine. I feel such a relief now after watching this video🙏🙏🙏
It is very strange how many people think the history of the Middle East started in 1948 ... BTW: Best & most complete explanation of the whole Jewish/Zionist/Israeli matter.
Clarifications and truth are badly needed about this critical and crucial issue. Little by little my understanding increases and your lecture has contributed to that.
A fantastic lecture. Thank you. Your clarity of explanation allows one to peer into the process of mobilising a population for settler colonialism and trace the process back to the function of that settler colony today. Fascinating lecture.
Thank you Yaakov, I was glued to my monitor. Many things I already knew but your explanation of how everything is connected to each other was an eyeopener!
After listening to your video i sure get the 'traumatic and inconsistant ideology" point . I found it as clear as tragic ,especialy in regard of the recents events . Thanks for sharing your insights Rabbi.
Thank you Rabbi Shapiro. Much needed lectures these days. We hope more knowledgeable jews about history and about the Middle-East issue come out to help stop the slaughter. You may as well help stop the man-made starvation. Gaza is just within walking distance from the occupied territories why would it be so difficult to feed the hungry population by righteous people like you?
I want to thank you so much for this video. I grew up in Sweden, atheist and culturally christian, and my knowledge of Judaism has by circumstance been very limited. The question of “what is a Jew?” -and why there seems to have so many different answers- has always been very confusing to me. Now I finally feel like I have gained some understanding of what the question itself even means, and why the answer cannot be “a state” or “a nationality”. You have given me a lot to think about. Thank you.
I love you Rabbi Yaakov, the passion you have to share this knowledge is beautiful…thank you for improving my understanding of the relationship between Judaism and Zionism 🙏
I'm probably the only goyim that loved this guy's lecture. He really helped to clear thing up in my mind about the chaos of the Zionist ideology. Thank you Rabi Shapiro.
Never heard this guy before. Love that great Jewish sense of humour he displays. Christians should all be baseball players (😂) Jokes aside, his take on Zionism vis a vis Judaism is quite revealing. Not sure if many would agree with him but it gives me ideas to bear in mind as I try to educate myself more on Judaism, Zionism and the state of Israel. BTW, I was baptized as a Christian.
I am Catholic, but I found this incredibly interesting -- I often hear zionists say Judaism is an ethno-religion because its a religion that is tied to a land (how jews say "next year in Jerusalem" during passover or Shavuot being an agricultural festival, marking the beginning of the wheat harvest in the Biblical land) -- so I found it very informative to hear your interpretation of these arguments made. May peace be upon you
Thank you Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro for this upload. It was very educating. When i read all the quotes of Vladimir Jabotinsky, it seems like he was a selfhating jew. it is sad and ironic that people from jewish background who raise their voice against zionism nowadays, are labeld as selfhating jews by the zionist.
Thank you for content like this! Anything we can do to put clear definitions in the public's mind differentiating Zionism from Judaism is very important right now!!
Thanks. We need Jews to help the rest of us understand. Cause the rabbit hole is deep. And things start to connect. Whether or not they’re right or not, it’s dangerous. It’s hard to maintain perspective, with so much overwhelming information. And silence from other Jews does add to the perspectives that comes from that information. So I appreciate this a lot. Cause people just want to understand truth. Most people aren’t operating from a position of hate. But hate and defensiveness get blurry at a certain point. And that’s evident in all sects, of all people. We all need to critique and help others understand sweat and the larger group that we get lumped in with. Even if we don’t wish to. Cause bridging gaps is the way to peace. The truth is the way to peace. No matter how painful it is to get there. Thanks sir.
I listened to your speech (lesson ) and i found it very interesting and very meaningful and helpful at this chaos in middle East. thanks to you mr Shapiro.
Very interesting. Thank you. My own family came from Russia to the UK after the pogroms. They were some of those non-religious Jews that you mentioned. I have never felt comfortable with the idea that Israel the state has anything to do with me. It horrifies me that I can simply move to Israel and steal someones land based on this fact of my ancestry. Best wishes to you.
Who stole? Why accuse your brethren of grand theft?? This is a major lie!! Jews came to the Land of Israel and PURCHASED back their ancestral homeland. Lands paid for in full cash. Paid extra, more than the real value. Jews purchased vast lands on the Mediterranean coast line, Jezreel Valley and Jordan Valley which were usually tenant free. Meaning they were not evicting people from purchased lands. No one stole any lands. Jew invested infinite funds into the infrastructure, and laboured hard to make these lands inhabitable and bear fruit. Jews endures severe poverty and diseases for the merit of rebuilding the ruins of their ancient lands. All done legally and recognised officially The Jews owned the majority of the lands allocated to them in the 1947 partition plan. But the Arabs didn't accept any type of Jewish presence in the land, and reverted to the sword to r@pe the Jews of their private lands and any type of autonomy. Why??? The Ottoman Empire collapsed with no association to the Jews. So who gets sovreignty? Jordan invaded, so did Egypt. They took Judea & Samaria and the Gaza strip. They evicted the Jews who lived in those areas. Stole there homes, stole their lands and destroyed their synagogues. The Arab League countries followed suit, expelling Jews from their homes, taking their lands and businesses. Some 700,000 Jews who lived in those lands for thousands of years, were brutally evicted and thrown out with no right of return. Did anyone bat an eyelid? No!! The so called "Palestinians" themselves are and were squatters and migrants, Nazi collaboraters and antisemites. Trouble makers. Why would anyone think of giving them sovreignty?? On what merit?
Hey thanks for this, Rabbi Shapiro! This was not only hope-inspiring, but also incredibly informative. Your students are so lucky! Thank you for posting this, this is important beyond words in these times.
This was educational and instructional. A paradigm shift in thinking about this topic. In the last 10 min, I fell into the same thinking trap. I'll try and dig myself out of it...
thanks for uploading this fascinating in depth analysis of zionism. learning about the roots and development of zionism is crucial to understanding the problems and finding solutions
As a Muslim from England, I was shocked when you said Benjamin Netanyahu isn’t a practicing Jew. I feel Muslims and Jews have a lot in common - see constitution of Madinah by the prophet Muhammad.
@Rabbi Shapiro, Thanks for this lecture. Can't seem to find a paper version of "The Empty Wagon" in Europe. Has it been published in Europe? Many thanks, again and again.
As a diaspora non-Zionist Jew, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this well-articulated explanation of the difference between Judaism and Zionism. Particular thanks for articulating the little-known direct familial connection between the Jewish fascist Ze'ev Jabotinsky and Benjamin Netanyau.
I was a Zionist for 60 years but I see what Zionism led to and what Israel has become. My eyes do not fool me when I see the City of Slaughter of 2023 and 2024 and it is Gaza City,it is Khan Younis, it is Rafah.
One state, equal rights for all.
Dear Rabbi Shapiro. I have always had the utmost respect for the Jewish religion, and the fact that Judaism is a lifetime of spiritual practice. I do not know very much, but I believe in its significance to living a truly spiritual life. I am beyond grateful for your voice in helping me navigate the confusion, especially since the outbreak of the recent conflict. I am an RN and I also believe that trauma and its destructive consequences on the human brain (all confirmed by credible evidence) helps explain the inconsistencies of and contradictions of Zionism. Your commitment to spiritual practice shines through in your presentation in a way that it is impossible to articulate. Yours is a reassuring voice of sanity in these very traumatic times. I am so glad I found your channel. Great respect and Love.
Oh my goodness. The amount of knowledge this man has dropped on my head, and the b.s. I've grown up believing. My head is spinning right now. Great lecture, bravo Rabbi!
May God reward you for what you’re doing, from a Muslim fellow monotheist
As a Palestinian prohibited from living in my land and forced by Zionism into exile, I thank you Rabbi Shapiro. My grandfather’s best friend and business partner was a Jewish Palestinian and that was the general situation in Palestine back in the day, before the dark days of Zionism. Many Jews fled from anti-Semitic Europe, from the fall of Muslim Spain to the emergence of fascist Europe many centuries later, to Arab and Muslim countries where they were welcomed and treated well. We have never been against Jews or Judaism, on the contrary. The false narrative pushed by the West and Zionists, that Muslims hate Jews, is a vile lie and Islamophobic propaganda. We need more people like you dear Rabbi, to teach the gentiles that Judaism and Zionism aren’t the same thing, because they listen to you and they learn. ❤
As a Muslim it is refreshing to encounter a REAL JEWISH SCHOLAR like him that speaks the truth.
It would have been great to see this amazing Rabbi go mainstream media to let the world know the real truth about Zionism.
I am extremely excited to have found his speeches. I love this man's sincerity.
Absolutely blown away by this lecture , the clarity , passion and substance of your teaching is a privilege to listen to. Greetings from an Armenian Australian .God bless you sir.
Rabbi, if I’m Jewish, I will never miss any of your class. Speaking as a Bible-based Christian born and raised a Catholic, I thank you for imparting to us the truth. God bless, keep, prosper and protect you and yours all the days of your lives on earth. 🙏🏼
Rabbi Shapiro, much respect and appreciation for your amazing lecture! 🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I am so grateful to have come across your presentation to clarify this important subject at this time of extreme importance. shalom!
Great speaker, and fascinating insights. It's possible to love Jews, Judaism and the Palestinians and to dislike the Zionism project and the monster it has become. From an Irish agnostic. Shalom. Salaam. Síocháin.
Nothing but respect for my Irish friends!
Thank you so much Yaakov Shapiro. I am not a Jew but my grandmother was and my husbands farther, a Polish man was an infant in the Warsaw ghetto. For that reason we have both had an interest in Judaism. I have learnt so much from your talk about Zionism and intent to learn a whole lot more about your beautiful faith.
Thanks Rabbi Shapiro, We used to be members of a reconstructionist congregation on the north side of chicago, I won't mention which, but since he spoke on the record, our rabbi at the time was Brant Rosen, and he spoke critically of Israel back in 2014 and then 'resigned' (pressured out) out as our rabbi... My family left the congregation that year, and it really left a sour taste in my stomach for the 'jewish community' as I saw it, and kind of by extension my practice of the faith has lapsed as well, but you truly gave me some things to think about, thank you so much
Rabbi! Rabbi! Rabbi! You are my friend. Shalom from Soweto in South Africa.
The idea that Jews need an exclusively Jewish state to be safe is deeply troubling. Imagine if Christians made such an assertion. Or Muslims, or Buddhists, for that matter. No one would support such a claim. Anything that is exclusive must then logically exclude an out-group, and no matter how that is spun, it always ends with entire identity groups being abused or endangered. For this reason, for everyone's safety, religion must never be a nationalistic goal.
From an Egyptian, thank you very much ❤❤
Wow, this is how you teach a class. Never truly understood Zionism until I watched this video!
Glad it was helpful!
Dear Rabbi Shapiro
I cannot thank you enough for your work. You words and teaching have an immense impact on my view of Zionism, Israel and the ongoing war. it is truly eye opening.
May your wisdom be heard and understood by as many people as possible. (I sincerely apologize for the bad grammar).
Thank you a million times.
Thank you for making the distinction between Zionist and Judaism so clear. I find many aspects of Judaism resonate with me personally and your lecture has increased my respect and understanding of the religion. Incidentally, on my first ever trip to the USA last year, I made a point of visiting Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
People like you are doing very important work. Those of us that aren’t Jewish are sometimes unable to criticize Zionists without the fear of getting smeared as anti Semites
I've been following your work for years, and I want to express my gratitude for providing me with a deeper understanding and insight into Zionism. Regarding your last statement, as a Palestinian Muslim, I'd like to explain why I would invite you to join or speak at a rally:
As you've articulated in numerous lectures, there is a prevalent misconception that conflates Zionism with Judaism. Many people mistakenly believe that all Jews support or endorse the state of Israel, its actions, and its beliefs. What these rallies lack are articulate and knowledgeable scholars and individuals like yourself who can address the audience. Personally, and speaking for many educated individuals in this matter, we not only recognize the injustices inflicted upon native Palestinians but also acknowledge that the Jewish religion has been misrepresented and hijacked by the Zionists. I have often had to clarify the most common misconceptions about this topic.
I believe that as God-fearing humans, we should unite, albeit for some 'slight' differences in personal goals for the greater good. This is my personal viewpoint. Much respect to you Rabbi! Salaam alaikom
Nobody could articulate Zionism any better. Today I have been educated and all the mysteries surrounding this topic have been thoroughly demystified and made plain and simple.
I was very fortunate to find this gem by complete chance and must say very worth the watch and listen very informative, leaving here with a little more knoledge, thank you Yaakov and many blessing from Cyprus x
Never forget the greatest of these is love & to love one another. Peace be with you
As a Devout Catholic with an uncle who served Pope John Paul as an assistant priest for 5 years, I thank you for your light, your knowledge, your religion. May God keep you and protect you as you re-educate the masses. We need you and Jews who know as you do more than ever!
Shalom, from a Muslim cousin living in Hong Kong
Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro big Muslim fan from Ethiopia. i admire your talks they are very deep & meaningful & keep on wondering how close are our laws with Islam, both our religions are bounded by laws & our daily attempts to pass our final exam in the day of Judgment. Pity Zionists become so keen to eradicate there close neighbors because of it.
Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro is a brilliant orator and explains these matters that have been made so complex, so clearly.
I prefer a religious and God fearing Jew to an Ubermensch Hebrew Zionist. Real people have a heart while artificial people are heartless. Thanks for the lecture. I knew some points but I have learned a lot. 👍
As a 40 year old gentile American that grew up in the sticks of the midwest, I have only recently began my quest for understanding in the jewish realm. Like so many others I was ignorant of the difference between true Judaism and zionism. I began my journey by listening to Darryl Cooper's amazing 6 part podcast series called "Fear and Loathing in the New Jerusalem" under his podcast called The Martyrmade Podcast. It taught me a great deal about how the state of Israel came into existence and it's history up to the second world war. It was REALLY well done, as it gave fair perspectives of both the jews seeking a haven from pogrums and the native Palestinians that were at first more than accepting of the sanctuary seeking diasporic immigrants. The flaws of Zionism were first shown to me through this series, and I have been expanding my knowledge on the topic by listening to Rabbi Shapiro and similar voices. As a gentile, especially an American that has only ever known peaceful days at home, I know I can never truly empathize with the suffering that jews have endured over the centuries. But I CAN sympathize, and seek understanding in whatever form that may take. What absolutely gets my goat though, is the fact that powerful politicians in Israel seek to drive a wedge between American Jews and myself, actively subverting people's chances at enlightening our views in order to make ME suspicious and fearful of American Jews and for THEM to be suspicious and fearful of me. That is what truly shows their hand, in my opponion.
If anyone of any creed or race tells me they are American first and foremost, and hold our constituion dear in their heart, THEY ARE MY COUNTRYMEN, and I will fight to my last breath if need be to defend my countrymen, from ANY threat foreign or domestic. PERIOD.
I would offer for any zionist to prove me wrong...
Israel has done so much damage to this world already, throwing shade on the truth in so many aspects of life. I can only imagine how infuriating it must be for the TRUE jewish community to be struggling constantly to be screaming at the top of their lungs to be heard only to see events unfold as they have. It truly breaks my heart. When I watch a documentary on the horrors of the 3rd reich I often consider my German heritage and think "My GOD, how terrifying it must be to see your own people be led down the darkest paths by Zealotry of the highest degree..." and meanwhile Jews are living through it EVERY SINGLE DAY...
I for one will do whatever I can to bring people to the good Rabbi's channel in hopes that they may be enlightened as I have been by his words, and I
give much thanks to Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro for having the courage to do the HARDEST thing one can do in this life, standing up to your peers when it matters most.
God bless.
Your a brave man and I truly respect you for standing up against such a behemoth. Offering praise and a show of respect feels so cheap when done so through a youtube comment, but it's all I have at the moment. Were you in front of me I'd give you a warm smile, a handshake and say thank you. All the best to you.
nice comment!
That quote somewhere around the halfway point in this video is just painfully cruel to listen to. It's hard to imagine someone actually felt that way, let alone share the terrible thoughts with the world. And I'm not a Jew (though I admire Judaism), but it certainly seems very inaccurate.
This was a very informative presentation. Thank you for sharing it.
I learned so much from this. As an Indigenous person in Canada, I have struggled to know more. I thought the fight for the land of Israel was the same as fight for our lands as Indigenous people. But then when I learned about Zionism, I felt Zionists were like the English and French colonizers in our lands. But I felt if I spoke out against Zionism, I would be called, well, you know. This helps me see clearer. How Zionism is a constructed ideology. Just like how the doctrine of discovery was used for our elimination. I wish I could articulate this better, but wanted to share. kinanâskomitin
A common misapprehension. Solidarity
I’m a Puerto Rican Jewish on my mothers side and my father is Yemeni Jewish .. I always had a disconnect between Judaism and myself… I started to get into Judaism as a adult but i felt like I wasn’t really accepted.. like I wasn’t Jewish enough some how .. maybe because my last name is Arabic.. I find it interesting so many types of Jews .. I actually have a star called the shield of Abraham it’s been in my family for generations it’s from the Spanish Inquisition very similar to Star of David just more points. Im grateful I know my family’s journey to Puerto Rico from Spain.
As a Mexican-American I stand with Palestine. Because all the worlds people have experience occupation, colonization and injustice like the Palestinians in some period of our history. Their is no more room for draconian brutal land colonization in the modern era.
Yakouv shapiro thank you moral man. Good man
This video is a eureka moment. Thank you, Rabbi.
Thank you rabbi Shapiro for this incredible lesson on Jewish history. I look forward to learning more from you.
All love and respect to the Jewish men of God who opposed this satanic ideology , bless ur hearts brothers and sisters
As a 'not a Jew', somewhat of an intellectual creton, and 1st time visitor to Rabbi Shapiro, I'm favorably impressed. It's uncommon in today's world to come across an honest man. Moreso one who's well informed and who can untangle the prevailing rhetoric with surgical precision and luminous clarity. Refreshing. Would love to see he and EMJ in a series of discussions. I suspect a lot of work could be accomplished in such a venue, to the benefit of all. If nothing more than to open the gates of our intellectual prisons, restore life to ideas left recklously abandoned and plug the holes in a civilisation quickly sinking into a primordial chaos. Well done, Rabbi.
What SCRIPTURE, & YAHUDAISM TEACH
{YHWH within 6,823x} teaches. 6th book Yahu'shua HELLinized as Joshua, 8,23 infinity♾️, 2+3=5 #Grace, October 23 = Libra ⚖️ Scorpio🦂cusp, The fall harvest is in, and the flocks are in the fields as written. 2 Edras 14:44...204📚
1 Kings 12:11🦂
And now whereas my Father did laden you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my Father hath CHASTISED you with whips, but I will chastise you with SCORPIONS🦂.👀 Colossians 4:11⚖️
“And Yahu'shua, which is called⚖️ JUSTUS , who are of the circumcision.
Read: Luke 2:8, Yahu'shua 23:8, Psalms 8th, & 23rd, Yahucannon 5:43, Exodus 3:15 & 34:14 Yashayahu 42:8 Proverbs 22:1, Romans 1:25
Prime purpose - teaches reconnection to YaHU'aH🔯🟦🟦10 COMMANDMENTS Converts the SowEL
Vs
Religions .....NON-SCRIPTURAL fables & Idolatry
Whatever your religion, what knowledge and intelligence does it teach? Compare!
Yahu∆im ArchiTechTons teach;
The Shemetic/Khemetic/Yaphethic - King Yahu'shua and the 12 Yahu∆im ELect elders of the King∆om of YaHU∆aH 2 {{Chronicles 7:14}, King Yahu'shua came to give Father's Great name, and the process of IMMORTALITY thru obeying the covenant Asareth Ya'dibrot 🟦🟦 10. The also gave them technology, Astronomy, Arithmetic, Astrology, Art, Geometry, Biology, physics, Metallurgy ⚛️ phonetics, cymatics, {seed of gr8 elder Yapheth}, Khemistry, Alkhemy & herbology {seed of great elder Khem}, Knowle∆ge 🔺, Wis∆om🔻, & intelligence, Ode of Solomon 38🧐! The key to immortality: Obey YaHU'aH's🔯13 COMMANDs {kNEW COVENANT -10 on Sapphire tablets, 🟦🟦10 + 3 Oral💜}, & 42 Statutes,🟩🟩🟩Emerald tablets}, the {tetYHUHgrammarten} & Star tetYHUHhedron🔯 = Father sigNATURE, YaHU'aH's Salvation, King Yahu'shua, beloved namesake & the MessiYah, Queen MariYahm; Wis∆om & the Breath of YaH, {RuAnkh Yah'Qodesh 💜}! The cELestial clock & Shabbat - As the Gamma rAY's are highest at ∆awn 🌅, on the day of the full moon🌕, we praise YaH, and Ohm chant, facing East, eyes closed, looking into the rising sun. This activates our shockYahs, & pineal gland! They gave us the ∆alath {∆oor, built to honor YaHU'aH 🔯, Yashayahu 19:29-20}, {note also, King Yahu'shua is also called the🔺Door, & the stone ∆ the builders rejected!🤔}, the symbol of the Lion of YaHu∆aH, {Sphinx}! Moreso the ∆aleth called piYHUHmids or piYaHmi∆ {π🔯mid - forms the star tetYAHedron thru sonic implosion}, Yashayahu 19:19-20, keys of YahNock aka Enoch, & letter of Barnabas 16 chapter ✅, and the great NAME & Qodesh Title of The Most High YaHU'aH AllaH aYnu Aleph TaU = Supreme Eternal Sovereign Creator, Almighty Merciful King of all, beginning and ending! The Truth of YAhbre' Scripture, YaHs prophecies, and the historical timeline of the 4 ERAs! They taught the next dimension above? Is as below, (the current one you're in), and that S.E.X., {SowEL Energy Xchange, a gift from YaH}, is between a male ♂️ and female♀️! That life is transmitted from the most high, YaHU'aH's mouth, ( MatithYahu 4:4, Gen 2:7, YaH's living WORDs spoKIN - you are your NAME🧐), into a man! And given a body, akin to a tadpole, a semen. We swim the great race, run by 1 billionfold! Yea, the strongest survive, to win the prize, betwixt a woman's thighs, the egg inside! And the growing of the vessEL, (formed around the living Word of YaH, your name), grows in perfect geometry indicating YaHs sigNATURE as the flower of life, (🔯)! See the heartbeat 💓🔯 cymatic of a baby {Fetus}!!!!!
Timeline
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Historical events
& Fulfilled
Prophecies
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YHUH🔯 LTR°s & #*s 🔯 manifests as Words: SOVEREIGN ETERNAL SUPREME IMMORTAL POTENTATE TRUTH LOVE & ALL BEAUTIFUL WORDS, Atom ⚛️ DNA 🧬 DIAMOND 💎🌷🌻🌹☀️🌙✨, Yet 1st, his GLORY🔯 LILY FLOWER 🌹
Y - 23rd > 5
H - 9th
U - 19th > 2, W - 21st > 3
H - 9th. YaHU'aH
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U - 25 > 7 Cmplt + 2~A - 1st > 9 Y'Aether
W -26 > 8 = ♾️🔯 Infinity
Geometric sigNATURE🔯 of YaH🔯👆
2 Esdras 5:24
“And of all lands of the whole world thou hast chosen thee one pit: and of all the flowers thereof, one Lillie🔯.”
MatithYahu 6:28-29 >Gift of YaHU'aH🔯
28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field,
how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
As in the many flowers of the field, the Lilly, Iris, tulip and mulberry, peppers, and many more. All display, Father's Great sigNATURE🔯, in flower form.
Psalms 91:4
He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: YaHU'aHs🔯TRUTH shall be thy shield and buckler. As King David did, {rather ∆au∆}, placed YaHs sign, on his shield🔯, buckler🔯, & breastplate🔯
Ayob 38:2 words with knowledge
As with all beautiful words spoKIN, even eternity, TRUTH, Harmony, Love, and Joy, so each Mandelbrot forms🔯around this sigNATURE🔯 cymatic tone. And no matter how many times, each word is written or spoken, the cymatic image of each, tho unique, still remain in the same form🔯. See Dr. Emoto Masuro & Prof. Luc Montagnier.
Ayob 38:22
“Hast thou entered into the treasures of the SNOW ❄️? or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail❄️? As the tears, (RAIN}, of the heavenly hosts fall, through the cold & snowflakes ❄️ are formed, in accordance to their praises, HalleluYah 🔯💜 Yashayahu 55:10-11
Genesis 2:7
And YaHU'aH AllahAYnu formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life🔯......YaH🔯 SPEAKS; EL yoU Cee, EL oM into MoLeCule's, & formation of seMaN! WE Swim to the womb, as Atoms ⚛️ form as 2 SowEL's collide, into DNA 🧬 , by which all cells are made & multiply! Having united, 2 married in2, 1 new sowel, for the making of a zygote, new NaMes, in human form. And the cymatic heartbeat of a FetUS🔯639 hertz, another sown Eloheim, 2 be born, as 1, a marriage & unbreakable bond!
Marriage = baby🍼! YeremiYahu 1:5
5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee
As in the Ancient Covenant Elders Yahu∆ah, which are called by YaH🔯's Great name. Yahu∆ah = YaHU'aHs🔯,🔺- ∆oor, of IMMORTALITY. The π🔯mi∆!
Sonic implosion creates the star tetYAHedron🔯 when speaKING: YaHUaHs Great NAME. YashaYahu 19
In that day shall there be an altar🔺to YaHU'aH🔯 in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar🕯️at the border thereof to YaHU'aH🔯.
In all the above, what do we see? Fathers sigNATURE🔯 is how everything is KINnected 💜, tested, known & proven!
Go Look, know & see!
Romans 1:
18 For the wrath of YaHU'aH🔯⚛️ is revealed from heaven against all unYaHliness and unrighteousness of men, WHO HOLD THE TRUTH IN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS;
19 Because that which may be known of YaHUaH is manifest in them, {Molecules & Atoms⚛️}; for YaHUaH🔯 hath shewed it unto them.
20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power⚛️ and YaHhead🔯; so that they are without excuse:
My question is - Why do we not get the likes of Yaakov Shapiro on MSM and we get the other type - Ben Shapiro and his genocidal gangs?
Big respect for you Sir!
Aaron Bushnell RIP 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🥀
IAM a Muslim and I thank you very much for your humanity
EDUCATE Rabbi! People are so deceived. Thank you .
This video is a real blessing. To be honest, I started to have a very questioning feeling about Jews, mostly about what is happening today in Palestine. I feel such a relief now after watching this video🙏🙏🙏
I'm a muslim and this is very educational, thank you.
It is very strange how many people think the history of the Middle East started in 1948 ...
BTW: Best & most complete explanation of the whole Jewish/Zionist/Israeli matter.
👏👏👏 Thank you Rabbi Shapiro that was enlightening
Glad it was helpful!
Beautiful religion. Remembering God with 613 acts. Thank-you.
Thank you Rabbi for such an important talk.
Clarifications and truth are badly needed about this critical and crucial issue. Little by little my understanding increases and your lecture has contributed to that.
I am a Palestinian and I truly enjoyed your video.
I have a lot of respect for many whom are putting a fight for peace and truth❤❤❤.
A fantastic lecture. Thank you.
Your clarity of explanation allows one to peer into the process of mobilising a population for settler colonialism and trace the process back to the function of that settler colony today.
Fascinating lecture.
Thank you Yaakov, I was glued to my monitor. Many things I already knew but your explanation of how everything is connected to each other was an eyeopener!
After listening to your video i sure get the 'traumatic and inconsistant ideology" point . I found it as clear as tragic ,especialy in regard of the recents events . Thanks for sharing your insights Rabbi.
Thank you Rabbi Shapiro. Much needed lectures these days. We hope more knowledgeable jews about history and about the Middle-East issue come out to help stop the slaughter. You may as well help stop the man-made starvation. Gaza is just within walking distance from the occupied territories why would it be so difficult to feed the hungry population by righteous people like you?
I want to thank you so much for this video. I grew up in Sweden, atheist and culturally christian, and my knowledge of Judaism has by circumstance been very limited. The question of “what is a Jew?” -and why there seems to have so many different answers- has always been very confusing to me. Now I finally feel like I have gained some understanding of what the question itself even means, and why the answer cannot be “a state” or “a nationality”. You have given me a lot to think about. Thank you.
Excellent presentation.
We Muslims on the same track with this Gentleman.Minor differences are there.
Hello Rabbi Shapiro!!! God bless you!!
Same to you!
I love you Rabbi Yaakov, the passion you have to share this knowledge is beautiful…thank you for improving my understanding of the relationship between Judaism and Zionism 🙏
I'm probably the only goyim that loved this guy's lecture. He really helped to clear thing up in my mind about the chaos of the Zionist ideology. Thank you Rabi Shapiro.
Thank You very much for this sharing. Very clarifying about the Jewish path but also reflects how humans worship and live religion. 🙏🙏
What a great and important video, you taught the world many things we did not know. Please make more videos about Judaism, Jewish history and culture.
the semites would be Palistinians no?
I learned so much from this. Thank you. You have a gift for breaking it down for someone like myself that needs simple truth spoken in real language.
Never heard this guy before. Love that great Jewish sense of humour he displays. Christians should all be baseball players (😂) Jokes aside, his take on Zionism vis a vis Judaism is quite revealing. Not sure if many would agree with him but it gives me ideas to bear in mind as I try to educate myself more on Judaism, Zionism and the state of Israel. BTW, I was baptized as a Christian.
Rabbi I swear to God you really change my feeling about the true Jews absolutely I respect you with my heart
may Allah SWT protect you, Rabbi Yaakov.
I am Catholic, but I found this incredibly interesting -- I often hear zionists say Judaism is an ethno-religion because its a religion that is tied to a land (how jews say "next year in Jerusalem" during passover or Shavuot being an agricultural festival, marking the beginning of the wheat harvest in the Biblical land) -- so I found it very informative to hear your interpretation of these arguments made. May peace be upon you
An extraordinary interesting lecture. Clear, evidenced information beautifully presented.
Thank you for this insight into the depravity of Zionism from the Jewish perspective.
Thank you Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro for this upload. It was very educating.
When i read all the quotes of Vladimir Jabotinsky, it seems like he was a selfhating jew. it is sad and ironic that people from jewish background who raise their voice against zionism nowadays, are labeld as selfhating jews by the zionist.
Thank you for content like this! Anything we can do to put clear definitions in the public's mind differentiating Zionism from Judaism is very important right now!!
Rabi Shapiro provides an excellent explanation of Zioniism's contradictions and irrationality.
Insane how twisted our reality has become
Thanks. We need Jews to help the rest of us understand. Cause the rabbit hole is deep. And things start to connect. Whether or not they’re right or not, it’s dangerous. It’s hard to maintain perspective, with so much overwhelming information. And silence from other Jews does add to the perspectives that comes from that information. So I appreciate this a lot. Cause people just want to understand truth. Most people aren’t operating from a position of hate. But hate and defensiveness get blurry at a certain point. And that’s evident in all sects, of all people. We all need to critique and help others understand sweat and the larger group that we get lumped in with. Even if we don’t wish to. Cause bridging gaps is the way to peace. The truth is the way to peace. No matter how painful it is to get there. Thanks sir.
I listened to your speech (lesson ) and i found it very interesting and very meaningful and helpful at this chaos in middle East. thanks to you mr Shapiro.
Thank you Mordechai love what rabbi is saying wish all get to listen 👂
Very interesting. Thank you. My own family came from Russia to the UK after the pogroms. They were some of those non-religious Jews that you mentioned. I have never felt comfortable with the idea that Israel the state has anything to do with me. It horrifies me that I can simply move to Israel and steal someones land based on this fact of my ancestry. Best wishes to you.
Who stole? Why accuse your brethren of grand theft?? This is a major lie!!
Jews came to the Land of Israel and PURCHASED back their ancestral homeland.
Lands paid for in full cash. Paid extra, more than the real value.
Jews purchased vast lands on the Mediterranean coast line, Jezreel Valley and Jordan Valley which were usually tenant free. Meaning they were not evicting people from purchased lands. No one stole any lands.
Jew invested infinite funds into the infrastructure, and laboured hard to make these lands inhabitable and bear fruit.
Jews endures severe poverty and diseases for the merit of rebuilding the ruins of their ancient lands. All done legally and recognised officially
The Jews owned the majority of the lands allocated to them in the 1947 partition plan. But the Arabs didn't accept any type of Jewish presence in the land, and reverted to the sword to r@pe the Jews of their private lands and any type of autonomy. Why???
The Ottoman Empire collapsed with no association to the Jews. So who gets sovreignty?
Jordan invaded, so did Egypt. They took Judea & Samaria and the Gaza strip. They evicted the Jews who lived in those areas. Stole there homes, stole their lands and destroyed their synagogues.
The Arab League countries followed suit, expelling Jews from their homes, taking their lands and businesses. Some 700,000 Jews who lived in those lands for thousands of years, were brutally evicted and thrown out with no right of return. Did anyone bat an eyelid? No!!
The so called "Palestinians" themselves are and were squatters and migrants, Nazi collaboraters and antisemites. Trouble makers. Why would anyone think of giving them sovreignty?? On what merit?
Hey thanks for this, Rabbi Shapiro! This was not only hope-inspiring, but also incredibly informative. Your students are so lucky! Thank you for posting this, this is important beyond words in these times.
This was educational and instructional. A paradigm shift in thinking about this topic. In the last 10 min, I fell into the same thinking trap. I'll try and dig myself out of it...
For this channel to not have more subscribers is a shame. Incredible lecture.
Another fascinating history lesson from the Rabbi.
Thank you, Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro.
Thank you, Rabbi Shapiro!
A much needed clear presentation!
I have listened carefully to every word in this lecture, and I have learned a lot, thank you very much
thanks for uploading this fascinating in depth analysis of zionism. learning about the roots and development of zionism is crucial to understanding the problems and finding solutions
Why is there not any comments on this video? This lecture is fascinating.
I am only 20 minutes into this and my mind is blown. 🙏🏼
God bless you and may God protect you! Thank you for this information. ❤️🙏🏼
As a Muslim from England, I was shocked when you said Benjamin Netanyahu isn’t a practicing Jew.
I feel Muslims and Jews have a lot in common - see constitution of Madinah by the prophet Muhammad.
We love You, Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro, even as Yeshua HaMashiakh loves us.
Thank you rabbi Shapiro. I found this very clarifying!
@Rabbi Shapiro,
Thanks for this lecture.
Can't seem to find a paper version of "The Empty Wagon" in Europe.
Has it been published in Europe?
Many thanks, again and again.
No, its not distributed in Europe unfortunately, as far as I know. The Kindle version is still available, though.
1:18:19 Excellent lecture.
God bless you for illuminating this highly complex yet very important subject.
Absolutely the best explanation I have ever heard. Incredibly well done. Thank you and so many more should listen to this
Painful and illuminating, thank you Yaakov. Things make much more sense now.
Very clear and informative lecture, finally the pieces fall into place. ❤
Thank you for enlightening me and giVing me the armor against ANTI-SEMTISM.