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Chief rabbi cites racist comparisons between 'negroes' and monkeys
Ariella Sternberg
Published: 20.03.18, 11:33
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1. It's almost like,,,,,,
Rob ,   Wash. D.C.   (03.20.18)
white people and devils you might say.
2. Too deep for my secular mind! :-)) Then there's Abu Adolf
(03.20.18)
Mazen with his "dog" equation.
Obviously coming from same neighborhood.....
3. He is a spiritual leader or a ... jerk?!
Alfredo ,   Raanana   (03.20.18)
4. Dear Y-net editor...
Wambosi ,   Israel   (03.20.18)
May I kindly request that you verify that the translation from Hebrew to English of this article is accurate?
May I kindly request that you verify that your writer has some clue about what she is writing?
May I kindly request that you verify whether or not the Rabbi actually said these things?
You see Dear Y-net editor...this is one of the sloppiest pieces of journalism I have seen in a very long time!
5. POORLY WRITTEN ARTICLE!
Katanga ,   Israel   (03.20.18)
I've just reviewed the relevant passage in the Talmud, either:
a. The Chief Rabbi is a racist or
b. The writer of this article is an ignorant ouff! or
c. It could be both a and b above but for 100% sure this is not what is written in the Talmud.
6. religious ignorance
LR ,   Afula   (03.20.18)
The statements attributed to Rabbi Yosef attest to a deficiency in understanding the complexities of this world we live in. A truly 'religious' or humble person would bless any living creature, regardless of color, size or shape. We are a part of something much greater than Judaism or any religion. Such a lack of humility in the face of THAT which created all of us simply reveals ignorance and a depleted degree of spiritual development.
7. God is the Supreme Racist of the Chosen People
David Miltier ,   Kibbutz Gat   (03.20.18)
It is easier to expel asylum seekers when they are dehumanized and viewed as monkeys. If our honorable chief rabbi is a member of the Chosen People then God is the Supreme Racist.
8. Rabbi on Drugs
Tova   (03.20.18)
And you wonder why the ultra orthodox knowing nothing of Torah. And certainly they have no idea who GOD is.

This is a cult who practices demonic tribal customs.
9. I am embarrassed. I didn't know my religion is so racist
Amram Cohen ,   HAIFA   (03.20.18)
We strive to tell the world that we are a light upon the nations and here our chief rabbi and sage of the Talmud is saying black people are animals!
10. Blessed is He who...
This human ,   Notmdwhumanhands   (03.20.18)
is greater than all of us mere humans. He alone is worthy, not any of us.
11. What an utter prick.
Jake   (03.20.18)
12. So what?
Tony ,   Holon   (03.20.18)
There is nothing racist about making a bracha on something unusual (i.e. a black child born to white parents, an elephant, a pock-marked person, etc....). All are, indeed, unusual to see. That is the reason for the bracha.
13. I don't believe for a second he would have said that
Joseph ,   USA   (03.20.18)
This is probably fake need and inviting against the religious
14. CONFUCIUS SAYS :
CONFUCIUS ,   SAFED CHINA   (03.20.18)
Nobody enjoys being told the truth......
15. DO NOT INSULT MY BEST CUSTOMERS.
COLONEL SANDERS ,   SAFED KFC   (03.20.18)
16. BLACKS AND MONKEYS:A RAP
DA RAP ARTISTE ,   SAFED RAP HOUSE   (03.20.18)
Yo ,I aint looking for a fight, cause I understand that " might is right " I have been up all night, but the best rappers are in fact white , so there you go ,nothing about negro, you do not need to be punky ,nor funky to call someone a monkey , every problem has a root ,and monkeys are kind of cute....
17. He Should Be Kicked Out
Jason, Ph.D. ,   Charlotte   (03.20.18)
He is more than just a fool. He is an immoral ass who is an embarrassment to Judaism and Israel.
18. Nice try but no cigar,and no banana
TEL EM STRAIGHT ,   SAFED HONESTY   (03.20.18)
19. #11 YES ,YOU ARE
TEL EM STRAIGHT ,   SAFED HONESTY   (03.20.18)
20. embarassment
michael ,   montreal   (03.20.18)
these religious fanatics (jewish, muslim, christians - whatever) are all the same; fanatics. he should be stripped of his title of chief rabbi, scolded publicly and apologize immediately. he ruins israel's reputation as an open, liberal society. shame on him.
21. ADAM AND EVE
SAFED KABBALIST ,   SAFED GENIUS   (03.20.18)
How do we know Adam and Eve were not black? have you ever tried to take a rib from a black fellow ?
22. blown up nonsense!
Shlomo ,   NY   (03.20.18)
he didnt express himself well. nothing racist. it only means that we say a blessing on UNUSUAL events. a white person is unusual in a all-african village.
Blown up nonsense to attack the rabbis!
23. Jews are the strangest of creatures by far
Steve Benassi ,   Duluth, Minnesota   (03.20.18)
24. His father Ovadia Yosef taught him to be the idiotic speaker
Michael ,   California, USA   (03.20.18)
Tapuah lo nofel rahok min ha'etz.
25. Joke of the week
Guest ,   N/A   (03.21.18)
Israel is a peaceful, tolerant, and anti apartheid Democratic state! LOL. Love to hear an explanation for this state appointed rabbi remarks.
26. What if God NJ
Californian Monkey ,   USA   (03.22.18)
Theres a reason why they called them 'rabbit' . Dirty, stinky piece of sh!@#t.
27. I have to admit,,,
A, RightThere   (03.29.18)
I am, family and kind,,,,,, of the ape and swine.
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