Rabbi Alexander Boroda, the head of Chabad’s Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia, warned Friday that Jews would be endangered if Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has favored Chabad over other Jewish groups in Russia – allegedly in exchange for the support of Chabad-linked oligarchs and in exchange for Chabad’s pro-Putin anti-democracy advocacy in the West.
Above: Vladimir Putin, left; Chabad's chief rabbi of Russia Berel Lazar, right
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Rabbi Alexander Boroda, the head of Chabad’s Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia, warned Friday that Jews would be endangered if Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has favored Chabad over other Jewish groups in Russia – allegedly in exchange for the support of Chabad-linked oligarchs and in exchange for Chabad’s pro-Putin anti-democracy advocacy in the West.
“The Jews of Russia must realize the dangers inherent in the possible collapse of the Putin government, understand the rules of the game and be aware of the limitations,” Boroda said during a talk at Moscow’s 9th annual Limmud FSU conference, the Jerusalem Post reported.
“In Russia,” Boroda continued, “there is virtually unlimited freedom of religion and the Jewish community must ensure this situation continues. The support for religious institutions is wider than in the United States and defense of Jews against manifestations of anti-Semitism is greater than in other European countries. We do not have the privilege of losing what we have achieved and the support of the government for the community…[all Jews, and especially those considering action against the Putin administration,] must understand the grave dangers that they take upon themselves and the potential consequences.”
Boroda failed to note Putin’s crackdowns against religions and religious leaders – including Jewish religious leaders – he does not control or approve of – including many who were forced to leave Russia.
You can read a detailed report on Chabad’s links to Putin and the role Chabad plays for Putin in the West here.
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