Monsey, NY -- March 4, 2004
Rabbi Yisroel Dovid Weiss, spokesman for Neturei Karta International,
announced today that the organization of anti - Zionist Jews will publicly
burn the Israeli flag in a series of ceremonies around the world on “Purim”
Tuesday, March 7.
"The Zionist experiment has reached its inevitable conclusion. Death
tolls mount and no viable solution is in sight. Slowly the Jewish people
are awakening to the reality of Zionism, its rejection of Torah views
of exile and redemption, combined with its aggressive stance towards Gentiles
in general and Palestinians in particular."
The Rabbi explained, "By burning the Israeli flag we are symbolically
declaring that the Israeli state, contrary to its absurd claims, is not
representative of the Jewish people. In fact, its denial of our faith
and its brutalization of the Palestinian people, renders it antithetical
to Judaism."
The timing of the flag burning is seen as particularly significant. "Tuesday
is Purim, a holiday remembering the victory of faith over heresy and good
over evil, in ancient times. It is appropriate that we repudiate the contemporary
heresy and violence of Zionism on this day," Rabbi Weiss added.
"Zionism refuses to accept our status as people in exile. This is
metaphysical impudence. It is the task of world Jewry to remain patriotic
citizens of the lands of their dispersion and pursue peace with all people.
In the Holy Land, this means welcoming Palestinian sovereignty over the
land. Accordingly."
"The rejection of Zionism is the only path to peace. We hope that
many Jews will participate in this international event."
Locations of March 7th Flag Burnings
United States
Monsey, New York (Adar Ct. cor. Park La.) 3:15 PM.
Williamsburgh, Brooklyn, New York (Corner of Lee Ave. and Hewes
Street) 3:00 PM.
Boro Park, Brooklyn, New York (Corner of 13th Avenue and 53rd Street)
2:45 PM.
Monroe, New York (Van Buren cor. Forest Road) 12:45 PM.
A number of international events are also scheduled.
To view images from lasts year's ceremony, CLICK HERE
For more information contact:
Neturei Karta International
[email protected] – 914-262-8342