You know, it’s interesting that nobody in this thread has taken the time to actually go through the ma’areh mekomos in the article to explain why they are incorrect or not presented/interpreted properly. Instead, the thrust of the responses are either that “anything associated with Zionism is bad; ergo, we can ignore the whole topic of protecting our fellow Jews”, or “the Gedolim (to include Chareidi Gedolim only) have said no, and we have to follow them” – even though Na’aseh v’Nishma was said in response to HKB”H, not human beings.
This is a topic that warrants serious discussion of the relevant Halachos, whether or not you agree with the Rabbi Dr. Zivotofsky. If the issue is Zionism, have you considered the general Chiyuv to help defend the lives of your fellow Jews, and whether disagreement with Zionism renders one patur from such chiyuv? If you are relying on “the Gedolim”, have you seen detailed arguments from them refuting the Halacha Pesuka that was brought in the article, or explaining why, in light of the facts on the ground (and not the facts in their dreams) those Halachos don’t apply? Reputable Rabbanim will generally explain their psak on the most mundane issues – why not on something of such significance?
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