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The difference between Judaism and Zionism

The difference between Judaism and Zionism

Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro is an American Orthodox rabbi who calls Zionism an act of identity theft — a movement that hijacked his religion. Israel has nothing to do with him, he says; he's an American, not an Israeli citizen.

This was one of the most incredible conversations I've had in a long time.

First, nobody has ever explained the difference between Judaism and Zionism to me the way Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro did.

Second, I'm fairly sure this is the first time on my podcast I've asked a grand total of one question. His answer filled the entire episode.

They claim to be the country of the Jews. They're not. They're the country of the Israelis.

— Yaakov Shapiro

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