" Thou comest to me with a sword and a spear and a shield, but I come to thee in the name of the L-rd of Hosts, the G-d of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast humiliated..." (I Samuel, 17:45-47)
Showing posts with label Haskel Lookstein. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Haskel Lookstein. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

More Heresy From "Rabbi" Shlomo Riskin

WARNING: THE FOLLOWING VIDEO CONTAINS UN-JEWISH HERETICAL NOTIONS THAT ARE DANGEROUS TO THE JEWISH SOUL. PROCEED WITH CAUTION.

It seems that the most prominent leaders of "modern-orthodoxy," Haskel Lookstien, Avi Weiss, and Shlomo Riskin, are having a contest to see who can desecrate G-d's name the most. In their own distinct style, each one is leading their followers into the abyss by engaging in one form or another of "interfaith-dialogue." Ironically, all three profess to be students of Rav Soloveitchik, of blessed memory. I can say with 100% certainty that the "Rav" would be tearing kriyah if he saw this. Rav Soloveitchik was always consistent in his stated position that Jews are prohibited from engaging in any form of religious discussion, debate, or dialogue with members of other faith communities. His so-called students are trampling upon their Rebbe's p'sak Halachah.
Shlomo Riskin's love affair with x-tians is absolute madness. It seems that all he does these days is make videos where he fawns all over them. He even sounds like a missionary when he refers to the dead Jew as "rabbi jesus" and uses such ideologically dangerous terms as "branches" (or "grafting" as he did in a previous video) that are laden with x-tian associations. I'll bet the missionaries are having a field day. Videos such as this are surely being translated and distributed by the thousands to misguided Jews, who are now being told by an "orthodox rabbi" that the accursed one (may his bones be crushed to dust!) was also a "rabbi."

It's impossible to remain silent when yahadut is being rolled through the mud by supposed men of Torah. Not only is everything and anything related to "jesus" un-kosher, it is the epitome of chillul Hashem. There is no commonality whatsoever between Judaism and any other faith on earth. Not one iota of commonality exists with a lunatic theology that stole it's basic motifs from the pages of the most ancient pagan books and worships a pagan man-god. There is no common ethic between yahadut and a theology that believes that only by blindly accepting the dead one as a savior can we find salvation. The x-tian faith is a blatant rejection of the Noachide covenant. They are idolaters. Is Riskin such a child that he cannot see through the ruse of these sneaky people, who support Israel solely because they believe the "second coming" is upon us?

May The Almighty grant Jews the wisdom to see these dangerous men for who they are, and the courage and strength to combat them, before they destroy more Jewish souls. The day will come when Shlomo Riskin will have to answer for his original support of the Oslo Accords that resulted in so much Jewish bloodshed. Now he has another sin to answer for. The destruction of untold numbers of Jewish souls, that will surely result from his insane love-fest with the descendants of Edom.

While the Arab Amalekites continue to try to wipe us out, the missionaries are enjoying unprecedented success in their eternal war with the Jewish soul. Tragically, the physical and spiritual enemies of Judaism are being aided by so many representatives of the "modern-orthodox" mixed-multitude, who use their pulpits to help them carry out their insidious plans. With Chief Rabbis such as these, who needs enemies?

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Haskel Lookstein's Latest Disgrace!


I am always reticent to attack "orthodox Rabbis" even those that I have serious issues with. I understand that for the sake of kavod Hatorah the institution of the rabbinate needs to be respected. The exception is when an individual espouses a viewpoint or engages in an act that clearly steps outside the boundary of any normative Halachic position. At this point, the obligation of erasing the Chillul Hashem takes precedence and the kid gloves come off. Here I go.

Tonight's target of my indignation is "Rabbi" Haskel Lookstien of Manhattan's Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun. (I will no longer use the title "Rabbi" when referring to this loser.) Lookstien recently desecrated the Almighty's name in front of the entire world, when he participated in an ecumenical service in the national cathedral as part of Obama's inauguration ceremonies. This was a clear violation of Halachah.

This latest "Obamination" (in what for him has been a long history of abominations) was an all time low even for a notorious Hellenist such as himself. Let's put aside the more general Chillul Hashem of an "orthodox rabbi" supporting an anti-Semitic, black separatist, whose views on practically all social issues are against Halacha. That was bad enough. For a religious "rabbi" to enter a church and pray with members of another faith is another thing altogether. Lookstien is the spokesman for many "modern-orthodox" Jews who have now seen their Rabbi/mentor step into a church and pray with members of other faith communities.

The leaders of the RCA showed no courage when they merely criticized Lookstien and declared that his actions were in opposition to the RCA's position on such matters. Lookstien should have been bounced on his head for this outrage! Orthodoxy needs to spit this heretic out. Let him find refuge with leaders of the reform and conservative movements, who mix the sacred with the profane in the name of "tikkun olam".

Lookstien can rationalize his decision all he wants with such pathetic excuses as, "I thought it was my civic duty to honor the new President of the United States", and his talk of taking complete consideration of the Halachah when making his decision to participate. He can babble all sorts of nonsensical justifications for his latest sin, which resulted in an unprecedented disgrace of The Almighty's name. Were I a posek, I would unequivocally state that it is forbidden to pray in this man's synagogue.