Neturei Karta: Ultra-Orthodox Jews Against Zionism | Rabbi Yisroel Dovid Weiss

Dr. Safiyyah Ally had an opportunity to sit down with Rabbi Yisroel Dovid Weiss at Reviving the Islamic Spirit convention in Toronto. Weiss is an activist and spokesperson for Neturei Karta, a group representing 0.03% of the Jewish population worldwide. Neturei Karta vocally opposes Zionism and the state of Israel. Regardless of whether or not the Palestinian people was affected or the land was uninhabited, Naeturei Karta say the Jewish people did not have a right to self-determination. The establishment of the state of Israel prior to the coming of the Messiah was sinful and an act of rebellion against God. Weiss says Jews yearn to return to the Holy Land and pray to God to bring about that end day, but in the meantime, they are tasked with patiently waiting, serving God, being loyal citizens and upholding the Torah in every land in which they live.