Rabbi Pinchas Goldman,

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The long-time chief rabbi of Moscow has defied Kremlin pressure and refused to back the brutal invasion of Ukraine.  He thereby joins the ranks of spiritual justice warriors such as the leaders of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, the Pope, and many Christian leaders at the forefront of the fight for spiritual justice for Ukraine.

Per Newsmax:

“The leader of Moscow’s Jewish community fled Russia and is living in exile after refusing to support President Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine.

“Moscow Chief Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt was pressured by Russian authorities to publicly support the invasion of Ukraine but refused to do so, his daughter-in-law said Wednesday.”

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As reported by the Jerusalem Post, per their daughter, the rabbi and his wife:

“flew to Hungary two weeks after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. They are now in exile from the community they loved, built & raised their children in, over 33 years.”

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“Chizhik-Goldschmidt added that ‘the pain & fear in our family the last few months is beyond words. The sounds of the Moscow Choral Synagogue ring in our ears…I’ll never forget our engagement there in 2014, & taking our children there, on Shavuot 2018.’

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“The Jerusalem Post learned on Tuesday that Goldschmidt was re-elected as Moscow’s Chief Rabbi for another seven years in the prestigious position.”

As more spiritual leaders refuse to endorse the Kremlin’s brutality, Vladimir Putin and his pretensions become more isolated and less credible.

Glory to Ukraine!