“I don’t speak because I have the power to speak; I speak because I don’t have the power to remain silent.” Rav Kook z"l

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Special interview with Iran’s chief rabbi

 

Rabbi Younes Lazar Hamami, one of the leaders of Iran’s Jewish community, addressed the security situation facing Jewish communities in Iran on Tuesday, expressing a surprising view of the local authorities.

He claimed that, unlike many Jewish communities around the world that require heightened security, synagogues and Jewish institutions in Iran do not need security systems or special guards, as the local police provide protection for all citizens.

During an interview with Iranian media, Hamami sharply criticized Israel, referring to it as the “Zionist regime."

He accused Israel of using allegations of antisemitism to target its opponents and silence criticism of the country.

To support his claims, he pointed to protests by Jews in countries such as the US and Britain against Israeli policies, arguing that these demonstrations prove that many Jews oppose the actions of the Israeli government.

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

What do you want from him?

Garnel Ironheart said...

And in the USSR, Jewish leaders would routinely praise Lenin, y"sh, and Stalin, y"sh, telling folks all the wonderful things they did for the Jewish community.

But of course said...

DIN is selfish so he won’t tolerate any criticism of Zionists even if the critic’s life would be in danger if he won’t kowtow to the Ayatollahs

Anonymous said...

If you were there you would do the same thing, ignoramus

Dusiznies said...

5:56
He and the rest of the Iranians had many opportunities to leave but because of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
they refused to leave!

Anonymous said...

you're ignorant

Anonymous said...

Actually the Chief Rabbi of Iran learned in Ner Yisrael and has US citizenship. He decided to go back to help build Torah in Iran when he could have stayed here easily. He has done a tremendous job in opening up schools and getting people to come nightly to learn. He's sacrificed a lot to be there. Some people there do not have the means to leave others have parents that are too old and ill to leave. Not everybody stayed because of money.

Anonymous said...

All he does is talk against his fellow brothers
I have zero empathy for this clown
As far as I’m concerned, he’s a Rodef at best
Go back to your rat hole with that oversize hat of yours Putz

Dusiznies said...

12:20
Don't make laugh! "Chief Rabbi" he is the chief of a couple of Jews!
He should forget about opening scholls and rather work on getting them the hell out of there!
He is a
חוטא ומחטא את הרבים
He is also an idiot!
"he learned in Ner Yisrael" and came out a huge amhaaretz, and figured out that only in Iran would he get a job as a Rabbi!

Chana said...

Yep

Chana said...

The "Chief Rabbi" has sold his soul.

Anonymous said...

Wow

Anonymous said...

12,20
He's an example for galut Jews who laugh at aliyah until the mood changes in their countries and then it gets too late.

Anonymous said...

You really believe you are the judge, jury and apparently executioner as well. Shame on you din. You are a sorry excuse for a golus jew.

Anonymous said...

He has Semicha from Ner Yisroel and Rav Moshe Heineman. All before the age of 25, he's no lightweight. And yes he is also a United States citizen. DIN I'm really surprised at your comments.

Dusiznies said...

2:49
"executioner????"
Last I heard he is alive and well!

Dusiznies said...

1:08
What he didn't learn was the 5th Shulchan Aruch, which is brains!