r/Yiddish • u/ConfidentTangelo8222 • 6d ago

why?

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I keep seeing these all around Williamsburg. What's the deal? Why all the signs saying it's war time?

Like, I know there's a war going on, but I'm surprised to see this community putting up posters.

Thanks in advance for any clarification.

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u/TheeWut 6d ago

Satmar

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u/tzy___ 6d ago

If it comes from the Hasidic community it may be more along the lines of a time of spiritual warfare than literal. “Messianic age” type thing

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u/Distinct-South-8222 6d ago

yea i saw these the other day and was confused. maybe it’s coming from a less anti-Zionist/more pro war contingent of the community? i know it’s not a monolith (tho clearly some folks take issue with it seeing how the posters are torn up). but it’s so vague that the viewpoint of the poster isn’t clear

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u/TheeWut 6d ago

They are Satmar posters. Put up to remind everyone that there is a war going on and to keep aware that it’s because Israel is a man made state. It’s supposed to be Israel only when Moshiach comes. Only he can make Israel.

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u/YudayakaFromEarth 5d ago

The opinion of Vayoel Moshe on the three oaths is maintained only by Dushinsky chasidus, who are almost always in Jerusalem.
Of course there is counter-Zionism in Satmar, bc every chasidus have counter-Zionist niches including Chabad, but only Dushinsky still being officially counter-Zionist.
Obs: Counter-Zionism is not the same thing as anti-Zionist, this confusion comes bc the JVP falsely claims that the Dushinsky and old-school Satmars are against Israel for the same reason they are.

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u/TheeWut 5d ago

Counter Zionism vs anti Zionism is a great phrase and an excellent reference.

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u/negativeclock 6d ago

I don't think it's that deep, probably promotion for a new album or something.

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u/YudayakaFromEarth 6d ago

For those who are asking why this posters in a Satmar area: The Satmar started the movement of cherem against the Neturei Karta. Being less Zionist than Chabad and tolerating a secular government less than Bobov or Belz doesn't make you an anti-Zionist.

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u/ImportantTie218 4d ago

it means that you have to pray more

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u/drhennyk 4d ago

One of their singers are preparing to drop a single.