- February 3, 2025
- 12:45 am
- Video
In a new episode of the YouTube channel “Schleymovich: Let’s figure it out” released on February 2, 2025, Israeli journalist Emil Shleimovich analyzes the relationships between Russian Khabad and the Kremlin.
The Russian government has constructed a system in which each religious leader is held accountable for the loyalty of their faith. This loyalty has enabled Feor to establish a dominant position by gaining access to state resources, investments, and even control over Jewish organizations.
But is this support worth its price?
What is discussed in the video?
In this episode, Emil Shleimovich explores critical questions:
- How did Feor attain a dominant position?
- Why did Putin choose Khabad?
- What role does Alexander Beard play?
- Is there an “official” chief rabbi in Russia?
- The history of “court Jews” and its ramifications.
“Loyalty to the Kremlin brings enormous dividends, but what will happen if the authorities decide that the Jewish community is no longer necessary?” – Schleimovich poses the question.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22GPKqthdJw
Emil Shleimovich
Emil Shleimovich is an Israeli journalist born in 1971 in Baku.
Since 2017, he has been the editor-in-chief of the information portal “Details”.
He hosts the YouTube channel “Shleimovich: Let’s figure it out” https://www.youtube.com/@shleymovich, where he analyzes Israeli politics, relations with Ukraine, and global Jewry.
His channel offers an independent perspective on key events that impact Jewish communities around the world.
Why is this important for Israel?
Russia, similar to its stance toward Hamas, supports only those structures that are convenient for it.
Israel and global Jewry should be aware of the risks associated with such relationships as the Kremlin has repeatedly utilized Jewish organizations for its own interests.
“Hamas serves as a pressure tool for Russia in the Middle East. Has Russian Khabad become a similar tool?” – Shleimovich inquires.
Conclusion
The question of the interaction between Khabad and the Kremlin remains unresolved.
What price is the Jewish community in Russia paying for this loyalty to power?
How might this affect global Jewry and Israel’s relations with Russia?
Answers to these questions can be found in the latest episode of Emil Shleimovich.
Nanovo – Israeli news continues to monitor this topic.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22GPKqthdJw
