Meir Kahane
Meir Kahane is a prominent Israeli rabbi and the head of the rabbinical court in Ashkelon. He is currently in the news for his strong criticism of the recent Israeli Supreme Court ruling that revoked the authority of rabbinical courts to adjudicate child support matters, arguing that it undermines Jewish law and the status of Israel as a Jewish state.
Born on Aug 01, 1932 (93 years old)
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Brazil:
Meir Kahane was a leader of the extreme right in Israel, whose ideology has seen a resurgence in recent years.
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United States:
Meir Kahane was referenced as an extremist rabbi whose political party was banned in Israel.
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Pakistan:
Meir Kahane is referred to as the late terrorist rabbi and father of Baruch Kahane.
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United Kingdom:
Meir Kahane was a Jewish supremacist Rabbi who founded the Kach party.
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Switzerland:
Meir Kahane was a militant Arab-hater whose ideology influences current right-wing politicians like Smotrich and Ben-Gvir.
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United Kingdom:
Meir Kahane was an extremist American rabbi turned far-right Israeli politician who preached violent ethnonationalism.
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Israel:
Meir Kahane criticized the Supreme Court's decision to limit the authority of rabbinical courts over child support.
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