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In reply to the discussion: Jews ordered to register in east Ukraine [View all]Catherina
(35,568 posts)101. Ukraine's Chief Rabbi: "Antisemitic flyer 'by Donetsk People's Republic' in Ukraine a hoax"
Antisemitic flyer 'by Donetsk People's Republic' in Ukraine a hoax
City's chief rabbi states pamphlet is fake, claiming it is meant to discredit pro-Russian protesters or Jewish community
Alec Luhn in Donetsk
The Guardian, Friday 18 April 2014 16.18 BST
The barricades outside the Donetsk regional administration building are plastered with anti-fascist posters. Photograph: Scott Olson/Getty Images
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US secretary of state John Kerry soon waded into the media storm over the piece of paper, describing it as "grotesque" and "beyond unacceptable". But on Friday the chairman of the Donetsk People's Republic and the city's chief rabbi both stated that the flyer was a fake meant to discredit the so-called republic or the Jewish community.
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"I think it's someone trying to use the Jewish community in Donetsk as an instrument in this conflict. That's why we're upset," the chief rabbi, Pinchas Vishedski, told journalists on Friday.
According to Jewish community members at Donetsk's only synagogue, which was founded 110 years ago, three masked men walked up to worshippers standing on the street after a Passover service on Wednesday and tried to distribute the flyers. They wore no insignia and quickly left when asked to identify themselves.
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When seen by the Guardian on Friday, several aspects of the document immediately called into question its legitimacy. Pushilin is officially the chairman of the temporary government and has avoided being labelled its governor or leader. Also, the Donetsk People's Republic stamp shown there is poor quality and a different size than normally used, and the order is not signed.
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"We were alarmed but now things have calmed down," said worshipper Ari Schwartz.
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http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/apr/18/antisemitic-donetsk-peoples-republic-ukraine-hoax
City's chief rabbi states pamphlet is fake, claiming it is meant to discredit pro-Russian protesters or Jewish community
Alec Luhn in Donetsk
The Guardian, Friday 18 April 2014 16.18 BST
The barricades outside the Donetsk regional administration building are plastered with anti-fascist posters. Photograph: Scott Olson/Getty Images
...
US secretary of state John Kerry soon waded into the media storm over the piece of paper, describing it as "grotesque" and "beyond unacceptable". But on Friday the chairman of the Donetsk People's Republic and the city's chief rabbi both stated that the flyer was a fake meant to discredit the so-called republic or the Jewish community.
...
"I think it's someone trying to use the Jewish community in Donetsk as an instrument in this conflict. That's why we're upset," the chief rabbi, Pinchas Vishedski, told journalists on Friday.
According to Jewish community members at Donetsk's only synagogue, which was founded 110 years ago, three masked men walked up to worshippers standing on the street after a Passover service on Wednesday and tried to distribute the flyers. They wore no insignia and quickly left when asked to identify themselves.
...
When seen by the Guardian on Friday, several aspects of the document immediately called into question its legitimacy. Pushilin is officially the chairman of the temporary government and has avoided being labelled its governor or leader. Also, the Donetsk People's Republic stamp shown there is poor quality and a different size than normally used, and the order is not signed.
...
"We were alarmed but now things have calmed down," said worshipper Ari Schwartz.
...
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/apr/18/antisemitic-donetsk-peoples-republic-ukraine-hoax
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Russia, going backward to the 4th century as fast as they can. anyone who trades
roguevalley
Apr 2014
#36
But, but, we've been told the Ukrainian govt is "fascist neo nazi". The Russians are for freedom!!
7962
Apr 2014
#84
I believe you are correct, which only demonstrates putin is talking out of two sides of his mouth
lostincalifornia
Apr 2014
#11
LOL Good one. I don't think the person you responded to got it, but I did. nt
okaawhatever
Apr 2014
#91
So it is pretty obvious that Russia does not care if everyone knows about its anti-Semetic policies.
lostincalifornia
Apr 2014
#8
Sounds like the backward time machine has been turned on. I hope the world is not going through this
RKP5637
Apr 2014
#14
Agreed. No propagandist could hope for a more inspired reaction than the one on this thread.
GoneFishin
Apr 2014
#21
Three unidentified men in balaclava masks carrying a flag of the Russian Federation?
cabrona
Apr 2014
#34
sounds a bit like those assbites with the card tables outside the Post Office.
progressivebydesign
Apr 2014
#56
Thanks Raksha. I just updated Koko's thread with some information that might interest you
Catherina
Apr 2014
#94
Maybe falling for this hoax was easy becasue it goes with the agenda US has at the moment.
LisaL
Apr 2014
#104
Lol! Israel refuses to support the US/EU position so this fakery is the best they can do?
Catherina
Apr 2014
#46
yes it's all an anti-Putin conspiracy. Putin is just an innocent, well meaning leader. Right?
uhnope
Apr 2014
#76
Ominous, no matter where it comes from. Using terrors from the past to push some agenda here.
mountain grammy
Apr 2014
#61
Welcome to 1930. And now we've got new tracking technology to make sure you don't escape this time!
blkmusclmachine
Apr 2014
#65
ADL: "We are skeptical about the flier’s authenticity... condemn attempts to politicize antisemitism
Catherina
Apr 2014
#71
Ukraine's Chief Rabbi: "Antisemitic flyer 'by Donetsk People's Republic' in Ukraine a hoax"
Catherina
Apr 2014
#101