politics
April 4, 2026
Russia much less antisemitic than other countries
Russia is a good place to live for Jews as it has a lot of potential and low level of anti-Semitism, the country’s chief rabbi Berel Lazar has said
TL;DR
- Russia's chief rabbi, Berel Lazar, claims Russia has a low level of antisemitism and offers many development opportunities for Jews.
- Lazar believes Russia provides more freedom of worship than the West, where he says religion is being 'fought against' and unconventional lifestyles are promoted.
- He predicts an increase in Jewish migration to Russia, expecting it to become a destination for Jews from other countries.
- This assertion contrasts with a reported global 30% spike in antisemitic incidents since late February, with attacks noted in the US and Western Europe.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the Jewish community on the holiday of Pesach, highlighting their active participation in preserving values and charity.
- Russia has offered to mediate in the Middle East crisis, condemning the use of force by Washington and West Jerusalem against Tehran.
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