Message from Grand Rabbi Joel Teitelbaum to the Arab Nations
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May 17, 1961 -
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Central Rabbinical Congress of the United States and Canada
May 17, 1961
Mr. Harry A. Goodman J.P.
27 Lordship Park
London N16
Dear Mr. Goodman,
Pursuant to our overseas telephone conversation, we hereby wish to submit to you our message, which we would like you to kindly convey in our name to the governments of the countries you are about to visit:
In the name of the religious leadership of the masses of Orthodox Jews of strict observance in this country, we wish, first and foremost, to express our gratitude to the respective governments for granting equal rights and full freedom of religious observance and teaching to their Jewish inhabitants.
Being faithful to the government of one’s country of residence is one of the basic principles of the Jewish religion, and we have no doubt that the Jewish communities in those countries, renowned for their devout piety, will fully uphold this sacred principle and not yield to propaganda influences from abroad.
We are therefore confident that the governments of those countries will not allow their communities at large to suffer on account of individuals who may have succumbed to foreign influence.
We trust that you will faithfully convey our message and remain, with best wishes,
Yours sincerely,
Rabbi Joel Teitelbaum
President