Pius u’Pulmus – Michtav Bilti Matzui Me’Rabbi Moshe Hirsch Mi’Menahigei Ha’Neturei Karta Be’Yerushalayim
The letter revolves around a dispute between Rabbi Moshe Hirsch ZT"L, one of the leaders of the Neturei Karta in Jerusalem, and Rabbi Ori Bloya, son of the famed warrior of Hashem, Rabbi Amram Bloya ZT"L.
In his letter, Rabbi Moshe ZT"L writes, addressing "all those who wish to know, " explaining that he is accustomed to receiving opposition and criticism for his actions against Zionism. "Sometimes from the right, sometimes from the left, sometimes from within, sometimes from without, " he notes, but despite this, he holds no ill will against any Jew. His only opposition is directed at actions he perceives as harmful to the cause.
Although the letter may seem to be an overture of peace, the continuation of Rabbi Moshe’s words reveals that it also serves as a pointed polemic: "Especially against my dear friend from the past…" Rabbi Moshe writes, "Rabbi Ori Bloya Shlita, I hold no grudge against him for his opposition to one of my actions against the Zionists and Zionism, due to his lack of understanding of the depth and purpose of the action. There was no personal insult here, and there is absolutely no break in our continued friendship."
It appears that the issue at hand concerns one of Rabbi Moshe’s initiatives, possibly involving his visits and conversations with individuals who are not of the seed of Yitzchak. While Rabbi Moshe wishes to maintain his friendship with Rabbi Ori, he also expresses mild frustration regarding his "lack of understanding of the depth of the action and its purpose."
