About Moshe Hirsch
Lived 1923 – 2010 (aged 86–87). Moshe Hirsch was an American rabbi and politician.
Moshe Hirsch (; 1924 He was the son-in-law of Neturei Karta's founder Aharon Katzenelbogen and his first wife. Born in New York City, he later moved to Jerusalem and maintained a close relationship with Palestinian president Yasser Arafat.
Hirsch requested Arafat to grant Neturei Karta members the opportunity to obtain Palestinian passports once they were created. He expressed his refusal to carry an Israeli passport and hold Israeli citizenship. Following the death of Arafat in 2004 and the victory of Hamas in the 2006 Palestinian legislative election, Hirsch pledged allegiance to the new leadership. He then visited the Legislative Council's headquarters in Ramallah to demonstrate his support.
Family and personal life He was the father of three children. His oldest is Meir Hirsch. Meir had taken over a lot of his father's duties when he was reportedly suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Hirsch had one glass eye due to an injury sustained when someone threw acid in his face. According to his cousin, journalist Abraham Rabinovich, the incident had no link with Hirsch's political activities but was connected to a real estate dispute.
Death Following Hirsch's death, shiva visitors included senior Fatah members, including Adnan al-Husayni (who brought a personal letter of consolation from Abbas), Hatem Abdel Kader and Bilial A-Natsha.
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Who was Moshe Hirsch?
anti-Zionist Jewish leader of Neturei Karta, rabbi
When was Moshe Hirsch born?
Moshe Hirsch was born in 1923 in Brooklyn.
When did Moshe Hirsch die?
Moshe Hirsch died on 2 May 2010 in Jerusalem.
What was Moshe Hirsch's occupation?
Moshe Hirsch was a rabbi and politician.
What nationality was Moshe Hirsch?
Moshe Hirsch was American.
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