“Israel will become a Theocracy. It is certain, merely a matter of time.”

The Interviewee – Albert Kaplan (Born 1932), Former stockbroker, animals rights activist, anti-abortion activist, anti-vivisection activist. Born in Gouverneur, New York. Married, reside in rural Nevada.

In your opinion, what importance, if any, does the existence of a Jewish state have to you personally and to Jewish people in general?

“The State of Israel is the salvation of the Jewish people.”

Do you feel committed in some way to defend the future existence of Israel?

“Certainly.”

Do you affiliate yourself with a specific denomination in Judaism? What is your view regarding the dominance of the Orthodox denomination in Israel religious establishment?

“I am for the Orthodox except for their treatment of animals. Israel will become a Theocracy. It is certain, merely a matter of time.“

Do you feel morally responsible for Israel’s actions (such as its management of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict)?

“No.”

In your opinion, what is the main thing Israelis fail to understand about the reality of being Jewish outside of Israel?

“They may not realize the extent of Judeophobia in the world.“

How would you describe Israel’s policy (formally and in practice) regarding its relationship with the Diaspora?

“It is OK.“

In your opinion, does Israel have an obligation to defend and help Jewish communities in need?

“Certainly.“

Have you ever been to Israel? if you have, can you summarize your impressions from Israel?

“I lived in the Holyland for 6 years. They were the best years of my life. Israel has the world’s largest and most productive commercial torture chamber for animals. There you can order the torture of any animals known. You can devise the torture. Beneath it there is no depth.”

Can you tell us a bit about the Jewish community in your hometown?

“There were only several Jewish families there.”

If you could ask the Israeli readers of this project a question, what would it be?

“Why are you a flesh eater?”