Chief Rabbi of Ukraine Moshe Reuven Azman

Jan 7, 2026

(Imperfect translation) :

A Russian propaganda channel called «russia today» (which transmits propaganda outside the borders of Russia in English) published on its resources my post with a photo where I congratulate General Kiryl Oleksiyovich Budanov on his 40th birthday and new position, and rt calls him a “nazi”. Usually we are all used to seeing such messages of propagandistív about “Nazism” and “Terrorism” on the side of Ukraine and with a smile accept such messages

But, realizing that this very “information resource”, which mainly works for English-speaking audiences around the world and only on X (Twitter) has about three and a half million followers, successfully transmits such messages around the world, including in the US, so I just can’t stand by and not reply!

They call the Hero of Ukraine, a worthy son and Defender of his State Cyril Budanov a “Nazi”, and I will tell them who the real Nazis are:

The Nazis are those who: kill civilians in the cities of Ukraine, throwing Iranian-Russian “shahids” at them and rockets of different types, shooting people in their homes, as it was in Izyum, Bucha, Irpen and other cities of Ukraine

The Nazis are the ones who killed orphan Moti, who we adopted as a child and who was a quiet, kind and good boy, who had his first daughter a few months before the murder

The Nazis are the ones who dropped a bomb last week on 84-year-old Jew Eugene Oleksandrovich Bonder, who was peacefully walking through his hometown of Kherson and was killed by a Russian bomb – simply because he lived in Ukraine

The Nazis are the ones who killed Zorislav Zamoisky, the parishioner of our community – a quiet, peaceful, religious Jewish guy, who was tortured and then shot to death in the heart by the Russian military in Buch

The Nazis are the ones destroying entire cities in southern and eastern Ukraine, calling it “liberation” and leaving thousands of people refugees

Nazis are those who torture and torture, shoot Ukrainian prisoners – defenders of their land and their people

The Nazis are the ones who have kidnapped and taken away tens of thousands of Ukrainian children

Nazis are those who in person of propagandists on the central television of Russia – publicly call for the destruction and erase from the face of the land of the city of Ukraine and Europe, and call for the mass death of civilians – people of the elderly,
women, children, men

Nazis are the ones who support the bloody murderer of hamas, hezbollahs and the criminal regime of Iran, which openly declares its intention to destroy the Jewish people in Israel, yet helps Russia with its drones – Shahedams to kill Ukrainians

Lying Propagandists – with your lies and attacks on decent people you encourage ME to bring Truth to the World, and I will continue my mission to bring Truth to all people, and the truth will undoubtedly Overcome Lies, like a little light Overcomes a lot of darkness!!!

Comment from :

Igor Toutchinski

Шановний Ребе! З перших днїв вiйни Ви стали на захист України. Допомогли тисячам обездолених людей, давали багатьом притулок у лютому та березні 2022 року у приміщенні вашої синагоги. Ваші старання допомогли придбати тонни ліків, медичне обладнання для воїнів ЗСУ. За законами Тори ви стали на захист безвинних людей. Ваш син віддав життя за Україну! Фраза «Не вбивай» — це одна з Десяти заповідей, даних Мойсеєві в Торі (П’ятикнижжі Мойсеєвому), яка є фундаментальним моральним принципом в юдаїзмі та християнстві, що забороняє вбивство невинної людини, але це не стосується покарання за злочини. Кремлївські людожери прагнуть знищити все святе що є на землі.Тому захищати Україну сьогодні це вища мета всіх, хто по спрвжньому з Богом. Ваше фото з Героєм України Будановим ще один доказ того, що разом ми зможемо знищити зло!

Translation:

Shanovniy Rebbe! From the first days of the war, you began to defend Ukraine. They helped thousands of disadvantaged people, they gave a lot of shelters to the cruel fate of 2022 at the location of your synagogue. Your efforts helped to obtain tons of supplies and medical supplies for ZSU soldiers. Behind Tory laws, they began to protect innocent people. Your son gave his life for Ukraine! The phrase “Do not kill” is one of the Ten Commandments given by Moses in the Torah (Pentateuch to Moses), which is a fundamental moral principle in Judaism and Christianity, which defends the killing of innocent people, but does not seek punishment for mischief. The Kremlin people will rush to seize all that is holy on earth. Therefore, to seize Ukraine today is the treasure of everyone who is aligned with God. Your photo with the Hero of Ukraine Budanov is another proof that we can overcome evil together!

Svitlana Samarska

Шановний Рабине, я у захваті від вашої наполегливої праці у звільненні України від справжніх нациків! Всевишній бачить ваш труд та ваше серце, щиро дякую вам!

Translation :

Shanovny Rabin, I am in awe of your hard work to free Ukraine from the real Nazis! The Almighty : bless your work and your heart, be generous to you!

Lyudmila Timoshenko

Слава Україні,слава мужнім розумним,сильним духом воїнам світла,всім захисникам України,кожному на їхньому,місці та полі бою! Дяка Вам,підтримка,захоплення і повага💛💙💗❤️‍🔥🙏

Glory to Ukraine, glory to the wise, courageous, strong-willed warriors of the world, to all the defenders of Ukraine, to everyone in their place and on the battlefield! What a blessing to you, encouragement, encouragement and encouragement💛💙💗❤️‍🔥🙏

Iaroslav Yakymets

РОСІЙСЬКІ ПРОПОГАНДИСТИ – ЦЕ СЛУГИ БАТЬКА БРЕХНІ !!! САТАНИ !

RUSSIAN PROPAGANDISTS ARE THE SERVANTS OF SATAN!