Prof. Yeshayahu Leibowitz, letter concerning "Neturei Karta" and the Haredi congregation. [Jerusalem], September 1992.
Typewritten (with minor corrections in pen) on official stationery of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Hand signed by Leibowitz.
In the letter, Leibowitz refers to the criticism towards “Neturei Karta" and the Haredi congregation voiced by the addressee, Yochai Goren.
"Neturei Karta, and all of the Haredi public, 'live here a twentieth century life' (your words) just like you, in every manner - biologic or sociologic - that one can attribute to 'life'…it is possible that they are pleased with their lives more than many others whom you call 'modern'. However their life style is different from yours, and naively, bordering on insolence - you determine that your life is the human norm, and they digress…objectively the only difference is that you are part of a majority and they are a minority - notwithstanding the intellectual or moral difference…”.
Prof. Yeshayahu Leibowitz (1902-1994), a scientist and intellectual, one of the most important Jewish philosophers of the 20th century and a harsh political and social critic. For decades Leibowitz was involved in research and teaching in the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in the areas of science and humanities - chemistry and neurophysiology, history and philosophy of science and more. Leaf, 21 cm. Good condition. Minor damages, folding marks and creases.