Republican Rabbi Uses Charlie Kirk Killing To Raise Money for Himself: We Urgently Need to Raise Funds'

"For years, he has stood boldly for Israel and the Jewish peopleyet he has been physically assaulted in Vienna, Miami, Sydney, and even in Times Square. He continued, The dangers are real, and they only continue to grow."

"The rabbi's post received backlash on social media, with Boteach receiving more than 2,000 replies against just 200 likes. In the late 1990s, Boteach served as a spiritual adviser to Michael Jackson, before unsuccessfully running for Congress as a Republican and opening a sex toy store with his daughter. During his run for president in 2024, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was repeatedly photographed with Boteach, who served as a top ally to Kennedy's campaign."

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach posted a GoFundMe link asking for donations to cover cameras, fencing, and professional security after news of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk's assassination at Utah Valley University. He framed the fundraiser as necessary to protect himself and his family from growing threats, citing past physical assaults in Vienna, Miami, Sydney, and Times Square. The post argued that pro-Israel voices face attempts to silence them. The social media reaction was largely negative, with the post receiving over 2,000 replies and about 200 likes. The account noted Boteach's past roles and political ties, including connections to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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