JERUSALEM (VINnews) – A group of prominent Israeli rabbis has called on the public to boycott the ANU Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv, alleging that some of its exhibits promote intermarriage and ideas they describe as contrary to Jewish law.

In a public proclamation titled “Remove the Obstacle from the Path of My People,” leading rabbinic authorities from across the religious spectrum urged observant Jews not to visit the museum. The statement followed appeals by the Orthodox outreach organization Yad La’Achim, which said it had repeatedly asked museum officials to remove exhibits it considers offensive and spiritually harmful.

The proclamation, signed by several senior halachic authorities and rabbinical judges, said the rabbis had received “reliable information” that certain displays publicly recognize intermarriage. The rabbis described the content as deeply troubling and warned it poses a serious spiritual danger.

Yad La’Achim said its efforts to persuade museum management to alter or remove the exhibits were rejected. The organization said it would continue to pursue “all legitimate means” to press for changes, arguing that a state-recognized institution should not legitimize intermarriage.

The ANU Museum, formerly known as Beit Hatfutsot or the Diaspora Museum, presents exhibitions on Jewish history and identity around the world. Museum officials have not publicly responded to the latest call for a boycott.

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