The former chief rabbi of Moscow is urging Jews to leave Russia.
Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt himself fled the country following last year's invasion of Ukraine.
Russia on Friday labeled Goldschmidt a "foreign agent," citing his opposition to the war.
In a statement on Saturday, Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, who himself fled the country in March 2022, noted that he had spent three decades supporting the Jews of Russia.
"I call on the Jewish community to leave the country, before it is too late."
Persons:
Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, Goldschmidt, —, " Goldschmidt
Organizations:
Service, Synagogue, Conference, Guardian, Russian, Ministry, Friday
Locations:
Moscow, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Jerusalem