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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Justin Carissimo

Muhammad Ali funeral: Rabbi Michael Lerner slams politicians who condemn Muslims

Rabbi Michael Lerner completely went in on the mistreatment of Muslims in America and around the world while speaking on Friday at the funeral service for Muhammad Ali.

“Sends your blessings to Muhammad Ali and send your blessings to those who mourn for him and the millions around the planet," he began.

Rabbi Lerner, who is the editor of the progressive Tikkun Magazine, said that he was representing American Jews at the service, and that they played an important role of solidarity in the struggles African-Americans face across the country, and that today they were standing with the Islamic community around the world.

“We will not tolerate politicians, or anyone else, putting down Muslims and blaming Muslims for a few people,” Rabbi Lerner said.

Rabbi Lerner also showed love to Palestinians by calling on the US government to stand up against the oppression Palestinians face from the Israel government. “We as Jews

Meanwhile, Fox News cold cut to a commercial within 30 seconds of Rabbi Lerner’s speech. Watch the full speech read at Muhammad Ali’s funeral service above.

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