A unexpected symbol of Jewish identity caught the attention of many during clashes between anti-Israel protesters and pro-Israel counter-protesters at UCLA on Tuesday night. Amidst the familiar flags of Israel and Palestine, a bright yellow “Moshiach” flag often waved by Chabad “Mishichistim” stood out.
A CBS News reporter covering the event was clearly puzzled by the flag, admitting, “The first I’ve seen of this, I’ve never seen this flag before, or this logo. I don’t know if that’s what this group is. We’ve been trying to get a clear view of what that says.”
The reporter’s unfamiliarity with the flag surprised many on social media, as Chabad members proudly fly it worldwide, including across the US. The viral video sparked a mix of amusement and curiosity, with some commenting, “You’d think a news reporter would know this flag!”
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It is sad, that in this day and age, with all that we have seen, that there are people who still expect news reporters and journalists to know anything about anything and are surprised at all of the times they are caught “off guard”.
Goyim aren’t familiar with the Meshichstan mishigasim.
“Goyim aren’t familiar with the Meshichstan mishigasim…..”
I know this may come as a shock, but neither are many yidden who don’t spend much time reading these threads or otherwise frequent Eastern Parkway.
As long as they don’t espouse any single person as Moshiach, what is the harm in spreading information about Moshiach and why is it a mishugass? It’s one of the (many) beliefs of the Torah. True, there are more important concepts about Judaism to spread, but why is it a mishugass?