Israel National News, Arutz Sheva reported that on Sunday 24 September a Jew was hauled away from the Kotel Katan area (the Kotel Katan is a small section of the Western Wall running North of the main area.)The News report described police conduct as less than sensitive to the cultural sensibilities of Jewish worshippers.
If it was not true one would be certain it was parody. Someone complained about Shofar at 7:30am already daytime with all the noise associated with a weekday and she was not encouraged to embrace tolerance. Gay advocates are being allowed their parties and parade despite broad based opposition. The Jerusalem police on duty who most likely were not Jewish did not receive the appropriate sensitivity training. Or sadly this is yet another example how the Holy city of Jerusalem in the Jewish State, has sacrificed Jewish values and heritage on the altar of democracy.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Civil Rights belong to the whole population. The concept protects minority groups from discrimination and bias through society's institutions. A part of civil rights may well include a right of hasbara, advocacy. However, allowing a voice in the marketplace of ideas is not carte blanche to assault a community's sensibilities and moral standards. It is absurb to declare Jerusalem must submit itself to a message that goes beyond merely communicating a point of view but ridicules the community's values. Advocacy is not a license for incitement nor obscenity.
This is why the agreement to allow the World Pride event to take place in Jerusalem is misplaced tolerance at best and at worst the latest assault on Judaism and Jewish sensibilities by the Israeli government. For years the gap between the population and their governemnt has widened steadily the recent war in the North and this nearly universally condemed activity showed the gap has grown to abyssmal proportions.
May G-D have still more compassion on His People and land and send MSHIACH THERE IS NO OTHER VIABLE OPTION FOR THE FUTURE
This is why the agreement to allow the World Pride event to take place in Jerusalem is misplaced tolerance at best and at worst the latest assault on Judaism and Jewish sensibilities by the Israeli government. For years the gap between the population and their governemnt has widened steadily the recent war in the North and this nearly universally condemed activity showed the gap has grown to abyssmal proportions.
May G-D have still more compassion on His People and land and send MSHIACH THERE IS NO OTHER VIABLE OPTION FOR THE FUTURE
Monday, September 04, 2006
KNOWLEDGE AND FAITH IS STRENGTH
Someone I know had visited Eretz Yisrael recently. During the hostilities in the North against Hezbullah. He visited Hevron and was disturbed by the conditions. How could families live surrounded by hostile neighbors, some of whom want nothing better than to murder their Jewish neighbors? It seemed that the threat which is real and palpable was enough of a reason for the Jews to leave. Despite this fellow being a sincerely devout Jew he could not understand why live in Hevron?
Without a doubt those who live and learn in the holy city of Hevron are persons blessed with a profound faith that most people can only aspire to achieve. Yet is seems axiomatic the notion of a Jewish State without a Jewish Hevron is as alien as a re-divided Jerusalem. As a nine year old child in June 1967 the sense was we have come home, the rise of modern state of Israel must be connected to the redemption, yearned for over nearly two thousand years.
Jews living in Hevron is the natural state of affairs. Arab control of the Temple Mount is the aberration. Any Governmental hesitation or restraint on the observance of Judaism or the Jewish character of the State should seem antithetical and offend the subliminal bedrock of reason that articulates itself as logic.
The thought that Jews belong in the land is maybe hypocritical coming from someone sitting in the United States who has no real plans for Aliya in the near future. However even so as a Jew who believes in G-D and His Torah as taught through Prophets and sages, as one ordained as a Rav silence is not an option. Again the fellow Spoken of earlier is a wonderful sensitive soul who has no love for the Arabs but misplaced compassion. Truly, though the land is Jewry’s, without a doubt it is not a valuable as a single soul committed to follow G-D whether 7 for the nations or the 613 of the Torah and 7 Rabbinic commandments. How does one face threats?
As the world saw Hezbullah, Fatah and Hamas all members of hell spawned troika bravely swagger and boast their prowess while shielded by children. Their threat is real so is their cowardice. The greatest threat the Arabs face are Jews who know who they are, what they are and why they are. A purposeful Jew is the threat the evil ones cannot abide.
Maybe it is this self-understanding that motivated so much of the people during the recent conflict. The Government seemed prepared to abandon whole cities in the North and their people, the captive solders or serious will to prosecute the campaign to its conclusion.
Unlike Gush Katif where the government through the sela authority acted with an attitude that indifference would be hailed as a 110% improvement. People on their own or through local institutions made sure everyone was sheltered and fed.
Soldiers denied proper training is wrong but denying troop’s food and water even one platoon is inconceivable and cannot be tolerated.
People saw their strength and unity and the same qualities their leaders lack. Prime Minister Olmert and his government are deeply disconnected from the man or woman in the street to the point the government’s leadership and judgment can no longer be regarded as trustworthy.
As a New Year approaches one’s hope and prayer is for Mashiach, messiah’s arrival soon and if not at least leaders who lead without fear of anyone except G-D A-mighty.
Without a doubt those who live and learn in the holy city of Hevron are persons blessed with a profound faith that most people can only aspire to achieve. Yet is seems axiomatic the notion of a Jewish State without a Jewish Hevron is as alien as a re-divided Jerusalem. As a nine year old child in June 1967 the sense was we have come home, the rise of modern state of Israel must be connected to the redemption, yearned for over nearly two thousand years.
Jews living in Hevron is the natural state of affairs. Arab control of the Temple Mount is the aberration. Any Governmental hesitation or restraint on the observance of Judaism or the Jewish character of the State should seem antithetical and offend the subliminal bedrock of reason that articulates itself as logic.
The thought that Jews belong in the land is maybe hypocritical coming from someone sitting in the United States who has no real plans for Aliya in the near future. However even so as a Jew who believes in G-D and His Torah as taught through Prophets and sages, as one ordained as a Rav silence is not an option. Again the fellow Spoken of earlier is a wonderful sensitive soul who has no love for the Arabs but misplaced compassion. Truly, though the land is Jewry’s, without a doubt it is not a valuable as a single soul committed to follow G-D whether 7 for the nations or the 613 of the Torah and 7 Rabbinic commandments. How does one face threats?
As the world saw Hezbullah, Fatah and Hamas all members of hell spawned troika bravely swagger and boast their prowess while shielded by children. Their threat is real so is their cowardice. The greatest threat the Arabs face are Jews who know who they are, what they are and why they are. A purposeful Jew is the threat the evil ones cannot abide.
Maybe it is this self-understanding that motivated so much of the people during the recent conflict. The Government seemed prepared to abandon whole cities in the North and their people, the captive solders or serious will to prosecute the campaign to its conclusion.
Unlike Gush Katif where the government through the sela authority acted with an attitude that indifference would be hailed as a 110% improvement. People on their own or through local institutions made sure everyone was sheltered and fed.
Soldiers denied proper training is wrong but denying troop’s food and water even one platoon is inconceivable and cannot be tolerated.
People saw their strength and unity and the same qualities their leaders lack. Prime Minister Olmert and his government are deeply disconnected from the man or woman in the street to the point the government’s leadership and judgment can no longer be regarded as trustworthy.
As a New Year approaches one’s hope and prayer is for Mashiach, messiah’s arrival soon and if not at least leaders who lead without fear of anyone except G-D A-mighty.
Monday, August 14, 2006
A time to think, a time for change
The temptation to call names, engage in finger pointing and otherwise vent outrage against the Israeli government is strong but ultimately unsatisfying and unproductive.
The cease fire entered in to by the State of Israel, Lebanon and Hezbullah opens up an opportunity for introspection. The soldiers who were captured and being held hostage by Hezbullah and Hamas remain in captivity, their captors remain free and Hezbullah, Hamas and Fatah et al remain unbent and bravely swagger among their human bunkers.
The north of Israel was depopulated, people’s homes, property, livelihoods damaged or destroyed. Those who remained in the North were exposed to rockets landing at will for over a month. In April of 1978 as a Yeshiva student this writer heard a katusha launch from near his dormitory. Though a dud that did not detonate the sound of the launch was so loud so filled with violence that the sound remains some 28 years latter. Imagine when hearing this hellish din several if not tens of times a day day after day.
Therefore, to claim an Israeli victory at present is a pure product of spin. The goals of rescuing the captured soldiers and cutting down Hezbullah did not happen. Can Hezbullah even as a proxy for Syria and Iran be that powerful? Can Hezbullah be standing on firm moral ground to justify their hostilities? These questions are not relevant rather the query; Did they win or did we lose and if so why?, that is the proper question.
The unity among the people lending shelter, food all types of support spiritual,personal and financial are forthcoming throughout the county and the broader world of Jewish and gentile lovers of Israel is a victory. The sense of unity has to remain and color the tenor of the public debate on this matter. Yet, there is talk the IDF was constrained by the Prime Minister and his allies who may lack the ability to lead during wartime.
Prime Minister Olmert when speaking to Gush Katif evacues the Prime Minister chides their concerns about lost wages and property by reminding them government makes life and death choices and instead of compensation all one may receive is a coffin. Then in a latter address the Prime Minister cited the current action as a basis to defend Convergence. If the Arabs become too hostile we can hit them at will so more land can be ceded. This incoherent thinking that Arab or Islamic hostility should be allowed to stand? Were the lost opportunities to stop Hezbullah the cause of lives lost, maimed or damaged throughout Northern Israel. How many hundreds of rockets would not have fallen if instead of 10% of the IDF 50%, 75% of the Israel Defense Forces were committed to destroying evil?
Mr.. Olmert is not stupid or and idiot or even simply corrupt. Instead it seems Mr.. Olmert has exhibited behavior that calls in to question his perception of reality or at the least his ability / capacity to lead under the stress of war. Mr.. Olmert if he were a ship’s captain would be placed under arrest by his crew for putting them all in danger. This not a call for anything illegal or violent. Yet, if not stopped appeasement of Hezbullah means Israeli graves, it empowers Iran and all the other whose notion of victory is a planet reduced to a dead rock.
Olmert and his ilk must be replaced by those who understand the full historic and and cultural context of Jewry in its land means. Individuals need to look to heaven and rely only on G-D. Only G-D has power and control to guide the fate of nations and people. ‘Place your Hope in G-D take courage and strength and place your hope in G-D ’ (Psalms 27:14)
The cease fire entered in to by the State of Israel, Lebanon and Hezbullah opens up an opportunity for introspection. The soldiers who were captured and being held hostage by Hezbullah and Hamas remain in captivity, their captors remain free and Hezbullah, Hamas and Fatah et al remain unbent and bravely swagger among their human bunkers.
The north of Israel was depopulated, people’s homes, property, livelihoods damaged or destroyed. Those who remained in the North were exposed to rockets landing at will for over a month. In April of 1978 as a Yeshiva student this writer heard a katusha launch from near his dormitory. Though a dud that did not detonate the sound of the launch was so loud so filled with violence that the sound remains some 28 years latter. Imagine when hearing this hellish din several if not tens of times a day day after day.
Therefore, to claim an Israeli victory at present is a pure product of spin. The goals of rescuing the captured soldiers and cutting down Hezbullah did not happen. Can Hezbullah even as a proxy for Syria and Iran be that powerful? Can Hezbullah be standing on firm moral ground to justify their hostilities? These questions are not relevant rather the query; Did they win or did we lose and if so why?, that is the proper question.
The unity among the people lending shelter, food all types of support spiritual,personal and financial are forthcoming throughout the county and the broader world of Jewish and gentile lovers of Israel is a victory. The sense of unity has to remain and color the tenor of the public debate on this matter. Yet, there is talk the IDF was constrained by the Prime Minister and his allies who may lack the ability to lead during wartime.
Prime Minister Olmert when speaking to Gush Katif evacues the Prime Minister chides their concerns about lost wages and property by reminding them government makes life and death choices and instead of compensation all one may receive is a coffin. Then in a latter address the Prime Minister cited the current action as a basis to defend Convergence. If the Arabs become too hostile we can hit them at will so more land can be ceded. This incoherent thinking that Arab or Islamic hostility should be allowed to stand? Were the lost opportunities to stop Hezbullah the cause of lives lost, maimed or damaged throughout Northern Israel. How many hundreds of rockets would not have fallen if instead of 10% of the IDF 50%, 75% of the Israel Defense Forces were committed to destroying evil?
Mr.. Olmert is not stupid or and idiot or even simply corrupt. Instead it seems Mr.. Olmert has exhibited behavior that calls in to question his perception of reality or at the least his ability / capacity to lead under the stress of war. Mr.. Olmert if he were a ship’s captain would be placed under arrest by his crew for putting them all in danger. This not a call for anything illegal or violent. Yet, if not stopped appeasement of Hezbullah means Israeli graves, it empowers Iran and all the other whose notion of victory is a planet reduced to a dead rock.
Olmert and his ilk must be replaced by those who understand the full historic and and cultural context of Jewry in its land means. Individuals need to look to heaven and rely only on G-D. Only G-D has power and control to guide the fate of nations and people. ‘Place your Hope in G-D take courage and strength and place your hope in G-D ’ (Psalms 27:14)
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Lessons From Lebanon
There are important lessons to be gleaned from Lebanon situation. If one acknowledges many Lebanese civilians have been affected ABC news saying some 20% of the population is displaced and/or homeless. Additionally, it seems that Israel is not targeting civilians. So what does it mean then that civilians are not in the crosshairs yet so many affected and so much destroyed?
These are two basic conclusions one can draw. First, Hezbollah has made its way in to Lebanon to the extent it has intertwined and enmeshed itself throughout the Lebanese political and physical infrastructure.
The next conclusion lies in the basis of Hezbullah’s infiltration throughout Lebanese society and infrastructure is the product of democratic tolerance or terrorist thugory or some combination thereof ? There should be no mistake what can be said about Hezbullah can be said for Hamas, Fatah, Al Qeda et al.
The remaining question is how does a liberal democracy like the United States defend itself from this threat while preserving civil liberties?
These are two basic conclusions one can draw. First, Hezbollah has made its way in to Lebanon to the extent it has intertwined and enmeshed itself throughout the Lebanese political and physical infrastructure.
The next conclusion lies in the basis of Hezbullah’s infiltration throughout Lebanese society and infrastructure is the product of democratic tolerance or terrorist thugory or some combination thereof ? There should be no mistake what can be said about Hezbullah can be said for Hamas, Fatah, Al Qeda et al.
The remaining question is how does a liberal democracy like the United States defend itself from this threat while preserving civil liberties?
Monday, July 17, 2006
True strength true resolve
Prime Minister Olmert today spoke in keenest and exhibited sensitivity, purpose, commitment and a recognition of D-vine guidance directing the affairs of Jewry. Prime Minister Olmert has not yet fully atoned for his past and possibly continuing misdeeds but the keenest speech was a start. It offers hope even Mr. Olmert has a Pintle Yid, a part of himself that is loyal to Torah, Jewry and G-D.
Now is a time for prayer and strength but not of the this worldly type as Rabbi Lazer Brody Shilita suggests each person should take a mitzva and undertake to observe it more deeply. Reaching within the Jewish heritage finding one's identity links each Jew together with generations past and future. Being the Jew G-D wishes, each Jew can stand strong and unafraid of anything but G-D. A claim to strength that does not come from G-D is false. A history without Jews can never be. May G-D grant Jewry the resolve and dedication to take the necessary actions and protect the land promised to Avraham, Yizhak and Yaakov
With everything that has gone on Mr. Olmert speaking in Nitzan still insists the disengagement was correct and further expulsion of Jewish communities and relinquishing of more territory can be expected. To believe that convergence is an option implies the action in Gaza and Lebanon may end inconclusively. The unthinkable that after all of the events during the last thirteen days that Hamas and Hezbollah still exist means their threat and by extention their Iranian benefactors will only be delayed in their desire to render the planet a dead rock. As Bill O'Rielly who never impressed this writer as being philosemitic put it "If Hamas and Hezbollah put down their arms , there would be quiet if Israel put down her weapons there would be a new holocaust." Avery simple truth yet one which eludes most of the world.
The complexity of the human psyche defies explanation. Indeed the situation has only one solution beyond addressing the obvious and immediate needs of removing the threat borne by Hezbollah , Hamas along with the needs of those displaced by the Arab terror. That solution is the source of solutions, G-D A-mighty and His Torah. Jewry draw its strength from Him and Him alone.
May He protect the Jewish nation throughout the world and especially in the land of Israel. May the captives
Galid be Aviva
Ehud ben Malkah
Eldad ben Tova
be restored to their families safe and sound very soon
Now is a time for prayer and strength but not of the this worldly type as Rabbi Lazer Brody Shilita suggests each person should take a mitzva and undertake to observe it more deeply. Reaching within the Jewish heritage finding one's identity links each Jew together with generations past and future. Being the Jew G-D wishes, each Jew can stand strong and unafraid of anything but G-D. A claim to strength that does not come from G-D is false. A history without Jews can never be. May G-D grant Jewry the resolve and dedication to take the necessary actions and protect the land promised to Avraham, Yizhak and Yaakov
With everything that has gone on Mr. Olmert speaking in Nitzan still insists the disengagement was correct and further expulsion of Jewish communities and relinquishing of more territory can be expected. To believe that convergence is an option implies the action in Gaza and Lebanon may end inconclusively. The unthinkable that after all of the events during the last thirteen days that Hamas and Hezbollah still exist means their threat and by extention their Iranian benefactors will only be delayed in their desire to render the planet a dead rock. As Bill O'Rielly who never impressed this writer as being philosemitic put it "If Hamas and Hezbollah put down their arms , there would be quiet if Israel put down her weapons there would be a new holocaust." Avery simple truth yet one which eludes most of the world.
The complexity of the human psyche defies explanation. Indeed the situation has only one solution beyond addressing the obvious and immediate needs of removing the threat borne by Hezbollah , Hamas along with the needs of those displaced by the Arab terror. That solution is the source of solutions, G-D A-mighty and His Torah. Jewry draw its strength from Him and Him alone.
May He protect the Jewish nation throughout the world and especially in the land of Israel. May the captives
Galid be Aviva
Ehud ben Malkah
Eldad ben Tova
be restored to their families safe and sound very soon
Thursday, July 06, 2006
DO IT RIGHT!!!!!
Israel, almost eleven months to the day has returned to Gaza. The capture of Cpl Gilad Shalit the endless rain of rockets in Sedrot and now the attacks on Ashkelon have finally moved the Olmert government to take action.
However, this is the 5760's and war is not what is used to be. Minister Ben Eliezer who had served as Defense Minister assured all that this was not a reconquest of Gaza but a search for Shalit and to silence the rockets. Additionally except for brief necessary raids the IDF would not enter populated areas of Gaza. So at great expense and possible death of Jewish soldiers battles are being waged that at best will provide a temporary solution to what Deputy Prime Minister Peres called Kassam Shazams. Truth is despite the big show of force there are still rockets.
If anything the Arabs are acting bolder demanding prisoner releases and taking credit for the attacks. What will it take for Israel to act? Will it be a kassam landing at night on Dizinghoff? Or a missile carrying biological or chemical wmd lands in Sderot or Ashkelon?
Certainly no sane person wishes to see innocents harmed. Yet the cowardice which motivates the enemy has these soldiers billeted within the civilian population
Even without uniforms or governmental infrastructure the nature of the conflict transcends mere isolated acts of terror but a sustained campaigns to wear down the State of Israel and its people's resolve.
As hard as it is to write it must be obvious that concluding one cannot stop all terror is wrong. Placing the welfare of the Arab population hosting the combatants ahead of the welfare of Israelis is not compassion but unspeakable cruelty. If action is taken it must be decisive and complete. There can be no tolerance for any attack, there can be no distribution of Israelis' lives.
If there are calls for restraint or denizens Israel these are but the latest lyrics to an old song whose tune Jewry has heard and ignored. A noise that chills the senses to be replaced by the D-vine universal symphony, with Mashiach, speedily in our lifetime.
However, this is the 5760's and war is not what is used to be. Minister Ben Eliezer who had served as Defense Minister assured all that this was not a reconquest of Gaza but a search for Shalit and to silence the rockets. Additionally except for brief necessary raids the IDF would not enter populated areas of Gaza. So at great expense and possible death of Jewish soldiers battles are being waged that at best will provide a temporary solution to what Deputy Prime Minister Peres called Kassam Shazams. Truth is despite the big show of force there are still rockets.
If anything the Arabs are acting bolder demanding prisoner releases and taking credit for the attacks. What will it take for Israel to act? Will it be a kassam landing at night on Dizinghoff? Or a missile carrying biological or chemical wmd lands in Sderot or Ashkelon?
Certainly no sane person wishes to see innocents harmed. Yet the cowardice which motivates the enemy has these soldiers billeted within the civilian population
Even without uniforms or governmental infrastructure the nature of the conflict transcends mere isolated acts of terror but a sustained campaigns to wear down the State of Israel and its people's resolve.
As hard as it is to write it must be obvious that concluding one cannot stop all terror is wrong. Placing the welfare of the Arab population hosting the combatants ahead of the welfare of Israelis is not compassion but unspeakable cruelty. If action is taken it must be decisive and complete. There can be no tolerance for any attack, there can be no distribution of Israelis' lives.
If there are calls for restraint or denizens Israel these are but the latest lyrics to an old song whose tune Jewry has heard and ignored. A noise that chills the senses to be replaced by the D-vine universal symphony, with Mashiach, speedily in our lifetime.
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
If You will it . . .,and if not . . .
Prime Minister Olmert today at the World Zionist Congress while claiming sympathy for the rain of rockets landing in Sedrot and other border areas created by the departure from Gaza in 2005. The Prime Minister asserted there was no solution available in the blink of an eye.
Mr. Prime Minister ,when I spent the 1977-1978 academic year as a Yeshiva student in Jerusalem. On a Sunday night right after Passover terrorist launched a katusha near the yeshiva, which at that time was towards the boundaries of the city. The rocket was thankfully a dud but the noise was so loud I still hear it. That was a single launch imagine a the effect on those who hear Kassamim on a daily basis.
What seems most bewildering is the Israeli government's apparent lack of will to solve the problem. After all these are not a few extremists but part and parcel of the PA governmental/organizational infrastructure. The nature of these attacks and their frequency belie a graduation from terror to war. How absurd is it to demand recognition of Israel's right to exist and ignore the obligation a government has to defend its population from aggressor forces. Throwing up one's hands and tossing in the towel is not an answer. Concentrating, converging, congregating the population will not solve the problem. Kassam launches and other attacks must be made costly to the enemy, so costly that message is clear further actions will bring disaster. The fact that this enemy force may not wear uniforms or chooses to base itself within civilian population centers cannot diminish the Israeli government's resolve. It should offend every notion of civilization to use decency as an offensive weapon. No one wants innocents in harm's way, but it is beyond reason for the government of the State of Israel to put the welfare of Arab civilians in yesha over Jewish life and lives of all living under the government of the State of Israel. This is not a call for wanton violence but for the government of Israel to take the normal, natural steps necessary, short of prayer to for the state to protect its people .
Mr. Olmert , if you are a leader then lead, show your resolve to defend your people. The kassamim need to be quieted and seder restored to Sedrot.
Mr. Prime Minister ,when I spent the 1977-1978 academic year as a Yeshiva student in Jerusalem. On a Sunday night right after Passover terrorist launched a katusha near the yeshiva, which at that time was towards the boundaries of the city. The rocket was thankfully a dud but the noise was so loud I still hear it. That was a single launch imagine a the effect on those who hear Kassamim on a daily basis.
What seems most bewildering is the Israeli government's apparent lack of will to solve the problem. After all these are not a few extremists but part and parcel of the PA governmental/organizational infrastructure. The nature of these attacks and their frequency belie a graduation from terror to war. How absurd is it to demand recognition of Israel's right to exist and ignore the obligation a government has to defend its population from aggressor forces. Throwing up one's hands and tossing in the towel is not an answer. Concentrating, converging, congregating the population will not solve the problem. Kassam launches and other attacks must be made costly to the enemy, so costly that message is clear further actions will bring disaster. The fact that this enemy force may not wear uniforms or chooses to base itself within civilian population centers cannot diminish the Israeli government's resolve. It should offend every notion of civilization to use decency as an offensive weapon. No one wants innocents in harm's way, but it is beyond reason for the government of the State of Israel to put the welfare of Arab civilians in yesha over Jewish life and lives of all living under the government of the State of Israel. This is not a call for wanton violence but for the government of Israel to take the normal, natural steps necessary, short of prayer to for the state to protect its people .
Mr. Olmert , if you are a leader then lead, show your resolve to defend your people. The kassamim need to be quieted and seder restored to Sedrot.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
ABOUT PRIDE AND SHAME
Concerning the World Pride parade scheduled for Jerusalem this Summer it is hard to understand how the notion of community standards would allow the parade to take place. To impose on a community something it believes to be odious and contrary to the majority's moral standards is not protecting the rights of minorities but curtailing the freedom of the majority.
Unlike Collins v. Smith (Skokie case ) where the US Supreme Court held the right of free speech does not require anyone to hear the message. However, this event is more than mere message it is an insertion and challenge to what is fundamental to people's world view.
Certainly boycotting hotels accommodating guests for the event is a good idea. Additionally, given the poverty existent in Jerusalem spending public money on this event is a waste. Councilwoman Fenton on Arutz Sheva explained the police are the sole decision makers regarding the parade then let them be the sole agency to fund the public outlays for the proposed week of events. Maybe the specture of the GLBT agenda looming over the holy city be shouted down by Sting's call for MASHIACH .
Unlike Collins v. Smith (Skokie case ) where the US Supreme Court held the right of free speech does not require anyone to hear the message. However, this event is more than mere message it is an insertion and challenge to what is fundamental to people's world view.
Certainly boycotting hotels accommodating guests for the event is a good idea. Additionally, given the poverty existent in Jerusalem spending public money on this event is a waste. Councilwoman Fenton on Arutz Sheva explained the police are the sole decision makers regarding the parade then let them be the sole agency to fund the public outlays for the proposed week of events. Maybe the specture of the GLBT agenda looming over the holy city be shouted down by Sting's call for MASHIACH .
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Sometimes It is Simple
So Sometimes the very complicated can be broken down to something very simple. Sometimes so simple that it totally eludes the observer. Recently C-SPAN ran a session given by members of the Palestinian negotiating support unit. The topic was the future of the West Bank, more specifically, the effect of Prime Minister Olmert proposed convergence plan. All three speakers were well dressed, well spoken only one with an accent and all very smart sounding, the typical Washington type denizens of Think Tankdom.
Each spoke concerning the difficulties posed by the Olmert plan for the formation of a future state and the convergence plan was viewed as designed to frustrate Palestinian national aspirations. The Ernestness with which these folks talked one thing became clear. Actually two though not articulated the tone eloquently conveyed the sense that displacing Jews from their home was irrelevant as they did not belong in the area anyway. The corollary is their belief that they indeed do belong to the land and they ain't planing on goin' any time soon. Why leave the place where one belongs, that one feels a part of etc...
It becomes clear the whole Arab-Israel conflict is dependent on who wants the land more ? Who is more connected to The Land? Us or them? Nothing More. How dare any Jew in or out of the diaspora waiver in their dedication to the Land remaining Jewish in character. The last man standing will be Jewry united by Mashiach this is how it will end . For the sake of Holy Jews buried in the Land, For the sake of the holly Jews living in the Land of Israel for the sake of every Jew may the Land remain free of the enemies' evil designs no one dare remain silent.
Each spoke concerning the difficulties posed by the Olmert plan for the formation of a future state and the convergence plan was viewed as designed to frustrate Palestinian national aspirations. The Ernestness with which these folks talked one thing became clear. Actually two though not articulated the tone eloquently conveyed the sense that displacing Jews from their home was irrelevant as they did not belong in the area anyway. The corollary is their belief that they indeed do belong to the land and they ain't planing on goin' any time soon. Why leave the place where one belongs, that one feels a part of etc...
It becomes clear the whole Arab-Israel conflict is dependent on who wants the land more ? Who is more connected to The Land? Us or them? Nothing More. How dare any Jew in or out of the diaspora waiver in their dedication to the Land remaining Jewish in character. The last man standing will be Jewry united by Mashiach this is how it will end . For the sake of Holy Jews buried in the Land, For the sake of the holly Jews living in the Land of Israel for the sake of every Jew may the Land remain free of the enemies' evil designs no one dare remain silent.
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