bs"d
From: Shoshanna Walker <rosewalk@concentric.net>
Media reports on Israel's kiddush Hashem in Haiti
WABC: http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/video?id=7224385
Britain's Sky News:
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/video/Sky-Man-Spends-Day-With-Haiti-Search-Team/Video/201001315527897
ABC News: http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=9591907
CBS News:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbcUAFbXGBI&feature=player_embedded
FOX News:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3yTptugzPI&feature=player_embedded
CNN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suo6UzRb850&feature=player_embedded
posted on Shemittahrediscovered.blogspot.com
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Fwd: : Israel's disproportional response
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: kati cohen <katico1111@gmail.com>
Date: 2010/1/19
Subject: : Israel's disproportional response
To: פרופ' ראובן אורדע <rorda@post.tau.ac.il>, Biran <ely_biran@barak.net.il>, orlyprat@gmail.com, News@jewishisrael.org, news@msn.co.il, joshe8@aol.com, Ivan Visontay <visontai@tpg.com.au>, Robin Ticker <faigerayzel@gmail.com>, backon@vms.huji.ac.il
From: kati cohen <katico1111@gmail.com>
Date: 2010/1/19
Subject: : Israel's disproportional response
To: פרופ' ראובן אורדע <rorda@post.tau.ac.il>, Biran <ely_biran@barak.net.il>, orlyprat@gmail.com, News@jewishisrael.org, news@msn.co.il, joshe8@aol.com, Ivan Visontay <visontai@tpg.com.au>, Robin Ticker <faigerayzel@gmail.com>, backon@vms.huji.ac.il
ISRAEL's DISPROPORTIONAL RESPONSE
Many countries and world leaders have accused Israel of responding disproportionately to aggression from Hizballah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza.
However, it is time that the world press and media speak of another disproportionate response from Israel.
The terrible disastrous earthquake in Haiti has generated responses from many nations. The US has sent supplies and personnel, Britain sent 64 firemen and 8 volunteers, France sent troops for Search and Rescue. Many large and wealthy nations of the world sent money. The Arab and Moslem world nothing.
Israel, a nation of 7.5 million people has sent a team of 220 people that include Medical personnel and will establish the largest field hospital in Haiti, treating up to 5000 people a day, an experienced Search and Rescue team and medical supplies. As in previous earthquake disasters, such as in Gujarat India in 2001 and in Turkey, in the bombings in Kenya, Israel has been one of the most generous givers of aid and assistance
Turkey seems to have forgotten this help as its extreme Moslem Government is cozying up to Iran.
Judge Goldstone, where are you now? Eating your heart out and hanging your head down in shame I hope.
The favorite occupation in the UN is Israel bashing. More resolutions have been passed condemning Israel than all the so called democratic nations such as Sudan, China, Russia and others for their crimes against their minorities.
I think it is time that the world should know about Israel's disproportionate response.
Please forward this to as many people as you can.
David Yehezkel
Fwd: CNN REPORTER MARVELS AT ISRAEL'S HOSPITAL FACILITIES IN HAITI, UNLIKE ANYONE ELSE'S
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: AFSI <afsi@rcn.com>
Date: Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 2:35 PM
Subject: CNN REPORTER MARVELS AT ISRAEL'S HOSPITAL FACILITIES IN HAITI, UNLIKE ANYONE ELSE'S
To: Helen Freedman <ghfree@aol.com>
From: AFSI <afsi@rcn.com>
Date: Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 2:35 PM
Subject: CNN REPORTER MARVELS AT ISRAEL'S HOSPITAL FACILITIES IN HAITI, UNLIKE ANYONE ELSE'S
To: Helen Freedman <ghfree@aol.com>
1751 Second Ave, New York, NY 10128
Tel: 212-828-2424; Fax: 212-828-1717; afsi@rcn.com; www.afsi.org
Contact: Helen Freedman, Executive Director
Jan. 19, 2010
Please view this video from CNN. The reporter discovers, to her amazement, that Israel responded to the earthquake devastation in Haiti from "the other side of the world" with the most advanced field hospital installation possible. She marvels that the U.S., so much closer to Haiti, hasn't done the same. Viewing this video will make you very proud of Israel's accomplishments.
You may have to hit ctrl and click in order for the link to be activated.
The world needs to learn a great lesson from Israel!
CNN Video: http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/world/2010/01/18/dnt.cohen.haiti.patients.dying.cnn.html
Please forward it on to everyone!
Jewish Legal Rights to Judea and Samaria in answer to Satmar Rebbe's points
cc: Rabbi Moshe Dovid Niederman United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg (I do not have his email but hopefully I hope he will read it)
bs"d
Dear Distinguished Rabbanim, and Distinguished Torah Print and Radio Media Personnel, amv"sh
Torah Jews, Satmar Chasidim included, know that Jewish rights to the entire Eretz Yisroel is based on the Torah and our Covenant between Hashem and our Forefathers, Avraham, Yitzchok and Yaakov and to their children and children's children, the Nation of Israel.
This Covenant can never be revoked because Hashem keeps His promises. (Even if we are undeserving and thrown out of our Land due to our sins, the Torah promises that the Land will never forsake us.) (see note 1 below)
Numerous phone calls by Activists such as myself to Askanim,lay leaders, Gedolei Yisroel in Moetzes Gedolei Hatorah, Agudath Yisroel of America and Lev L'Achim (advertised as the Movement of Gedolei Yisroel), leads me to believe that the majority of these Rabbanim and organizations have accepted the position of the Satmar Rebbe as their explanation of why they have not taken an activist role regarding our rights to Judea and Samaria.
Why bring this up? These Gedoilim are modest, but the reality is that Daas Torah of these Gedoilim have considerable influence over the majority of Torah Observers worldwide (numbering in the 6 digits). They have considerable influence over secular Jews as well as a result of very effective outreach organizations and professionals such as Aish Hatorah, Ohr Sameach, Shofar.net, Arachim, Kiruv, Chabad etc. The majority of Observant Jews, Rabbanim and Yeshivot look to these Gedoilim for guidance. Their organizations and political parties have significant influence in Capitol Hill, and the Knesset. Their position of Daas Torah is reflected in the media cc'd in this email be it newspapers, magazines and radio shows numbering in the 5,6 digits. Let us therefore seriously address the points of the Satmar Rebbe.
Therefore, in spite of the numerous daily reminders of our rights to our entire Land both in our liturgy and in Torah sources, we still seriously need to convince Torah believers to be activists to defend our right to Judea and Samaria.
That is why the following post by Ted Belman based on work by Eli Hertz and others, is necessary to prove our legal entitlement according to International law. It hopefully, Beezrat Hashem, will help convince the majority of Observant Jews to unite and become activists and ultimately convince other Jews and the world at large of our Divine entitlement based on Torah and International law. This activism will be mezakeh the Rabim, make us worthy of keeping our Land. (G-d forbid we should sell it for a pot of lentils (empty promises of peace)).
Jewish Legal Rights to Judea and Samaria (based on work done by Eli Hertz.)
http://noahdavidsimon.blogspot.com/2009/12/doc-talk-jewish-legal-rights-to-judea.html
My last point is as follows. Why would Judaism place such an emphasis on Eretz Yisroel in daily prayers and in the weekly Parsha, if it wasn't relevant to each and every generation especially our own?
Sometimes we are blinded to truth when our hearts are leading us astray. For example, intellectually we know cigarettes are dangerous to our health but we convince ourselves otherwise.....
Let me end with this prayer.
May Hashem enlighten us in merit of our strong desire to keep the Mitzvoth in Eretz Yisroel thereby bringing forth the Kedusha, the Sanctity of the Land, May we have the zechus, the merit of being a Mamlechet Kohanim Vegoy Kadosh, a Nation of Priests and a H-ly Nation, in order that the entire world be blessed with Peace and Prosperity. Amen Ken Yehi Ratzon (May it be His Will)
-----------------------------------------
(Note 1) Yosef Rabin writes in his Letter to Moetzet Gedolei Hatorah. http://shemittahrediscovered.blogspot.com/2008/10/to-mgh-letter-to-moetzet-gedolei.html
bs"d
Dear Distinguished Rabbanim, and Distinguished Torah Print and Radio Media Personnel, amv"sh
Torah Jews, Satmar Chasidim included, know that Jewish rights to the entire Eretz Yisroel is based on the Torah and our Covenant between Hashem and our Forefathers, Avraham, Yitzchok and Yaakov and to their children and children's children, the Nation of Israel.
This Covenant can never be revoked because Hashem keeps His promises. (Even if we are undeserving and thrown out of our Land due to our sins, the Torah promises that the Land will never forsake us.) (see note 1 below)
This is fundamental to Judaism and references to our Everlasting Covenant with Hashem regarding the Land of Israel are repeated numerous times in Chumash, Meforshim, Navi, Medrash, Shulchan Orach, everyday prayers in Pesukei D'zimra, Shemonah Esreh, Shabbos prayers, Yom Tov prayers, Tehillim, Krias Shma, Mezuza, Tefillin, Selichot, Bentching etc.....
The Mitzvah of defending our Land is relevant for TODAY for each and every Jew wherever we are, and for Gentiles as well!
Please Watch this timely and powerful video of the Lubavitch Rebbe;
Torah's Mandate: Defend Yourselves
Torah's Mandate: Defend Yourselves
Numerous phone calls by Activists such as myself to Askanim,lay leaders, Gedolei Yisroel in Moetzes Gedolei Hatorah, Agudath Yisroel of America and Lev L'Achim (advertised as the Movement of Gedolei Yisroel), leads me to believe that the majority of these Rabbanim and organizations have accepted the position of the Satmar Rebbe as their explanation of why they have not taken an activist role regarding our rights to Judea and Samaria.
Why bring this up? These Gedoilim are modest, but the reality is that Daas Torah of these Gedoilim have considerable influence over the majority of Torah Observers worldwide (numbering in the 6 digits). They have considerable influence over secular Jews as well as a result of very effective outreach organizations and professionals such as Aish Hatorah, Ohr Sameach, Shofar.net, Arachim, Kiruv, Chabad etc. The majority of Observant Jews, Rabbanim and Yeshivot look to these Gedoilim for guidance. Their organizations and political parties have significant influence in Capitol Hill, and the Knesset. Their position of Daas Torah is reflected in the media cc'd in this email be it newspapers, magazines and radio shows numbering in the 5,6 digits. Let us therefore seriously address the points of the Satmar Rebbe.
To MGH - Letter to Moetzet Gedolei Hatorah - by Yosef Rabin
Please read in entirety. Here is a small portion:"The question of our right to Eretz Yisrael in our times is based on two main points. The first point is a passage from Gemara Kesubot,111a, God made the Jews take two oaths and the world take one. To the Jews "Not to ascend to the Holy Land as a group using force, not to rebel against the governments of countries in which we live," and "Not to push the end away with our sins ", see Rashi.
For some this means that the State of Israel is a sin, we came back in force and rebelled against the nations.
This is easily answered; there was no rebellion against the nations. We were granted permission by Britain, League of Nations and the United Nations to recreate our homeland in the Land of Israel. Second the first two oaths might be contingent on the third, if the non-Jews treat us harshly, which they did, then we can rebel and go up to the land. Even if the oaths are not connected, we saw clear signs of redemption, which nullified the oaths themselves. This is similar to the Halacha where one swears not to enter his house. If the walls of his house collapse, he is freed from his oath and may step on the remains of the house. "
That is why the following post by Ted Belman based on work by Eli Hertz and others, is necessary to prove our legal entitlement according to International law. It hopefully, Beezrat Hashem, will help convince the majority of Observant Jews to unite and become activists and ultimately convince other Jews and the world at large of our Divine entitlement based on Torah and International law. This activism will be mezakeh the Rabim, make us worthy of keeping our Land. (G-d forbid we should sell it for a pot of lentils (empty promises of peace)).
Please read Ted Belman's
Jewish Legal Rights to Judea and Samaria (based on work done by Eli Hertz.)
http://noahdavidsimon.blogspot.com/2009/12/doc-talk-jewish-legal-rights-to-judea.html
My last point is as follows. Why would Judaism place such an emphasis on Eretz Yisroel in daily prayers and in the weekly Parsha, if it wasn't relevant to each and every generation especially our own?
Sometimes we are blinded to truth when our hearts are leading us astray. For example, intellectually we know cigarettes are dangerous to our health but we convince ourselves otherwise.....
Let me end with this prayer.
May Hashem enlighten us in merit of our strong desire to keep the Mitzvoth in Eretz Yisroel thereby bringing forth the Kedusha, the Sanctity of the Land, May we have the zechus, the merit of being a Mamlechet Kohanim Vegoy Kadosh, a Nation of Priests and a H-ly Nation, in order that the entire world be blessed with Peace and Prosperity. Amen Ken Yehi Ratzon (May it be His Will)
-----------------------------------------
(Note 1) Yosef Rabin writes in his Letter to Moetzet Gedolei Hatorah. http://shemittahrediscovered.blogspot.com/2008/10/to-mgh-letter-to-moetzet-gedolei.html
"In Parshat Bichukoti, one of the many infamous curses is the one on the Land of Israel. " I will make the Land desolate, and the enemies who dwell within will be desolate. "(26:32)).
The Ramban explains this to be a blessing and promise for the Jewish People. That the Land will never grow for anyone but the Jewish People. Rabbenu Bachya also explains, BeReshit 17:8, " This is a great sign for the Jewish People, since they were exiled from their Land no nation was able to settle there. Rather it sits is desolation until its children return. " Also, may there be a thousand separations, the famous non-Jewish author, Mark Twain visited the Land of Israel in 1867. He wrote, " The hills are barren, they are dull of color, they are un-picturesque in shape. The valleys are unsightly desert fringed with feeble vegetation that has an expression about it of being sorrowful and despondent… The Land sits in sackcloth and ashes… This Land is no more of this work-day world. It is sacred to poetry and tradition-it is a dream-land. " (Innocent Abroad end of chapter 56)
It is clear that Hashem has kept his promise, up until the Jewish People decided to return to the Land of their forefather's, the Land did not grow. It is interesting that he wrote this in 1867, just a few short years before the Children of Israel although mainly secular returned. Even though they were secular, did not keep Shabbat or Kashrut, the Land accepted them and she grew accordingly. The Land allowed them to drain her swamps, grow her fields, raise cattle and build beautiful towns and cities. This was all barely 30 years after Twain visited. "
--------------
This will be posted on Shemittahrediscovered.blogspot.com
Monday, January 11, 2010
Speaking forthright to Lev L'Achim and the Gedoilim - Is this Lashon Hara? An Answer to David Ha'ivri
bs"d
Dear David Ha'ivri, amv"sh
In response to your comment in http://shemittahrediscovered.blogspot.com/2010/01/question-for-lev-lachim-flatbush.html
First Yasher Koach on all that the Shomron Council does especially the Liason office in conjunction with Gershon Mesika! Beezrat Hashem may our hopes for fundraising for Yehudah and the Shomron come to fruition also in Flatbush and Boro Park communities that are filled with Holy Jews with pure and precious Neshamos as Reb Shlomo Carlebach would say, and may it be Hashem's will, Beezrat Hashem, that these precious Neshamos of Flatbush and Boro Park will recognize that Torah connects them with Ir Haovot, Hebron and Hashem's Covenant with the Avot and applies equally to them as it does to the residents of Yehudah and Shomron.
Please brace your ears for what I am going to say because what I am about to say is very very painful. But not nearly as painful as things can ultimately get.
David, I am sorry to say that at the moment, by uniting for Lev L'Achim, it appears as if our community in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY has (hopefully unintentionally) , basically aligned with the likes of Eisav. I am sure that is no ones intention.
Eisav Biza et vHabechora, Eisav scorned his birthright and sold it for a pot of lentils.
The communities of Flatbush and Boro Park are being guided by Gedoilim that sit by passively as the State of Israel under various political parties negotiates away our Precious HomeLand and show willingness to give away parts of Eretz Yisroel as did Eisav for a pot of lentils (an empty promise of security).
I agonized over Shabbat about whether what I wrote was considered Lashon Hara against a large segment of the Jewish population and nuch erger, even worse against Gedoilim and Talmidei Chachamim, The punishment for such "Lashon Hara" is quite severe according to what I have been reading in Shemirat Halashon. I'm tossing and turning, agonizing over my own words, praying for guidance and I have come to this conclusion. If a young child would warn grownups much wiser and knowledgeable than he about an impending danger, they might rebuke him and put him down, but if they heed his message and are thereby saved by it, they will ultimately thank him and understand that it was for their own benefit.
When the Rav at Lev L'Achim asked me how come I don't have Emunas Chachomim I asked the Rav at Lev Lew'Achim how the Miraglim who were such Gedoilim made such terrible mistake about Eretz Yisroel. He replied because they were human and were afraid. The same then I answered him applies here.
The bottom line is that each and every Jew has a promised Nachala in Eretz Yisroel, This promise extends for each and every generation. Every Noahide will tell you that G-d is faithful to keep His promises. It is written so in the Torah and in the Prophets. One needs not hear from a living prophet or from Moshiach to know that we have entitlement to the Land of Israel in our generation.
The Dvine Promise is that Eretz Yisroel is our Nachala for all generations.
Ani Maamin Beemunah Sheleim SheZot Hatorah, Lo Tehei Muchlefet velo tehei Torah Acheret Meeit Haborei Yisbarach Shemo....This is our Torah and it will not be changed. This is one of our principles of faiths.
For that matter, a Jew that lives in the Diaspora also has a Nachala in the Land of Israel even if he doesn't know exactly where it is. Eretz Yisroel is his permanent Nachala. Flatbush and Boro Park are his temporary Nachala. Those that live in Eretz Yisroel may not be living in their permanent Nachala either. When Moshiach comes and we once again keep Yoveil, we will know where exactly are our Permanent Nachlaot. We do know however that Eretz Yisroel is our collective Nachala. We say it each and every day in Pesukei D'Zimra from Divrei Hayamim "Davar Tziva LeElef Dor asher Karas es Avraham....."
Eretz Yisroel is like Shabbat and both are meant only for Jews. "Velo Nesato Hashem Elokeinu LeGoyei Haarazot" (Shabbat Shemoneh Esreh Shacharit) Therefore to deny this fundamental truth of Torah is like denying the entire Torah. It pains me deeply to say that Lev L'Achim and the Gedoilim have been leading the Nation astray. They misrepresent Torah when they teach that Eretz Yisroel is not necessary for keeping Torah. Their proof is that we survived in Galus w/o Eretz Yisroel. However, for our generation, when we do have Sovereignty, they have essentially annulled the Covenant that applies to each one of us And because of Areivus, I humbly disagree with your assessment that Yehuda and the Shomron will be fine without Jews from Flatlbush and Boro Park. We can't be fine because we are one body and these precious Neshamos are needed for a healthy body.
Am Yisroel is Hashem's Nachala and we are by Divine will connected with our Nachala which is in Eretz Yisroel which is divinely linked with the concept of Shabbat and Shabbat Haaretz. Any attempt to disconnect this divine connection ultimately results in linking up with Eisav who gave away his Birthright and therefore aids intentionally or unintentionally with the establishment of Palestinian Sovereignty (To be established within 2 years chas vechalila according to Mitchell Chas Veshalom). Such an Authority if implemented translates into the destruction of the entire Jewish Presence in the Land Chas Vechalila
The Likud, Shas, UTJ all speak of giving away our Sovereignty, which basically means giving away our Nachala. This is not Torah Judaism and it is not Kiruv Rechokim. Lev L'Achim is teaching either by silence, by their maps or vocally, that Eretz Yisroel Hashleima, including our heartland and Holy cities like Hebron, Beit Lechem and Shchem are not necessary in order to observe Torah in our generation, This translates into a gross distortion of Torah. The beginning Rashi in Breishit answers the Umot Haolom that accuse us of occupying the Land. The Land belongs to G-d and He chooses to whom to give the Land. Eretz Yisroel plays a major role in the Torah from beginning till the end of Devarim when Hashem shows Moshe Rabbeinu the entire Land and says Perek 34 Pasuk 4 And Hashem said to him. "This is the Land which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, saying, 'I will give it to your offspring. I have let you see it with your own eyes, but you shall not cross over to there.'. (and Hashem did not leave out Yehudah and Shomron when he gives Moshe Rabbeinu the visual tour)
In our generation, after 2000 years we are a Sovereign Nation granted this status by the Nations of the World, the League of Nations. There was the Balfour Declaration. We did not prematurely climb any wall as the Satmer Rebbe claimed. We were attacked and we fought off our attackers. We as a Nation have witnessed Nissim and Niflaot. great miracles, that can not be merely happenstance. How can we not claim our inheritance publicly? Surely our Silence tells the world that we ourselves are not convinced of our Divine Promise of Entitlement to the Land. This allows for identity theft.
Avraham Avinu was called Ivri because he was on one side with the truth and the rest of the world was on the other. Each one of us must be an Ivri and be willing to go against the tide in order to proclaim the Emes.
Chazak Veematz. Hashem Oz LeAmo Yiten Hashem Yevarech as Amo Bashalom.
David, Please continue to Be Strong and Courageous, Hashem will give Strength to His Nation , Hashem will Bless his Nation with Peace.
Dear David Ha'ivri, amv"sh
In response to your comment in http://shemittahrediscovered.blogspot.com/2010/01/question-for-lev-lachim-flatbush.html
First Yasher Koach on all that the Shomron Council does especially the Liason office in conjunction with Gershon Mesika! Beezrat Hashem may our hopes for fundraising for Yehudah and the Shomron come to fruition also in Flatbush and Boro Park communities that are filled with Holy Jews with pure and precious Neshamos as Reb Shlomo Carlebach would say, and may it be Hashem's will, Beezrat Hashem, that these precious Neshamos of Flatbush and Boro Park will recognize that Torah connects them with Ir Haovot, Hebron and Hashem's Covenant with the Avot and applies equally to them as it does to the residents of Yehudah and Shomron.
Please brace your ears for what I am going to say because what I am about to say is very very painful. But not nearly as painful as things can ultimately get.
David, I am sorry to say that at the moment, by uniting for Lev L'Achim, it appears as if our community in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY has (hopefully unintentionally) , basically aligned with the likes of Eisav. I am sure that is no ones intention.
Eisav Biza et vHabechora, Eisav scorned his birthright and sold it for a pot of lentils.
The communities of Flatbush and Boro Park are being guided by Gedoilim that sit by passively as the State of Israel under various political parties negotiates away our Precious HomeLand and show willingness to give away parts of Eretz Yisroel as did Eisav for a pot of lentils (an empty promise of security).
I agonized over Shabbat about whether what I wrote was considered Lashon Hara against a large segment of the Jewish population and nuch erger, even worse against Gedoilim and Talmidei Chachamim, The punishment for such "Lashon Hara" is quite severe according to what I have been reading in Shemirat Halashon. I'm tossing and turning, agonizing over my own words, praying for guidance and I have come to this conclusion. If a young child would warn grownups much wiser and knowledgeable than he about an impending danger, they might rebuke him and put him down, but if they heed his message and are thereby saved by it, they will ultimately thank him and understand that it was for their own benefit.
When the Rav at Lev L'Achim asked me how come I don't have Emunas Chachomim I asked the Rav at Lev Lew'Achim how the Miraglim who were such Gedoilim made such terrible mistake about Eretz Yisroel. He replied because they were human and were afraid. The same then I answered him applies here.
The bottom line is that each and every Jew has a promised Nachala in Eretz Yisroel, This promise extends for each and every generation. Every Noahide will tell you that G-d is faithful to keep His promises. It is written so in the Torah and in the Prophets. One needs not hear from a living prophet or from Moshiach to know that we have entitlement to the Land of Israel in our generation.
The Dvine Promise is that Eretz Yisroel is our Nachala for all generations.
Ani Maamin Beemunah Sheleim SheZot Hatorah, Lo Tehei Muchlefet velo tehei Torah Acheret Meeit Haborei Yisbarach Shemo....This is our Torah and it will not be changed. This is one of our principles of faiths.
For that matter, a Jew that lives in the Diaspora also has a Nachala in the Land of Israel even if he doesn't know exactly where it is. Eretz Yisroel is his permanent Nachala. Flatbush and Boro Park are his temporary Nachala. Those that live in Eretz Yisroel may not be living in their permanent Nachala either. When Moshiach comes and we once again keep Yoveil, we will know where exactly are our Permanent Nachlaot. We do know however that Eretz Yisroel is our collective Nachala. We say it each and every day in Pesukei D'Zimra from Divrei Hayamim "Davar Tziva LeElef Dor asher Karas es Avraham....."
Eretz Yisroel is like Shabbat and both are meant only for Jews. "Velo Nesato Hashem Elokeinu LeGoyei Haarazot" (Shabbat Shemoneh Esreh Shacharit) Therefore to deny this fundamental truth of Torah is like denying the entire Torah. It pains me deeply to say that Lev L'Achim and the Gedoilim have been leading the Nation astray. They misrepresent Torah when they teach that Eretz Yisroel is not necessary for keeping Torah. Their proof is that we survived in Galus w/o Eretz Yisroel. However, for our generation, when we do have Sovereignty, they have essentially annulled the Covenant that applies to each one of us And because of Areivus, I humbly disagree with your assessment that Yehuda and the Shomron will be fine without Jews from Flatlbush and Boro Park. We can't be fine because we are one body and these precious Neshamos are needed for a healthy body.
Am Yisroel is Hashem's Nachala and we are by Divine will connected with our Nachala which is in Eretz Yisroel which is divinely linked with the concept of Shabbat and Shabbat Haaretz. Any attempt to disconnect this divine connection ultimately results in linking up with Eisav who gave away his Birthright and therefore aids intentionally or unintentionally with the establishment of Palestinian Sovereignty (To be established within 2 years chas vechalila according to Mitchell Chas Veshalom). Such an Authority if implemented translates into the destruction of the entire Jewish Presence in the Land Chas Vechalila
The Likud, Shas, UTJ all speak of giving away our Sovereignty, which basically means giving away our Nachala. This is not Torah Judaism and it is not Kiruv Rechokim. Lev L'Achim is teaching either by silence, by their maps or vocally, that Eretz Yisroel Hashleima, including our heartland and Holy cities like Hebron, Beit Lechem and Shchem are not necessary in order to observe Torah in our generation, This translates into a gross distortion of Torah. The beginning Rashi in Breishit answers the Umot Haolom that accuse us of occupying the Land. The Land belongs to G-d and He chooses to whom to give the Land. Eretz Yisroel plays a major role in the Torah from beginning till the end of Devarim when Hashem shows Moshe Rabbeinu the entire Land and says Perek 34 Pasuk 4 And Hashem said to him. "This is the Land which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, saying, 'I will give it to your offspring. I have let you see it with your own eyes, but you shall not cross over to there.'. (and Hashem did not leave out Yehudah and Shomron when he gives Moshe Rabbeinu the visual tour)
In our generation, after 2000 years we are a Sovereign Nation granted this status by the Nations of the World, the League of Nations. There was the Balfour Declaration. We did not prematurely climb any wall as the Satmer Rebbe claimed. We were attacked and we fought off our attackers. We as a Nation have witnessed Nissim and Niflaot. great miracles, that can not be merely happenstance. How can we not claim our inheritance publicly? Surely our Silence tells the world that we ourselves are not convinced of our Divine Promise of Entitlement to the Land. This allows for identity theft.
Avraham Avinu was called Ivri because he was on one side with the truth and the rest of the world was on the other. Each one of us must be an Ivri and be willing to go against the tide in order to proclaim the Emes.
Chazak Veematz. Hashem Oz LeAmo Yiten Hashem Yevarech as Amo Bashalom.
David, Please continue to Be Strong and Courageous, Hashem will give Strength to His Nation , Hashem will Bless his Nation with Peace.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
