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Fantastic Speech by Mike Huckabee. My best line is when he said that our rights to the Land does not originate with the Balfour Declarations but from the Bible. A Righteous G-d fearing man.
Mike Huckabee, 12/5/10,
Bet El Dinner NYC (part 1)
YouTube video - 9:37 minutes
Mike Huckabee, Dec 5, 2010,
on Chanukah and Israel (part 2)
YouTube video - 10:39 minutes
Malcolm Hoenlein as well, spoke eloquently and passionately about our rights to Kever Rochel, Maarat Hamachpela, Kotel and Har Habayit. Unfortunately, history has shown that his words are not consistent with his political leadership.
Malcolm Hoenlein YouTube Beit El 12/.5/10
Mr. Hoenlein is seriously constrained with what he can do politically to match his innermost feelings for our historical and Biblical Rights to Judea and Samaria and Jerusalem.
He is Executive Vice Chairman of the American Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations. He must walk the tightrope to keep in line with American Foreign Policy and in line with Israeli Gov't foreign policy who desperately want to please America, while trying to unite all the factions in the Conference of Presidents. As a result, he has in the past, in principle endorsed Oslo, the Roadmap, Annapolis and a Two State Solution. He balances this with insisting that the Arabs have not met their part of the bargain a necessary condition for the talks to succeed.
Now that Obama Administration is resigned to the fact that Israel will not extend the freeze so easily and the Palestinians are not recognizing or acknowledging Israel's right to exist, and given the deligitimazation of Israel at UNESCO, it is safe for him to speak publicly about our historical entitlement to the Land and its Holy sites.
Yet, the mere expression of willingness in the past to share the Land of Israel sanctified to the Jewish People alone, via G-d's Covenant with our forefathers, is a form of our own deligitimization of our entitlement to the Land! It's like agreeing to share ones wife with one that is willing to live with her "in peace and harmony". That expression of willingness to share her, deligitimizes the sanctity of the marriage.
To quote Malcolm himself "They want to hear from us", "They want to know where we stand".
Is reciprocity where Torah really stands?
To repeat: Malcolm is constrained by his job. Major religious Jewish Organizations and major Jewish religious newspapers are not and should not therefore follow his cue.
WHAT THEN TO SAY? We must encourage Israel to Annex Judea and Samaria or better yet establish a sister Autonomy in Judea and Samaria that is governed by Torah Law rather than purely military law.
We must publicly reject Oslo, the Roadmap, and the 2 State Solution, discourage all funding of American tax payers money for Non Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria, Jerusalem and all of Israel as long as they refuse to accept Jewish Sovereignty and they must agree to abide by the 7 Noahide Laws. If we wish to keep Kever Rochel we must also not be afraid to say "VeShavu Banim LIgvulum" , her children will return to their borders.
There are many Arab villages that much prefer Jewish Sovereignty over Palestinian Autonomy. They know that they will live secure, prosperous, healthy and protected lives under Jewish Sovereignty. The divided Druze town of Rajar / Ghajar. near Lebanon is the perfect example as MK Ayoub Kara can attest.
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Sincerely,
Robin Ticker
This email is L'Ilui Nishmat Yisrael ben David Aryeh ob"m (Izzy - Kaplan) a great activist and lover of Eretz Yisroel, Am Yisroel and the Torah. Yehi Zichrono Baruch.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Sunday, December 05, 2010
Putting out the fire on Chanukah - Read about Eliyahu Hanavi
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The first thing that comes to mind when we think of Har HaCarmel is Eliyahu Hanavi who chastised the people of his generation for not keeping the Covenant. My own reaction to the fire on Har HaCarmel was to be critical of our generation. However, as I looked on the internet for links about Eliyahu Hanavi I read the following
So let me preface my remarks by saying:, Mi KeAmcha Yisroel. Who is like you Oh Israel?"
I am very impressed with Prime Minister Netanyahus plea for help from the Nations of the World to fight this fire. As Prime Minister Netanyahu pointed out, we need not be embarrassed to ask for help.
Israel understands that the very act of helping one in need is a zechut. In this regard, Netanyahu has demonstrated exemplary leadership. it is with a deep sense of gratification to the Almighty that the Nations of the World have responded with generosity and kindness towards Israel to help extinguish this fire. May those that help protect Israel be blessed with G-d's protection.
This having been said, allow me to put down my thoughts.
Whether or not there was arson, one can not deny that the winds and the lack of rains fueled this fire.
Prior to this fire, the Chief Rabbis called for fasts for rain. At the time I heard of the fasts it was my gut reaction that I don't believe that Hashem really wants us to fast. All He wants from us is to speak out forcefully and act in kind, regarding our entitlement of Eretz Yisroel and proclaim the Biblical delineated boundaries set forth in Parshat Masei.
Does G-d even want or need our fasts or prayers before trying the basics?
Why are we fasting when perhaps all that is necessary is for the Nation of Israel to stop their willingness to negotiate away parts of Eretz Yisroel? Can a wife have 2 legitimate husbands even in principle? Can Eretz Yisroel be sanctified by any foreign power other than Am Yisroel?
Have we insisted to observe and keep the commandments on the Land like Shemittah and all the Mitzvoth Teluyot Baaretz which bring down Divine Promise of Peace and Prosperity? Have we proclaimed our rights and entitlement to the Land of Israel and have we spoken out to those that deligitimize our existence and our rights to Eretz Yisroel and call us occupiers. Have we stood up effectively to the President of the United States of America and his claims or do we instead appease and destroy outposts and continue the freeze on Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.
Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria are the heart and soul of Eretz Yisroel.
The Shamayim and Aretz , the Heavens and Earth are the witnesses to our Covenant with Hashem. When we fail to keep our part of the Covenant with Hashem, the witnesses do their part by reminding us. Perhaps this message is the fire on Har Hacarmel, the very place where Eliyahu Hanavi has a showdown with those that believe in false G-ds.
And if we fail to recognize any message sent by Hashem then Hashem says if you will go with Me with happenstance, then I will go with you with Happenstance. Taken from http://habayitah.blogspot.com/2010/01/eliyahu-hanavi-part-ii.html
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Sincerely,
Robin Ticker
This email is L'Ilui Nishmat Yisrael ben David Aryeh ob"m (Izzy - Kaplan) a great activist and lover of Eretz Yisroel, Am Yisroel and the Torah. Yehi Zichrono Baruch.
The first thing that comes to mind when we think of Har HaCarmel is Eliyahu Hanavi who chastised the people of his generation for not keeping the Covenant. My own reaction to the fire on Har HaCarmel was to be critical of our generation. However, as I looked on the internet for links about Eliyahu Hanavi I read the following
...This connection between Pinhas and Eliyahu is reflected in the custom to prepare a special chair for Eliyahu Hanavi at every berit milah. The Midrash[15] explains this custom as the result of Eliyahu's complaints to Gd that the Jewish people have betrayed their covenant with Him. Hashem sharply scolded the prophet for his accusation: "Why must you always zealously reprimand My children? You did so in the desert and now with My entire nation during the reign of the idolatrous King Ahav and his false prophets! From now on you must be present at every berit milah to witness the faithfulness of My beloved nation and how they devotedly bring all their baby boys into My special convent!"
So let me preface my remarks by saying:, Mi KeAmcha Yisroel. Who is like you Oh Israel?"
I am very impressed with Prime Minister Netanyahus plea for help from the Nations of the World to fight this fire. As Prime Minister Netanyahu pointed out, we need not be embarrassed to ask for help.
Israel understands that the very act of helping one in need is a zechut. In this regard, Netanyahu has demonstrated exemplary leadership. it is with a deep sense of gratification to the Almighty that the Nations of the World have responded with generosity and kindness towards Israel to help extinguish this fire. May those that help protect Israel be blessed with G-d's protection.
This having been said, allow me to put down my thoughts.
Whether or not there was arson, one can not deny that the winds and the lack of rains fueled this fire.
Prior to this fire, the Chief Rabbis called for fasts for rain. At the time I heard of the fasts it was my gut reaction that I don't believe that Hashem really wants us to fast. All He wants from us is to speak out forcefully and act in kind, regarding our entitlement of Eretz Yisroel and proclaim the Biblical delineated boundaries set forth in Parshat Masei.
Does G-d even want or need our fasts or prayers before trying the basics?
Why are we fasting when perhaps all that is necessary is for the Nation of Israel to stop their willingness to negotiate away parts of Eretz Yisroel? Can a wife have 2 legitimate husbands even in principle? Can Eretz Yisroel be sanctified by any foreign power other than Am Yisroel?
Have we insisted to observe and keep the commandments on the Land like Shemittah and all the Mitzvoth Teluyot Baaretz which bring down Divine Promise of Peace and Prosperity? Have we proclaimed our rights and entitlement to the Land of Israel and have we spoken out to those that deligitimize our existence and our rights to Eretz Yisroel and call us occupiers. Have we stood up effectively to the President of the United States of America and his claims or do we instead appease and destroy outposts and continue the freeze on Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.
Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria are the heart and soul of Eretz Yisroel.
The Shamayim and Aretz , the Heavens and Earth are the witnesses to our Covenant with Hashem. When we fail to keep our part of the Covenant with Hashem, the witnesses do their part by reminding us. Perhaps this message is the fire on Har Hacarmel, the very place where Eliyahu Hanavi has a showdown with those that believe in false G-ds.
And if we fail to recognize any message sent by Hashem then Hashem says if you will go with Me with happenstance, then I will go with you with Happenstance. Taken from http://habayitah.blogspot.com/2010/01/eliyahu-hanavi-part-ii.html
What is the purpose behind Eliyahu's arrival? What role will he fill in the redemptive process?
Firstly[5], Eliyahu will come to announce to the world the news of Mashiah's imminent arrival and the dawn of a new chapter in the existence of mankind – "The Messianic Era." Secondly[6], he will guide the Jewish Nation toward complete repentance and prepare them for the final redemption. Lastly[7], Eliyahu will bring back the special anointing oil for the anointing of Mashiah and the purifying waters of the parah adumah (red heifer) needed to purify the nation.
Our sages[8] explain the intent of why specifically Eliyahu was chosen to announce Mashiah's arrival as Eliyahu was transformed into an angel and ascended to heaven alive, he is the only one on hand throughout the generations, with the ability to appear at any given moment should the need arise. Now that he has this mission, he will ensure that Mashiah does arrive for the Jewish Nation so that he can complete his task. The Midrash notes[9] that on five occasions in the Tanach, the name "Eliyahu" is spelled in an unusual fashion, without the letter vav. Correspondingly, the Midrash observes, we find the name "Yaakov" spelled with an extra vav five times in Tanach. The Midrash explains that Yaakov Avinu took the letter from Eliyahu as a security that he will fulfill his difficult mission to ensure that his children will be worthy of redemption in the end of days. Thus, Malachi's promise that Eliyahu will come to us essentially promises that Eliyahu will fulfill his mission of preparing us for the final redemption. (Interestingly enough, Yaakov specifically took the letter vav, which has the numerical value of six, alluding to the guarantee that Eliyahu will come to facilitate the redemption by the Hebrew year six thousand.[10])
Who is Eliyahu Hanavi?
The book of Melachim relates numerous incidents involving the prophet Eliyahu and the miracles he performed, yet it provides virtually no information about his personal life and background. We are told only that he originated from the town of Toshav and resided in the city of Gilad. He lived and prophesied during the reign of King Ahav and his son King Ahazyahu, who ruled over the Northern Kingdom of Israel in the middle of the First Temple era. We also read that he ascended alive to heaven in a fiery chariot, elevated to the level of the angels.[11] However, nothing else about his life or origins is recorded.
The most famous and commonly accepted view identifies Eliyahu as the righteous zealot Pinhas[12], the grandson of Aharon Hakohen, who lived during the Jewish people's travels in the desert and entered the Land of Israel. Gd rewarded Pinhas with everlasting longevity when he risked his life to kill Zimri, prince of the tribe of Shimon, in defense of Hashem's honor, thereby rescuing the Jewish Nation from further spiritual deterioration and poosible destruction.[13] Indeed, Pinhas is mentioned on several occasions in the books of the Prophets, even during the times of King David – over four hundred years after the incident of Zimri![14] According to this view, Pinhas spent an extended period in seclusion and reappeared approximately 150 years later under the name Eliyahu. His life, then, spanned a period of 12 generations!
This connection between Pinhas and Eliyahu is reflected in the custom to prepare a special chair for Eliyahu Hanavi at every berit milah. The Midrash[15] explains this custom as the result of Eliyahu's complaints to Gd that the Jewish people have betrayed their covenant with Him. Hashem sharply scolded the prophet for his accusation: "Why must you always zealously reprimand My children? You did so in the desert and now with My entire nation during the reign of the idolatrous King Ahav and his false prophets! From now on you must be present at every berit milah to witness the faithfulness of My beloved nation and how they devotedly bring all their baby boys into My special convent!"
Others[16], however, believe that Eliyahu and Pinhas were actually two different people, but they possessed the same neshama (soul). Their shared soul accounts for their similar character traits and the similar acts of heroism which they performed.
Eliyahu's Greatness
The Book of Melachim describes in detail numerous miracles which Hashem performed at the hands of Eliyahu Hanavi. In response to King Ahav's idolatry, Eliyahu declared the withholding of all rain for three years. He also conducted tehiyat hametim (resurrection of the dead) to the only child of a grieving widow, and brought a heavenly fire which consumed the offering he prepared on Mount Carmel in full view of King Ahav and his constituents. On another occasion, an angel provided Eliyahu with "spiritual" bread and water which enabled him to travel for forty consecutive days through the desert without any other food or drink.
Our sages express particular reverence for Eliyahu, calling him "the prince of the prophets" and second only to his master and teacher, Moshe Rabbenu, who was the greatest of all prophets.[17] He beheld prophetic visions with a high level of clarity and while awake and in full control of his senses – similar to the prophecies of Moshe Rabbenu.[18] A number of commentators also note that Eliyahu was the source of much of the prophecy that was present in his time. The intense divine spirit which constantly rested upon him was channeled to other prophets, enabling them to receive prophecy. When Eliyahu ascended to heaven, much of the prophecy of his time was lost.
Throughout the Ages
One of the highest praises that can be said about a saddik is that he learned or received advice from Eliyahu Hanavi. Our sages explain that since Eliyahu never physically died, he can return to this world. Hashem therefore frequently sends him to help the Jewish people when the need arises. In fact, the Zohar writes that all the miracles performed in the world are brought about through Eliyahu Hanavi.[19]
Over the course of Jewish history, thousands of instances have been recorded where Eliyahu has appeared and saved the Jewish Nation from calamity. It would be no exaggeration to say that our nation owes its very survival to this extraordinary prophet who has appeared countless times to rescue Gd's people.
May we all be privileged to behold his shining countenance as he comes to herald Mashiah's arrival and the end of all our suffering, speedily and in our days, Amen.
to be continued
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5. One's Ability to Sense His Spirituality (Bechukosai)
The Torah tells us in the tochachah that if the Jewish people fail spiritually, multiple curses will come upon them. The Torah repeats a number of times the expression "If you behave casually (keri) with Me (Hashem)." To what is the Torah referring when it mentions "casualness"? Rashi cites Chazal who explain that the term keri is referring to the casual manner in which the Jewish people engage in mitzvos. The Jew's involvement and performance of mitzvos is not continuous but rather by convenience. Thus, the Torah is telling us that if Jewish people's commitment in mitzvos is only a matter of convenience, then the curses will come upon them (G-d forbid).
Other commentators explain the term keri to mean "incidental"- attributing one's unusual difficulties to happenstance rather than recognizing their true cause. When a Jew falters spiritually, G-d brings upon him difficulties to cause him to realize that he has faltered. If one attributes his problems to the "peaks and valleys of life" then in essence he is rejecting G-d's communication to him. The Torah tells us that if one assumes this perspective regarding his difficulties, Hashem will bring upon him even greater difficulties until he is forced to realize that there are issues that must be corrected.
When one becomes ill, one attempts to understand the cause of his illness. However when one experiences unusual difficulties in life, one does not approach the problem in a similar manner. Why would one attribute his situation to mere happenstance? When people fall on hard times, it is typical that they attribute their difficulties to "market conditions" or "the reality of life." The reason a Jew does not put his difficulties in the proper perspective is because he lacks the sensitivity necessary to enable him to appreciate their cause. The cause of this insensitivity is due to "casual" involvement in the performance of mitzvos. It is only when one is committed and engages in Torah Judaism in a serious way (which causes a spiritual consciousness) that one is able to comprehend and realize where he had failed. If one lacks the necessary sensitivity due to his "casual" involvement in the performance of mitzvos, then G-d will intensify his problems to a point that he can no longer attribute them to happenstance.
Copyright © 2003 by Rabbi Yosef Kalatsky and Project Genesis, Inc. Rabbi Kalatsky is the founder of the Yad Avraham Institute, a New York-based learning center whose mission is to disseminate Torah to Jews of all backgrounds and walks of life.
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Robin Ticker
This email is L'Ilui Nishmat Yisrael ben David Aryeh ob"m (Izzy - Kaplan) a great activist and lover of Eretz Yisroel, Am Yisroel and the Torah. Yehi Zichrono Baruch.
Saturday, December 04, 2010
Fwd to all lists: Chanukah events: Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation: this Sunday, Dec 5,change in speakers, Also tribute to our PASSIONATE FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF RACHEL'S CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION
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From: Bonnie Linder <bonbonlin14@ymail.com>
To: Evelyn Hayes <rachelschildren@gmail.com>
Now A word about RCRF's passionate beloved President Evelyn Hayes from the widely read and circulated Lubavitch publication L'Chaim in this week's publication Parshat Miketz. From: Bonnie Linder <bonbonlin14@ymail.com>
To: Evelyn Hayes <rachelschildren@gmail.com>
Due to circumstances beyond our control,there will be a change in speakers.The well known author and speaker,Sara Yoheved Rigler will be speaking instead of Tzipporah Heller.
"Chanukah,Helenistic Influences in Modern Day Society"
Time:10:20 Devorah Konikov "Building One's Spiritual Beit Mikdash"
11:10 Hallel-Singing together. Bring Musical Instruments.
11:40-12:25 Dr.June Levitt Laugh Yoga Workshop
Nothing to do with Yoga,Lots to do with bringing light into your life
Special addition,bring a small gift to show your support for those who have lost all their household possessions in the fire in the north.
We can't know why this disaster happened but we can grab the opportunity to do chesed for people whom we usually wouldn't have contact with.A small,new household item(no breakables)with a kind message will show them that we care.Hopefully it will help a bit to buffer their trauma and build Ahavat Yisrael.
Potluck light refreshments
Suggested donation: 50 shekel
For more information call Bonnie Linder 02-9963-240
Bus 163 or private car. Chartered bus from Efrat 8:20A.M.(call Nina Devere for details 02-9931724)
Hope to see you there!
EVERY WEDNESDAY
TIME: 11AM
ATARA GUR: RACHEL IMEINU SCHOLAR -
Your donations to RCRF with sponsor more of these weekly events and make Beit Bnei Rachel a most visited Jewish site within the Rachel Tomb Walled Complex. Save the dates: Thursday, January 13, 2011 11 am Rabbi Elan Adler , Radio Talk show Host Thursday, January 20, 2011, Tu B'Shvat Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz
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RACHEL'S CHILDREN RECLAMATION FOUNDATION
www.theracheltear.blogspot.com rachelschildren@gmail.com
WOMEN'S CLASSES IN BEIT BNEI RACHEL, RACHEL TOMB WALLED COMPLEX
INFO: Bonnie Linder 02-996-3240
Bus 163 or private car.
Hope to see you there!
www.theracheltear.blogspot.com rachelschildren@gmail.com
WOMEN'S CLASSES IN BEIT BNEI RACHEL, RACHEL TOMB WALLED COMPLEX
INFO: Bonnie Linder 02-996-3240
Bus 163 or private car.
Hope to see you there!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2010__
Time: 11 am
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
Sara Yoheved Rigler
Time: 11 am
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
Sara Yoheved Rigler
author of
Holy Woman, Lights From Jerusalem,
Battle Plans, How to Fight the Yetzer Hara(w Rebbetzin Heller)
Shiur in English on Chanukah
Meet 11 am at entrance to Kever Rachel
Suggested donation: 15 shekel
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2010
Rosh Hodesh gathering for Women
Time: 9:30 Rav Kimchi
Holy Woman, Lights From Jerusalem,
Battle Plans, How to Fight the Yetzer Hara(w Rebbetzin Heller)
Shiur in English on Chanukah
Meet 11 am at entrance to Kever Rachel
Suggested donation: 15 shekel
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2010
Rosh Hodesh gathering for Women
Time: 9:30 Rav Kimchi
Time:10:20 Devorah Konikov "Building One's Spiritual Beit Mikdash"
11:10 Hallel-Singing together. Bring Musical Instruments.
11:40-12:25 Dr.June Levitt Laugh Yoga Workshop
Nothing to do with Yoga,Lots to do with bringing light into your life
Special addition,bring a small gift to show your support for those who have lost all their household possessions in the fire in the north.
We can't know why this disaster happened but we can grab the opportunity to do chesed for people whom we usually wouldn't have contact with.A small,new household item(no breakables)with a kind message will show them that we care.Hopefully it will help a bit to buffer their trauma and build Ahavat Yisrael.
Potluck light refreshments
Suggested donation: 50 shekel
For more information call Bonnie Linder 02-9963-240
Bus 163 or private car. Chartered bus from Efrat 8:20A.M.(call Nina Devere for details 02-9931724)
Hope to see you there!
EVERY WEDNESDAY
TIME: 11AM
ATARA GUR: RACHEL IMEINU SCHOLAR -
L'Chaim
December 3, 2010 - 26 Kislev, 5771
1148: Miketz
Finding Your Passion
It's fascinating to read about people and their passions. For example, there is a woman named Evelyn Hayes who has a passion for the tomb of our Matriarch Rachel (Kever Rachel). Her heart and soul are devoted to Israel, particularly to Kever Rachel. She bought property nearby, does fundraisers for Kever Rachel, writes poetry about it, etc. I wonder where this comes from! I wonder, who was she in a previous incarnation?!--
Sincerely,
Robin Ticker
This email is L'Ilui Nishmat Yisrael ben David Aryeh ob"m (Izzy - Kaplan) a great activist and lover of Eretz Yisroel, Am Yisroel and the Torah. Yehi Zichrono Baruch.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Fwd: : Bibi at 28 against Palestinian State
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Clearly, Netanyahu at age 28 is not in favor of a PA State. Privately I doubt he has changed his mind. However, in those days he was not constrained to speak out openly as he is today as Prime Minister.
Please note that even at 28, Netanyahu fails to speak out about our entitlement based on Torah and merely emphasizes, very effectively, our being the only Jewish State among 21 Arab States and that we have a right for survival. This fundamental lack of recognition of the source of our entitlement which is G-d and the Torah is the root of his willingness to compromise today. (Robin)
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Sincerely,
Robin Ticker
This email is L'Ilui Nishmat Yisrael ben David Aryeh ob"m (Izzy - Kaplan) a great activist and lover of Eretz Yisroel, Am Yisroel and the Torah. Yehi Zichrono Baruch.
Clearly, Netanyahu at age 28 is not in favor of a PA State. Privately I doubt he has changed his mind. However, in those days he was not constrained to speak out openly as he is today as Prime Minister.
Please note that even at 28, Netanyahu fails to speak out about our entitlement based on Torah and merely emphasizes, very effectively, our being the only Jewish State among 21 Arab States and that we have a right for survival. This fundamental lack of recognition of the source of our entitlement which is G-d and the Torah is the root of his willingness to compromise today. (Robin)
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From: ted ackerman <ackieone@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 11:11 PM
From: ted ackerman <ackieone@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 11:11 PM
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Robin Ticker
This email is L'Ilui Nishmat Yisrael ben David Aryeh ob"m (Izzy - Kaplan) a great activist and lover of Eretz Yisroel, Am Yisroel and the Torah. Yehi Zichrono Baruch.
Fwd: Dismayed by Nathan Diament's op-ed
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Dear OU Executives and Rabbis and activist list, amv'sh
This letter and the letter that follows by Sara Lehman, is in response to what we read recently in Arutz7 by Hillel Fendel
Strong Orthodox Opposition to Palestinian State
and I quote:
"This week, however, a slight crack in this strong Orthodox policy alliance against a Palestinian state was opened, even if not very noticeably. It occurred in an op-ed written by Nathan Diament, the Public Policy Director of the OU, for the New York Daily News, entitled, "Jerusalem Must Remain Undivided."
"While we support a two husband solution that guarantees the wife's security and recognition that she is already married, the choices required to bring us to that point must be grounded in reality"
Now how can Nathan Diament as director of public policy for the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. even suggest that they support the "two state solution".
I hear your argument "well, Netanyahu also publicly declared that he supports a "two state solution" and he's the Prime Minister of Israel!
Let me then add that I am not defending Netanyahu and indeed he too has no right to publicly support an illegitimate relationship with the PA for the Land of Israel. Two wrongs don't make a right.
Many believe as I do that the increase of deligitimization of Israel throughout the world is a direct effect of the government of Israel doing deligitimizing to itself by not denouncing Oslo, the Roadmap and the Two State Solution.
Again, I hear some of you rationalize and say that Netanyahu's support "in principle" is merely lip service knowing that the Palestinians themselves would never agree. However I am reminded of the story of the author of the Nesaneh Tokef who judged himself harshly for merely having said that he needed 3 days to consider converting and how he bitterly regretted having even suggesting it.
Yes, this is not a new story unfortunately Please read letters written to the OU in 2008.
Please read an opinion piece I wrote in June 2008 regarding OU hypocrisy.
Apparently, Nathan Diamant and colleagues who publicly declare that they "support a two state solution" given the proper conditions, have yet to internalize the sanctity of G-d's relationship with the Land of Israel and the People of Israel. Such a relationship is exclusive and Holy just like in a marriage. The end result of such a holy union of sanctity between the Jewish People and the Land of Israel is peace and prosperity for mankind.
So how Kosher is the 2 husband solution?
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Sincerely,
Robin Ticker
This email is L'Ilui Nishmat Yisrael ben David Aryeh ob"m (Izzy - Kaplan) a great activist and lover of Eretz Yisroel, Am Yisroel and the Torah. Yehi Zichrono Baruch.
Dear OU Executives and Rabbis and activist list, amv'sh
This letter and the letter that follows by Sara Lehman, is in response to what we read recently in Arutz7 by Hillel Fendel
Strong Orthodox Opposition to Palestinian State
and I quote:
"This week, however, a slight crack in this strong Orthodox policy alliance against a Palestinian state was opened, even if not very noticeably. It occurred in an op-ed written by Nathan Diament, the Public Policy Director of the OU, for the New York Daily News, entitled, "Jerusalem Must Remain Undivided."
While making a solidly compelling case for keeping Jerusalem wholly under Israeli sovereignty, Diament allowed that the OU actually supports the two-state solution. "While we support a two-state solution that guarantees Israel's security and Jewish character," he wrote, "the choices required to bring us to that point must be grounded in reality." Contacted by Israel National News, Diament responded that the OU "hasn't changed its position," that a "passing phrase in my op-ed is not a reversal or change in that position," and that it was just "an unfortunate articulation." He did not offer to retract it, however."
To a sensitive being like myself having lived in Hebron this "unfortunate articulation" is equivalent in nature to the following statement"While we support a two husband solution that guarantees the wife's security and recognition that she is already married, the choices required to bring us to that point must be grounded in reality"
Now how can Nathan Diament as director of public policy for the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. even suggest that they support the "two state solution".
I hear your argument "well, Netanyahu also publicly declared that he supports a "two state solution" and he's the Prime Minister of Israel!
Let me then add that I am not defending Netanyahu and indeed he too has no right to publicly support an illegitimate relationship with the PA for the Land of Israel. Two wrongs don't make a right.
Many believe as I do that the increase of deligitimization of Israel throughout the world is a direct effect of the government of Israel doing deligitimizing to itself by not denouncing Oslo, the Roadmap and the Two State Solution.
Again, I hear some of you rationalize and say that Netanyahu's support "in principle" is merely lip service knowing that the Palestinians themselves would never agree. However I am reminded of the story of the author of the Nesaneh Tokef who judged himself harshly for merely having said that he needed 3 days to consider converting and how he bitterly regretted having even suggesting it.
Yes, this is not a new story unfortunately Please read letters written to the OU in 2008.
fwd: OU Dissent from JCPA Resln - Menachem Kovacs,Buddy Macy, Asher Eder to OU
and go on my blog shemittahrediscovered.blogspot.com and search for "ou jcpa" and it will link you to other letters.Please read an opinion piece I wrote in June 2008 regarding OU hypocrisy.
5768.09.16 Israel the Land of My Possession - P' Shlach Meraglim, Action Alerts.
The OU represents a thousand or so shuls in USA. They are the ultimate symbol in Kashrut worldwide. Surely this statement is not reflective of the will of the members of the OU just like Netanyahus public declarations in support of a "Two State Solution" is not reflective of the will of the Nation of Israel.Apparently, Nathan Diamant and colleagues who publicly declare that they "support a two state solution" given the proper conditions, have yet to internalize the sanctity of G-d's relationship with the Land of Israel and the People of Israel. Such a relationship is exclusive and Holy just like in a marriage. The end result of such a holy union of sanctity between the Jewish People and the Land of Israel is peace and prosperity for mankind.
So how Kosher is the 2 husband solution?
| (I tried to comment on the IPA blog regarding this piece but my comments and I imagine others are still under review) --- On Sun, 11/28/10, Sara Lehmann <saralehmann21@yahoo.com> wrote:
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Sincerely,
Robin Ticker
This email is L'Ilui Nishmat Yisrael ben David Aryeh ob"m (Izzy - Kaplan) a great activist and lover of Eretz Yisroel, Am Yisroel and the Torah. Yehi Zichrono Baruch.
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