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27 Tevet, 5767
January 17, 2007 This article appeared on the Israeli NRG
website.
I would really love to write about the Chief of Staff's resignation. Manhigut Yehudit was the first body to call for him to resign. From the very beginning of the war, we understood that Israel was going to lose. Why? Because the IDF -- which buried its soul in the sands of Gush Katif -- and the High Command that did not identify the black flag waving conspicuously over the Disengagement, can no longer win any battle against an enemy that is not settlers. It makes no difference who will replace Halutz. As long as this basic moral concept is not understood, we will continue to lose. But I am going to write about China. Why China? Last week I wrote an article about the proposal of a Kadimah Knesset member to legislate the harvest of organs from donors who have not given their explicit permission to do so. Obviously, this Knesset member thinks that even the bodies of Israel's citizens belong to the State. According to his proposal, if a person is not willing to have his organs harvested following his death, he must sign a declaration to that end. In the article, I wrote that China has been harvesting organs from its executed citizens and exporting them to the rest of the world. In response I received the following letter: I would like to bring to your attention that the major
source of the Chinese organs is not executed
individuals, as you wrote. According to the report
written by David Kilgour, a Canadian Member of
Parliament and former Secretary of State and David
Matas, a human rights attorney, there is a different
source for the majority of the organs.
Most of the Chinese organs are harvested from followers of the Falun Gong sect. The Chinese government cruelly prosecutes the Falun Gong adherents. In the past years, it has placed hundreds of thousands of these people in at least 36 concentration camps, where they are held until their organs are needed, whereupon they are killed or simply provide the ordered organs while still alive. The Kilgour-Matas report was recently sent to all of Israel's Knesset members, as reported in the Israeli media. The Knesset Health Committee even discussed the matter. I would like to know your stand on this issue as a Jew, an Israeli, a leader and a journalist. I immediately sent the writer the following answer:
Thank you very much for sending the information. If
it
is true, Israel must sever its diplomatic relations with
China.
After reading the information, I was convinced of its
authenticity. China raises hundred of thousands of
people in a sort of human organ farm, and amputates
their organs as the orders come in from the free
world.
One of the fundamental stories upon which I was raised was the story of the British and American bombers that flew over Auschwitz but did not interfere with the death factory. Israel, at this point, cannot bomb the concentration camps in China. But at the same time that the Chinese are amputating and selling corneas, kidneys and livers of the opponents of its regime, Israel's Prime Minister visits there and declares that we have a billion friends in China. Do we still have any claims against the British and Americans in World War II? We no longer believe that we are just. As a result, we no longer see ourselves as a light unto the nations. Imagine for a moment a different Israel. Imagine an Israel that believes in the justice of its existence; an Israel that understands the significance of the bond between the Jewish People and the Land of Israel; an Israel that understands the universal message that the People of the Bible carry to the entire world. Imagine what would happen if such an Israel would sever its diplomatic ties with the radical Leftist regime in China. Imagine what would happen if Israel would boycott the Beijing Olympics until all the organ farms would be closed. Humanity -- most of which believes in the Bible -- is waiting for an ethical directive from the Nation of Israel. All of our struggles in Israel have an ultimate purpose. It is not control or power. Our goal is to create an exemplary Jewish society in Israel so that we can rectify the world. We must settle our holy Land, provide our children with authentic Jewish education, and take care of our security, justice, economy and health -- for an ultimate cause: The entire world is waiting for a new light that will emanate from Zion. The Temple for which we pray and struggle is not only the Jewish moral matrix. It is the moral matrix that the entire world anticipates. When the horrors in China do not bother us, not even on a diplomatic level, how can we hope to proceed toward our destiny? Instead, the entire world witnessed Israel in Gush Katif. The media message that emanated from Zion was that the Jewish People are disengaging from their land and destroying it. The Chief Commander of that process was Don Halutz. In the sands of Gush Katif, Israel completely lost its goal. Without a goal, it is impossible to win. That is what brought Halutz to his inevitable resignation. The authentic Jewish moral matrix is what will lead Israel -- and the entire world -- to its ultimate redemption. |
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Last week, farmer Shai Daromi shot and killed a
Bedouin thief
that broke into his home while he and his family
slept. In Israel's vertigo of values, Daromi is charged
with murder, while the media portrays the family of
the intruder as the good side of the story. There are
many foreign values systems. But Israel, inspired by
the decisions of its Supreme Court, has adopted the
non-Jewish value system that couldn't be farther
from the ethics of our prophets.
Daromi is lucky that his farm is in the Negev and not in Judea or Samaria. The Israeli public has almost unanimously supported him. It is likely that the public outrage will help him in court. If he was a settler, he could have forgotten about seeing the light of day until Israel would elect authentic Jewish leadership. Asked by reporters how he views the resignation of
the IDF Chief of Staff, Moshe Feiglin replied that he
thinks that Shai Daromi and Halutz should switch
places. Daromi obviously understands how to deal
with an enemy invader, while Halutz should be
imprisoned for his fatal mistakes.
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If you are reading this newsletter, you have
presumably heard of Moshe Feiglin and possibly read
some of his articles. But there are many more faces
to Manhigut Yehudit. This week, we would like to
introduce:
Orit Spitz:
Local Activism Creates Jewish Leadership Orit Spitz has been an active Manhigut Yehudit
member for years. Orit lives with her husband, Rabbi
David Spitz, a central Manhigut Yehudit figure, and
their 8 children on a hilltop settlement, Moreshet, in
the Galil. Beside working as an educator, Orit is also
one of the main activists of the Northern branch of
the Land of Israel Faithful.
Q: How does your involvement in the Land
of Israel activities interface with Manhigut Yehudit?
A: Before the expulsion from Gush Katif, there was an urgent need to organize the Northerners, who are geographically far from Gush Katif, into a viable force to protest the planned crime. At the time, there were many Land of Israel organizations in the north, but thank G-d, we managed to pull them together under one umbrella organization and began serious local work. Our work interfaces with Manhigut Yehudit all the time. Manhigut Yehudit works on the major solution for all of Israel's problems. But in the meantime, it is important to keep a handle on the multitude of problems that Israel's current, un-rectified leadership constantly generates. Manhigut Yehudit's relentless aim for leadership empowers our local activities, while the very fact that our people are out in the streets, in touch with our communities, strengthening the outposts and settlements and introducing the idea of alternative, Jewish leadership gives Manhigut Yehudit a tremendous amount of momentum. On the technical side, my husband, Rabbi David Spitz, was heavily involved with contacting Likud members before the referendum on Gush Katif. In my Land of Israel work, I am also in contact with an entire network of people. So it was only natural that when Moshe Feiglin was running in the primaries last year, we were perfectly positioned to help. Q: How far back does the Spitz family go with Manhigut Yehudit? A: My husband has been a Manhigut activist for as long as I can remember. He was the first person in the north to be arrested at the legendary Zo Artzeinu road blocking demonstration. A lot of people had gathered at the side of the road, but nobody was willing to take that first step onto the highway. My husband took the plunge and was immediately arrested. As soon as the other protestors saw him, they found the courage to also block the road, and as they say, the rest is history. Just last year, our Northern branch was very active in the Bayit Leumi road blocking. As I was a central figure in that project, our home has 'merited' a good deal of police attention. It is not very pleasant, but it is part of the sometimes heavy price that we have to pay for creating authentic Jewish leadership for Israel. Q: Where does Manhigut Yehudit need to go from here? A: I have always said that it is supremely important for Manhigut Yehudit to work non-stop on community meetings and outreach. When people hear Manhigut's message, they naturally connect to it. We have had many successful meetings here in the north that prove the point. Two weeks ago, we held a Shabbat event in the Northern Shomron settlement, Shavei Shomron. As part of the program, we held workshops on a number of hot topics. But of all the interesting topics that people had to choose from, the vast majority opted for the workshop led by my husband on how to achieve authentic Jewish leadership and what to do with it once we get there. People have made the switch in their heads. They thirst for Jewish leadership and no longer fear taking responsibility. That is an encouraging sign. Q: You have also been very central in the return to the Northern Shomron settlement of Chomesh, destroyed last summer by Israel's government. A: That is another example of how everything interfaces with Manhigut Yehudit. After the destruction of Gush Katif and Northern Shomron, people were despondent. The return to Chomesh was an exciting return to hope. It breathed a new spirit of life into people's hearts. It is another step up the ladder toward Jewish leadership. And that is exactly what we need. |
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No matter where you are, you can be part of
Manhigut Yehudit.
Join us! Together we can channel our idealistic energy into revolutionizing Israeli society. What can I do?
If you are an Israeli citizen now is the time to sign up for the Likud. Be sure to also sign up family and friends. If you are already a member you may have children over 18 that have not yet signed up. For just a small investment (64 Israeli Shekels for a single membership / 96 Israeli Shekels for a couple), the new Likud member turns from just another insignificant protestor into a highly exclusive and influential voter. Yes, the Likud has severe faults. But it is the most effective ticket to revolutionizing Israel. And now it's easier then ever -- you can sign up for the Likud via Manhigut Yehudit online. Click, and you are just one step away from joining the team! 4-5 days after you submit the online form a Manhigut Yehudit staff member will contact you to verify the information you have submitted and to bring you up- to-date with the latest information regarding the status of your membership. Click here to join now. If you are already a Likud member and you would like to check your membership status, just email us at: likud@jewishisrael.org. Be sure to include your name, Israeli ID No., and a phone number where it is easiest to reach you. Or give us a call at our new "English Speakers" office: 02-996-1123 (Israel), or 516-620- 2475 (USA). If you are not Israeli citizen, then you are not eligible to join the Likud. But you can join many others and become a Manhigut Yehudit International Member. Joining Manhigut Yehudit International is much more than just a donation. Now you're part of the team! And you don't need to be living in Israel to join. Join the team today! Click here to learn more! Let's spread the message! If you are interested in arranging a lecture or meeting in your community with Moshe Feiglin or Shmuel Sackett, either in Israel or in the USA, please contact Dovid Shirel at shir@jewishisrael.org, or call: 02-996-1123 (Israel), or 516-620-2475 (USA). |
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This month's new Jewish Leadership Web Poll:
Should Israel release terrorists in exchange for abducted soldiers? or NO What do you think? CLICK HERE to cast your vote now and view current poll results. |
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Saturday Night, 1 Shvat, 5767 (Jan. 20)
Ramat Beit Shemesh Aleph English Speakers Melaveh Malkah with Moshe Feiglin At the Home of Aryeh and Jolene Sonnenberg Nachal Luz 8/4, Ramat Beit Shemesh Aleph Time: 8:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. Join Moshe Feiglin for an informal evening of discussion, singing, Torah thoughts and refreshments. Information: Aryeh 054-449-1733 aryeh@manhigut.org Tuesday evening, 4 Shvat, 5767 (Jan. 23)
Natzeret Ilit Meeting with Likud members in Natzeret Likud branch building Moshe Feiglin, Michael Fuah and Likud Natzeret branch chairman Shimon Gafso on the topic: How the Likud can Really Win Place: Likud branch Atzmon St. Bloc 99 Natzeret Ilit Time: 7 p.m. Join Moshe and Michael and the Likudniks of Natzeret for a discussion on pertinent Likud and national topics. Refreshments will be served. Sun., the 9th of Shvat, 5767 (JAN.28)
Mitzpeh Hoshaya (Western Galil, Israel) Debate between Moshe Feiglin and MK Effie Eitam (Hebrew) at the home of the Goldberg Family Schunah B, Mitzpeh Hoshaya (Western Galil, Israel) Time: 8 p.m. Info: Menachem Goldberg 054-768-3007 |
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Cold Blooded Self Sacrifice
[The frogs] will go up and come into your house,
and into your bedchamber, and into your bed and
into your ovens (Exodus 7:28)
What led Chananiah, Mishael and Azariah to sanctify G-d's Name by allowing themselves to be thrown into the fiery furnace? (Daniel, ch. 3). They said to themselves: If frogs, which are not commanded to sanctify the Divine Name, jumped into the Egyptian's ovens to sanctify G-d's Name, we, who are commanded to sanctify His Name, must surely do so! (Talmud, Pesachim 53b) "Self-sacrifice" is not just the willingness to die for one's beliefs; it is the way in which one lives for them. It is the willingness to sacrifice one's "self" -- one's desires, one's preconceptions, one's most basic inclinations. Indeed, the Hebrew term for self sacrifice, mesirut nefesh, means both "giving of life" and "giving of will." Thus, the lesson of self-sacrifice is derived from a frog, a cold-blooded creature, which enters a burning oven. The ultimate test of faith goes beyond the issue of life and death -- it is the ability to transcend one's very nature for the sake of a higher truth. (The Lubavitcher Rebbe) |
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