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Any element hostile to Israel -- be it the heads of the
regime in Iran or the terror heads in and around
Israel -- must feel personally threatened. Israel's
enemies must be afraid to provoke us:
Local Terror Israel does not need to pursue either temporary or permanent peace agreements. They are nothing more than self-delusion at a costly price in blood. Any provocation or act of violence against Israel will exact a price that the Arab enemy understands: Loss of territory. Israel will conquer, declare sovereignty upon and settle any territory that serves as a launching point for terror. Egypt The suicide bombing in Eilat this week is a painful reminder that under the guise of 'peace,' Israel's shared border with Egypt has become its most dangerous frontier. Israel must remove the 'peace' mask behind which Egypt furthers policies directed at destroying us. The Egyptian border is a virtual super-highway for arms and explosives that stream unhindered from Sinai to the terrorists in Gaza. Israel's army is encumbered with a 'peace' dream. It is unprepared for any military attack by Egypt. Egypt, on the other hand, is well-trained and prepared to attack Israel. (Israel is the only enemy against which Egypt trains). The media silence that smoke-screens this huge fiasco is reminiscent of the pre-Yom Kippur War days. Authentic Jewish leadership would first and foremost open its eyes and face the truth about our 'peaceful' neighbor to the south. Simple military preparedness on our border with Egypt would do a lot for Israel's deterrence on that foolishly open frontier. Iran The most dangerous enemy with whom we do not share a border is Iran. When Olmert and Netanyahu repeat that the world must unite against the Iranian threat, they are actually shirking responsibility. Israel must defend itself and not depend upon the nations of the world to do the job for it. Netanyahu's proposals for worldwide economic sanctions against Iran are likewise futile. Economic sanctions worked against South Africa because the liberal Left worldwide was united against the apartheid regime. But economic sanctions against Iran to protect Israel will not work. The world will not initiate them. It needs Iran to do its anti-Semitic dirty work. Authentic Jewish leadership would clarify to Iran that its insane threats against Israel will be met with equally insane deterrence measures. |
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The polls show the Likud taking off while Kadimah is
imploding. (Latest polls show support for Olmert
down to a 'whopping' 3%). Israel's public is clearly
disenchanted with Kadimah's corruption and Leftist
policies. But the Likud's imminent election victory has
nothing to do with Netanyahu's alternative plans,
because he has none. It is simply a vote against the
Left. Time and again, Netanyahu has proven that he is
ensnared in the Left's judicial/media trap. He will not
dare overstep the politically correct boundaries that
the Left has delineated. From his infamous
handshake with Arafat that practically destroyed the
Right, to his vote in favor of the Disengagement and
his support of Olmert's War of Deception, Netanyahu
has been consistently incapable of resisting Leftist
policies.
If Netanyahu is at the head of the Likud when it returns to power, he will proceed to fulfill the radical Left's dreams -- but with no Opposition. Only authentic Jewish leadership can provide Israel with true, Jewish alternatives and set it on its true course. Manhigut Yehudit is out there spreading its message. If you would like to arrange a meeting in your community, call Dovid Shirel, Director of English Department at 02-996-1123. |
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6 Shvat, 5767
January 24, 2007 From Israel's Ma'ariv website The exact details do not interest me. The past foibles
of Plaintiff A don't interest me either. The court will
decide if it was done with coercion or not. These
stories are great for the media, because they present
a golden opportunity to sell pornography in the guise
of public report and debate. But amidst the din of
reporters and the flashes of the cameras, the real
question has completely disappeared:
Was President Katzav unfaithful to his wife, or not? To find the answer to that question, I do not have to know A's occupation. And the exact measure of her cooperation is also irrelevant. Only one thing interests me: Was he unfaithful to his wife? Yes? Or no? The media, the police, the State Prosecution and the courts are concerned with a completely different question. What interests them is if President Katzav broke the law. That is very important. But the question of faithfulness goes even deeper. We live in a culture of disloyalty. It begins with the sphere closest to us; our spouse and children. It ends with the national sphere. Disloyalty to our homeland, the Land of Israel, has become a national sport. Nobody has any problem with lauding terror collaborator, Tali Fachimah, at a posh conference at which Yossi Beilin also spoke. Simply because Fachimah's treachery is the tip of the iceberg of the disloyal culture that has encompassed our entire society. Traitor Udi Adiv, who served seventeen years in prison for spying for Syria, was accepted as a political science instructor at Haifa University. Today he teaches at the Open University. Nobody has any problem with that. I wonder what would happen if Yigal Amir would get out of jail and teach political science at Bar Ilan University? Israeli society futilely attempts to exchange its lost culture of loyalty for a culture of disloyalty supported by the law. Clearly, it will never work. Law is supposed to express culture; it cannot replace it. If unfaithfulness to one's spouse is culturally acceptable, a thousand laws and ordinances to formalize the disloyalty will not make it morally legitimate. The newscasters all gravely explain that State Attorney Mazuz scrutinized the evidence thoroughly. They explain that all the investigative mechanisms did their work in an exemplary manner, and that we must have faith in them. But when the entire culture is disloyal, nobody has faith in anyone. What was the police interest in breaking the story now? Why were equally serious allegations against others not investigated? Who does the State Attorney represent? Me? You? Who appointed him and why? Who are the Supreme Court justices? Who chose them? What is their cultural orientation? Do any of them have skeletons in their closets similar to those of which the President is accused? (I can testify that at least one of them has a much more serious skeleton in his closet). No concept scares me more than the 'Rule of Law.' A minor criminal breaks the law. An intermediate criminal evades the law. But a major criminal uses the law. The Rule of Law is a concept taken straight from Sodom. Israel must aspire to the Rule of Justice. When Israel's public is convinced that the legal system serves justice, the law will be respected. But now that Israel has despaired of searching for justice; now that it has decided that there is no G-d, no truth, no justice and no morality; now that Israeli society agrees that truth is subjective; that everyone has his own story -- the law is nothing more than a stoplight to direct traffic between the various narratives. The problem is that the person activating the stoplight is a king. Even if he is a fair person, he cannot but force his narrative on mine. What went on deep inside the President's office is mainly a matter of viewpoint. Some people are convinced by A's attorney. Others think that the same facts point to blatant blackmail. That is why I have no faith in the farce surrounding the Presidential scandal. None of the 'facts' in the charge sheet have any significance. Maybe they are true, maybe they are false. All I want to hear from the President is one clear statement. Was he unfaithful to his wife? Yes or no? If he was unfaithful to his wife -- even if everything that happened was absolutely legal -- he is completely unworthy. And if he was not unfaithful, then even if the Rule of Law Gang (in the words of former Justice Minister Chaim Ramon's associates) convicts him, as far as I'm concerned, he can remain in his position. |
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Q: I agree (with Manhigut's calls for) a
resurgence of pride in the Jewish state as a Jewish
homeland, and a firm grounding in Jewish religious
values.
Yet what troubles me -- and troubles me greatly -- is
the Manhigut Yehudit attitude towards the rest of the
world. Manhigut Yehudit is so enamored with the
power of Jewish ideas and ethics as to believe them
to be entirely self-sufficient. It refuses to entertain the
possibility that a strong, interactive relationship with
the world community, especially America, can be
enriching for the Jewish state, or that Israel's
non-Jewish citizens might have important
contributions to offer.
Manhigut Member and Dedicated Volunteer,
Faigie Lobel: The strong and enriching
relationship with the 'world community' (sic.) is
what
Israel supposedly has right now. How do you like it?
Do you like the way Israel is continuously attacked in
the U.N.? Are you happy with the double-dealing that
comes from every American administration? How
about the financial and direct arms support for the
Arab enemy?
Do you possibly believe that the Arabs are not Israel's enemy, despite many wars to prove the opposite? Do you believe that the Israeli Arabs are loyal citizens? Israeli Arabs have participated in more than half of the attempted and 'successful' terrorist attacks in Israel. I am sorry that you did not attend the Manhigut Yehudit Chanukah Conference held recently in Jerusalem. Former Likud MK Ayoub Kara, a Druze Arab, spoke powerfully of his support for Manhigut Yehudit, saying that it is the only hope for Israel. The presence and support of Druze leaders at the Manhugit conference proves quite clearly that when Jews act like Jews and stand up for Jewish interests, this will be met with respect by people who recognize the truth. In the future Jewish State, Israelis will continue to work with non-Jews engaged in positive efforts in science, medicine, agriculture, etc. It's the negative and exploitative aspects of our relationships with non- Jews that will be eliminated. |
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Matching Gift Donation Program
Please note that Manhigut Yehudit works with all corporate "Matching Gift Donation Programs". Many of our donors are able to DOUBLE their donations - without it costing them a penny more - by submitting the proper paperwork for matching gifts. One of our donors works for a company that has a 3-for-1 program! Last year he donated $600 and then his company sent us a check for $1,800! This is an extreme case but PLEASE check out if your company has this program. Even if they will "only" match 1-for-1, that is still fantastic! Please call our USA office if you have any questions: (516) 295-3222. you can be part of Manhigut Yehudit. Join us! 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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Wed., the 19th of Shvat, 5767 (Feb. 7)
Visit Temple Mount with Moshe Feiglin and Manhigut Yehudit Join Moshe Feiglin's monthly tour of the Temple Mount and experience Israel's developing Jewish reality. (Hebrew) Meet at main entrance to Western Wall. Time: 7:30 a.m. Be sure to immerse in ritual bath prior to your ascent and to wear cloth shoes. The visit will take place in all weather. Thurs., the 20th of Shvat, 5767 (Feb.8)
Jerusalem English Lecture and questions and answers with Moshe Feiglin and Shmuel Sackett At the home of Rabbi Jay and Ruby Karzen 1 Diskin Street, apt. 1 Rehavia, Jerusalem Time: 7:30 p.m. Info:Rabbi Jay and Ruby Karzen 02-563-1018 Sat. night, the 22nd of Shvat, 5767 (Feb.10)
Modi'in English lecture and questions and answers with Moshe Feiglin and Shmuel Sackett At the home of Bruce and Robin Epstein Nachal Iyun 14/4 Modi'in Time: 8:30 p.m. Info:08-971-8597 |
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Inspirational Leadership
Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this
song to G-d
(Exodus 15:1) How did they sing the song? According to Rabbi Akiva,
Moses would sing the verse, and the Children of
Israel would respond with the same refrain, "I will sing
to G-d."
Rabbi Eliezer says that the Children of Israel repeated each verse after Moses. Rabbi Nechemiah says that Moses sang the opening words of the song, after which each of the Israelites sang the song on his own. (Talmud and Rashi, Sotah 30b) These three opinions represent three levels of
leadership:
Rabbi Akiva describes an ideal in which a people completely relinquish their individuality to the collective identity embodied by the leader. Moses alone sang the nation's gratitude to G-d, their experience of redemption, and their vision of their future as G-d's People. The people had nothing further to say as individuals, other than to affirm their unanimous assent to what Moses was expressing. At first glance, this seems the ultimate in unity: hundreds of thousands of hearts and minds yielding to a single program and vision. Rabbi Eliezer, however, argues that this is but a superficial unity -- an externally imposed unity of the moment, rather than an inner, enduring unity. So Rabbi Eliezer interprets the Torah's description of Israel's song to say that they did not merely affirm Moses' song with a refrain, but repeated his words themselves. Each individual Jew internalized Moses' words, so that they became the expression of his own understanding and feelings. The very same words assumed hundreds of thousands of nuances of meaning, as they were absorbed by each of the minds, and articulated by each of the mouths, of the people of Israel. Rabbi Nechemiah, however, is still not satisfied. If Israel repeated these verses after Moses, this would imply that their song did not stem from the very deepest part of themselves. For if the people were truly one with Moses and his articulation of the quintessence of Israel, why would they need to hear their song from his lips before they could sing it themselves? It was enough, says Rabbi Nechemiah, that Moses started them off with the first words of the song, stimulating their deepest experience of the miracle. Then, each Israelite was inspired to sing the entire song on his own. (The Lubavitcher Rebbe) |
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