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The Jewish Leadership Weekly Newsletter
25 Tevet, 5768 (Jan. 3) Issue 6814
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- New Rules
- Little Red Iron Dome: By Moshe Feiglin
- Dare to Lead: By Michael Fuah
- Brainstorming for Jewish State
- Our Readers Write
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- Announcements
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- Torah Sparks: Va'eirah
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 In an attempt to obtain the release of captive soldier Gilad Shalit, PM Olmert has appointed a ministerial committee to relax the criteria for terrorist release, redefining terrorists who planned terror attacks as not having murdered.
Olmert and his ministers are not the first Jews to replace old rules with a more flexible and expedient new edition. Years ago, the Jewish Enlightenment and Reform movements made more flexible rules to define the Torah of Israel. Since the Partition Plan and until our own times, the criteria that define the Land of Israel are constantly replaced with more politically expedient criteria. From the advent of the Law of Return, we are constantly broadening the definition of Who is a Jew. And now, the government is redefining what constitutes murder of Jews. By further relaxing its criteria for terrorist release, Israel's government is effectively downgrading the sanctity of the lives of all those who have survived the previous changes in criteria.
Behind the Orwellian words "relaxing criteria" hides a complete loss of values. A government that scorns the Torah, the Land of Israel and the Nation of Israel has no criteria for anything at all. Criteria are based on principles. Without principles, criteria totter and collapse on shifting sands.
Let us face the truth. In negotiations over the release of captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, the Hamas has remained true to its (evil) principles. And it has defeated Israel's populism-driven government. Israel's current leadership has not managed to free its captives and is daily pressured by the international community to make more and more concessions. National leadership that is guided by how it will look on the television screen is dangerous. It brings the next war closer and replaces the sorrow of individuals with widespread sorrow.
A Prime Minister motivated by Jewish principles would have to clarify that he is responsible for the lives of all the Jews in Israel -- including those who would be murdered, kidnapped or maimed by the release of murderers from prison. The moral solution for captive soldiers is to stage a true and just war for their release -- not a political sound and light show that cynically cowers behind the names of captive soldiers while actually attempting to save the "Convergence Plan."
Authentic Jewish, moral warfare is waged without concern for civilian populations that shield the enemy. It is waged without fear of condemnation by the international community or the CNN. And the leaders of dark and corrupt regimes are its prime targets.
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Little Red Iron Dome and the Big Bad Wolf |
By Moshe Feiglin
Tevet, 5768 Dec., '07
Israel's government recently approved funding for the Iron Dome missile system, designed to intercept short and medium-range rockets targeted at Israel's cities. The system is expected to be ready in another five years.
 "Why are your wings so black?" Little Red Iron Dome asked Kassam the Wolf.
"That's racism!" Kassam whined, and refused to shake her hand. He wasn't even willing to fly in the same airspace. Little Red Iron Dome hurriedly apologized and asked Kassam to forget past grievances.
Just a millisecond before that, Little Red Iron Dom had flown out of the ruins of Sderot to prance through the clouds and gather a bit of security for Grandma. Suddenly, in the midst of a cloudburst, she met the Big Bad Wolf, Kassam. The two engaged in a timely, intellectual conversation:
Iron Dome: What is written there in Arabic on your side? Kassam: Oh -- uhh -- It's just an old joke. It's not even funny anymore. Iron Dome: Tell me anyway. Kassam: Well, if you insist. When I was produced, ten years ago, we thought that Iron Dome would destroy me in two and a half years from now. Iron Dome: And why is that funny? Kassam: It says that I can be used until 2010! Iron Dome: So what if I'm a few years late? Just try to get past me now! Kassam: You wouldn't dare explode! Iron Dome: Are you crazy? I should explode because of a rusty old pipe with a bit of Egyptian explosives? Do you know what I am made of? Kassam: What? Iron Dome (raises her nose and flutters): My steering wings are made of titanium, I have satellite tracking software, an integral GPS -- Kassam: And what? It doesn't explode? Iron Dome: Sure it explodes! But do you know how much I cost? With the money spent on each Little Red Iron Dome like me, Israel can build three schools! Kassam: So? Iron Dome: Are you the last Kassam? Kassam: Are you joking? Of course not! My brothers are on their way. The last shipment from Egypt was a bit delayed, but since the Disengagement, the Philadelphi Route is open and we can also lift off from Neveh Dekalim. The Jews are good people. Iron Dome: I have an idea. Kassam: That's great. I've never had an idea. Iron Dome: All of you can go home and I will explode in Sderot instead of you. Kassam (loses balance): What? Do you think I'm stupid? Why should I believe you? Iron Dome: It will be just like the Disengagement! We will call it Unilateral Explosion. You can stay in your mosques and we will destroy ourselves! Kassam: And if we don't agree? Iron Dome (with sensitivity and determination): We will explode, nevertheless! Kassam: And what about Ashkelon? Iron Dome: Well, all right. But if you launch yourselves, we will really let you have it!
And so, Kassam the Big Bad and Disappointed Wolf went home to Gaza. Just before his gentle landing, he was caught by an Israeli Air Force hunter who quickly released him because the criteria for defining terrorists had been made more flexible.
In a virtuosic flight, Little Red Iron Dome flew right through the window of opportunity, exploded with a huge bang and triumphantly destroyed Sderot, Ashkelon and Tel Aviv.
Bibi voted in favor and then hurried to resign in protest. The State Supremacist soldiers displayed national responsibility, overcame the voices of the extremists calling for conscientious objection and launched more Iron Domes on Jerusalem and Haifa. In a rare display of sympathy, Olmert announced that those who have relatives in Haifa (next of kin only) will shoot the Iron Domes at Jerusalem only and vice versa. Afterwards, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and joined his sons in New York. Azmi Bashara was nice enough to take his place, the danger to democracy passed, Peres' dream was realized and Israel was accepted to the Arab League.
And at the Western Wall Plaza, special prayers were held for Israel's government, ministers and advisors.
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| Dare to Lead: By Michael Fuah |
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21 Tevet, 5768 Dec., '07
"Register and unite" the large poster shouted. "Now is the time for politics," the rabbis proclaimed, and Efi Eitam's new party, "Achi" was on its way. "We will open our doors to everyone"; "This is a historical opportunity for religious and secular to work together and to return the power to the people," the new party-to-be's website announces.
If you register for Achi, you have essentially registered for the National Religious party that is one quarter of the National Union party. "The elected Achi leadership will stand behind any leadership that will be elected to lead the united list," the Achi ad promises. In other words, the elected Achi leadership will stand behind whoever the Likud chooses to lead the country.
Registering and voting in primaries for a political party is a step in the right direction, and Manhigut Yehudit has consistently called for democratization of the political process. But simply registering with no apparent goal is like flooring the gas pedal in neutral. Let us assume that the new initiative will "succeed" as per the expectations of its planners and the National Union party will become one united party instead of four splinter parties. Let us be even more optimistic and assume that the united National Union party will get 15 Knesset seats in the next elections. Will that impact Israel's leadership in any way? After all, Netanyahu has already announced that he will make Ehud Barak his Defense minister and that he intends to build his coalition with the Labor party. In other words, the Achi party's tremendous effort to possibly unite the National Union party will produce nothing on the national level. Further, according to the Achi website, "Proponents of the merger highlight a poll indicating that most of the right wing voters prefer a united party that will connect to the Likud."
If the ultimate goal is to connect to the Likud, as the website hints, why not do it now? The Achi party -- actually, the Religious Zionist party -- doesn't even pretend to want to lead the state of Israel. It is simply leading its members to another Orange human chain or another frustration-venting march around the gates of Kfar Maimon.
Do the leaders of Religious Zionism dare to compete on the real arena -- the arena of national leadership?
The cliches all sound right. But if we actually mean to survive, we must apply them in the proper place. Yes, it is time to register and unite and it is time for politics. But not for small-time intra-sectoral politics; it is time for politics with vision to lead the state of Israel.
Now is the time to register for the Likud and to choose its candidates for the next Knesset. Now is the time to register for the Likud and to choose a faith-based leader for the state of Israel. Instead of registering for a quarter of a splintered party that attempts to force the other three splinters to choose a new chairman who - in the best case scenario -- will tag after the Likud, you can register for the Likud and choose your candidate for leadership of Israel, for the Knesset and for Prime Minister.
One quarter of the Likud members have already voted for Moshe Feiglin, the faith-based candidate. Your massive registration for the Likud now will empower you to elect Israel's next leaders. It is not necessary to re-invent the wheel. The doors are all open and the tool for electing a faith-based leader is in our hands. We only have to dare to do it.
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| Brainstorming for an Authentic Jewish State |
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There are a lot of talented and professional Manhigut friends and supporters out there. The time has come to put all of our professional experience together and brainstorm for an authentic Jewish state.
Manhigut Yehudit is planning to set up work groups of professionals and laymen in various fields who will formulate working papers for the Jewish state to-be. Topics to be covered include education, law, constitution /Jewish law, security and Jewish war ethics, economy, health, welfare, media and environment.
This is your opportunity to literally help to shape the future Jewish state. Please submit a position paper on your topic of expertise to Manhigut Yehudit General Director Michael Fuah mpua@manhigut.org and we will contact you with details.
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Dear Manhigut Yehudit,
I received a receipt from Manhigut with the words: No Goods or Services were provided in return for this donation. Nothing can be further from the truth!!! What greater service can one ask for? I'm sitting in galus while you're fighting for Yerushalayim! Can you think of a greater service than that?????
Hatzlacha Rabbah in all your endeavors. Telchu mechayil el chayil!!!
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Mazal tov to Moshe and Tzippy Feiglin on the birth of their grandson. May he be a source of nachat to you and to the entire Nation of Israel!
Manhigut Yehudit will be joining our dear friends and supporters, the Kowalsky family at the Rabbi Sholem Kowalsky זצ"ל Memorial Lecture 28 Tevet 5768/Sunday, January 6, 2008 Heichal Shlomo 58 King George Street, Jerusalem 7:00 PM The Kowalsky Memorial Lecture is free of charge, but pre-registration is necessary. To register, contact the CYIR office: 02.625.4983, ext. 100; office@youngisraelrabbis.org.il
Tuesday, 1 Shvat (Jan. 8) Kfar Saba Meeting with Michael Fuah (Hebrew) Time: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Info: Shaul Cohen 052 607 0117
Thursday, 3 Shvat (Jan. 10) Netanyah Meet with Moshe Feiglin, Michael Fuah and Rabbi Dudi Shpitz (Hebrew) Place: Home of Asher Gofer 3/9 Harav Machluf Street Mishkenot Zevulun neighborhood Netanyah Time: 8 p.m.-10.p.m. Info: 054 753 9498
Sunday, 6 Shvat (Jan. 13) Ramat Gan Meet with Moshe Feiglin, Michael Fuah and Rabbi Dudi Shpitz (Hebrew) Place: Home of Yoav Tzarom 31 Ben Eliezer Street Ramat Amidar Ramat Gan Time: 8 p.m.-10.p.m. Info: 0505632382
Sunday, 21 Shvat (Jan. 30) Jerusalem Meet with Moshe Feiglin (Hebrew) Place: Home of Elchai Solomon 20/12 Eliyahu Meridor Street Pisgat Ze'ev East Jerusalem Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Info: 051 353 7302
Manhigut Yehudit's 6th Annual Dinner will be held on the 17th of Adar II (March 24, 2008) at Terrace-on-the-Park in Queens, NY.
This year's dinner is in memory of Rabbi Sholem B. Kowalsky ztz"l - Longtime Rabbi of the Young Israel of Hillcrest, NY
Honorees:
Bob and Phyllis Unger of Great Neck, NY - Guests of Honor Faige Lobel of Crown Heights, NY - Eishet Chayil Moshe (Michael) and Eva Kesselman of Efrat, Israel (formerly of Jamaica Estates, NY) - Lev Yehudi Award Natan and Shuli Hamaoui of Lawrence, NY - Eretz Yisrael Award Yehoshua (Josh) and Estee Farkovits of Monsey, NY - Young Leadership Award
Special Keynote Address by:
Michael Fischberger - former Chief Operating Officer of IDT and now the Executive Vice President of Manhigut Yehudit!
Guest Speakers:
Moshe Feiglin - President and Chairman of Manhigut Yehudit Shmuel Sackett - International Director of Manhigut Yehudit
Special video presentation: "Highlights of Campaign 2007 - Feiglin wins 24% of the vote!!!"
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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@manhigut.org, or call: 02-996-1123 (Israel), or 516-620-2475 (USA). |
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Torah Sparks: Va'eirah |
 AND MOSES SPOKE BEFORE G-D, SAYING: "BEHOLD, THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL HAVE NOT LISTENED TO ME; HOW THEN SHALL PHARAOH HEAR ME?" (6:12)
The previous verse, however, states the reason that the Children of Israel did not listen to Moses - "for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage." Why, then, did Moses deduce from this that Pharaoh would not obey him?
But Moses knew that the power of a leader derives from his people. If he had not succeeded in penetrating their hearts, he would not be able to achieve anything on their behalf.
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