Following the Anapolis meeting I attended a talk by David Bedein tonight. The questions which need to be constantly asked are as follows:
1) How are the Arabs treating their own people and the human rights of the so-called Palestinians?
2) Why does Olmert not demand that the Palestinian Authority (Abbas and Fatah which is also the same thing as Hamas) recognise Israel as a Jewish state?
3) What does President Bush say about the defensible borders of Israel which he mentioned in his statement of 24 June 2002 and in his letter of 14 April 2004 to Sharon?
4) Why does Olmert not insist that the roadmap which he wishes to implement contains the 14 reservations by the Israeli government on the Palestinians stopping terrorism and incitement?
5) Why is no-one questioning the incitement and hatred in the curriculum in Palestinian schools?
It must be zman lmoshiach
Saturday, 8 December 2007
Saturday, 24 November 2007
How many police do you expect when the Yesha Demo against Anapolis takes place
Where is the equal treatment of demonstrations and the fairness to demonstrate in the supposed democracy in Israel?
Olmert (and the police state) surely it is time to resign!
It must be zman l'moshiach
Olmert (and the police state) surely it is time to resign!
It must be zman l'moshiach
Sunday, 18 November 2007
The national security of Israel
Two weeks ago when I was innocently standing on King David Street across from the King David Hotel one of the border policemen approached me and asked if I was part of the demonstration that night. The demonstrators held posters which said things like "Olmert was falling for Abbas Bluff'". They were demonstrating against the meeting at the hotel where Blair, Olmert and Rice were present.
I informed the eager policeman that I was not part of the demonstration. Undeterred he informed me that I must move on.
Where is the rule of law in Israel? Where is the check on the abuse of power by policemen who can act according to their arbitrary whim? Where is our sound judgment?
We can all see where the real potential danger to the national security of Israel comes from. However do not worry as Hashem is running the show.
It must be zman l'moshiach!
I informed the eager policeman that I was not part of the demonstration. Undeterred he informed me that I must move on.
Where is the rule of law in Israel? Where is the check on the abuse of power by policemen who can act according to their arbitrary whim? Where is our sound judgment?
We can all see where the real potential danger to the national security of Israel comes from. However do not worry as Hashem is running the show.
It must be zman l'moshiach!
Saturday, 10 November 2007
1 Kislev 5768
We attended a talk at the Great Synagogue tonight given by Caroline Glick of the Jerusalem Post. More than 1,200 people attended.
We agreed that there is no proper public debate in Israel on the proposed Annapolis peace conference.
We agreed that placing the division of Jerusalem and the making of at least 80,000 Jewish refugees in Judea and Samaria on the conference agenda endangers the very root of the State of Israel. It does not take account of Israel's requirement for peaceful defensible borders.
We no not agree with Olmert in thinking that Israel has found a peace partner in Abbas and the Fatah terrorist organisation.
We discussed the serious topics of the best way to protect Israel's national security and the legitimate interests of Israeli citizens.
Before rushing into the Annapolis conference the citizens of Israel should be able to publicly discuss and debate what other options are open to Israel other than the proposed 2 state solution. It is clear that the Palestinians do not want a 2 state solution as they have repeatedly failed to take any steps to form a civilized society since the Oslo Accords in 1993. Accordingly the 2 state solution is not the best way forward and other options require to be explored.
Certainly the State of Israel should not enter (or rush) into a negotiation or declaration of principles or any other form of proposed agreement at the proposed Annapolis conference (without a proper public debate on all the available options).
We agreed that there is no proper public debate in Israel on the proposed Annapolis peace conference.
We agreed that placing the division of Jerusalem and the making of at least 80,000 Jewish refugees in Judea and Samaria on the conference agenda endangers the very root of the State of Israel. It does not take account of Israel's requirement for peaceful defensible borders.
We no not agree with Olmert in thinking that Israel has found a peace partner in Abbas and the Fatah terrorist organisation.
We discussed the serious topics of the best way to protect Israel's national security and the legitimate interests of Israeli citizens.
Before rushing into the Annapolis conference the citizens of Israel should be able to publicly discuss and debate what other options are open to Israel other than the proposed 2 state solution. It is clear that the Palestinians do not want a 2 state solution as they have repeatedly failed to take any steps to form a civilized society since the Oslo Accords in 1993. Accordingly the 2 state solution is not the best way forward and other options require to be explored.
Certainly the State of Israel should not enter (or rush) into a negotiation or declaration of principles or any other form of proposed agreement at the proposed Annapolis conference (without a proper public debate on all the available options).
Sunday, 28 October 2007
Where are the clamour, the demonstrations and the true voice of the people
The talkbacks on the websites (but unfortunately not the mass media) know the true nature of this government and prime minister.
Where are the clamour, the demonstations and the true voice of the people over the arab destruction at the har habayit. Olmert had the opportunity to prevent the destruction but in everything he does he is not protecting Jewish interests. The arabs deny there is any connection between the har habayit and Jews. Of course they score an own goal when artefacts from the first Temple are recovered.
It must now be zman l'moshiach!
Where are the clamour, the demonstations and the true voice of the people over the arab destruction at the har habayit. Olmert had the opportunity to prevent the destruction but in everything he does he is not protecting Jewish interests. The arabs deny there is any connection between the har habayit and Jews. Of course they score an own goal when artefacts from the first Temple are recovered.
It must now be zman l'moshiach!
Sunday, 12 August 2007
We can all see how totally barbarian, corrupted and distorted the arabs who practise terrorism are in their way of thinking. On day 414 the arabs dare to try to blame the Schalit family. The article in the Jerusalem Post today reads:
"The PRC blames captive IDF Cpl. Gilad Schalit's family [for not putting] enough pressure on the diplomatic echelon in Jerusalem to secure their son's release, Army Radio reported".
Further those who support the arab terrorist in the Old City on Friday are base, cynically calculating and depraved about the . The family of the terrorist tried to suggest that he was killed while on the ground implying that he was defenceless at the time. However pursuant to the Jerusalem Post which posted today on its website a video of the incident :
"the gunman was still shooting at the time he fell to the street, and the [security] guard acted professionally and appropriately in such a dangerous situation".
Where is the insight of our government showing that it 'gets it' .
It must be zman lmoshiach!
"The PRC blames captive IDF Cpl. Gilad Schalit's family [for not putting] enough pressure on the diplomatic echelon in Jerusalem to secure their son's release, Army Radio reported".
Further those who support the arab terrorist in the Old City on Friday are base, cynically calculating and depraved about the . The family of the terrorist tried to suggest that he was killed while on the ground implying that he was defenceless at the time. However pursuant to the Jerusalem Post which posted today on its website a video of the incident :
"the gunman was still shooting at the time he fell to the street, and the [security] guard acted professionally and appropriately in such a dangerous situation".
Where is the insight of our government showing that it 'gets it' .
It must be zman lmoshiach!
Wednesday, 8 August 2007
410 days ago today Gilad Shalit, Israeli corporal, was captured by the PRC, Hamas and the Army of Islam on Sunday 25 June 2006. Why are the government and media not advising the Israeli citizens of the number of days of his captivity every day? I will tell you why. The Olmert government released terrorists as a gesture and did not mention Gilad Shalit, Regev or Goldwasser. Where is the public outcry over this terrible institutional silence?
Hamas is building an army in Gaza. Meanwhile Syria is slowly but surely placing lots of long range missiles within harm's reach of every part of Israel. Any prudent government would advise its citizens to be prepared for the worst case scenario while guiding the country through intelligent policies for a peaceful outcome. Where is the information from the government on how and where to find protection from a long range missile attack? Where is your gas mask? This government prepares for a peaceful outcome while driving the country with reckless policies towards a different scenario (Hashem forbid).
Is the government ignoring reality. Where is the public outcry?
It must be zman l'moshiach!
Hamas is building an army in Gaza. Meanwhile Syria is slowly but surely placing lots of long range missiles within harm's reach of every part of Israel. Any prudent government would advise its citizens to be prepared for the worst case scenario while guiding the country through intelligent policies for a peaceful outcome. Where is the information from the government on how and where to find protection from a long range missile attack? Where is your gas mask? This government prepares for a peaceful outcome while driving the country with reckless policies towards a different scenario (Hashem forbid).
Is the government ignoring reality. Where is the public outcry?
It must be zman l'moshiach!
Monday, 6 August 2007
Last Friday, I had a great insight from a Rabbi. He said that it is clear to him that the people in the present govenment (Is it comprised of the Erev Rav?)have lost their power of free will and Hashem is clearly running the show.
Pursuant to Shemot Chapter 10 verses 1 and 2 the following is said:
"The Lord said to Moses: Come to Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart and the heart of his servants, in order that I may place these signs of Mine in his midst,
2. and in order that you tell into the ears of your son and your son's son how I made a mockery of the Egyptians, and [that you tell of] My signs that I placed in them, and you will know that I am the Lord."
(Translation from chabad.org) although I am not chabad.
It must be zman l'moshiach!
Pursuant to Shemot Chapter 10 verses 1 and 2 the following is said:
"The Lord said to Moses: Come to Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart and the heart of his servants, in order that I may place these signs of Mine in his midst,
2. and in order that you tell into the ears of your son and your son's son how I made a mockery of the Egyptians, and [that you tell of] My signs that I placed in them, and you will know that I am the Lord."
(Translation from chabad.org) although I am not chabad.
It must be zman l'moshiach!
Thursday, 2 August 2007
We are a people of belief and action.
In this week's parsha, Eikev, we read that the good land is of wheat, barley, vines, figtrees and pomegranites; a land of olive-oil and honeydates (Devarim 8:8). The first reference to "land" represents our spiritual love, and the second reference to "land" represents our physical love, for Eretz Yisrael.
Pursuant to Berachot 41b Rabbi Hamenuna taught Rabbi Hisda to say a blessing first over the (physical) date before a (spiritual) pomegranite because the date is closer to the second "land" than pomegranite is to the first "land" in Devarim 8:8 and it has preference. This shows how our physical and spiritual love for the land of Eretz Yisrael refines us. Rabbi Hisda exclaimed that we should have legs of iron to learn from Rabbi Hamenuna.
This teaches us also on a national level that in Israel we need to build up the physical aspects of the nation (legs of iron) in order to create spiritual strength for a brave national spirit.
Further in Devarim 8:10 we have the source for Birchat Hamazon, "When you eat and are satisfied you shall bless Hashem for the good Land that he gave you". This refers to the blessings over food, the land and the rebuilding of Yerushalayim. (Tov VeHameitiv was added by the Rabbis later). When we thank Hashem for our food we also thank Him for Eretz Yisrael. Accordingly when we say Birchat Hamazon we should be saying it in our Land and not be giving it to our enemies.
Shabbat shalom
It must be Zman L'moshiach!
In this week's parsha, Eikev, we read that the good land is of wheat, barley, vines, figtrees and pomegranites; a land of olive-oil and honeydates (Devarim 8:8). The first reference to "land" represents our spiritual love, and the second reference to "land" represents our physical love, for Eretz Yisrael.
Pursuant to Berachot 41b Rabbi Hamenuna taught Rabbi Hisda to say a blessing first over the (physical) date before a (spiritual) pomegranite because the date is closer to the second "land" than pomegranite is to the first "land" in Devarim 8:8 and it has preference. This shows how our physical and spiritual love for the land of Eretz Yisrael refines us. Rabbi Hisda exclaimed that we should have legs of iron to learn from Rabbi Hamenuna.
This teaches us also on a national level that in Israel we need to build up the physical aspects of the nation (legs of iron) in order to create spiritual strength for a brave national spirit.
Further in Devarim 8:10 we have the source for Birchat Hamazon, "When you eat and are satisfied you shall bless Hashem for the good Land that he gave you". This refers to the blessings over food, the land and the rebuilding of Yerushalayim. (Tov VeHameitiv was added by the Rabbis later). When we thank Hashem for our food we also thank Him for Eretz Yisrael. Accordingly when we say Birchat Hamazon we should be saying it in our Land and not be giving it to our enemies.
Shabbat shalom
It must be Zman L'moshiach!
From debka.com today I see the following article:
"DEBKAfile Exclusive: Olmert approves American plan for big new Palestinian town on West Bank
He did not submit the American plan to the cabinet, or even the security-political ministerial forum, before giving the go-ahead to the visiting US secretary of state, Condoleezza Rice, Wednesday night, Aug. 1.
DEBKA-Net-Weekly’s sources report that the new town site will encompass the Palestinian villages of Qabalan, Oseria and Qudela and straddle Trans-Samaria Highway 505 opposite Tapuach junction...It will cut off Israeli villages in the Jordan Valley from the settlement blocs in Samaria".
Do we have a dictator who hides from open democratic processes? Where is the public outcry?
It must be zman l'moshiach
"DEBKAfile Exclusive: Olmert approves American plan for big new Palestinian town on West Bank
He did not submit the American plan to the cabinet, or even the security-political ministerial forum, before giving the go-ahead to the visiting US secretary of state, Condoleezza Rice, Wednesday night, Aug. 1.
DEBKA-Net-Weekly’s sources report that the new town site will encompass the Palestinian villages of Qabalan, Oseria and Qudela and straddle Trans-Samaria Highway 505 opposite Tapuach junction...It will cut off Israeli villages in the Jordan Valley from the settlement blocs in Samaria".
Do we have a dictator who hides from open democratic processes? Where is the public outcry?
It must be zman l'moshiach
Wednesday, 1 August 2007
Sunday, 29 July 2007
Last night as I walked down Keren Heyesod I was shouted at belligerently by the cowardly occupants of a car which sped away. They shouted in a nasty manner "Yehudi". With the surrounding circumstantial evidence to me it is beyond reasonable doubt that the offending word came from unfriendly Arabs.
I have heard worse in my time but still I was startled in Jerusalem in 2007 to hear and see this sort of behaviour. When I was growing up in Scotland it was relatively common to hear this type of comment in Edinburgh from anti-semites but was very rare (if at all) in Glasgow.
This was the sort of comment and its accompanying belligerence which was common in Europe around the time of the Second World War.
It is time for the Arabs to give up all claims to our Holy Land and to stop threatening the chosen people. They must cease their occupation of our land now!
It must be zman l'moshiach!
I have heard worse in my time but still I was startled in Jerusalem in 2007 to hear and see this sort of behaviour. When I was growing up in Scotland it was relatively common to hear this type of comment in Edinburgh from anti-semites but was very rare (if at all) in Glasgow.
This was the sort of comment and its accompanying belligerence which was common in Europe around the time of the Second World War.
It is time for the Arabs to give up all claims to our Holy Land and to stop threatening the chosen people. They must cease their occupation of our land now!
It must be zman l'moshiach!
Thursday, 26 July 2007
This government is frightened of the people
All is in Hashem's hands but we have to do our part.
On Tuesday night after Tish B'av I was outside the PM's residence and saw and heard an impromptu demonstration against the Olmert government. The police were unprepared and I smelled their fear. They rushed to close the metal gates at the top of Rechov Balfour where it meets Rechov Gaza. They were very frightened of (you and me).
It is clear that the government is frightened of the people (that is you and me).
It must be zman l'moshiach!
On Tuesday night after Tish B'av I was outside the PM's residence and saw and heard an impromptu demonstration against the Olmert government. The police were unprepared and I smelled their fear. They rushed to close the metal gates at the top of Rechov Balfour where it meets Rechov Gaza. They were very frightened of (you and me).
It is clear that the government is frightened of the people (that is you and me).
It must be zman l'moshiach!
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