tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040911.post2614906088334811443..comments2024-03-27T16:27:03.093+02:00Comments on Shiloh Musings: Move over Moses, Pastor Hagee is hereBatyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402874037427009327noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040911.post-70435115448055222572008-04-03T01:13:00.000+03:002008-04-03T01:13:00.000+03:00The reference to Azrieli was an example.And anothe...The reference to Azrieli was an example.<BR/><BR/>And another thing, we should also not suck up to the goyim for these donations, rather only be tolerant not unlike the limited relationship a donor, even a large Jewish donor might have with the JNF.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040911.post-47442770891201653602008-04-03T01:08:00.000+03:002008-04-03T01:08:00.000+03:00I understand that halacha permits organizations ac...I understand that halacha permits organizations accepting monetary donations from goyim, but forbids accepting specific presents. The rationale being that the funds need to be laundered by the organization. If a rabbi wants to be more stringent about not accepting funds, than that is 'daat torah' from his perspective for his community/followers, not a blanket ruling. <BR/><BR/>I don't condone it, but on the other hand, if they want to give us money to increase aliyah and Jewish quality of life, then it should be done properly to A) reduce the direct relationship between donation and what the money is used for, B) not create a niche that depends only on goyish money (like cultural and sports centres in Israel are dependant on funding from Mifal Hapais), C) make the donation conditional that this is a platonic relationship and a best, they get a nice certificate to put on the way. Accepting a donation from Azrieli to build a univeristy building does not entail accepting his world view.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040911.post-26069305233524859292008-03-31T19:07:00.000+03:002008-03-31T19:07:00.000+03:00Thanks, Ellen, for keeping on the ball and keeping...Thanks, Ellen, for keeping on the ball and keeping us forewarned (e.g. with this and the previous post).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com