Jack's Havel Havelim just made it before I turned off the computer. I had opened his blog a while ago, but HH hadn't yet been posted. Periodically I re-whatevered the page and still nothing. But a couple of minutes ago, after already logging off of facebook, just before signing out of blogger for the night, I gave it one last click, and... yes, I found it posted. Thanks, Jack, but it's my bedtime. I'll read it more thoroughly tomorrow, G-d willing. But you energetic bright-eyed, super-alert readers can read Havel Havelim right now and click/visit the links.
Good night
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Latma, The Right News, Nu? "Obama's Clueless..."
Sorry, I didn't get Latma's drash on what's happening in Egypt earlier, but it's certainly worth waiting for. Don't you agree?
Ehud Barak vs The IDF
I'll never forget how when the present and lame duck IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi was appointed he was considered the antidote for the hands off, pro-tech elitist Ehud Barak. Pundits had blamed Barak for IDF failings and considered Gabi Ashkenazi of the Golani Brigade to be the best alternative-change possible.
I'm no expert (have no secret knowledge) in the internal workings, political-personal dynamics and manipulations in the high offices of the Israel Defense Forces, but from body language, simple newscasts, events and other kishke judging criteria it's more than obvious that Ehud Barak and Gabi Ashkenazi are polar opposites. We're talking Antarctic iceberg versus hot tropical jungle. I've never seen Barak in person, but I'll never forget the live coverage of him at a Labor Party convention showing obvious physical repulsion to an upset Ethiopian political hopeful. Israeli men, especially those who've been through the army in tough front-line units, are generally big huggers, not afraid to grab a friend in trouble, whether it's physical or emotional. I was shocked by Barak's obvious coldness.
I have seen COS Gabi Ashkenazi in person. Our sons play on the same IFL American Football team. When his schedule allows, he watches the game just like any other parent. He graciously poses smiling with everyone who asks and spontaneously played with my other son's dog. Nobody can picture Ehud Barak ever being so friendly and accessible.
I know even less about Barak's latest, very rushed-so-how-carefully-can-he-be-investigated COS nominee, Benny Ganz. There's just my gut if Ehud Barak wants him there must be something bad feeling. The latest news is that he's cancelling Yair Naveh's sixty day subbing and rushing in Ganz. I'm no fan of Naveh, but in my experience, whenever something is rushed like that, it's bad news. It takes more than a week for a proper investigation. Of course, extending Askenazi's term another few weeks would have been the wisest, but wise and Ehud Barak aren't synonyms.
This is very worrying. When Ehud Barak was first nominated as Chief of Staff, his supporters claimed that he was totally brilliant and liked to take apart and put together complex machinery, watches or clocks as I remember. Now, that may be fine for a university professor, but it's not the sort of hobby needed for Chief of Staff, Minister of Defense or politician. It's too non-people solitary. OK, yes, he has reached the top of Israel's political and military echelons, but don't forget that he failed. He left an army which relied on machinery rather than the old and successful "follow me" practice, and he was booted out of office as Prime Minister because of the rampant Arab terrorism which reached its peak when he was PM.
I can't figure out why Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has resurrected Barak's career and given him so much power. This is very troubling.
I'm no expert (have no secret knowledge) in the internal workings, political-personal dynamics and manipulations in the high offices of the Israel Defense Forces, but from body language, simple newscasts, events and other kishke judging criteria it's more than obvious that Ehud Barak and Gabi Ashkenazi are polar opposites. We're talking Antarctic iceberg versus hot tropical jungle. I've never seen Barak in person, but I'll never forget the live coverage of him at a Labor Party convention showing obvious physical repulsion to an upset Ethiopian political hopeful. Israeli men, especially those who've been through the army in tough front-line units, are generally big huggers, not afraid to grab a friend in trouble, whether it's physical or emotional. I was shocked by Barak's obvious coldness.
I have seen COS Gabi Ashkenazi in person. Our sons play on the same IFL American Football team. When his schedule allows, he watches the game just like any other parent. He graciously poses smiling with everyone who asks and spontaneously played with my other son's dog. Nobody can picture Ehud Barak ever being so friendly and accessible.
I know even less about Barak's latest, very rushed-so-how-carefully-can-he-be-investigated COS nominee, Benny Ganz. There's just my gut if Ehud Barak wants him there must be something bad feeling. The latest news is that he's cancelling Yair Naveh's sixty day subbing and rushing in Ganz. I'm no fan of Naveh, but in my experience, whenever something is rushed like that, it's bad news. It takes more than a week for a proper investigation. Of course, extending Askenazi's term another few weeks would have been the wisest, but wise and Ehud Barak aren't synonyms.
This is very worrying. When Ehud Barak was first nominated as Chief of Staff, his supporters claimed that he was totally brilliant and liked to take apart and put together complex machinery, watches or clocks as I remember. Now, that may be fine for a university professor, but it's not the sort of hobby needed for Chief of Staff, Minister of Defense or politician. It's too non-people solitary. OK, yes, he has reached the top of Israel's political and military echelons, but don't forget that he failed. He left an army which relied on machinery rather than the old and successful "follow me" practice, and he was booted out of office as Prime Minister because of the rampant Arab terrorism which reached its peak when he was PM.
I can't figure out why Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has resurrected Barak's career and given him so much power. This is very troubling.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
With The Arab World in Increasing Chaos, Let's Take a Sabbatical From "Peace Talks"
My regular readers know very well how I have no faith that the so called "peace talks" will bring peace to Israel and the Arabs. I see things very clearly and pragmatically. Every gesture in the name of "peace" to the Arabs has just made our lives less secure, less safe. Some people counter with the example of Egypt, since although we had a couple of very vicious wars with Egypt, things have been quiet since they got the Sinai from us. Well, is there a chance that the new regime will be just as "cold peace" friendly?
On one hand, Obama is trying to calm down a nervous Israel, but on the other hand the Americans admit that they totally misread the situation with Tunisia, Egypt, and the dust hasn't settled yet. Nobody knows how much further things will spread, how many Arab leaders should be packing etc.
We have to be very cautious. An agreement can all go up in smoke, like IKEA's Netanya store.
Israel must think of one thing and one thing only, our safety, our survival, our strength. That will bring us peace, and now, especially when the Arab world is so volatile, we shouldn't change the status quo.
Also, remember that the Arabs aren't negotiating with an aim of peace. They want our Land for an additional Arab State, right in our Historic Jewish heartland. They, with the support of many countries and the Israeli Left and Center, want to establish a Pseudostinian aka Palestinian sic State.
I hope that the riots in the Arab world will keep the busybodies too busy to bother us.
On one hand, Obama is trying to calm down a nervous Israel, but on the other hand the Americans admit that they totally misread the situation with Tunisia, Egypt, and the dust hasn't settled yet. Nobody knows how much further things will spread, how many Arab leaders should be packing etc.
We have to be very cautious. An agreement can all go up in smoke, like IKEA's Netanya store.
Israel must think of one thing and one thing only, our safety, our survival, our strength. That will bring us peace, and now, especially when the Arab world is so volatile, we shouldn't change the status quo.
Also, remember that the Arabs aren't negotiating with an aim of peace. They want our Land for an additional Arab State, right in our Historic Jewish heartland. They, with the support of many countries and the Israeli Left and Center, want to establish a Pseudostinian aka Palestinian sic State.
I hope that the riots in the Arab world will keep the busybodies too busy to bother us.
Friday, February 4, 2011
G-d Gave Us Our Land to Enjoy, Chodesh Tov
We must do everything to show G-d how grateful we are for the gift of the Land of Israel, and when the government interferes it is our obligation to protest.
Chodesh Adar I Tov, have a wonderful and healthy double Adar. Pretty soon I'll be going down the hill to Tel Shiloh for Women's Prayers. After that I'll finish preparing for Shabbat. I doubt that I'll have the time to check out and blog about the riots and growing anarchy in Egypt. That's one of the great things about Shabbat. We turn off the world along with our computers and cellphones.
G-d created the world, the plants, the animals etc. in six days and then He created Shabbat. So on Shabbat I don't cook, nor do I blog or answer emails. There's a good chance that I'll be too busy to see if you've commented. My mind, body and soul need the chance to rest. The world will go on without me. This year Shabbat is also Rosh Chodesh Adar I, so we have a double chance to change the world, bring joy where there was sadness. Let the joy increase.
Chodesh Tov and Shabbat Shalom
Chodesh Adar I Tov, have a wonderful and healthy double Adar. Pretty soon I'll be going down the hill to Tel Shiloh for Women's Prayers. After that I'll finish preparing for Shabbat. I doubt that I'll have the time to check out and blog about the riots and growing anarchy in Egypt. That's one of the great things about Shabbat. We turn off the world along with our computers and cellphones.
G-d created the world, the plants, the animals etc. in six days and then He created Shabbat. So on Shabbat I don't cook, nor do I blog or answer emails. There's a good chance that I'll be too busy to see if you've commented. My mind, body and soul need the chance to rest. The world will go on without me. This year Shabbat is also Rosh Chodesh Adar I, so we have a double chance to change the world, bring joy where there was sadness. Let the joy increase.
Chodesh Tov and Shabbat Shalom
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Herb Zweibon, A Good Man, ZaTz"L
There's nothing I can say which would be more effective or genuine than the hespedim, obituaries, tributes written by others. So please read Helen Freedman's, New York Sun and my husband.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Watching the Riots, Seeing Is Believing
All the news stations are showing the riots in Egypt, but people interviewed stress the "peacefullness." Then the reporters report serious injuries. They aren't safe, either. Makeshift hospitals are filling quickly, and of course there are no supplies etc.
Does United States President Barack Hussein Obama have a clue? How can these rioting mobs accept an "orderly transition."
I keep saying that all these riots are bad for world peace, and there's lots more than even I was aware of.
Things aren't quiet in Jordan either. Will King Abdulla succeed in quieting things down?
Good luck world!
Does United States President Barack Hussein Obama have a clue? How can these rioting mobs accept an "orderly transition."
Hours later, President Obama strongly suggested that Mr. Mubarak’s concession was not enough, declaring that an “orderly transition must be meaningful, it must be peaceful, and it must begin now.”
I keep saying that all these riots are bad for world peace, and there's lots more than even I was aware of.
Things aren't quiet in Jordan either. Will King Abdulla succeed in quieting things down?
Good luck world!
Jon Voight: A Righteous Gentile
Posted by JewishIsraelJewish Israel welcomes Jon Voight to Israel.
What makes Mr. Voight exceptional is his very respectful approach towards Israel and the Jewish people.
Although he may be religiously inspired, Jewish Israel has observed that Voight takes a heartfelt, moral stand with the Jewish state. For those who may be unaware, Jon Voight does not identify himself as a Christian and has been studying the Noahide laws and learning with rabbis for many years now.
We feel that both Jews and Gentiles currently pursuing Israel-Christian and other interfaith ventures could learn a lot from Mr. Voight's presentation, sincerity, and respect for the lines between faiths...more
Over $100,000 to Defend a Pro-Arab Jew?
Of course, people can do whatever they want with their money, but I'd think those who call themselves rabbis should be more interested in helping those without the funds for Jewish education, health care for the Jewish elderly etc than supporting the reputation of a Jew who is known to support Arab rights over Jewish Rights. Than, again, maybe it was George Soros (or one or more of the organizations he financially supports) who's the source of the funding for the ad blasting Glenn Beck for the FoxNews expose` on Soros.
If you click the above link, you can get Beck's program. I guess he really frightened the Soros-supported Left and the pro-Left Soros.
As loyal Torah Jew living in the Holy Biblical City of Shiloh, I certainly find some problems with the policies of Fox News, but not the same as the Left's antagonism. I guess "antagonism" is too mild a word. As I write this, I'm listening to Beck's show, and it is good. I can see why Soros and his groupies are so upset by it. Not that Beck is wrong, that's what bothers the Left, he's very persuasive in how he mocks and destroys their points. Obviously he frightens them or they wouldn't have invested so much money attacking him. I write more anti-Left things on my blog, but obviously nobody considers me a danger, so I'm ignored.
If you click the above link, you can get Beck's program. I guess he really frightened the Soros-supported Left and the pro-Left Soros.
As loyal Torah Jew living in the Holy Biblical City of Shiloh, I certainly find some problems with the policies of Fox News, but not the same as the Left's antagonism. I guess "antagonism" is too mild a word. As I write this, I'm listening to Beck's show, and it is good. I can see why Soros and his groupies are so upset by it. Not that Beck is wrong, that's what bothers the Left, he's very persuasive in how he mocks and destroys their points. Obviously he frightens them or they wouldn't have invested so much money attacking him. I write more anti-Left things on my blog, but obviously nobody considers me a danger, so I'm ignored.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
The United States, A Fair-Weather Friend
Israeli politicians, media and ordinary citizens should take a good look at the American track record of abandoning friends. It could happen here, too.
I'm a pragmatist. It's not that I'm looking for trouble, but when trouble is on its way I like to be ready and not taken by surprise. I'd love to be wrong, but it doesn't happen all that often. This blog isn't one of the more popular political pundit blogs, but I keep on writing. I keep on blogging. I do my best to get my message across.
Considering that I don't trust the United States, it's pretty clear that I don't trust the United Nations, Europe or the New York Times.
There are also few politicians here in Israel whom I trust. I consider the best Israeli political party to be the National Union. The Mattot Arim report on Israeli MK's (members of Knesset) make it pretty obvious. The biggest faux right wing party is Avigdor Lieberman's. His MK's have the lowest scores of all the Right and Center-Right parties.
But back to the USA...
We should never forget that the United States Department of State opposed recognizing the Jewish State at the United Nations, November 29, 1947. Since then things haven't gotten much better. Israel is not treated as a friend, and with Barack Hussein Obama as president, things can only get worse.
Israel must only do what's good for Israel and not worry about getting approval from others. We must be strong and truly independent.
I'm a pragmatist. It's not that I'm looking for trouble, but when trouble is on its way I like to be ready and not taken by surprise. I'd love to be wrong, but it doesn't happen all that often. This blog isn't one of the more popular political pundit blogs, but I keep on writing. I keep on blogging. I do my best to get my message across.
Considering that I don't trust the United States, it's pretty clear that I don't trust the United Nations, Europe or the New York Times.
There are also few politicians here in Israel whom I trust. I consider the best Israeli political party to be the National Union. The Mattot Arim report on Israeli MK's (members of Knesset) make it pretty obvious. The biggest faux right wing party is Avigdor Lieberman's. His MK's have the lowest scores of all the Right and Center-Right parties.
But back to the USA...
We should never forget that the United States Department of State opposed recognizing the Jewish State at the United Nations, November 29, 1947. Since then things haven't gotten much better. Israel is not treated as a friend, and with Barack Hussein Obama as president, things can only get worse.
Israel must only do what's good for Israel and not worry about getting approval from others. We must be strong and truly independent.
Is The Attack on Israel's South Related to the Rioting (No, Not Uprising Nor Demonstrations) in Egypt, Tunisia etc?
This is only the beginning no doubt. At least I have no doubt about it. The resulting fall-out will be massive, affecting the entire world, security, economically etc.
And I have absolutely no doubt that United States President Barack Hussein Obama, raised on his mother's la la Leftist and internationalist ideology hasn't a clue. His statements make him sound like some middle-aged pre-school teacher trying to get two little kids to kiss and make up. This isn't a fight over a piece of lego or who will be first on the slide.
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