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Total Loss of Deterrence and Credibility: The Price of Appeasement …

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Noam Shalit Criticizes Gov’t Actions

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In the first clear criticism of the government since his son Gilad was kidnapped eight days ago, Shalit said on Monday that it was “delusional” that the state of Israel would attempt to reestablish its deterrence at the expense of his son.

Shalit was responding to comments made by Construction and Housing Minister Meir Sheetrit, who said Israel must restore its level of deterrence.

“Israel should have done that before the attack, when there was intelligence on tunnels being dug in the region. Despite this, we will not rush to conclusions and wait for the findings of the Eiland Commission [established to investigate the Kerem Shalom attack],” Shalit said. read more

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Why Polls Have No Credibility Here …

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75% Don’t Participate in Polls

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“‘The polls are distorted, as we will see after the elections,’ says Dr. Aharon Fein of the Tatzpit public opinion institute.”

“Fein, speaking with Arutz-7’s Hebrew newsmagazine on Sunday, said, ‘75% of the public does not cooperate with pollsters. I estimate that many of these lean to the right-wing and religious parties, thus that the published results do not represent their opinions.’”

“‘The distortion of the polls will become clear in the election itself,’ Fein warns, ‘when those who do not take part in surveys actually cast their vote.'” read more

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Parshat Terumah 5785: Pure Motivations vs Self-Interest and Hubris

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Shalom Friends;

This week, our Parshat HaShevua, Parsha Terumah is being co-sponsored both anonymously dedicated for Hatslucha to children of the community and by Rabbi Tully and Hindy Bryks of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated dedicated in honor of their daughter Tamar’s upcoming marriage to Avraham Yitzchak Greenwald and lilui nishmas for Hindi’s Father, Moshe Zev ben Yosef, z”l. Both co-sponsors also dedicate this vort for the safety of the Chayalim and the liberation of all remaining hostages and their return home whole physically, mentally and spiritually. To our anonymous co-sponsor and to Mishpachat Bryks, many thanks for your sponsorship and for your continued kindnesses. read more

Parshiyot Nitzavim-Vayeilech 5784: Seeking Strength, Humility and Unity in Am Yisrael, Governance and High Military Leadership

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Shalom Friends;

This week, our Parshat HaShavua, Nitzavim-Vayeilech is being sponsored by Benyamin and Tracy Skriloff of Ramat Beit Shemesh Lilui Nishmas Benyamin’s Mother, Chana bat Benyamin and dedicated for the safety of the Chayalim and the liberation of all remaining hostages and their return home without experiencing any further harm, as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael. To the Skriloff family, many thanks for your sponsorship and for your continued kindnesses and good wishes
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You can celebrate a Simcha — a birth, a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, a Chassuna or other Simcha event in your life, or commemorate Yahrtzeit of a loved one, or for whatever other reason by sponsoring (or as the case may be, co-sponsoring) a Parshat HaShevua. read more

Parshat Re’eh 5784: Prohibition Against Forming Factions — Critical Message to Am Yisrael Today

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Dear Friends;

This year’s Parshiyot Re’eh vort is being sponsored by Benyamin and Tracy Skriloff of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated Lilui Nishmas Benyamin’s Mother, Chana bat Benyamin and for the safety of the Chayalim and the liberation of all remaining hostages and their return home without experiencing any further harm, as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael. To the Skriloff family, many thanks for your sponsorship and for your continued kindnesses.

You can celebrate a Simcha — a birth, a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, a Chassuna or other Simcha event in your life, or commemorate a Yahrtzeit of a loved one, or for whatever other reason by sponsoring a Parshat HaShevua. read more

Parshat Acharei Mos 5784: Teshuvah, 7 October, and Mandate for Confession AND Repentance by Governing Leaders and Military High Command?

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Shalom Friends;

This week, our Parshat HaShevua, Parshat Acharei Mos is dedicated Lilui Nishmas for My Mother: Chaya bat Zalman who was niferet on 22 Nissan 5775 and dedicated for the safety of the Chayalim and the liberation of all hostages: that they are brought home whole physically, mentally and spiritually, and for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael. .

You can celebrate a Simcha — a birth, a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, a Chassuna or other Simcha event in your life, or commemorate a Yahrtzeit of a loved one, or for whatever other reason by sponsoring a Parshat HaShevua. read more

Parshat Metzora 5784: Slander, Arrogance and 7 October

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Dear Friends;

This year’s Parshiyot Metzora vort is being sponsored by Mutti and Michele Frankel and family of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated Lillui Nismas Michele’s grandmother, Sandy Kramer’s mother Rachel (Rose) Bat Aharon Kahn, as well as dedicated for the safety of the Chayalim and the liberation of all hostages and that they’re brought home whole physically, mentally and spiritually as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael. To the Frankel family, many thanks for your sponsorship and for your continued kindnesses. read more

Parshat Shemini 5784: Nadav and Avihu — Pride and Arrogance Leading to Catastrophic Error

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Shalom Friends;

Our Parshat Shemini vort is being sponsored by Dov and Bracha Moses of Ramat Beit Shemesh who dedicate this vort Lilui Nishmas for Dov’s Father, Avraham ben Chaim Mordechai, z”l, Lilui Nishmas Rachel bat HaRav Meir Moshe z”l and Refuah Shleima to Shmuel ben Rivka, as well as dedicated for the safety of the Chayalim and the liberation of all hostages and their return home whole physically, mentally and spiritually as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael. To the Moses family, many thanks for your sponsorship and your continued kindnesses. read more

Parshat Tzav 5784: The Hubris, Arrogance, Embarrassment and Demeaning of Others Extended to National Level

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Dear Friends;

This year’s Parshat Tzav vort is being sponsored by Benjamin and Gina Fishman of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated Dedicated to all those who help sustain the klal in times of need, including Israel’s soldiers and security forces, personnel who provide vital medical and support services, rabbanim and teachers, and irgunei chessed. And may we merit to see a quick release of the hostages. To the Fishman family, many thanks for your sponsorship and for your continued kindnesses. read more

Parshat Vayikra 5784: “When Leader(s) Sin…”

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Shalom Friends;

This year’s Parshiyot Vayikra vort is being sponsored by Benyamin and Tracy Skriloff of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated for the safety of the Chayalim and the liberation of all hostages and their return home whole physically, mentally and spiritually as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael.. To the Skriloff family, many thanks for your sponsorship and for your continued kindnesses.

You can celebrate a Simcha — a birth, a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, a Chassuna or other Simcha event in your life, or commemorate a Yahrtzeit of a loved one, or for whatever other reason by sponsoring a Parshat HaShevua. read more