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May 2002
Bucharest, ROMANIA
It is an awful moment for Israel, a moment that it has been too
long already. i always thought that small people should say
their word, by any means...street, petitions, so that PEACE
would talk through their mouths.
Hang on Israel.
Shalom From Bucharest Romania
Berkfield, CA
To Anyone in Israel, Write me in the U.S. about life in Israel
if you want to communicate in a penpal sort of way. I'm
interested from someone's personal opinion rather the Fox News,
CNN, World News, etc.
Sincerely, mrrbward@yahoo.com
Thank You.
Czech Republic
I think of Israel every day and every day I pray to Hashem to
end this terrible time in Israel! We Jews live all over the
world, in most countries and we have to support Israel and
inform our non-Jews fellows about Israel and try to make our
states interested in helping Israel.
I have my relatives in Israel too, I love Israel and think
about it every day!
Carmei Tzur, Gush Etzion ISRAEL
Dear Fellow Jews,
Shavua Tov to you all!
I am writing these few lines to you from my yishuv Carmei
Tzur between Efrat and Gush Etzion and Ir Hakodesh, Hebron. As
you all know we are still at war with our 'neighbors' - with
neighbors like them , who needs enemies? and I would like to
share with you a little bit about our daily lives.
Firstly , more than 50%of all the males - about 50men - got
"tzav 8" (eighth command) which means an immediate
call up for military duty between Pesach and Shavuot for
different periods of time from 2-4 weeks. I for instance have
done already this year since January - 45 days of miluim and
there are those who have done more.
Think how it affects your family life and work.?
Secondly, I personally travel with a helmet and a bullet
proof vest and it is really uncomfortable. B"H , I only
work about 15 minutes from my home but still is this the atzmaut
(independence ) that we dreamed of? Generally speaking life is
more or less normal except that we don't go out at nights
generally and if we do, we have a bullet proof car which we may
use to go to Efrat or to Alon Shvut and to come right back (we
are charged for this use - even if you have your own car.) Some
families have relatives and friends who are not prepared to come
visit beit for Shabat or a simcha. The kids whenever they travel
have to go in bullet proof busses which makes the cost of
traveling much more expensive. Even if they are going to do
Chesed through Bnei Akiva.
We are not disheartened , but sometimes rather upset by the
way the some politicians (from all the parties) react to the
situation in general and to us, the settlers in particular.
Another topic that I would like to touch upon is the latest
"Jewish terrorist group " that were caught a few weeks
ago. Well I am the Director of the Yishuv Bat Ayin from where
some of them come from as well as teaching in their Talmud Torah
and I would like to put the facts - that are known in the right
framework. Firstly, if the suspects are brought to trial and are
found guilty, then we all cannot condone such activities and
they must pay for their actions. Any action against the law is totally
intolerable!!
Bat Ayin is a unique yishuv in that it is based on Jewish
work only. All the work in the yishuv has been done by Jewish
workers - no Chinese or Thailand or Rumanian workers. It is a
yishuv which is as peaceful and serene as its surroundings
overlooking the coastal plain .It has a yeshiva for Baalei
Tshuva from abroad, a girls' seminary for girls from abroad as
well as Israeli Baalot Tshuva. 2 Talmudei Torah, and pre-school
programs as well and an industrial area for light industries.
There are approximately 100 families from all backgrounds -
Breslev, Sefardi, Chabad, Rav Kook etc.
But, we cannot generalize and say that "all the
settlers" are like them or have plans to do similar
actions. There have been a number of cases where the Secret
Service have persuaded people to do illegal acts for all kinds
of reasons. Not that I am stating that this a case like that ,
but just to bear it in mind. Similarly, I would like to pose a
number of questions:
a) They were planning to do something illegal. What about all
those politicians who gave weapons to our neighbors and are now
firing at us? Why are they not on trial? I am not talking
politics - just pure reason and logic.
b) Avishai Raviv who was the provocateur in the months before
the murder of Yitzchak Rabin, has yet to go on trial for all his
actions as well as his knowledge of the intentions to assassinate
the PM.
Anybody interested in aiding the families, may send donations
to:
Tzvi Enosh
Bat Ayin
D.N. Gush Etzion
Israel 90913
Just simply food for thought.
Anybody interested in helping the families
Salt Lake City,
Utah
As a Christian (Mormon) I offer Israel my prayers for peace,
justice and as a I offer my heart in prayer and faith that
better days will come for Israel and peace will reign, and also
that the horrible and insensitive arrogance and ignorance of
terrorists that persecute the innocent will end soon.
- Phillip S.
Shalom
Greece
i am really sorry that israelis and arabs have reached to this
tragic situation. i hope for the best for both people and i pray
that peace,frendship and understanding will come soon
Ontario, Canada
I am a Christian, and I love Israel. You are God's chosen
and He has not forgotten you. Those who bless you will be
blessed, and those who curse you will be cursed. I pray for the
peace of Jerusalem, and that the Lord will guide the leaders of
Israel each and every day.
Jerusalem, ISRAEL
Many people talk about the "Matzav",
the situation in Israel, and the bad economic situation without
really understanding what it means to us actually living here in
Israel. Let me try to explain it simply. We live in a Dollar
Linked economy, this means that all major expenses are charged
according to the exchange rate for the Shekel against the
U.S.Dollar.
I owned a very busy flower and
houseplant shop in a good part of Jerusalem, right near to the
Presidents official residence, for over 5 years it was hard work
but I managed to establish a good business, with a good name,
and my turnover every month was approximately 80,000 shekels. My
rent was $1600 per month, linked to the dollar of course !
At the start of the last wave of
terror about 18 months ago the Dollar exchange rate was about 4
shekels to the dollar so my rent paid every month was 6400.00
shekels which was only 8% of my turnover. However during the
last 18 months the reign of terror has caused business to
dramatically drop, here in Jerusalem by over 60%, and at the
same time as the economy is in tatters and things are just
getting worse the dollar exchange rate has leapt to almost 5
shekels to the dollar.
For me this meant that my sales
every month dropped to about 35000 shekels a month and my rent
rose to 8000 shekels a month almost 25% of sales!! and that is
without city taxes, wages, electricity etc.etc. I have closed my
lovely shop and now am working from a storage room to save rent
and somehow survive. I am working by 'phone orders and by e-mail
and can supply the same quality of service that I had before
when I worked from my shop. Thankfully I have had some business
from The States from people ordering by credit card and sending
flowers, wine and gifts to their friends and family to show them
that they are thinking of them in such difficult times. I have
also had people asking me to send flowers to soldiers and people
injured in different terror attacks.
Please help my business to
survive.!
If you want to order flowers to
be sent anywhere in Israel I can be reached until midnight
Israel time at 972 53 722470 or by e-mail simikov@zahav.net.il.
Thank you for taking the time to
read this
-Richard Kovler
Los
Angeles, CA
I feel Israel is a brave country and being a future
convert I am studying for it. I feel Jews are the one who
are the brave and standing against the enemy in their backyards.
Shalom
ISRAEL
I am encouraged by the messages I see here, but the real fight
is out there. Israel is slow to act on the Internet Warfare.
Everyone of you should also go on OTHER FORUMS and make a habit
of writing a "Support Israel" email/post each week (or
day) to a politician/magazine/website etc. which holds an
anti-Israeli position. It might not generate a sudden change in
position but if we do it enough, it should help over time.
Jerusalem, ISRAEL
From what I hear in the world media, it seems like the non-Jews
in the USA are much more steadfast in their support for the
State of Israel than the Jews. That hurts me, and hurts us here
in Israel in many ways - economically it is easy to measure.
Where are you? We need you now! We miss you! Come visit! We need
your confidence, miss your happy-go-lucky ways, your loud
self-absorbed prattle in any public place, need your tourist
dollars in our hotels, restaurants and entertainment. We are
getting hardened. We feel abandoned. Don't leave us alone now.
Now, that everything is so much better security-wise, we really
feel the economic crisis.
Take your summer vacation in Eilat this year, leave Europe to
the Europeans.
Rethymnon Crete, GREECE
The
State of Israel is today’s Accretes of the Western World.
They deserve all our support, sympathy and economical
cooperation more than ever.
USA
Thank you thank you thank you to the IDF for being the bravest
and most humane army on the face of the earth and to every IDF
soldier who lives up to their Jewish heritage in dealing with
such a difficult situation. It's awesomely inspiring to watch
the defenders of Israel not only be strong and smart but also
ethical and kind, no matter what the temptation to act
otherwise. Many many thanks also the police and agencies
responsible for keeping Jewish terrorists from doing something
awful. You guys are the best in the world!
Orlando, FL
Israel, you are close to my heart! It has been 4 yrs since my
last visit. I am sorry that your economy/tourism has suffered. I
pray that G-d will restore everything that the
"canker-worm" has eaten. My husband & I agree to
continually pray and financially sow into the Land G-d has given
to His people. We will bring tours again!
We love you! You're gonna make
it!
Shalom, Shalom!
-Kathy
Montreal, CANADA
Our prayers and love are with you always, after ww2 my father
went there to fight in the war of independence, he came to Canada
in 1951 to join relatives. thank you for continuing to fight for
our homeland, so that hopefully, one day I can bring my son
'home'.
Teaneck, NJ
To all my fellow Brothers and sisters I just want to tell you
all that we are all going through a hard time now but we need to
show Hashem that we are strong and we need to keep davening to
Hashem and also daven for Moshiach to come. Keep up all
the Mitzvots that you do and show Hashem that we can make it
through a time like this
Westfield, PA
Israel I am so very proud of you and the courage of your people,
particularly the brave men and women in your
military----Israel's crowning glory.
I pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
-Jim Hurley
London, ENGLAND
I am not Jewish (unless you want to count my Great
Grandmother!), but I want you to know that Christians around the
world stand with you and support you.
We are filled with grief at the
suffering of the Israelis by the suicide bombers and by the lies
and propaganda being spread over our prejudiced airwaves.
Fortunately, there are message boards and the internet as
alternate sources of information.
You ARE being heard and you ARE
being prayed for. May God bless you and keep you safe.
Shalom,
Melissa
USA
With President Bush singing a new song daily we must support the
Jewish right to our historical lands. These lands, Judea
& Samaria, are the same as native American lands & as
the intuits in Canada gaining their historical rights to Nunavut,
so must Jewish organizations demand that same right!
TX, USA
Texans for Israel - Now and Forever
Brooklyn,
NY
"HaMakom Yerachem Aleihem V'Yotziem MiTzara Lirvacha,
U'MeiAfeila L'Ora U'MiShibud L'Geula?"
Love from your family in America.
We suffer with you.
ISRAEL
After accusing Israel of "war crimes" in Jenin, the
Human Rights Watch organization agreed to do a report about the
victims of Arab terrorism in the next few weeks. Victims,
families and friends can send accounts of the suffering caused
by suicide bombers and other terrorists to hrwnyc@hrw.org.
Ashland, OH
Our prayers are with Israel during these dark days. I am not
Jewish, but I love and worship the same G-d. Your prophets told
of days such as these, and worse. But Israel's G-d neither
slumbers or sleeps, and He will defend Israel and Jerusalem just
as Zechariah said!
-Gary
Sydney, AUSTRALIA
BS"D
2,000 years ago Rome (a
"Super Power) decided to name Israel "Palestine".
The residence of Israel, the Jews, have suddenly became
"Palestinians", G-d forbid. But if the greatest Super
Power (the world) called the region Palestine, surely the people
(the Jews) living there are the ones that became the
"Palestinians". Right? Wrong!
The world has never supported the
Jews or Israel, indeed quite the opposite. Where was the world
support throughout history? Where was the world when 1,500,000
Jewish children went up in smoke (WWII)? Where is the world
today when innocent civilians are blown up to pieces (NOW 8 May
02)? Where is the support from the "Super Power" and
the world? Where is the world when Israel defends herself?
38 years ago (1964 "Johnny
come Lately") a group of Arabs decided to call themselves
"Palestinians" creating a nest for Terrorism in
Israel. The world, however, also calls them
"Palestinians" and supports them and their "fight
for freedom" which is a modern MASK for old fashioned
Terrorism.
What do you think of the world?
"Can the whole world be wrong and Israel be right?"
YOU BET IT CAN!
We need you to remind the world
of History, Facts and the shameful Truth!
-Yossel Weinstein
Sydney, AUSTRALIA
Congratulation to organizers and participants "The Salute
to Israel Parade in Manhattan" last Sunday. Where 700-800
thousand people showed their support for Israel, Well done!
It is a great shame however, when the worlds press shows even
one person burning a flag, from even in some obscure corner of
the world on every channel on all networks in almost all
countries.
Yet 800,000 people joining in PEACE (with no violence, no flag
burning, no damage) had hardly a mention on CBS, BBC, ABC or
CNN. (disappointingly absolutely NOTHING in Australian press)
Shame on the world media!
ISRAEL
Shalom,
We are creating gifts for
donation to THE FRIENDS OF ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES, BAR ILAN
UNVIVERSITY- BOTH IN U.S.A.- We can create for you special gift
for people who donating money- something regard to ISRAEL or
AMBULANCE- or any other idea.
We are silver amnufacturers in Israel and we have huge
collections of Judaic miniatures.
We are the designers and manufacturers.
In these days in ISRAEL the times
is very difficult and we would like to suggest you a big
discount on orders now.
If you want to look at our site
you are invited :
www.caspi-silver.co.il
Also if you want to create your
own design please inform us and we shall be deligted to do so.
Looking forward to hear from you soon.
Sincerely
-Amnon Caspi
TX, USA
Thanks for the "SHOP ON LINE ISRAEL" link - I just
bought some pizza and Pepsi for the IDF soldiers. I love
soldiers - was one myself for 22 years.
We were even allowed to send a
message to the soldiers. I asked them if they need tanks, jeeps,
ammo, or whatever. Maybe someone in the IDF will get back with
me. If so, I am going to bring this up at our JPFO meeting-we
are a small post, but we can collect money and buy military
hardware, or help to.
I'm afraid there is going to be
embargos on weaponry to Israel from all over. Even if you all
have enough on your own for 2-3 years, supplies do run out, and,
you all have to keep up with the latest in warfare technology
and capability like we do.
Hey, I'd rather build schools,
parks, houses, help discover new cures and all that; but
unfortunately, no one on earth that I know of is elevated enough
that we can all lay our weapons down; in fact the whole world
would have to do that at the same time. You never know, maybe
one day. Today is NOT that day.
USA
I join you in your prayers for the safety of the young men and
women who defend
Israel
against the barbarous savages who would destroy
Israel
.
-Mitch Land
Greensborough, AUSTRALIA
Though I am not Jewish, my heart
and that of my house is with you. I and my children and
grandchildren bless Israel constantly. May the Lord give you
rest from your enemies and may you find peace within your
borders soon. Wherever we see an opportunity to support the
cause of Israel, we do so. Amongst all those we know and those
we come into contact with
May the Lord hear your cry and answer you quickly in granting
you peace in the land that the Lord gave to your ancestors
Accra, GHANA
I will like to hear from you on constant basis. Meanwhile many
of us would like to visit Israel but it is rather unfortunate
that Israel has no embassy in Ghana. Pleases try to bring an
embassy to Ghana so that we can come to the homeland and learn
what we have been denied for years.
Shalom! Peace and life to you all.
Alberta, CANADA
He is with you oh Israel ALWAYS. Believe it and act upon
it. Trust in Him. It is your land. You will suffer
but you will be the victor with Him.
Los Angeles, CA
Shalom and G-d bless! We in the United States are praying for
Israel and support 100% the Israeli cause. Peace comes not
without a cost, and we pray the cost is not too great. Israel is
doing what it needs to defend itself and we in the United States
back your courageous battle for peace.
Shalom to Israel!
Albany, NY
We express our deepest feelings of support for the people and
land of Israel. We know this is a fight for our survival and
every one we speak to has the same feelings of concern and love
for Israel. My non Jewish patients also express their concern
and understanding of the difficult time Israel is facing. We say
Tehillim every day for peace and success of the IDF and the
political process.
Indianapolis, USA
America must stay one with You Israel. We Jews of the world must
unite as one in support of our brothers and sisters. May freedom
reign forever in our land.
Kurdistan, IRAQ
I'm Jewish in Iraq. I want return to Israel. I'm 25
years old, my mother is Jewish too. We're taught to be Islam
else our family get a terrible end. In the past we didn't
have financial ability to return also we was children, now we
are young and want return to our home with your
assistance. We ask your help.
Note:
I assure you I'm Jewish and have all documents that proves it.
-Asaad rahman
Nesconset, NY
Israel, you are the last thing I think of when I go to sleep and
the first thing I think of when I get up in the morning. My son
and grandchildren live there and I am proud of them. May HaShem
watch over them and grant them peace and happiness. I miss the
air and the smell and the sights that are Israel and I hope to
be there soon. I want whoever reads this to know that there are
many American Jews who feel as I do. We love you and are behind
you every step of the way. Don't lose hope. The very existence
of the Jewish people depends on the existence of Eretz Yisrael.
Kol Hakavod to the IDF and all the Jewish people who live in our
Homeland.
I love all of you.
USA
Please update me about daily life in Israel today .
Marseille, FRANCE
To Israeli Jews,
We think strongly about you, we pray for Israel. We know that
Israel is stronger than us because Israel is our homeland!
Nobody can do anything against our home!
Thanks to the Israeli people, to the Israeli Army and their Army
Officers, to defend the Jewish People all over the world through
Army defense actions!
Every step in Israel is a step for the all Jewish people.
Am Israel Hai!
Ocean, NJ
Our thought an prayers are with you during this difficult time.
You make us proud with your courage and morals. May HaShem watch
over you always.
Shalom,
-Meryl Markowitz
Chicago, IL
Everyday I pray and light a candle for peace between the Jews
and Palestinians. May they grow to love one another and to live
in peace in one of the holiest lands in the entire world.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time
Efrat, ISRAEL
This Thursday evening, May 2, Alan Keyes, popular cable TV Star,
will be the new keynote speaker at the Jerusalem Reclamation
Project's "Evening of Hope & Solidarity".
Also: Ateret Cohanim Dean Rabbi Shlomo Aviner in a rare US
appearance, Mrs. Adena Mark in a moving presentation in memory
of her mother Sara Blaustein; beloved BMT Rabbi Benny Eisner and
a thrilling new film entitled "Jerusalem- In the Eye of the
Storm."
Please stand with the embattled heroes of the Old City of
Jerusalem, this Thursday evening, May 2, 6:45 PM at the Cong.
Kehillath Jeshurun, 125 E. 85th St., NYC
For info, ads (before May 1),
registration: 212-924-4755, fax 212-924-4809, ateret@juno.com or
Yossi at 917-453-2779
CA, USA
Our heart bleeds with you Oh Israel. But we have trust in Hashem,
the G-d of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. He will wipe away our
bitter tears of sorrow and bring the Geula to put our hearts
together in gladness. Amen.
CT, USA
American Jews have so much support for you. I have a lot of
family in the army in Israel and we love them dearly and think
they are very courageous.
Hamptonville, NC
I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you I love
you very much. Know matter what I am standing with you because I
know how very much G-D loves you. I know He will help you. I
wish I could be there maybe one day G-D will help me to
come.
Your Christian Friend
-Lois
Chashmonaim, ISRAEL
Dear Israel,
I want you to know that, I can't stand this any more!
Every day there is a pigua and what happens then? We run
and hide in are houses, instead of going outside showing the
Arabs that we don't care what they do!
This is our country! It belongs to us!
We also need to thank the soldiers of Israel (IDF) for
protecting us and our country the whole time and not giving up
for one second!
Now I'm telling you all, go out there and pray to G-d and just
believe in G-d!!!
New York, NY
It is with great warmth that I address the soldiers, their
families, and all Jews in Israel who are living through these
times. We think of you each day, each hour, each minute and pray
for your safety. I will be in Jerusalem in mid-May and will pray
for all Jews at the Wall. Be safe!
-Sasha
USA
5 ways Americans can support Israel:
(1) Highlight the atrocious human rights records of the Arab
states : Iraq vs. the Kurds; Egypt vs. the Copts; Sudan vs.
Christians, etc
(2) Boycott French goods, given France's anti-Semitism and the
fact that France is calling for a boycott of Israel; consider
travel to South America or Asia rather than Europe
(3) Attend pro-Israel rallies and bring non-Jewish friends;
numbers count!
(4) Keep yourself informed : read Jerusalem Post; Ha'aretz;
Weekly Standard; The New Republic; watch "Alan Keyes"
on MSNBC
(5) Educate Christian friends : make the link between the US war
on terror and the Israeli war of terror; discuss the PLO's war
against Christians in Lebanon
Am Yisrael Chai!
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