Monday, November 27, 2006
Peace for Land
Show that you too Care
October 30, 2006
Well, it's that time of the year again.
"What time?" you ask.
The holidays are over, the rain and cold are starting to move in.
According to the Hebrew calendar, tomorrow, the ninth day of Heshvan, is a momentous day in the history of
However, the anniversary of one of the most esteemed visitors who ever came to
These words were written by none other than
I guess you could say the Rambam was lucky. He had the privilege to be in
When people ask me why we live here, why reside in
Many, Jews and gentiles, even those who don't make it for a visit in
It is important to know that those of us living here are, do so, not because we are coerced to do so, rather, because we want to be here, to live in the shadows of our ancestors, to walk in footsteps of our Forefathers, to bring a Jewish city, left in ruins, back to life.
One of the people who has had the privilege to not only live here in
Simcha has two jobs. Every night be drives from
However, during the day Simcha takes off his Rabbi hat, and puts on a
Simcha's tours aren't just tours – they are an event – a spiritual event second to none. That fact that many people 'come back for more,' returning year after year to again experience another 'Simcha tour' speaks for itself.
Next week, Simcha Hochbaum will the recipient of the Rabbinic Leadership Award
Simcha would be honored to have you join him, honoring Hebron, honoring others who too have dedicated themselves to helping Am Yisrael get back on its feet in Eretz Yisrael, in Hebron, after 2,000 years of 'being away from home.'
I too will be in
For those of you who have been in
For those of you who have never been in
You can still make reservations easily at: www.hebronfund.com or call 1-718-677-6886. If you don't live in the NY metropolitan area you can still show that you care: Dinner Journal Blessings can be sent in via the Hebronfund website or the above-listed phone number. The journal is closing tomorrow so don't wait too long. Send in your blessings, thanks and best wishes to Simcha
And thanks very much. From all of us
With blessings from
Little Warriors
Please pray for the baby: Yair Nisi
November 24, 2006
Shabbat is starting in just over an hour, but there are some things that you feel like you have to write, even if time is short. I was busy earlier with a group from
It was just a week ago that we hosted, here in
Some ate in tents set up all over, receiving Shabbat meals preordered from
The preparations for such a weekend are long and consuming. People worked day and night for weeks to try and insure that everyone arriving would have a place to sleep and food to eat. And even those who didn't make reservations wouldn't be left out. (We had two fellows from
People from all over the world come into
Shabbat Hebron, every year when we read in the Torah about Abraham's purchase of the Tomb of the Patriarchs, the Caves of Machpela, is always special. But this year was extraordinary. At least as far as I was concerned.
Last Friday morning our apartment beepers started buzzing. Sometimes they inform
Itzik and Oriya have two little girls. But they should have three, for Oriya gave birth to three girls. The first of those, their oldest daughter, was named Shalhevet, and over five years ago she was shot and killed by an Arab terrorist from the Abu Sneneh hills, overlooking the Avraham Avinu neighborhood. Shalhevet was in her stroller, with her parents at her side when the killer started shooting. Itzik was hit in the legs; the bullet went through Shalhevet's head, killing her instantly.
What does a family do following such a tragedy, their first-born plucked from them, at only 10 months of age? Itzik and Oriya are strong people, filled with faith and love of their land, their people and their G-d. It certainly wasn't easy, but with support from family and friends, and people all over the world, they were able to overcome their sorrow and mourning. Today they live only meters from the very spot where Shalhevet was shot and killed, with their two other daughters playing outside in the playground adjacent to where their oldest sister was murdered.
And after three girls,
Early this morning, at the 'Kollel' (Torah Study Hall) opened in Shalhevet's memory in that same Avraham Avinu neighborhood, family and friends, from
Following the loss of a child, so tragically, the Pass family didn't give up, they didn't run away. They battled, for the right to continue to live, in
To the extended Pass-Zarbiv family, Mazal tov – best wishes for many other happy occasions. From all of us in
An open letter to: The Honorable Robert Rydberg, Ambassador to Israel from Sweden
22 November 2006
The Honorable Robert Rydberg
Ambassador
Embassy of
Asia House
4, Rehov Weizmann
64 239 Tel Aviv
Fax: 03 718 00 05
ambassaden.tel-aviv@foreign.ministry.se
Dear Mr. Rydberg,
We have been informed that the Swedish foreign ministry has appealed to the government of
We would like to clarify several points concerning this incident:
1. The Jewish community of
2. ISM has had a presence in
a.
b.
c. According to press accounts, one of the perpetrators was quoted as having said, "I have a flight to
d. The fact that an overwhelming majority of the people in
4. According to press accounts,
Sabbath is extremely sensitive and many people object to being photographed on the Sabbath. Ms. Johansson and others were requested by Israeli security forces and others to refrain from photographing Sabbath observers, however, they refused this request. This, of course, does not justify physical attack, however, clearly, had the protestors acceded to this request, most likely the attack would have been avoided.
5. According to various internet accounts, the attackers yelled, "we killed Jesus and we will kill you too." According to eye-witnesses at the scene, this accusation is false. No such phrase was uttered.
7. Finally, the presence of ultra extremist anti-Israel – anti-Jewish organizations such as ISM and other such groups in
Sincerely,
Hebron Community Council Members
Spokesmen
The Jewish Community of
hebron@hebron.org.il
Show that you too Care
October 30, 2006
Well, it's that time of the year again.
"What time?" you ask.
The holidays are over, the rain and cold are starting to move in.
According to the Hebrew calendar, tomorrow, the ninth day of Heshvan, is a momentous day in the history of
However, the anniversary of one of the most esteemed visitors who ever came to
These words were written by none other than
I guess you could say the Rambam was lucky. He had the privilege to be in
When people ask me why we live here, why reside in
Many, Jews and gentiles, even those who don't make it for a visit in
It is important to know that those of us living here are, do so, not because we are coerced to do so, rather, because we want to be here, to live in the shadows of our ancestors, to walk in footsteps of our Forefathers, to bring a Jewish city, left in ruins, back to life.
One of the people who has had the privilege to not only live here in
Simcha has two jobs. Every night be drives from
However, during the day Simcha takes off his Rabbi hat, and puts on a
Simcha's tours aren't just tours – they are an event – a spiritual event second to none. That fact that many people 'come back for more,' returning year after year to again experience another 'Simcha tour' speaks for itself.
Next week, Simcha Hochbaum will the recipient of the Rabbinic Leadership Award
Simcha would be honored to have you join him, honoring Hebron, honoring others who too have dedicated themselves to helping Am Yisrael get back on its feet in Eretz Yisrael, in Hebron, after 2,000 years of 'being away from home.'
I too will be in
For those of you who have been in
For those of you who have never been in
You can still make reservations easily at: www.hebronfund.com or call 1-718-677-6886. If you don't live in the NY metropolitan area you can still show that you care: Dinner Journal Blessings can be sent in via the Hebronfund website or the above-listed phone number. The journal is closing tomorrow so don't wait too long. Send in your blessings, thanks and best wishes to Simcha
And thanks very much. From all of us
With blessings from