tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627667.post6457936145971909063..comments2024-03-11T03:18:40.164-04:00Comments on The Happiness Warrior: Rabbi Chaim Steinmetzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00927664495724913102noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627667.post-77267097574686412352006-12-13T19:50:00.000-05:002006-12-13T19:50:00.000-05:00As I am exposing myself more to Judaism, I am also...As I am exposing myself more to Judaism, I am also gaining more knowledge about the inevitable political conflicts within Judaism.<br /><br />This news event sickens me on so many levels. But, it just goes to show, in any given group, there will be a group that takes every possible stance on a given issue. Even if it is non-sensical and borders on evil.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627667.post-1919376306584432572006-12-13T18:58:00.000-05:002006-12-13T18:58:00.000-05:00I’m going to address a topic in this letter that i...I’m going to address a topic in this letter that is long overdue. <br /><br />Now I happen to be aware that Neturei Karta only represents at best estimates under 1000 members worldwide. My issue today is with the media coverage they receive. The media is not to be blamed for describing Neturei Karta as representatives of the Orthodox community, how should they know better? My purpose for this letter is to launch an appeal to all our Jewish Leaders to compose a disclaimer to explain that Neturei Karta does NOT represent Orthodox Judaism.<br /><br />Let me attempt to explain why I feel strongly that this disclaimer is long over due. Why it needs be approved and signed by all orthodox rabbis, all leaders of orthodox organizations. In these troubled times of Jihad and the constant looming threat of the terrorism, we constantly beg for all moderate Imam’s to speak up denouncing the mission of the radicals. We want to be able to treat religious Muslims as contributing members of society, even in this age of home grown terrorists. The problem is that unless they denounce the activities of Jihad and terrorism, how are we to feel secure. We understand it takes incredible strength to stand up and criticize members of your own religion to the world at large. We need to lead by example, we need to step up and be the “light onto the nations.” <br /><br />Damage control has to be given our utmost attention. How can we stand by as Neturei Karta proclaims to the world that our enemies don’t hate Jews they hate Israel. This has had a devastating effect already; try attending any campus in North America and try to convince even a single student that Israel has a right to exists. Imagine the devastation when Jews and gentiles alike believe our enemies only hate Israel not Jews. This is the exact reason why Rabbi Amnon Yitzchak labeled them as a Rodaif (someone who is out to kill you). <br /><br />One of our fundamental concept is not to commit a Chilul Hashem (Desecration of G-ds name). Can we ever fully comprehend what type of damage Neturei Karta is causing to our brothers and sisters that are now disgusted with all religious Jewry? Even members of the Orthodox community that do have issues with the State of Israel and happen to believe that the State should not have been created; even those with the opinion that the state should still be dismantled to this day. No one outside of Neturei Karta would ever compromise the integrity of our cause, which they so prominently manage to sabotage with photo opportunities with our most vocal and threatening enemies! Pekuach Nafashos (saving lives) is by all standards one of the axioms of our faith. <br /><br />We all admit that the war on the media front is in desperate need of reinforcements, how can we watch them hand over additional ammunition. Why does Neturei Karta get away with playing this PR charade? Please anybody with resources to actually help this situation stand up and MAKE IT STOP!!!<br /><br />If this letter has reached has come your way, and you know a more appropriate recipient, please make sure they understand they receive some form of plea for this cause.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com