Aliyah Magazine cares about Jews worldwide and encourages them to return to the Jewish Homeland 

Who's benefit is this latest court ruling  to criminalize circumcision aimed for? The very cries of empathy for the physical welfare of a young baby boy, would generally appear to be a reasonable cause in the name of humanity. German intellectuals after all should know better than most what's in the best interests of mankind? The name of science has gained the higher ground over that of religion. Maintaining a tradition that is at the very root of Judaism has less meaning than becoming part of an enlightened race.  

There is a large photo print in Yad Vashem that captures the faces of fellow conspirators in the midst of plotting the final solution for the Jewish people. The faces reflected the cream of German society, nearly each signature to that wretched document came from someone with high academic qualifications. In any other society they could have been mistaken for benign human beings, were it not for the benefit of hindsight that allowed us to grasp the full impact of their dreadful deed.

Today, a new curse has fallen upon the Jewish people. Part of its venom arises out of the ashes of the fallen Third Reich. The physical discontinuation of the Jewish race has been replaced by the threat upon its spiritual survival. The voices of reason still echo from the enlightened corridors of European's cultured palaces; albeit universities, government buildings, amongst other vessels of power. However, what message really comes across to Jews living in the Diaspora?

One thing's for sure, we're going to hear a lot of indignant Jewish voices being raised against this latest assault on Judaism. They'll raise it in the name of preserving Judaism and in the name of maintaining civilized behavour by their Gentile hosts. However, in my opinion, this is not the right path to pursue.

The only outcome that they can hope for is further acceptance to live as Jews amongst the nations. Yet, this is the very path that can only create greater obstacles in its track. Where is this path leading?

The ultimate battle ground for Jewish survival is right here in Israel. And the only sure path for victory is through being united as one people. Sadly, the voice of the Jew in the wilderness is not yet spent in futility. Israel is a wonderful country and although I refer to battles, I do so knowing that Israel is the safest place for our people. It has to be, it is the Jewish Homeland.

Accordingly, I suggest that the messages coming out of such courtrooms actually has a potentially benign side. Jews do not belong in a country that having failed to physically wipe them off the face of the earth, now attempts to also uproot them from their heavenly source.

Israel exists, and as long as Jews make the dreadful mistake of replacing Jerusalem for Berlin, New York, London or anywhere else, they will continue to face even greater proof as to where they truly belong.

If even one Jew can grasp the reality of the changing shape of a Diapsora, which is uprooting their feeling of complacency, than these words are worth while. Should that same Jew take one step further towards coming home to Israel, than that will make some sense out of the nonsense facing Jews in the Diaspora. Then, that lowly court ruling will inform that Jew that the very survival of our people is at stake, and there is only one Jewish Homeland in which to raise a wonderful Jewish child, complete with their Divine spirit!  

I wish shalom to those Germans who sincerely care about our Jewish people, and not to take this article personally.                 

Aliyah Magazine is dedicated to building up an Aliyah Community that attracts Jews home to Israel. This following story underlines the importance of getting it right!  

This is the second article related to the efforts of an Ethiopian man married to a Jew, with Jewish children, to assist their efforts to make Aliyah. The first article (see Aliyah Blogs) gave an introduction to their plight. We now get a better glimpse into the very personal challenges they face on a daily basis. I urge anyone in a position to help to further their quest, to do so.

In my opinion, we should do our best to return home the many African infiltrators that have smuggled themselves across our borders and unleashed a program of criminals acts such as rape, violent robbery etc., against our Jewish nation. However, Israel should never succumb to becoming a nation of fascist bigots. Our people were dispersed to all corners of the earth and have many distinct colorful faces. We should not fail to assist those in such desperate need based on one’s concept of what color Jews should be. Those dispersed to northern climates ‘suffered’ a loss of skin pigmentation from the healthy glow of living in Israel.

Imagine that this family lives in Brooklyn, Sydney or Golder’s Green in London, and is experiencing the same unacceptable fate?

Nor do I care that the husband is a non-Jew. He is a decent human being dedicated to his wife & family. We cannot stand idly by while our brother or sister’s blood is endangered! That goes for Jews no matter where they are scattered in the Diaspora. It is well past the hour to safely gather in our people.

“Dear David and readers,

Previously I tried to reveal the truth challenges faced by children while we are striving to live here in Ethiopia. Everybody who used to pass his childhood being a child of a Jews ancestor in Ethiopia may understand and share what I stated earlier.

Besides my children, my wife has also obliged to pass through unbeatable challenges since her childhood. Even after our marriage, the deeds of the Ethiopian population manifested against the Jews are so bitter. Despite my efforts to assisting her, she suffered a lot. At the beginning my relatives rejected and pressurized her to leave me. Due to the true affection she had they couldn’t succeed. I have been always standing in favor of her. Through time, we are able to convince the relatives and currently assisting our fight to overcome others pressure.

David,

What did you feel if kids are rushing for home as they see you? What measures will you take if somebody who has been carrying a child hides/cover the face suddenly as he sees you? It was the day to day happenings and still is practiced as my wife bypassed. Recently, one of our neighbors called a friend of my wife who is living near to us and enquired whither she is  a relatives or not to us. The friend confirmed them as if she is not our relative. Then, they advised her to leave our village and relocate to somewhere that is not accessible to us. This is just to mean that my wife is “an Evil eye” or” hyena rider”. In fact she is not! My children also are not evil eye!

The government structures who are responsible to settle this type matter are themselves unchanged from the society. They can’t protect us. This is why we finally agreed to want to move to the holy land of God, Israel where my wife ancestors have been rooted.”

While Aliyah Magazine is busy trying to encourage Jewish Aliyah to Israel, one could be forgiven for wondering if some Jews in the world are more concerned with building up an Arab homeland in its place.    

Islamist Morsi scored a victory that represents renewed Fundamental Muslim aspirations worldwide. What exactly does this triumph mean for Israel, the tiny Jewish thorn in the side of the mighty Arab empires? Probably, our enemies will find stronger motivation to remove the needle in their midst, which injects a regular dosage of unacceptable truth into their arteries. Our very existence serves to negate their own, as we are living proof of a higher more divine message to mankind.

What key factor has helped them to gain this revitalized strength and new found independence? In this world,  a finger can be fairly pointed at the President of the United States of America. Can we easily forget the public humiliation that Egyptian President Mubarak suffered from the present American regime, when they decided to cast a loyal friend to the wolves, in favor of a democracy that surely pointed to an outcome that would be anything but democratic with the rise of radical Islamic rule?

Today’s victory for Arab extremists is also a defeat for American Jewry, make no mistake about that. Jewish voters helped secure Obama’s leadership of the strongest nation on earth, fully aware of his commitment to present a balanced face to the forces of evil in the world, such as Iran and other ascending radical Islamic regimes. Upon what sort of premise did these Jews opt for this presidential direction in foreign affairs? It would appear that the appeal of universal acceptance of their brand of Judaism holds more sway than their own commitment to the religion.

The Pollard sacrifice is a prime example of demonstrating a Jewish allegiance to an American flag, rather than an Israeli one. Without for a moment condoning America’s right to enjoying its valid security needs, it seems that many Jews in America are more concerned with proving issues of loyalty even at the expense of trampling upon their own spiritual birthrights. Just like selling Joseph into slavery, it is then a simple matter to cast off one’s remaining brothers to an unknown fate. Only this time the motivation is even less noble.

In supporting a regime that encourages extremist elements to gain power, they are also condemning their own Jewish Homeland to suffer a more hostile Arab world. However, once again, this will be self defeating for those Jews, as they are further separating themselves from their own divine source.

For people who feed themselves on excuses not to make Aliyah, they have now successfully added yet another reason in their wrapped logic. First they elect a president that promotes Arab democracy that leads to radical Islam. Next these new power addicts will surely encourage further conquest of the Jewish Homeland…an Arab Aliyah. This completes our circle as the fear of competing with Arabs for a share of Israel will be used as a strong reason for Jews not to move to Israel. Fait accompli!

Well not quite? I still believe that Israel has many good friends, including non-Jewish ones, who can help raise their voices in support of the Jewish State of Israel. I also ‘know’ that the Diaspora includes courageous Jews who have the inner faith to withstand this latest nonsense leveled against our people.

However, let me share another insight with you, my dear friends. Upright Jews in Israel are less afraid of the unity of our enemies, than the disunity of the Jewish people. For every Jew willing to stand with us, rather than behind us, our strength becomes multiplied well beyond any basic mathematical equations. An elderly or sick Jew, a young child or baby, each precious soul brings something unique with them. Israel is the total of Jewish souls living on the Jewish Homeland as a host to Hashem; what could be stronger than that. The other side of the coin is also true. Every Jew able to make Aliyah, but preferring instead to swear allegiance to a foreign land, especially at Israel’s expense…well I don’t think that’s you!

Don’t allow impostors to claim your share of the Jewish Homeland. Encourage Jewish Aliyah and not an Arab one. Shalom!

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The following is an amusing encounter I had in London before making aliyah and setting up Aliyah Magazine. A few names have been changed to protect the guilty! 

I left the synagogue feeling great, there's nothing like praying & then shmoozing with other Jews. A few of us turned left and took a path that narrowed, as it crossed over a polluted stream. Our attention was focused on a squirrel that swiftly darted up a tree. How I love London, and its gorgeous nature trails.  Mark avoided slipping over some rubbish left on the ground. We continued walking towards Kenton Road.

It was Sabbath eve and we had some heavy obstacles to navigate. Those Jews in Israel really can't understand the challenges we face over here. A pedestrian immediately ahead triggered off an automatic exterior lighting system outside an old house. Mike whistled with relief that it wasn't one of us that innocently could have broken Shabbat by causing electricity to flow into those bulbs.

'Stop whistling, its forbidden!' Mike looked irritated, it wasn't a melody, I just let air escape through a gap in my teeth. Mark disagreed. 'No! I've told you before, its written somewhere that whistling is prohibited.' I kept quiet, not really knowing if that was true or not.

'Joe made Aliyah' We both looked at Mark. 'When?' Mark looked pleased with himself, he was obviously more in the know than we were. 'Oh, last week. A few rabbis tried to dissuade him, but he wouldn't listen' It was my turn to show surprise. 'Why would rabbis try to talk a Jew out of making Aliyah?' Mark looked astonished at my ignorance. 'Did the Moschiah come last week and say it was time to go? No! Of course not. He could have waited, at least a little longer.'

Joe, the thin guy who wore a Union Jack flag on his kippur, proudly displaying our British heritage. Who would have imagined that he was such a deviant?

We arrived at the traffic lights. Surely someone would come and press the green button for us, so that we could cross that busy intersection without breaking Shabbat. After 20 minutes and no slowing down of the heavy traffic, an elderly Pakistani walked by. Mike was the boldest of us, and approached the gentleman. 'Psst, Mike take off your kippur, he's one of them!' We instinctively all removed our head coverings. Who knows he could be a Hamas representative? Living in London was getting dangerous.

'Good evening.' The Pakistani looked at the three of us with suspicion. 'We're new here, how does one stop the traffic?' So far so good, it is forbidden to directly ask a Gentile to do something for you on Shabbat. The old man slowly answered. 'You press the button.' Mike adopted a bewildered look. 'Which one?' As we carefully studied his reactions for signs of coming to our assistance by actually pressing it for us, we failed to notice that a couple had pressed the button from the other side of the road. Mark was the first to quickly step into the road, but the lights had already changed back.

It started to rain, and we would have to wait for the next pedestrian to come. More Jews joined us at the lights. A passing nun also joined our group waiting patiently and politely for someone to activate the button. The rabbi felt a little embarrassed to raise the issue, so we continued our debate.

'I guess waiting for Moschiah to come before making Aliyah is a little like our problem now?' We stared at Mike, waiting for him to explain what he had in mind, but he didn't. I took up the thread instead. 'You mean like waiting here for someone to press that damn button?'

Just then there was a pause in the traffic and they all rushed to the other side, all except us.

Mike looked philosophical. 'Maybe, its permissible to wait for a gap in the traffic before making Aliyah? I mean none of us needs to break any laws to move to Israel.' It was Mark's turn now to turn the organized chaos into something even less tangible. 'What if we're all getting it wrong, maybe making Aliyah will actually bring the Moschiah to us, rather than the other way round?' Mark answered in his best British accent. 'Let's ask the rabbi? We looked round and realized he was also ahead of us on the other side of the street.

I knew that there were at least two other traffic intersections ahead, and I was already late for the evening meal. I eventually said goodbye to my friends and prepared myself for cold fish and chips.

'Joe! Who would have thought of all people that Joe would have left our community to make Aliyah?'

All I knew now is that I couldn't wait to join him!

It was my pleasure to receive a letter from an Ethiopian, addressed to Aliyah Magazine. No, he is not Jewish, but describes a very challenging and moving episode in the life of his family, that might be timely to share.

He wrote for help in speeding up an Aliyah application. While, we are limited in this field, there are no bounds around wanting to re-unite the Children of Israel in the Jewish Homeland. 

June 8th 2012

Dear David,
I have learnt that you are so caring and highly respected. I did not have
such fast experiences in responding someone’s request. I thank you very
much for your advice and the concern as well.
If it helps you can print the information. Because, I know your objective.
Even our history is worse than the stated. Thus, if it helps, please do
not hesitate to use it.
Shalom,

June 5th 2012

"Dear David
Let me give you clear picture of the whole story. I am not originally from your blood line. But married your blood sister 20 years back and having 2 children (1 boy and 1 daughter).  My wife is clearly Israeli descendent
from both parents line.