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Tishrei 24, 5769, 10/23/2008
American Jews - What Are You Waiting For?
Can't you see the writing on the wall? Our Sages ask why did Hashem begin the plagues in Egypt by striking the Nile? They explain that when Hashem decrees the destruction of a nation, He begins by destroying the nation's gods. The Egyptians worshipped the Nile, so the Nile was hit first with the devastating plague of blood. In a similar light, America received a first, warning blow with the destruction of that seemingly invincible symbol of the god of capitalism, the World Trade Center. Let's face it, the motto, "In G-d We Trust," was just a big lie. America trusted in money. Money was the pagan god of America, and now with the Big Crash, the worship of the dollar has been debucked as just another counterfeit scam. So dear brothers, get out while you can. But a ticket while you still can afford one. Come home to Israel before all of your dollars aren't worth any more than Kleenex. Come before your split-level houses are worthless, and the angry, poverty-stricken rednecks blame the Jews and chase you homeless into the streets. Come to the Land where "the eyes of Hashem are upon it from the beginning of the year to the end." Come to the Land where "In G-d We Trust" is real.
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Tishrei 13, 5769, 10/12/2008
That Ain't Just a Lulav, Pal
There's more to the holiday of Sukkot than what meets the eye. For people who want a glimpse into the transcendental magnificnce of the Torah, take a look at this link from our jewishsexuality.com website. With the warning that the content is explicitly sexual. Hag Samaoch!
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Tishrei 9, 5769, 10/8/2008
I apologize!
On the eve of Yom Kippur, I would like to apologize to Diaspora Jews for having called you Couch Potatoes, Cry Babies, Bed Wetters, Squawkers, Modern Day Spies, Grasshoppers, Toy Soldiers, Monday Morning Quarterbacks, Sideline Kibbitzers, Cyberspace Jews, Internet Jews, Virtual Jews, Two-Faced Hebrews, Galut Lovers, and Chickens. Monday Morning Quarterbacks
I did it hoping that the shock would help you to face the hypocrisy of Jewish life in the Diaspora. But I acted improperly. Remorsefully, I ask your forgiveness. I know that deep in every Jewish heart is the longing to live in the Land of Israel, as we proclaim at the end of our Yom Kippur prayers: "Next Year in Jerusalem!" May you all have the opportunity,courage, and faith to actualize these words. Shana tova. Tzvi
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Hollywood to the Holy Land
by Tzvi Fishman
Tzvi Fishman was awarded the Israel Ministry of Education Prize for Jewish Creativity and Culture
Before making Aliyah to Israel in 1984, Tzvi Fishman was a successful Hollywood screenwriter. He has co-authored 4 books with Rabbi David Samson, based on the teachings of Rabbis A. Y. Kook and T. Y. Kook.
His other books include: The Kuzari For Young Readers and Tuvia in the Promised Land. His most recent book, Secret of the Brit, can be found at JewishSexuality.com, along with an abbreviated online version. |
