While I’ve been aware of most of these tenets being incorporated into the actions of this war, seeing them altogether, presented with contextual references, makes me feel a renewed depth of pride in my Jewishness. Thank you! Kol hakavod!
I'd add one. Kelly Johnson of SR-71 fame had a basic motto "Be quick, be quiet, and be on time" that I think are military virtues which I think the IDF epitomizes by suddenly appearing at their enemy's door but only when it's the right time to strike.
"But rodef shalom (pursuing peace) does not mean self-delusion. Judaism insists on peace that is just, secure, and sustainable — not appeasement masquerading as diplomacy. "
Would that Ehud Olmert et. al., who crafted the fatally flawed Oslo Accords, and all leftist like-minded idealogues took this injunction to heart: a state whose charter calls for your destruction, whose operatives have acted on this principle, such a state you want to install on your borders violates in every conceivable way rodef shalom. Am Yisrael Chai
The equivocation of Liberal elements of the Media here in Europe, and the seething Antisemitism which lies behind this, is funny to watch this morning here in the UK, as Israel and the Jewish Diaspora wakes today this Sunday morning in grateful thanks to America. Thankyou President Trump! Good call, Sir. Thank you Mr President.
Nowhere in the world is there such unity of people, such a readiness to stand together during difficult trials, to rush to help without delay or hesitation, even if it is dangerous.
I do not want to offend other peoples and countries, but over the years I have become convinced that nowhere do the people as a whole possess such high moral qualities. I have something to compare with, and I choose Israel.
If only every nation followed these same 10 ethical dictates!
Good civic responsibilities
While I’ve been aware of most of these tenets being incorporated into the actions of this war, seeing them altogether, presented with contextual references, makes me feel a renewed depth of pride in my Jewishness. Thank you! Kol hakavod!
I'd add one. Kelly Johnson of SR-71 fame had a basic motto "Be quick, be quiet, and be on time" that I think are military virtues which I think the IDF epitomizes by suddenly appearing at their enemy's door but only when it's the right time to strike.
"But rodef shalom (pursuing peace) does not mean self-delusion. Judaism insists on peace that is just, secure, and sustainable — not appeasement masquerading as diplomacy. "
Would that Ehud Olmert et. al., who crafted the fatally flawed Oslo Accords, and all leftist like-minded idealogues took this injunction to heart: a state whose charter calls for your destruction, whose operatives have acted on this principle, such a state you want to install on your borders violates in every conceivable way rodef shalom. Am Yisrael Chai
The equivocation of Liberal elements of the Media here in Europe, and the seething Antisemitism which lies behind this, is funny to watch this morning here in the UK, as Israel and the Jewish Diaspora wakes today this Sunday morning in grateful thanks to America. Thankyou President Trump! Good call, Sir. Thank you Mr President.
This article makes clear a lot of reasons to why Isreal is fighting for sure.
Nowhere in the world is there such unity of people, such a readiness to stand together during difficult trials, to rush to help without delay or hesitation, even if it is dangerous.
I do not want to offend other peoples and countries, but over the years I have become convinced that nowhere do the people as a whole possess such high moral qualities. I have something to compare with, and I choose Israel.
Just asking, does this include Chuck Schumer?
I'm not so sure that all Israelis are abiding by points 5 and 10 and they have the support of rabbis.
Excellent. Thank you.