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USD 500 million in Hanukkah gelt
Golan Hazani
Published: 08.12.06, 11:04
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1. as usual money will be "stoped" where it should not
(12.08.06)
2. kavod lo, let's just hope it's put to good use.
yonatan ,   nyc   (12.08.06)
3. as usual
israeli   (12.08.06)
the cizitzens wont see any changes they goverment will take it
4. Well Done
(12.08.06)
Now let's see how it's used... Jews Worldwide Unite http://www.globaljewishcommunity.com
5. YOU ALL ARE BLIND TO THE FACTS
Yehuda ,   Jerusalem   (12.08.06)
It is not what you see and what you hear..it is all about what is hidden from us all and what we are all fed. NOT CLEAR YET? Ok The press reports the corruption and that is why we all know about banks frauds, sex scandels, police failures, Health Ministry scandles, IDF disabled soldiers being left to rot at home, did i leave someone out....yes too many to write here but the message is nice folks that the press is controlled by those in power, those with financial interests, those that bed with polititions so...stop belly aching. If you don't like supporting the corruption in Israel then do your share, call on all you know to stop donating to the needy people of Israel for it never reaches those that are not the sons/daughters or friends of someone influencial. Have a great weekend and stay safe nice readers.
6. THANK YOU MR ADELSON - YOUR GIFT WILL HELP MANY
andrew ,   miami,fl   (12.08.06)
7. Adelson
Petra Blumenfeld ,   USA   (12.08.06)
May goodness be poured on this man. This is a time of great need in Israel. Each of us should donate what we can to the cause we support in Israel. For me, I found a gilrs orphanage in Israel. If You want an accounting of the money, do the donating Yourself and please, don't reduce this mans great gift with complaints. Not good. The Lord loves a generous heart, without complaints. Thanks Mr Adelson, thanks thanks, thanks. Shalom and Braca
8. Please make sure money get to needy and not wasted
Mark ,   New York, NY   (12.08.06)
Mr. Adelson, You are living my dream - I want to become a billionaire so I could make a billion donation to the Jewish people. Thank you so much for your gift. Please make sure that the money get to the needy people and not wasted. Kol ha-kavod!
9. He should follow Gaydamak
Alex ,   LA, USA   (12.08.06)
"The second half will apparently be earmarked for preserving the Jewish heritage." Which means it will go to government officials and their families. He already gave 25 m. to Istaely government for the right to build casino. He should do what Gaydamak does: give money to people , buy equipment for IDF, and forget about Olmert-Beilin families.
10.  A real mensch!!!
Natan ,   USA   (12.08.06)
Mr. Adelson is a real "Mensch" !!! I know that this will help many needy Jews. I hope that some of you will, one day, accept a good deed without constantly looking for a negative!!!
11. This man is no fool!
Ram ,   London   (12.08.06)
May he blessed with good health until 120. As to where his money will go, I have no doubt he will steer it in the right direction, definitely not in the hands of the current corrupt, faithless, weak Israeli government officials. Shabbat shalom.
12. Adelson is not Gaydamak, just a usual rich guy
Itzik ,   Haifa   (12.08.06)
His relation to Israel is through a few wealthy government people. Where he was during the Lebanon war? Where he was during the Oslo War? Where he was whe Sharon-Olmert were thouwing Jews from their house? Why give money to newspapers?
13. Todah Rabah, Shabat Shalom,
rh ,   ashdod israel   (12.08.06)
less you and your family
14. money
darryl ,   israel   (12.08.06)
as usual it will end up in politicians pockets
15. Donations
Abir ,   Chicago, IL USA   (12.08.06)
I only hope it is put to good use, and not for political bartering.
16. If I was a rich man...
Yosi ,   Monterrey   (12.08.06)
I would definetly do the same. Thanks to people like him, we are still standing strong in Israel
17. Donation
Marc ,   West Palm Beach, USA   (12.09.06)
And now let us see that bastion of worldwide liberalism, George Soros, match the donation!
18. Truly a man of good will
Joe ,   Phila.,USA   (12.09.06)
May God bestow upon him all the goodness he so desreve.
19. What a shame that so much of this money...
Adam Admati ,   Israel   (12.10.06)
will disappear into the pockets of the well-connected, the histadrut, the cartels, monopolies and criminals (politicians).
20. Where is my share?
A Jew ,   NY   (12.10.06)
500 million dollars divided by 25 million Jews equals 20 million dollars excluding taxes. Where is my share?
21. Save your money
Anti-Gingy Coalition ,   Israel   (12.10.06)
Nothing worse than a rich Gingy showing off his gingy money.
22. Fortunate
Bianca ,   Philippines   (12.26.08)
Adelson is such a great man for contributing huge sum of money to Israel, Miriam and children is so fortunate to have this man in their lives may God blessed him with long life. You are a gift from heaven
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