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Arik's legacy: Being a human being
Erez Halfon
Published: 13.01.14, 11:03
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1. Jews are distinguished by 3 features
David ,   Jerusalem   (01.13.14)
beishanim (being merciful), rachmanim (being bashful), and gomlei chasadim (being generous). Sharon's mother, a Russian non-Jewish woman converted (officially but remained secular, invalidating the conversion) AFTER Sharon's birth. Ariel Sharon never converted which explains his heartless expulsion. So too Yochanan Plessner and Yair Lapid who are also not Jewish explains their strong standing behind the decree of drafting Torah scholars which was unheard of since the establishment of the state. Isn't it about time the Jewish country is run by Jews?
2. 1 like who?
(01.13.14)
Jews like Peres? Or maybe Ovadiah Yosef who supported the Oslo Agreements to bring Arafat to Israel, while Sharon did his best to oppose it?
3. G-d save us from "humane" leaders
Patriot ,   Israel   (01.13.14)
Humane??! I remember the wave of terrorist bombings throughtout Israel in 2001/2. Sharon, as PM waited almost 2 years before sending the IDF into Jenin. (Dolphinarian, S'barro, Park West Hotel - such a long list while Sharon did nothing). As a resident of Gush Katif I remember being bombed by mortars and missiles for 5 years while Sharon, as PM, did nothing and pretending there were no restraints on the IDF. And of course I remember being thrown out of my home to give my town to arab terrorists... please no more humane leaders!
4. This "Gibor" with a big heart could...
ORA ,   JERUSALEM   (01.13.14)
have been the saver of Am Israel. But he lacked the enlightenment of a Jewish soul ,after his beloved wife Lily passed a way; he missed as he said,the conversations he had with her. Regarding his Gaza disengagement decision it was obvious. His military legacy ,i think, is the way he most and fore all inspired, before he disciplined the soldiers, while caring for each of them and feeling their pain.This should always be remembered. R.I.P. Arick Sharon.
5. Being human means seeing everyone's pain, not just Jews
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (01.13.14)
6. 5 Seeing the pain of everyone,yes..
ORA ,   JERUSALEM   (01.13.14)
but seeing the pain of a sworn enemy who wants your death,is NOT human.
7. 1 Judaism is based on Justice,Hesed
ORA ,   JERUSALEM   (01.13.14)
[generosity] and Truth.
8. #7 If that's the case
Chaim ,   Israel   (01.14.14)
then the Israeli government as it is now is not Jewish at all. The justice system is on a Sodomite level; hesed and budget cuts do not go hand in hand, and certainly Sharon fell through with this point strongly; and how can there be truth if the justice system is so corrupt?
9. 8 Chaim,Israelis have the government it
ORA ,   JERUSALEM   (01.14.14)
they deserve. They voted Lapid for his campaign against the Haredim.
10. Seeing everyone's pain won't allow Jews to defend themselves
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (01.14.14)
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