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Rabbis seek to expel darkness
Kobi Nahshoni
Published: 13.12.09, 12:11
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1. Sadly, every society, Israeli's included, has its share of
Eitan ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (12.13.09)
thugs and vandals. This case of course is a sample. So, first, as a Jew and an Israeli, I wish to apologize to the people affected while hoping that they will recover from this case as fast as possible both physically and emotionally. Second, I wish to point out to them and to others the fact that upon learning about this case Jewish leaders in Israel - political, educational and religious - have condemned the case and explicitly stated their objection of harming any innocent person and their strong objection of desecrating any religious site, be it Jewish, Christian, Muslim or Druze. And finally, Israel's police, it is widely reported in the Hebrew press, has started a major hunt after the perpetrators with the full intention of catching them and bringing them to justice. Let us hope this is the last case in which "the other", be it an Arab, a Jew or anyone else, is targeted to be harmed and violated.
2. Real Rabbis and Real Judaism
Lazer ,   Ashdod, Israel   (12.13.09)
Thank you, YNet, for showing what real rabbis and real Judaism are all about. It's so sad that even 100 wise men can't remove the stone that one idiot throws into the well. People like Rabbi Froman are what we need to bring peace.
3. Perhaps in the end they will make the peace
eddie ,   london UK   (12.13.09)
4. "rabbi" must mean ghetto mentality "jew"
jason white ,   afula,israel   (12.13.09)
Any moslim ever rebuilt Joseph's tomb and replaced the holy books destroyed there? Or any other Jewish holy sites,places of worship or cemeteries? What a bunch of cowards! They do not even know who did this and they are there to kiss the arabs feet.
5. Kol hakavod
Shalom Hartman   (12.13.09)
May be some good will come of this chillul H'
6. I find the Koran distribution offensive.
(12.13.09)
for me, it's taking the sympathy a bit too far. It would be like going to visit a black friend who was attacked, and to take it too far would be to show up wearing black makeup.
7. After Israel's expected apology the truth will emerge
Shalom   (12.13.09)
that the Arabs themselves torched their mosque, but then it’s too late because the anti-Semitic world only remember the lies the Arabs make up and Israel’s foolish apologies.
8. the qor'an is a step too far
Ruri   (12.13.09)
you can call yourselves rabbis or moonfairies or whatever you want, but you are either extremely ignorant of what is in the qor'an or mentally disturbed.
9. Are all these Rabbis and activists going to visit the Jewish
Sharona ,   Jerusalem   (12.13.09)
girl stabbed near Gush Etzion along with all the outraged Muslims and imams. I won't hold my breath. NO ONE was hurt in what may very well be Pali staged vandalism. People get your priorities straight!
10. KUDOS TO THESE RABBIS!!!
John ,   Europe   (12.13.09)
May the Lord guards them and protects them! May He shines His face at them and grant them mercy! May He turns His face towards them and grant them peace!
11. POLITICAL CORRECTNESS VIRUS
DAVID ,   JUDEA   (12.13.09)
Even among our Rabbis exists a constant drive to show a Yafut Nefesh mentality, to make sure that they are liked and excepted by the media and their Hellenist masters. What they fail to mention is that the Chanukah story, is based on a civil war against the Hellenists who were a much bigger problem then the Greeks themselves. How come we do not see these same Rabbis get all worked up about the constant desecration of Jewish sites (like Joseph’s tomb) for a change. They would not get any media attention by our self loathing Hellenist media and of course they need government money for their institutions. These suckers jump on the band wagon while no one knows who has done this. Knowing Palliewood this could all be staged. The overall Israeli mentality is one of self flagellation and this fits right in, how pathetic and weak image we portray to the rest of the world. With as only result more hatred and condemnation from the world. Political correctness is a curse and a virus that will destroy us all.
12. Next they should visit the desecrated synagogues
Moe ,   Jerusalem   (12.13.09)
The ones burnt down by the PA including Yosef''s Tomb, the Jericho synagogue and all the synagogues torched in Gaza after the retreat by the locals. Then they should add up who has destroyed more Holy Places Jews or Pallies. Whoever the guilty party is must leave Temple Mount forever.
13. THESE RABBIS ARE THE JEWS AND HASHEM'S BELOVED...
BENJAMIN ,   SINGAPORE   (12.13.09)
IN PEACE AN DRELIGIOUS TOLERANCE....IS A VIRTUE OF THE JUDAISM ;-) BRAVO TO THE RABBIS ; -0 BEN SINGAPORE
14. TO THE GOVT OF ISRAEL-- REPAIR THEIR MOSQUE !
BENJAMIN ,   SINGAPORE   (12.13.09)
RESTORE THEIR LOSS AND MAKE IT GOOD ! YES ! THIS IS MY JEWSIH SOUL SPEAKING. IN THE NAME OF MY ABBA AND MY IMMA, I SPEAK UP..LET JUSTICE FLOW ! EVEN IF YOU ENEMY COME TO YOUR HOUSE GIVE HI M THE JESIH HOSPITALITY OF AVRAHAM BEN AVINUE ! BENJAMIN SINGAPORE
15. Such stories make me very happy and optimistic. God bless
Palestinian   (12.13.09)
these Rabbis... Way to go for all of us, Muslims, Jews and Christians.
16. This is a smart move and may help relief the tensions
Bloodyscot ,   Dallas, Texas   (12.13.09)
It doesn't matter if it a Synagogue, Mosque or Church it is wrong to defile it and burn it. Who even did this should spend alittle time in prison to think on their actions. To see groups of different faiths coming together to help stop these kind of attacks gives me hope for the future.
17. Chilul Hashem
Ariel Ben Yochanan ,   Kfar Tapuah, Efraim,   (12.13.09)
B"H It is a sorrow sight to see these "rabbis" to do Chilul Hashem, desecration of G-d's Name, in public. If they had any link to halacha, Jewish Law, other than their own, un-Jewish political agendas, they’d knew about the Rambam's negative mitzva # 50 that is actually entitled "The exhortation against being compassionate to idolaters or praising anything appertaining to them". The Rambam is not a “right wing extremist", there are Rambam Streets all over in Israel and it surprising to say the least how so called "rabbis" can ignore and will ignore Judaism if it doesn’t serve their miserable, government paid carriers.
18. @12 YEAH RIGH KEEP YOU UNFORGIVENESS...GOING TO THE GRAVE !
BENJAMIN ,   SINGAPORE   (12.13.09)
DONT YOU KNOW HOW TO FORGIVE AND LET IT GO...REPAIR THE THOUGHTS !
19. #7 Shalom the fool!
Wildmandxb ,   M.E.   (12.13.09)
Are you deliberately slow? What do you mean they torched their mosque? How can you be such a smug? Do you honestly believe this? what a fool you are!
20. i JUST RECEIVED 52 EMAILS ...EMAILING IDIOTS LISTEN :-)
BENJAMIN ,   SINGAPORE   (12.13.09)
i AM NOT AN XTIAN I AM NOT A MUSLIM IAM A JEW OF SINGAPORPURLY ORTHODOX BUT MODERN. AND I AM NOT RELIGIOUS ! i AM NOT RELIGIOUS ! I AM A REBEL ;-) i DONT HAVE BEARD ! I AM HAPPILY MARRIED WITH CHILDREN :-) NO I WONT CONVERT TO ISLAM :-) THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN EVER :- )
21. @17 ARIEL..PLEASE SHUT YOU MOUTH..YOU BLASHPHEMY .
BENJAMIN ,   SINGAPORE   (12.13.09)
DONT SOW DISCORT , NOW THAT IS NOT JEWISH HUMANITY AND PEACE !
22. #17 intolerant- ARIEL you are it...
Lisa   (12.13.09)
the rabbis are showing what it is to be a MENSCH- it is a crime to desecrate a place of worship-of any religion. You think yours is the true religion- well, so do the Muslims and Christiians and many more. By showing comtempt and making stupid statements like yours, you are just showing your intolerance- and you are no better than any other ignorant fool.
23. Bloody Thirsty The Texan ME "expert" from 7000 miles away
Genuine Tosefta ,   Tveria   (12.13.09)
the smart move is for you to return Texas to Mexico. Texas will greatly help relieve tensions between Mexico and Texas
24. Wrong ,Lisa #22
Keren ,   IL-BR   (12.14.09)
We are commanded to destroy idolaters signs among us,and that would be the right thing to do.We just can not do such a thing because it is not in accordance with "contemporary"times. But,you seem a bit hipocryt,no? You have just defended the end of muslim minarets in your christian country,so now what are you talking about? And don't come with that politicaly correct rhetoric that minarets are a political and not religious sign because you know very well that one is interchanged with the other. Your words now are "conveniently"nice words ,because what you really wish is that muslims get out of Switzerland.Or not? But be honest in your answer.Really and deeply honest.
25. I ccompletely agree with David #11
Keren ,   IL-BR   (12.14.09)
26. #4 and #11 and all talkbacks
(12.14.09)
sayng the same, I commend you all. Who needs ingratiating toochas lecking. We don't even know who did it. (Al Durra come to mind anyone? )But..it doesn't even matter to our ingratiating jews that we probably didn't even do such a thing then or now. Our wibbly wobbly leftie jews just have to toochas leck. It's their raison d'etre...to themselves.)
27. thanks rabbis
observer   (12.14.09)
you steal the land, incite more stealing, build synagogue on stolen land. Only a great mitzvah you lost; being good to your neighbor.
28. Do You Remember?
Neil ,   Maale Adumim, Israel   (12.14.09)
Remember all those times Palestinian "moderates" sent delegations to console us after terrorist atrocities? You don't? Neither do I.
29. keep it hidden and act as if you were tolerant; rabbis said
observer   (12.14.09)
30. to # 17 - Islam is not idolatry
shira z ,   j'slm, israel   (12.14.09)
We may have our differences, but Islam is not idolatry, and there is no halachic problem with a religious Jew entering or praying in a mosque.
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