Opinion  Eitan Haber
Why is the government afraid of coward rabbis?
Eitan Haber
Published: 27.12.15, 13:15
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1. rabbi
john ,   toronto   (12.27.15)
If rabbis are engaging in unlawful activities put them in prison
2. It's the other way around. The coward government is
The Truth Hurts   (12.27.15)
afraid of Rabbis who'll reveal the truth to the world. The truth that is a major scandal about the Israeli government and Shin Bet. The fact that the Shin Bet requested that the media not publish about the other Dawabsha homes in Duma that was torched several weeks later by an Arab clan, after they had arrested and tortured innocent boys for the same family, should be a bright red light.
3. In a very long life
Sagi   (12.27.15)
with lots of experience with different lands and cultures no one has ever succeeded in awakening within me hatred. These people have done just that, a very deep hatred. They have hijacked the country that I love, that I fought for, that I had great hopes for. They are bringing ruination on Israel.
4. Separate religion and government
Elia   (12.27.15)
It's time to separate religion from state. I'm a second citizen in Israel thanks to these entitled creatures even though both of my maternal grandparents are Jews. I refuse to make Aliyah until I'm considered a normal Jews who is allowed to get married and get the same ID as those who were born and Israeli me 'approved' by these rabbis. It's crazy to think that hitler murdered anyone with a face of Judaism yet the Jewish country only accepts those approved by corrupt rabbis who are often guilty of corruption and criminal activity.
5. #3 Sagi: well-stated. It's tragic. Our own biggest enemy is
Rafi ,   US   (12.28.15)
... us.
6. 3 Sagi,forgive,not because people
ORA ,   JERUSALEM   (12.27.15)
deserve it,but because you deserve peace. Be healthy,Sagi.
7. Seriously
Michael Pielet ,   Raanana, israel   (12.28.15)
Seriously i have never read anything that Comrade Haber has written that ever made any rational sense. Haber keep trying, maybe one day you will figure it all out. Maybe?
8. Nobody Above The Law
Christy ,   Boston, US   (12.28.15)
Nobody should be above the law. If someone is breaking it the leaders must have the courage to *lead* and bring the person (people) before the courts. --- Not doing this sends the message that some are above the law. 'Sacred Cows', if you will. --- In the US, Trump is attacking 'sacred cows' and people are supporting him because of this.
9. I would not use term "coward" but rather...
Larry ,   LA (formerly)   (12.28.15)
The problem is that there is a tendency to simplification like calling these rabbis 'cowards'. They are not; they are 'extremists'. Most people are too busy to think on a deep level about anything other than their work and making more money so only look superficially into news. Extremism plays a large part in swaying small brains to whom simple answers make sense. The real threat is the non-thinking extremists, not 'coward' rabbis. They believe they are courageous, and perhaps in a manner they are. But what is bad is, like Trump, they are extremists, and that in itself is a reason to shun them...
10. Rabbi Stavsky PLEASE make a major scandal worldwide
Rabbi Stavsky ,   Stay Strong   (12.27.15)
about the Shin Bet torturing innocent boys. Rabbi Stavsky, PLEASE get the masses out worldwide to protest the atrocities committed by the Shin Bet on innocent boys when they know quite well that Arabs did it. Rabbi Stavsky, we Jews are with you 100%. The Shin Bet are petrified of you.
11. We need Zola to put the facts straight
ORA ,   JERUSALEM   (12.28.15)
Hate articles have no credibility. Nothing is clear in the whole Duma affair.Only G-D knows what really happened. Using force in the name of justice..is not worthy of Israel It is a shame.Let go,move on Apologising is not being weak but strong and human. Wake up from this nightmare , Have the sleep of the Just .,Shalom.
12. Trump, like the demonized Rabbis, is a strong patriot!
Chaim ,   Israel   (12.28.15)
Leave it to foolish far leftist Haber to be more concerned with curbing patriots than murderous terrorists. Muslim radicals are terrorizing America. Trump, like the good patriot he is, wants to stop them and protect Americans. Haber condemns Trump for this! The Rabbis, Haber vilifies, are patriots who simply want Israel to be safe. But foolish Haber is more worried about them than about murderous P.A. backed "Palestinian" murder!
13. People are not afraid of cowards...
ORA ,   JERUSALEM   (12.29.15)
Rabbis are brave and powerful ,that is why the government is rightly afraid of them Better don't start with Rabbis
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