Top Ten POSSIBLE Reasons Pope Benedict XVI Resigned

מוצש"ק פר' תרומה תשע"ג

Here are the Top Ten POSSIBLE reasons Pope Benedict XVI (né Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger) resigned, emphasis on the word "POSSIBLE."  This is ONLY speculation.  I am not in possession of ANY evidence, supporting ANY of the reasons listed.

10. His failure to move the Catholic Church in the direction he wanted, fast enough, was frustrating him.

Poop Benedict XVI

9. His failure to recruit more priests and nuns was frustrating him.

8. His failure to grab more and more land in Israel for the Vatican was frustrating him.

From South Park Se10 Ep11 "Hell On Earth 2006"

7. It was becoming increasingly difficult to keep his pedophile priests under control, and that was overwhelming him.

6. It was becoming increasing difficult to recruit priests into becoming pedophiles, and that was frustrating him.

Ratzinger = Rat Singer

5. His resignation was part of a deal to cover up his involvement in a scandal,...other that pedophilia.

4. He was threatened, and forced to resign, in a power play by another aging cardinal.

3. He was pushed out, in order to put in a politically-correct pope, who would attract more followers.

2. He was offered a higher position of authority in the Illuminati hierarchy he could not refuse.

And the number one POSSIBLE reason Poop Benedict XVI resigned is...

1. He knows that Vatican security will soon fail, and he will no longer be safe from the common people's exacting of justice.

Beware Of Molotov Cocktails!

ד' לחודש השנים עשר תשע"ג

Arutz 7: New Samaria Road Sign Warns of Rock, Firebomb Attacks 
Drivers through roads in Samaria are likely to come across a new road sign that they are unlikely to see on roads in other parts of Israel.

David Lev, February 11, 2013

"Caution Molotov Coctails!"

Drivers through roads in Samaria are likely to come across a new road sign, one that they are unlikely to see on roads in other parts of Israel. The sign, designed by the Samaria Residents Council, warns drivers that they are in danger of being attacked by rocks and firebombs.

The sign has a drawing of an individual preparing to throw rocks, apparently at a passing vehicle. The sign's text says “Warning, drive quickly, Arabs throw firebombs in this area.” The sign, says the Council, points out the immediate dangers faced by drivers in Samaria. (cont.)

I actually think that these signs are a good idea, one of the few originating from any of the "councils" within Yehudah and Shomron (Judea and Samaria).

Not only is this practical, warning drivers of the reality of the roads, it has the potential to raise awareness among the average Israelis on the street, about the reality of our "neighbors," especial through the sign's inevitable controversy.

I wonder when someone will start calling these signs racist.

Someone is bound to.

Imagine An Orthodox Israeli Military

ג' לחודש השנים עשר תשע"ג

YNET: United Torah Judaism MK: Haredi Soldiers Will Make IDF Orthodox

Moran Azulay, February 11, 2013

United Torah Judaism MK Menachem Eliezer Moses said after Yesh Atid's Yair Lapid's speech in the Knesset: "I want to let you know what very few people do: Even the Nahal Haredi is mostly financed by a rich Los Angeles Jews and not by the IDF." Moses added: "If you want to enlist them (haredim) to non-haredi units, I tell you – these yeshiva students will draw your children into Jewish orthodox practices; you will not recognize them when they return from service."

MK Lapid apparently being pulled away from Rabbi MK Mozes, who does not look amused

I am certain that Rabbi MK Mozes did not plagiarize me.  Yet, I have been saying this for years!

The Left only wants to enlist Haredim for the purposes of indoctrinating them into State loyalism.  It has NO interest in having IDF units which inspire curiosity in its children about God and His Torah, about prayer, Shabbath, and Tefillin, or any other authentic Jewish observances.

I am disappointed, though, that Rabbi MK Moses made Haredi enlistment sound like a threat.

I can understand this strategy, but I also think that it is too bad that he does not see this as an opportunity for qiruv, bringing Jews back to Torah, like I wrote here a year ago in The Top Ten Reasons To Join The IDF.

Haredi rabbis need to face the inevitability of increased Haredi enlistment.  If not that, then they must at least face the inevitability that the Haredi community will need the training that the IDF has to offer.

I do not subscribe to the belief that Mashi'ah will be fighting the battles for our physical and spiritual freedoms alone.  Whether needing to defend themselves against Erev Rav, or against invading armies, where else are they going to get free training, and be able to do qiruv at the same time?

"Sharing the burden" is not even the half of it.

Yigal Amir And The President's Nose

ג' לחודש השנים עשר תשע"ג

In Israeli President Shimon Peres's own words...

YNET: הנשיא פרס: העוון של יגאל עמיר לא יימחק כל עוד נשמה באפי

שירי הדר 12.02.13

נשיא המדינה שמעון פרס ביקר בכלא איילון ברמלה וכשנשאל אם יחון את יגאל עמיר, רוצח ראש הממשלה יצחק רבין, השיב: "חס ושלום. העוון שלו לא יימחק כל עוד נשמה באפי. הוא צריך להינמק בכלא"

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הנשיא התייחס גם לנושא בקשת החנינה לנשיא לשעבר משה קצב, המרצה שבע שנות מאסר בגין אונס, ואמר: "אני ער לחומרת העבירה במיוחד לנושא ההטרדה המינית, אבל רק כשיגיע התיק לידיי אוכל לשקול ולהביע דעה". 

"God forbid.  Yigal Amir's transgression will not be erased as long as there is breath in my nose.  He needs to rot in prison."

Hmm...

Israeli President Shimon Peres appearing to be checking if there is still breath in his nose

Does that mean when breath is no longer in the Present's nose, that Yigal Amir will be released?

What a smarmy comment!

Even the daughter of Yitzchak Rabin, Yigal Amir's supposed victim, former MK Dalia Rabin-Philosof does not believe that we know the full story behind her father's death.  If fact, the majority of Israelis agree with her.

Check out Barry Chamish's book Who Killed Yitzchak Rabin?, and you'll see just how many holes in this case there truly are.

The Death Of The IDF Hesder Yeshivas

ב' לחודש השנים עשר תשע"ג

The following report signals the beginning, or rather the middle, of the end of the Israel Defense Forces [IDF] Yeshivah study program, known as "Hesder."

Arutz 7: Report: Hesder First Year Students Being Called Up
In an unprecedented move, the IDF has begun drafting those students in their first year of yeshiva who have not yet registered in hesder.

David Lev, February 10, 2013

In an unprecedented move, the IDF has begun drafting students in their first year of Hesder yeshiva who are not yet registered within the framework of the Hesder system, Arutz Sheva has been informed. As a result, thousands of 18 year olds currently in Hesder yeshivot may be required to serve a full three year stint in the army, as part of the general soldier units, as opposed to the Hesder units they expected to serve in - unless they register immediately. (cont.)

I am not in the least bit surprised, and neither should anyone else be.

Hesder seems to have been the bane of the IDF, at least since many Hesder Roshei Yeshivoth signed onto a joint statement instructing students/soldiers to refused orders to throw Jews out of their homes in Azza (Gaza)

Meanwhile the mamlakhti (undying State loyalist) rabbis were instructing their students to confuse Torah with State law.  Those of these rabbis who found the so-called "Disengagement" from Azza particularly distasteful suggested that soldiers feign illness, faint, or arrange for transfers, in order to avoid participating, as if that was a practical and intellectually honest solution.  It was not.

Some of these "rabbis" instructed their students, in no uncertain terms, not to violate orders from their IDF commanders. 

The Hesder rabbis put their jobs and yeshivas on the line, for the sake of what was right, placing Torah over anti-Torah laws of the State of Israel.

MK Elazar Stern

Now, it seems it is payback time.  And it looks like it might get ugly.
 
I suspect that this stems from the legacy of former Maj. Gen., now MK, Elazar Stern.  As head of IDF personnel, the Hesder Yeshivah program appeared to be his least favorite, and strove for "integration" of its soldiers into regular units, in other words units not in the least bit connected with Torah,...save for perhaps the access to kosher food, and the minimal periods of time allotted for prayer.

My guess is that this not the only legacy he will be leaving us.  Plus, now, he is one of the decision makers.  Having shown his undying loyalty to the State, and to following orders, he will no doubt have the ears of his fellow MK's.

Stay tuned

I find also it not in the least bit surprising that the ultra-mamlakhti pre-IDF Mekhinah program has been left untouch, no doubt for doing the State's bidding of brain-washing indoctrinating the State's religious (and secular) young adults into "just following orders."

British Jews, Can't You Take A Hint?

ב' לחודש השנים עשר תשע"ג

Arutz 7: Bin Laden's Muslim Cleric Unwelcome Neighbor to London Jews 
Osama Bin Laden’s former spiritual adviser has become an unwelcome neighbor among Orthodox Jews in a London neighborhood.

Chana Ya'ar, February 11, 2013 

Osama Bin Laden’s former spiritual adviser and preacher of hate has become an unwelcome neighbor among Orthodox Jews in a London neighborhood as secular protests against his presence make life difficult on the Sabbath. 

Interesting that Shabbath is the motivation behind the protests, and not fear of violence, if not death (חו"ח) by the hands of this terror-monger's "fans."  But, love for Shabbath and misswoth, in general, are certainly as good as any motivations.

Jordanian terrorist suspect Abu Qatada, born Omar Mahmoud Othman,is a radical Islamic cleric who has also been called 'the spiritual guide to Al Qaeda.' He lives about half a mile from a United Synagogue congregation, according to a report by The Jewish Chronicle.

A gag order has prevented the Jewish publication from revealing the exact location of the terror suspect’s home, and the precise identity of the synagogue.

However, the newspaper noted that the man once known as “Osama Bin Laden’s right-hand man in Europe,” recently relocated with the approval of the British Home Office to a street that is home to a number of Jewish families.

The move came following numerous protests outside the terror suspect’s previous residence in northwest London. 

So, basically, these protestors won their battle, and the Jews get punished.  Typical.

The Muslim cleric was released on bail last November to house arrest with a 16-hour curfew, an electronic tag around his ankle, a ban on using the Internet, and a restriction against contacting a list of specific individuals. He recently won the latest round in a long-running battle against deportation back to Jordan, although the government has said it will appeal the decision...

I see it's a rough life being a supporter of terror.  I mean, seriously....

...Over the past ten years, Abu Qatada has won each appeal against deportation, claiming he will be tortured in Jordan, were he to stand trial on terror charges there. 

Poor baby.  Boo-hoo!  

Married with four children, the 52-year-old cleric lives in a 3-bedroom home in the Harrow area of London, according to The Daily Mail. Several media reports noted the government lied to the family that owned the house into which Abu Qatada’s family was moved. The real estate agent who closed the deal told the owners the prospective tenant was an American company that wished to rent a place for its employees. 

The British government lied?  I'm shocked!  No, not really.

An unnamed minister was quoted by The Daily Mail as saying Abu Qatada has received more than half a million British pounds Sterling in legal aid “to help in his fight against extradition from the UK.”

Well, as we have learned time and time again, supporting terrorism pays, in this case a half a million pounds.

Whether it is love of Shabbath, or love of protecting your families lives, how many terrorists or supporter of terrorism and the annihilation of the Jewish People have to move into your neighborhoods in Great Britain, before you feel the discomfort Jews are supposed to feel while in Galuth (Exile)?

It's not where you belong.  You belong in Israel.

When will British Jews take the hint?  

A Blog That Doesn't Suck

ראש חודש השנים עשר תשע"ג

Hey, check out this video on creating "A Blog That Doesn't Suck," by my buddy Eric Rosenberg.  Eric is a multi-talented consultant, writer, speaker, and DJ, as well as the founding force behind The Israel Situation.

I have been trying hard to take his suggestions, such as posting consistent times and posting quality content, instead of just filler.

But, I can't help it!  I admit it!  I love watching those rises in hits!

So, what I have been doing is trying to post an average of once per day, mostly so that I can into a routine of posting regularly.  Sometimes I post a lengthy, philosophical piece, and other times I post my take on the news and current events.

I mostly post on serious matters, but try to take a break from it all by posting on literature, music, or funny things which happen during a typical day in the life of an Israeli.

So, maybe I still need to work on consistency,...a lot more.

In the mean time, I am posting this to seem how many hits I can exploit get out of Eric's video.

Exploitation was not one of his suggestions.

It was my own idea. (wink)

Seriously, though, check out Eric's material!  He makes some great suggestions!

MK Elazar Stern? Oy!

ראש חודש השנים עשר תשע"ג

Wait a minute!  How did this guy sneak in, and how could I have missed it??

Former Maj. Gen. Elazar Stern is now Member of Knesset Elazar Stern!

He is part of Tzippy Livni's break-off from the Kadima Party, the party of which she lost the leadership.  He serves with fellow "stars" of Israeli politics:

• FAILED Labor Party Leader Amran Mitzna
• FAILED Labor Party Leader and former Union Leader Amir Peretz
  AKA: "Let's shut down the country and have a tantrum"
• Musical chairs party member and minister Meir Sheetrit

And who is the Elazar Stern of whom I speak?

From Elazar Stern's Wikipedia page:

MK Elazar Stern

As head of Human Resources Stern has overseen a program to convert non-Jewish IDF troops to Judaism. He has also led the integration of hesder units, homogeneous units of Orthodox male soldiers combining yeshiva studies with military service, into mainstream units. While criticised by some religious Israelis that the action was meant only to prevent insubordination of religious troops during the Gaza pullout, Stern maintains that it is better for the troops.

On October 14, 2005, Stern and his family were assaulted in Jerusalem while praying at the Western Wall in protest of his leading role in expelling Jews from the Gaza strip.

Esser Agaroth (2¢) Analysis:
Convert non-Jewish IDF troops - These IDF conversions have been nick-named גיור לייט  (conversion - light),...in other words, "just one calorie."  You do the math.

I am sure that there are good and true converts resulting from this program, but are all of them?

Integration of Hesder units - Translation?  Destruction of the hesder military yeshiva system. There was criticism, for Gaza ease, and for other reasons

Better for the troops - Yeah, better for the IDF leadership to maintain control of the troops,..."for their own good," of course.  Blah, Blah, Blah.

Assaulted...while praying at the Western Wall - A sometime guest of Rosh Yehsivah Aharon Binah of Netiv Aryeh in Jerusalem's Old City, Maj. Gen.Stern would pray at the Western Wall.  The incident mentioned above included Stern's being cursed out by a well-respected Hakham (Torah scholar) one who would certainly not behave in such a manner without good reason.  This Hakham's views and opinion of Stern were probably discounted, due to his lack of undying State loyalty.  After all, the mamlakhim (undying religious State loyalists) refuse to see any conflicts between the Torah and the State's laws.

Hakhamim, such as the one above, who hold Torah in higher regard that the State, are considered dangerous by the likes of Elazar Stern.

The fact that Stern is a member of Livni's left of center/left wing HaT'nu'a Party ("The Movement") makes perfect sense to me.

The fact that he wears a kippah does not.

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You can read more about former Maj. Gen., current MK Elazar Stern in the extensive post I wrote five years ago, I'm So Sick Of This Guy!

Don't know who Aharon Binah is?  Read about him here in the post I wrote about him six years ago, What The Hell Was He Thinking?! 

The Yesh Atid Party: The Idiocy Begins

ל' להאחד עשר תשע"ג

Arutz 7: Yesh Atid MK Proposes Arab-Friendly National Anthem

February 10, 2013

Yesh Atid MK Ruth Calderon caused controversy Sunday with a suggestion that Israel solve the problem of Arab MKs’ disinclination to hear the national anthem by changing the anthem. “I was very sorry to hear that the Arab Members of Knesset left before ‘Hatikva’ was sung,” she wrote on her Facebook page.

“Does someone know of a way to alter the words so that they will include all citizens of Israel?” she asked. The anthem’s current words speak of the “Jewish spirit” and the historic Jewish longing to return to the land of Israel.

(Tip Credit: Jews News)

Arab appeasement?  Is that strategy really STILL around?  Are we still really that naive, stupid, or both?

Are we really that desperate for approval from a peoples that want to see the end of the Jewish Homeland?  Both Arabs AND many of those in the "international community" want to see the end of Israel as a Jewish Homeland, physically, spiritually, or both.

We already knew that the Left was interested in destroying any remaining Jewish character of Israel.  "Post-Zionist" extraordinaire, former MK Yossi Beilin (Meretz-Yachad) has spoken about no longer needing a Jewish State.  That pretty much says it all, and is much more straightforward than euphemisms like "democratic" and "multicultural."

Yesh Atid Party Leader Yair Lapid

Apparently, Yesh Atid Party Leader Yair Lapid has yet to counsel his MK's as to how, and how not, to present themselves in public.

Either that, or maybe we are now seeing even more of his nascent party's true colors showing through.

Probably both.

I wonder if MK Calderon will turn out to be the Avraham Poraz of the, now seemingly reincarnated, Shinu'i Party of Lapid's father, the late Yosef "Tommy" Lapid.

MK Avraham Poraz was known for his off the wall statements, such as "There are no poor people in Jerusalem."

MK Calderon is certainly off to a good start.

Haveil Havalim #398 Is Up!

ל' לחודש האחד עשר תשע"ג

This week's edition of the Haveil Havalim, Jewish and Israel-related blog carnival is hosted by Ima 2 Seven.

It's a nice sized edition with the best of the best of recent blog posts on a variety of topics.

Check it out!