Dmitri: Stick To Boxing! (audio post)

A little mussar for the Jewish boxer, Dmitri Salita.

On Feiglinites: Part II

Say what you will, those Feiglinites sure are a sensitive bunch. My last post, "On Feiglinites", agitated some of the die-hards. Several posted their comments (always appreciated, even when we disagree), many more sent emails. Apparently, they weren't so happy with what I wrote about them. What was meant as satire (stereotyping them as asthmatic pencil-necked "nebs" and blind followers) bothered them. I'd like to apologize for the generalization, which I only meant in jest. Some of my best friends are asthmatic pencil-necked nebbish Feiglinites. (Sorry. I couldn't help myself.)

Allow me to be serious. In truth, I assume that most of Feiglin's supporters are intelligent people. Stop being so sensitive. My problem with Feiglin isn't personal. He's committed, he's G-d fearing, and he makes a lot of sense. True, being a "respectable" person, his platform neglects to mention the the halachic obligation to throw the Arabs out of the country. But his general platform is sound. My problem is that I disagree with his tactic of trying to rehabilitate the Likud Party. I don't see it working for him. I also think that it's dangerous.

I added a gadget at the bottom of my blog that posts reader's comments. Read some of them. It's like I've been saying. The same platitudes about Feiglin being the savior. The same talking points. I'm accused of "kvetching", "being irrelevant", and "sitting on the sidelines". For once, I'd like to hear a "Feiglinite" respond with a cogent defense of Manhigut Yehudit that addresses the following Likud transgressions:

• Sinai Give-Away: The Likud is a golden calf that isn't fit to be worshipped. Feiglin's premise is that the Likud can be saved. I contest this basic premise by stating that his image of the historical Likud is a myth. At the first opportunity they had to show the integrity of their ideology, the Likud party (under Menachem Begin, of all people) gave away the Sinai to the Egyptian animals.

• Likud & Intifada I: The Likud (along with Labor) failed to crush the first intifada.

• Likud Corruption: The Likud joined hands with Labor in 1988 to ban the Kach party. As Rabbi Kahane predicted, the rejection of Kach was a prelude to embracing Yasser Arafat, y'mach s'hmo v'zichro. Recently, the Likud allowed Bibi to strip Feiglin of a Knesset seat that he earned honestly. To my knowledge, there was no serious grassroots efforts from the "true Likudniks" within the party to fight this injustice. Social Rule #1: When they don't want you at the party, don't go to the party. The hell with them. Have your own party.

• Likud Treason: Likud was complicit in the Madrid Conference which led to Oslo. The Likud kept Oslo going when the treasonous "death treaty" was first signed. Bibi I promised to end it. Then he handed over Hebron to Arafat and his PLO vipers.

• Those who supported Feiglin, empowered the same Likud that expelled 1000 Jews from their homes in Gaza and handed it over to Hamas. What did we get? Kassam rockets. It won't be long before the entire middle and southern part of the country will be as vulnerable as S'derot. (While the North gets bombarded from Hezbollah/Lebanon.)

• Today the Likud continues this insanity under Bibi II, who as it turns out is even worse the second time around. While Bibi speaks of the creation of a Palestinian state and initiates an unprecedented freeze on building and development in the liberated areas, he still retains the support of his loyalists. I know they don't want to hear it, but Manhigut Yehudit has empowered Bibi to carry out his insane policies. All in the name of saving the Likud. The fact of the matter is that the core of the Likud is standing with Bibi as he drags the country to the edge of the cliff.

One reader, Shtuey, posted an excellent comment. One particular point sums up the problem in a nutshell. Shtuey noted the following:

"Bibi is preparing to give up the Golan, and divide Jerusalem. What is Feiglin going to do about this? He's talking about getting more people to join Likud. Is he not paying attention? No one is going to call for new elections. The Likud Central Committee is not going to change this freeze policy, nor is it going to elect a new leader of the party now. By the time there are new elections, the destruction of Israel will be fait accompli."

Here's one guy who gets it.

I present a challenge to any Manhigut Yehudit supporter who would like to explain to me why I am wrong. An intelligent discussion without the talking points and platitudes. I want to hear a logical defense of the movement, not bombastic assertions that Feiglin is going to be the next Prime Minister of Israel. Not references about his detractors (including myself) being "irrelevant."

Pretend that we're at a conference and you're trying to recruit new members. I presented my reservations to you about joining a party that I consider to be as dangerous as Meretz. The ball is now in your court. I'm waiting for a response.

On Feiglinites

I don't know about you, but whenever a supporter of Feiglin, a "Feiglinite" if you will, posts a comment on one of the many news websites, I get a distinct vision in my head that may or may not be accurate. A skinny, nebbish guy, with glasses sliding down his nose, pecking away at his computer in defense of Feiglin. He probably has a Manhigut Yehudit poster hanging on his wall alongside his Lord Of the Rings poster. An asthma inhalor on his bedside. Feiglin's book on his desktop. Manhigut Yehudit pins and pens and stickers. All of the talking points on the edge of his tongue. Probably has an affinity for Barry Chamish, and some elaborate theory about how "the illumanati" and "the Council of Foreign Relations" killed Rabin. Maybe it's not a fair image. Then again, I've met a few of them.

True believers banging on the drum for Feiglin. Usually their comments are limited to one or two lines. All caps, lots of exclamation points!

WHEN WILL PEOPLE WAKE UP AND REALIZE FEIGLIN IS THE ONLY ANSWER! MANHIGUT YEHUDIT NOW!

Or how about this one:

ALL OF THEM ARE LIARS! FEIGLIN IS THE ONLY WAY! HE WARNED US!

FEIGLIN IS THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN SAVE THE COUNTRY! HE FOUGHT OSLO, KATZ AND THE OTHERS ARE LIARS!

Is this what we have to look forward to?

LONG LIVE MOSHE FEIGLIN, KING MOSHIACH....

Ok, that last one is a little unfair. But you get the point. It's a cult. A dangerous cult, because it continuously strengthens the Likud Party which is the most dangerous party in the country. Who ordered the freeze? Who gave away the Sinai and Gaza? What about Hebron? The Likud doesn't deserve anyone's support. Netanyahu benefits and grows stronger from The Moshe Feiglin and Friends Show, whose sole mission is to rehabilitate a party that isn't going to change in their lifetime.

Feiglin's fantasy will never happen. The vast majority of Likudniks think he's an extremist. Hard to imagine, but it's true. Despite his parve personality and "respectable" efforts the stalwarts of Likud brand him a fanatic. He's wasting his time. The back door is padlocked.

Perhaps one day, Moshe Feiglin will wake up. Like when he learned that passive civil disobedience doesn't work in Israel, where the sadistic police, border guards, and even the army, will break your skull open if you try to act like Ghandi. You can't fix something that was always broken.

Shabbat Shalom.

Climate Depot: Check It Out!

I can't stand sheker (Hebrew for falsehood), and the worst type of sheker is the kind that comes from self-indulgent, self-righteous, arrogant, moronic, liberals who have the intellectual capacity of a rotten apricot. That's why it is such a pleasure to see the scam of "global warming" exposed,an outrageous lie which has become a religion for these lunatics. They threw intellectual discourse out the window and shoved pseudo-science down our throats, under the guidance of the deranged hypocrite Al Gore, who profited greatly from his eco-movement. A man whose so-called "carbon footprint" is bigger than Texas. A man who pollutes the earth again and again by flying in his personal jet across the world to spread his nonsense, and then has the chutzpah to tell us to bicycle to work.

Now the liars have been exposed thanks to what has become known as "climategate". Apparently some mischievous hacker tapped into the computers of some of the most prominent leaders of this sham in the scientific community. What he found was a treasure trove of personal emails from these libs, where they actually admit that they distorted data and manipulated the research to further their agenda. What a pleasure to see these idiots stuttering and stammering to explain themselves.

As a religious Jew who understands the religious mandate to act as responsible guardians of the natural earth (responsible guardians, not zero population growth "flat-earthers"), I hate the fact that it's "defenders" are usually hedonistic, bohemian, heathens of one kind or another who care more about saplings than babies. The former need to be protected, the latter can be vacuumed out and have their skulls trepanned by a baby butcher in accordance with the mother's wishes. Perhaps as late as the third trimester.

The hell with them. The secret is out. Check out http://www.climatedepot.com/ to bone up on the facts, in case you get into a scuffle with an angry lib who suddenly became a lot angrier. They'll probably blame George Bush. By the way. For those who don't know, Al Gore flunked earth science and divinity school. Now how many people can say that?

Shabbat Shalom.

Netanyahu the Liar: Part II (audio post)

Another example of Netanyahu's deceitful nature.

Rabbi Meir Kahane Memorial- Video and Analysis

*Please read the addendum following the video footage, for a critical analysis of this event that I neglected to provide when I originally posted it.*

This video speaks for itself. Now and then a righteous man rises up among the gentiles. Here's an extraordinary video of a non-Jewish preacher honoring the Torah and Rabbi Meir Kahane (may G-d avenge his blood!) at a recent memorial for the Rav. May he be strengthened and blessed in his mission of truth.

Thanks to Yekutiel Ben Yaakov of the VOJ Newsletter for posting a link to this video. To subscribe to his fascinating newsletter: voj-subscribe@israelnewszone.com

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"The seal of G-d is truth."

Addendum: "The Jewish Fist" blog is dedicated to perpetuating those core ideas of yahadut that are ignored, distorted, and have become corrupted by Jews. I want the reader to know that I do not consider myself infallible. If I am wrong about something, or upon further contemplation I come to the conclusion that an issue is more complex than I previously expressed in a post, I will always follow-up with a correction, re-assessment, clarification or whatever is necessary. I will surely follow up with any Rabbonim if I require additional input that I may be lacking. This video presented such a situation.

My previous comments about Pastor Manning did not address the question of whether it was even halachically appropriate or permissible for the preacher to speak in front of the synagogue assembly, no matter how well his intentions were. When I first saw the video, I had several fleeting questions in my head. Why was he speaking in a synagogue? Was this proper? I neglected to reflect on them sufficiently. I think that initially I assumed that he was either a former preacher or one whose views departed radically from traditional church theology. In the video, the pastor himself expressed ideas about other practitioners of his faith in a negative light, which may have led me to this premature conclusion. Once the video started, I was more focused on what he said. It was only after reading an article from Ariel Ben Yochanan of "The Torah Revolution" blog and engaging in some back and forth dialogue that I properly reflected on some key points. The following comment to Ariel explains my rationalization for why I originally posted the video:

"I posted this video on my blog. I was impressed to hear a black preacher express sentiments that are a rarity from the gentile community, not to mention the black community which unfortunately has more than it's share of race-baiters and bigots. You raise some excellent points though that should be addressed. I agree that it was halachically problematic to have a preacher speak in the shul. Was he invited or did he ask to speak? Had he proselytized from the pulpit that would have constituted an unimaginable chillul Hashem. From what I saw he did not. I agree that his praise for the Torah doesn't mesh with the fact that he remains a worshiper of the dead Jew. If he follows what he is saying, the only logical path is to become a Bnai Noach. I think that the next time I am in the states I will try to meet with this preacher. If he agrees to meet with me, I will thank him for his support but will point out to him that the only true path for him is to abandon the idolatry of his faith and follow the Laws of Noah.

Nevertheless, I don't believe we should throw this man to the dogs. Clearly he has found some truths. The only question is will he be honest with himself and truly finish his work. The strong Jewish approach is to take the "hirhur tshuvah" that this man may have started and light a fire underneath it. The true Jewish path is to do exactly as he himself said, not apologize for the Torah, but rather state the absolute facts to his face as the Rav himself would have done."

I want to emphasize that my initial reaction was not the result of any personal excitement that most nebbish Jews get when a gentile says some things that are true. Personally, I suffer from no such burning need to be loved or rebuked from well-intended gentiles "telling it like it is" to the Jew.

Upon further contemplation, I decided to watch the video again. I ended up watching it several more times, and I discovered certain things that made me uncomfortable. I want to reiterate that I believe the preacher's intentions were noble. Nevertheless, what I heard and saw seemed to me to be an outright violation of the Torah's prohibition of "engaging" in any form of interfaith dialogue. I understand that it was not a real dialogue, but what it amounted to was some recognition of a "level playing field" between the two faiths, as well as what may be understood as a type of "preaching" from the synagogue pulpit. Here are some examples that concerned me. Pastor Manning noted himself that this was the first time that he was "preaching" in front of a synagogue. I don't believe it was mere semantics. After all, he is a preacher, and his world view and outlook is shaped by his faith regardless of what he states. I am concerned that his speech inadvertently became a forum to articulate ideas through a ch**-ological framework. I cannot get past this very real concern.

Another issue that bothered me was his warm invite to the Jewish attendees of the memorial to visit his church in Harlem, particularly his invite to a Jewish individual (cantor?) attending the memorial who apparently sang two songs which he enjoyed. Clearly, there were no ground rules of "non-reciprocity" and the pastor was obviously unaware that a religious Jew may not enter another faith's house of worship. (Haskel Lookstien aside.) The fact that there were Rabbis present makes it much worse.

Although Pastor Manning only referenced the "Old Testament", it must be stated outright that he is still committed to a faith which the Rambam defines as an idolatrous one. See uncensored version of the Rambam, Hilchot Avodat Kochavim.. (9:4), and his Commentary on the Mishna (Avodah Zarah 1:3). As Ariel points out in the following link, a look at his church's beliefs ( a little research via the web) shows that they have a long to go before rejecting the basic tenets of their faith. With permission from Ariel I am posting a link to his thought provoking article. Kol Hakavod to him for raising several critical points:

http://thetorahrevolution.blogspot.com/2009/12/black-preacher-from-harlem-praises.html

In summation, I believe that Pastor Manning should be praised for his support of the Jewish people and the Rav. Nevertheless, upon careful review of the incident, there is no doubt in my mind that it was halachically problematic and very likely a violation of the Torah, for him to speak at the memorial. I am now certain that what transpired was an unintended chillul Hashem. I do not blame him. The organizers dropped the ball on this one. Nevertheless, the pastor has work to do. Despite what some rabbinical pluralistic Hellenists state, his particular faith is not "okay for gentiles" as one often hears. He has an obligation to abandon his worship of the dead Jew and become a Ben Noach.

I am not comfortable with what happened. Gentiles have an obligation to find the Torah truth. To the extent that they are on the path to truth (a truth they may never fully attain), The Almighty alone will judge them. In this case, the reverend should be firmly encouraged to follow the logical conclusion of his arguments and listen to what the Torah really says. Rise up, be courageous, and sanctify The Almighty's name by becoming a leader of the "Sons of Noach". Only then would it be appropriate for him to speak in front of Jews, regarding matters of faith. May the pastor find the truth of yahadut in his lifetime and perpetuate it among his followers.

*On an unrelated note, I didn't make the connection right away that this was the same "Pastor Manning" who made numerous derogatory comments (and hilarious ones, if you ask me) about Barak Hussein Obama (y'mach sh'mo v'zichro) prior to the last election.

Another Winning Moment For The JNF

The JNF has a history of doing stupid things. Granted they know how to plant trees. But they understand nothing about ecology. Here's an example: the JNF has the astounding chutzpah of taking credit for both the dredging (ruining) of the Hula Valley, as well as their subsequent pathetic attempts at partial rehabilitation (when the foolishness of their decision became apparent years later.) They have no interest in preserving Israel's ecosystems. They'd rather plant 100 pistachio forests and name it after Sol Greenberg.

Their position vis-a-vis the the Negev is right out of Ben-Gurion's play book. "Kill the desert before it kills us." Of course they can't say it outright or they'll alienate the tree-worshipers of Sde Boker who like to believe that Ben-Gurion was the John Muir of the Negev. These days, the primary JNF project is the deliberate destruction of Israel's last frontier. All in the name of environmentalism. You can say goodbye to the remaining leopards. The wolves and hyenas will be the next indigenous species of fauna that will disappear.

So they are incompetent at doing what they should be doing. Protecting and enhancing Israel's ecology. Unfortunately, environmental incompetence and irresponsibility are the least of their faults. The JNF is a left wing organization. Read their statement on "working with the Bedouin community." The typical liberal obsession with taming the natives. Another winning moment for the JNF. Several years ago the JNF wanted to plant a papal forest in honor of the previous pope's visit. For all I know somewhere out there in the Galilee is the Pope John Paul II Pistachio Wilderness.

That was just the appetizer. Now we hear that the JNF wants to plant 3000 trees for the butchers of the PLO, or the "PA" as the left likes to call that organization of Jew-killing barbarians. This is an all-time low from a supposedly non-political organization. This is where your coins are going. Thirty years ago even the most die-hard leftist would've called you crazy if you painted this picture.

First the leftists give the PLO legitimacy by accepting the lie of a "palestinian (myths don't get capitalized ) people". Then the judenrats in government gave them autonomy followed by the autonomy of having guns to shoot at Jewish heads. And now the JNF is giving them forests and gardens. Green infrastructure, if you will, to change the facts on the ground.

Jews are nursed on nonsense and nostalgic myths. For the older generations, the JNF conjures up images of the fledgling state and the excitement of their youthful activism. Some Jews may find this latest JNF project (if indeed it goes through) a bit perplexing. Many leftists will applaud this insanity. This is merely an extension of a secular and vapid Zionism. When the benighted leftist no longer believe in his own claim to the land, he plants forests for the enemy.

The Yasser Arafat Forest. How's that for nauseating irony? Do you still feel like putting a shekel in the little blue pushka?

Shimon Peres: Israel's High Priest of Hellenism (audio post)

Reflections on Israel's most infamous quisling. Shimon Peres assures the Arab/Islamic world that Israel has no intention of building the third Temple on Har Habayit. Shimon has it all wrong. The Hellenists in our midst may not have such aspirations, but all true religious Jews anxiously await the coming of the Messiah and the eventual rebuilding of the Temple in our times.

Yahadut maintains that the coming of the messiah is the only vehicle for true peace on earth. Peres's version of peace is a recipe for another Holocaust.

Those Damn Turks!

Another example of the loathsome Turks showing their Jew-hatred. Click to read this piece from Jihad Watch. No surprises here. Just another example of "moderate Islam" at work.