Today is the day that Hashem created the universe on 25 Elul 3761 BCE, then six days later created Adam on רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה.
I loved every word you've spoken and I believe in the G-d of Abraham Isaac and Jacob.
I stand with Israel and every word you said and it's time all citizens of the nation of Israel stand for these exact principles because the nation of Israel is the oldest nation in history and only evil nations and evil people stand against Hashem and his chosen.
May all hear these truths over loudspeakers 'round the sullen world we find ourselves in (9/11 was catastrophic, the date aligns with in past and most recent yahrtzeits in my life). I am too weary to fall into as the stotm descends);
I pray -word for word- this piece must be taken deep into our souls. Children must take to memory lines that will strengthen our b'rit.
This is the voice of truth come forth in our time. This is the voice of ISRAEL.
G-D bless you on the path to lead our people forward in netzach.
Implies two distinct, separate categories. But what if the two are one and the same? Ah, but you argue, you can be a zionist and not a Jew and a Jew and not a zionist.
Yes. As far as Jewishness goes, you can be a JINO — a Jew in name only. You can be a JuBu, a "messiaic" Jew, a (Stella) Goldschlag Jew, or an assimilationist who rejects everything about Jews and Jewishness. Are you still really a Jew?
Is Zionism "Jewish national liberation" or is it a case of "Enter modern Zionism"?
Is zionism merely Jewish national liberation or is it an integral element of a people's identity going back to its founding father, Abraham?
If zionism means a people's intimate connection to their homeland and I wholeheartedly support Ukraine, am an ardent French Patriot, identify with Irish Nationalism, does that make me a Ukrainian, a French, or Irish Zionist?
But then if I acknowledge and accept the total package of my heritage, which includes the defining connection of Jews to their ancestral homeland, does that make me a Jewish Zionist rather than a Jew whose roots lie in Zion?
However, identifying a person as belonging to this particular religion but rejecting any connection to Israel — contrary to the very principle of the Covenant — raises several interesting questions: A) Do I violate the defining attribute of Jewish Peoplehood? B) Do I reinforce in the court of public opinion a false dichotomy separating Jewishness from Homeland from Covenant? C) Do I aid and abet my enemies by legitimizing in their eyes the reduction of Jewish Peoplehood to a mere fossilized religion that has long been replaced and surpassed by two others?
The author answers the disparity between Zionism and Judaism himself when he says "Not the birth of Jewish connection to Israel. The political organization of a connection that had never disappeared."
"Jews had maintained communities in the Land of Israel for centuries."
Historically, they have maintained an unbroken presence on their unceded, ancestral territories not for centuries but for millennia. It is this very presence which becomes the irrevocable deed to their lands in the same way Aboriginal Land claims cannot be abrogated by those who have conquered their territories nor by meddling foreign nations pursuing their own political agendas.
"Jews were accused of murdering Christian children for ritual purposes. Think about the obscenity of that accusation."
Not to mention the irony that blood is anathema to Jews. Meat must be salted and rinsed multiple times to remove any trace of blood. An egg with a spot of blood must be thrown out. So matzah made of blood? Mindbending.
Love it- my deepest indifference-HA‼️BRAVO Yonah, you’ve done it again‼️ Thank you for the perfect portrayal of the character of the Jewish people who are HOME in their Homeland with pride and joy and love and respect❣️🙏I am praying for your healing and security and peace many times a day, GOD Bless you and your family and friends and All the Jewish People worldwide‼️🙏🙌AMEN and HALLELUJAH‼️🙏✝️🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱❤️😻
Today is the day that Hashem created the universe on 25 Elul 3761 BCE, then six days later created Adam on רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה.
I loved every word you've spoken and I believe in the G-d of Abraham Isaac and Jacob.
I stand with Israel and every word you said and it's time all citizens of the nation of Israel stand for these exact principles because the nation of Israel is the oldest nation in history and only evil nations and evil people stand against Hashem and his chosen.
Glory to Hashem 🙏🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱 Am Yisrael Chai!!🕎✡️🇮🇱.
I am a proud Zionist forever 🙏🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱
May all hear these truths over loudspeakers 'round the sullen world we find ourselves in (9/11 was catastrophic, the date aligns with in past and most recent yahrtzeits in my life). I am too weary to fall into as the stotm descends);
I pray -word for word- this piece must be taken deep into our souls. Children must take to memory lines that will strengthen our b'rit.
This is the voice of truth come forth in our time. This is the voice of ISRAEL.
G-D bless you on the path to lead our people forward in netzach.
🌋. RL✍🏻
"I am a Zionist. I am a Jew."
Implies two distinct, separate categories. But what if the two are one and the same? Ah, but you argue, you can be a zionist and not a Jew and a Jew and not a zionist.
Yes. As far as Jewishness goes, you can be a JINO — a Jew in name only. You can be a JuBu, a "messiaic" Jew, a (Stella) Goldschlag Jew, or an assimilationist who rejects everything about Jews and Jewishness. Are you still really a Jew?
Is Zionism "Jewish national liberation" or is it a case of "Enter modern Zionism"?
Is zionism merely Jewish national liberation or is it an integral element of a people's identity going back to its founding father, Abraham?
If zionism means a people's intimate connection to their homeland and I wholeheartedly support Ukraine, am an ardent French Patriot, identify with Irish Nationalism, does that make me a Ukrainian, a French, or Irish Zionist?
But then if I acknowledge and accept the total package of my heritage, which includes the defining connection of Jews to their ancestral homeland, does that make me a Jewish Zionist rather than a Jew whose roots lie in Zion?
However, identifying a person as belonging to this particular religion but rejecting any connection to Israel — contrary to the very principle of the Covenant — raises several interesting questions: A) Do I violate the defining attribute of Jewish Peoplehood? B) Do I reinforce in the court of public opinion a false dichotomy separating Jewishness from Homeland from Covenant? C) Do I aid and abet my enemies by legitimizing in their eyes the reduction of Jewish Peoplehood to a mere fossilized religion that has long been replaced and surpassed by two others?
The author answers the disparity between Zionism and Judaism himself when he says "Not the birth of Jewish connection to Israel. The political organization of a connection that had never disappeared."
"Jews had maintained communities in the Land of Israel for centuries."
Historically, they have maintained an unbroken presence on their unceded, ancestral territories not for centuries but for millennia. It is this very presence which becomes the irrevocable deed to their lands in the same way Aboriginal Land claims cannot be abrogated by those who have conquered their territories nor by meddling foreign nations pursuing their own political agendas.
"Jews were accused of murdering Christian children for ritual purposes. Think about the obscenity of that accusation."
Not to mention the irony that blood is anathema to Jews. Meat must be salted and rinsed multiple times to remove any trace of blood. An egg with a spot of blood must be thrown out. So matzah made of blood? Mindbending.
Outstanding!
I am a Jew. I am a Zionist.
Am Yisrael Chai and Chai. HaShem says it is so.
Beautifully expressed and inspiring! I will share and read this piece many times.
I am a proud Jew.
I am a proud Zionist!
Love it- my deepest indifference-HA‼️BRAVO Yonah, you’ve done it again‼️ Thank you for the perfect portrayal of the character of the Jewish people who are HOME in their Homeland with pride and joy and love and respect❣️🙏I am praying for your healing and security and peace many times a day, GOD Bless you and your family and friends and All the Jewish People worldwide‼️🙏🙌AMEN and HALLELUJAH‼️🙏✝️🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱❤️😻