Those that are part of the “Free Money” – Taking money from the
government (Jersey Care, food stamps, welfare, Medicaid, etc.)
should join ERETZ HAKODESH!
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Over the last few weeks, we've begun hearing about the upcoming WZO elections. In the community at large, these elections have become a hot topic. Many Rabbanim have expressed opinions for and against voting in these elections. Far be it from me to take sides in a question of Daas Torah. But as someone interested in all things Israel, I did a bit of digging to get a better understanding of what the WZO controversy is all about. And I learned a few things I didn't know. I'd like to share them with you.
The WZO, or World Zionist Organization, founded in 1897, was the entity that led to the creation of the State of Israel. Its role united Jewish communities who supported its mission by purchasing land in Eretz Yisroel and leading the lobbying effort around the world to garner support from world governments for a Jewish state. (The debate and position of the Rabbanim and Gedolim prior to the creation of the state are well-known and not the subject of our conversation.)
Upon the creation of the state, the role of the WZO was no longer relevant, so it was decided that the WZO would continue to operate with the new mission of focusing on advancing the interests of Diaspora Jewry's connection and voice regarding Isreal. Within this framework, the WZO serves as the official representatives of Jewish communities in the Diaspora to the State of Israel.
The composition of the leadership in the WZO (those authorized to decide on budget allocations) is based on the votes of Jews worldwide in elections held every five years. The current structure allows for one-third of the 500 delegates to be from the United States, while the other two-thirds (one-third from Israel and one-third from other countries around the world) are selected through other processes. This means that currently, only American Jews have the power to effect the balance of power in a major way. (In the future, thanks to the efforts of Eretz HaKodesh, Jews in other countries will soon be able to vote as well.)
One major institution under the umbrella of the WZO is the Keren Kayemet LeYisroel, or KKL for short. The KKL's role prior to the state was to purchase as much land as possible in Eretz Yisroel. Upon the creation of the state, the KKL continued to be the owner of vast swaths of land throughout Israel, making it a very wealthy entity with vast amounts of influence. For example, currently, 13% of any new home purchased in Ramat Beit Shemesh goes to the KKL. Much of Israel's new development is on their land, and the organization keeps raking in the cash. The KKL's annual revenue is 7 billion Shekel.
In the early 2000s, the Reform movement realized that they could strongly influence Israeli policy by voting in their own delegates to the WZO, thereby controlling the money and, in turn, controlling the agenda, God forbid. By doing this, they are now able to deeply influence Israeli policy in a direction that severely opposes our Mesorah and Torah way of life. All this is done with the claim that they represent the Jews of the Diaspora. Due to their influence, most of the WZO activities over the last 30 years have gone to anti-Torah initiatives.
A number of years ago, an idea was presented to Gedolei Yisroel suggesting that the religious community push back against this influence and drive support to Torah institutions by following the same path. Through voting in delegates that represent our way of life, we can reverse the negative effects created by the reform movement.
With the blessing of HaRav Chaim Kanievsky and other great Torah luminaries, Eretz Hakodesh launched its campaign to stand up for Torah values and secure the future of Eretz Yisroel as one influenced by the Torah. In the last round of elections, 20,000 votes received by Eretz HaKodesh prevented the left/reform bloc from achieving an absolute majority.
In truth, it's the religious community around the world that deeply cares about Eretz Yisroel; it's the religious who move there, who send their sons and daughters to study there and soak up the kedushah, and it's the religious who visit constantly and focus all their tefillos toward the _Eretz Asher Einei Hashem Elokechah Bah,_ the land where Hashem's eyes are constantly. It is our voice that should be heard, and our voice that should reign supreme.
It's important to understand that no one, on either side of the debate, is looking to join up with any entities that are, God forbid, against our Torah. It's, in fact, the exact opposite. If we unite, the Torah way of life will lead the way and strongly influence policy in Eretz Yisroel. During the last round of elections, only 120,000 votes were cast. A united religious community can easily gain a majority.
It is also important to note that voting isn't contingent on joining the WZO. For a nominal voter processing fee, your voice can be heard.
We want this for Kavod Shmayim, and we want this so that the attacks on our beliefs stop. As Torah Jews, we turn to our rabbanim for guidance. *I've asked my Rabbi, and I will be voting for Eretz HaKodesh. It's my hope that you will do the same, and may we all merit to maximize Kavod Shamayim.*
Frum lawyer & Mayor of Englewood, NJ, Michael “Hungry for the Money” Wildes, posted on LinkedIn this Chol Hamoed morning, that he’s open to defend the (terrorism supporting) visa revoked student bunch.
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Over the last few weeks, we've begun hearing about the upcoming WZO elections. In the community at large, these elections have become a hot topic. Many Rabbanim have expressed opinions for and against voting in these elections. Far be it from me to take sides in a question of Daas Torah. But as someone interested in all things Israel, I did a bit of digging to get a better understanding of what the WZO controversy is all about. And I learned a few things I didn't know. I'd like to share them with you.
The WZO, or World Zionist Organization, founded in 1897, was the entity that led to the creation of the State of Israel. Its role united Jewish communities who supported its mission by purchasing land in Eretz Yisroel and leading the lobbying effort around the world to garner support from world governments for a Jewish state. (The debate and position of the Rabbanim and Gedolim prior to the creation of the state are well-known and not the subject of our conversation.)
Upon the creation of the state, the role of the WZO was no longer relevant, so it was decided that the WZO would continue to operate with the new mission of focusing on advancing the interests of Diaspora Jewry's connection and voice regarding Isreal. Within this framework, the WZO serves as the official representatives of Jewish communities in the Diaspora to the State of Israel.
The composition of the leadership in the WZO (those authorized to decide on budget allocations) is based on the votes of Jews worldwide in elections held every five years. The current structure allows for one-third of the 500 delegates to be from the United States, while the other two-thirds (one-third from Israel and one-third from other countries around the world) are selected through other processes. This means that currently, only American Jews have the power to effect the balance of power in a major way. (In the future, thanks to the efforts of Eretz HaKodesh, Jews in other countries will soon be able to vote as well.)
One major institution under the umbrella of the WZO is the Keren Kayemet LeYisroel, or KKL for short. The KKL's role prior to the state was to purchase as much land as possible in Eretz Yisroel. Upon the creation of the state, the KKL continued to be the owner of vast swaths of land throughout Israel, making it a very wealthy entity with vast amounts of influence. For example, currently, 13% of any new home purchased in Ramat Beit Shemesh goes to the KKL. Much of Israel's new development is on their land, and the organization keeps raking in the cash. The KKL's annual revenue is 7 billion Shekel.
In the early 2000s, the Reform movement realized that they could strongly influence Israeli policy by voting in their own delegates to the WZO, thereby controlling the money and, in turn, controlling the agenda, God forbid. By doing this, they are now able to deeply influence Israeli policy in a direction that severely opposes our Mesorah and Torah way of life. All this is done with the claim that they represent the Jews of the Diaspora. Due to their influence, most of the WZO activities over the last 30 years have gone to anti-Torah initiatives.
A number of years ago, an idea was presented to Gedolei Yisroel suggesting that the religious community push back against this influence and drive support to Torah institutions by following the same path. Through voting in delegates that represent our way of life, we can reverse the negative effects created by the reform movement.
With the blessing of HaRav Chaim Kanievsky and other great Torah luminaries, Eretz Hakodesh launched its campaign to stand up for Torah values and secure the future of Eretz Yisroel as one influenced by the Torah. In the last round of elections, 20,000 votes received by Eretz HaKodesh prevented the left/reform bloc from achieving an absolute majority.
In truth, it's the religious community around the world that deeply cares about Eretz Yisroel; it's the religious who move there, who send their sons and daughters to study there and soak up the kedushah, and it's the religious who visit constantly and focus all their tefillos toward the _Eretz Asher Einei Hashem Elokechah Bah,_ the land where Hashem's eyes are constantly. It is our voice that should be heard, and our voice that should reign supreme.
It's important to understand that no one, on either side of the debate, is looking to join up with any entities that are, God forbid, against our Torah. It's, in fact, the exact opposite. If we unite, the Torah way of life will lead the way and strongly influence policy in Eretz Yisroel. During the last round of elections, only 120,000 votes were cast. A united religious community can easily gain a majority.
It is also important to note that voting isn't contingent on joining the WZO. For a nominal voter processing fee, your voice can be heard.
We want this for Kavod Shmayim, and we want this so that the attacks on our beliefs stop. As Torah Jews, we turn to our rabbanim for guidance. *I've asked my Rabbi, and I will be voting for Eretz HaKodesh. It's my hope that you will do the same, and may we all merit to maximize Kavod Shamayim.*
Frum lawyer & Mayor of Englewood, NJ, Michael “Hungry for the Money” Wildes, posted on LinkedIn this Chol Hamoed morning, that he’s open to defend the (terrorism supporting) visa revoked student bunch.
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