United we stand, divided we fall...not just words but an
offensive strategy. I am constantly
surprised by the lack of knowledge regarding Israel in the so-called Zionist
camps outside of Israel.
Though I am not surprised by the orchestrated ignorance running
amok among various congregations and communities allying themselves with the
likes of J-Street and the New Israel Fund, I am very disturbed by this
increasingly common characteristic among those who identify themselves with the
Pro Zionist movements, even more so by those who study our holy scriptures and
claim identity with our land.
The term I used as the title, "orchestrated ignorance"
was chosen because today many of the truths regarding the conflict in Israel,
specifically in our historic heartland of Judea and Samaria, are kept
strategically hidden. Indeed, many of the historic truths that are read aloud
every Saturday, or studied in Hebrew or Sunday schools are not identified with
what today is branded as disputed territory.
In fact, the chances of hell freezing over is almost
equivalent to the possibility of an unbiased trip to Israel’s heartland made by
the less religiously affiliated or Conservative and Reform Jewish groups – a
trip which would show our historic and present connection to areas such as
Hebron and Shilo.
Thus, keeping as many as our people ignorant as possible, or
more accurate... misinformed, serves our enemies quite well by reducing the
numbers of those outside of Israel who might otherwise support the Jewish state
with fervor…an understandable strategy to say the least.
Sadly this strategy has an aftertaste resulting in too many
cases of assimilation and extinction of a number of Jewish families.
The consequences of orchestrated ignorance are felt every day.
In this world where hatred against Israel grows daily, fueled by constant
misinformation, petrol dollars and good old hatred, this great divide is one of
our true adversaries.
Fighting it must remain among the top of our challenges, the
battle against it must be ruthless, one that must be won.
During my many excursions overseas where I have the opportunity
to meet with the children and grandchildren of the many friends I have made, it
has become sadly evident that this generation (living outside of Israel) may be
the last that actually supports a Jewish presence in our heartland of Judea and
Samaria.
Young adults attending trips to Israel organized by
Conservative, Reform and other supposed main stream Jewish groups, will not
step foot over the 1949 armistice line, more popularly known as the "Green
Line", (except for the customary trip to Ein Gedi), and as a result are
indoctrinated against a Jewish existence there.
"Gap year" religious students rarely make an effort to forge a
connection and their host "Yeshivas" often cultivate a mistaken
picture of fear by stating that it is too dangerous to travel to the "West
Bank", better to frequent the bars of Jerusalem.
Thus, it appears that we may be witnessing the last Jewish
stance for our continued presence in our historical homeland...unless we ALL do
something about this.
The enemies of our continued existence in our heartland are
quite focused. Their funding is not
going towards the building of new institutions, feeding the destitute of
Israel, or any other issue that may enhance the quality of life. It is being directed at creating a wedge in
our people, a wedge not only to separate us from our land, but to also separate
us as a people.
Funding is used to demonize IDF soldiers, to divest from Israel,
to provoke violence, and to manipulate the truth and simple facts.
The irony is that most of this funding is under the guise of
open minded thought, liberal values, and that of human rights. The camouflage
used to cover the ruse would evoke the jealousy of a Navy Seal.
One recent example of this type of deception was an event that
was planned to take place at the 92nd St Y in New York City. The "Y"
was to host Roger Waters of Pink Floyd fame.
Dearest Roger was going to look back over his career and share with
us. The fact that Roger is a champion of
the Boycott, Divest and Sanction movement against Israel apparently had been
overlooked. His constant activities
against the Jewish state did not warrant a double take by the wonderful open
minded folk at the "Y". At the time of this writing, the Y released the
news that the event had been called off (cheers).
Further irony are the sources of the "Y"'s funding,
many of whom are quite pro-Israel, and would surely heave if they knew that
their hard earned money was going towards the spreading of more anti-Israel
rhetoric in their own back yard.
Another touch of irony for dessert - enormous amount of funding
from many lovers of Israel continues to fund anti-Israel organizations through
“accepted” and mainstream organizations like the various Federations, UJA and
so on, that pass on funds to organizations that hide under the facade of human rights, pluralism, and...(hahahaha),
justice. Organizations like the New Israel Fund, B’tzelem, and many others out
there lay in wait, preparing the ambush and attack on any entity siding with
Israel. More information on such groups is available upon request.
These venues strike deadly blows to our people. While most of
the adult world (over 40) just shrugs them off, dismissing them as impotent
radical thought, the younger amongst us do not and they are the targeted audience.
Your children, your grandchildren -- our future are considered the quality
targets, and they are getting hit point blank and many of you are even funding
it.
The most efficient way of fighting our enemies is to stay at
least two steps ahead of them. It must
be dealt with and not, as mentioned before...shrugged off.
If Israel is to remain a Jewish State, if we are to be able to
continue to live, visit and worship freely in our historical home and
heartland, it will take a far more extensive and creative effort.
Being "involved" is a must. In the same vain, it can
no longer be individual, but a family effort.
The battle for our existential freedom must be fought. Time is not on our side, and neither is the
world at this point.
Everyone must make that effort to be involved. Attend Events, attend the dinners, sponsor
projects, speak about the issues, and please, please, make sure you come out to
visit our heartland and show our heritage, our history to your children and
grandchildren. But…BUT, make them
understand the importance, and the importance it has to you, and the importance
it has to all of us and our future.
Lead by example.
Minds are being bent, opinions are being shaped, and ignorance
and deviation are spreading like a virus. The time to choose your future and
your family’s future is now. The choice....Yours.
Israel's future, as a home for our people, depends on our
remaining in Judea and Samaria, which is where we started. We must make sure it
is not where we end.
You can start with this…The Event
