DOCSLIB.ORG

Shelach-5779.Pdf

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Shelach-5779.Pdf " SHABBAT SHALOM. Today is 26 Sivan 5779. We that the spies brought with them, namely, figs, grapes and bensch Rosh Chodesh Tammuz which will be next pomegranates. (R. Menachem Ziemba). Wednesday and Thursday. The re-appearance of the 4. When the spies came back from the land of Israel to moon will be Tuesday morning at 3:38pm and 2 report to the Jewish people in the Sinai Desert, they said in chalakim (about 7 seconds), Jerusalem time. We omit their preamble, "And we were in our own sight as Av HaRachamim. grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight." The Kotzker Rebbe, a great Chassidic rebbe, said that their mistake lies TORAH DIALOGUE in the words "and so we were in their sight." They worried (p. 623 Hz) (p. 860 S) (p. 560 Hi) (p. 798 AS) too much about image and not enough about truth. Worrying SHELACH Numbers 13:1 about what people think creates anxiety for approval and [Compiled by Rabbi Edward Davis (RED), Rabbi Emeritus, gives others control over you. Focus on doing what is right Young Israel of Hollywood-Ft. Lauderdale] and proper. Do not allow your self-image to be dependent 1. The main story in this week's Torah reading is the sin of on the arbitrary approval and disapproval of others. When the spies in their mission to the Promised Land. As part of you view yourself as inferior, you will assume that others also Moshe's charge to the spies, he asked them "Is there a tree view you in this manner. Realize your intrinsic value as a in it (the land) or not?" (13:20). If Moshe actually did not being created in the image of the Almighty, you will be held know whether or not there were any trees in the land, how in higher regard by others and be able to stand up for your own beliefs! did he direct them to bring back the fruit of the land? Perhaps there were, in fact, no trees at all and therefore no fruit to be 5. Challah: The Mitzvah to separate and give Challah to a had! It is for this reason that Rashi interprets Moshe's Kohen is introduced by the words "When you come into the original instructions allegorically, rather than literally. The land to which I am bringing you there." This verse is not intent of Moshe was for the men to see whether there was a needed to inform them that the Jewish people will be entering "tree", meaning a strong leader who was capable of the land of Israel, as they have already been told. Rather, it protecting and defending the people of Canaan with his comes to teach the proper attitude towards Israel and its merits just as a tree protects with its foliage and defends with produce; the attitude that the spies did not have. The its timber. The Or HaChayim, on the verse (Devarim 8:9), "a separation of Challah teaches us to do what the spies sought land...in which there will be nothing lacking," explains that to prevent, namely, to properly express our appreciation for Eretz Yisrael is unique among the countries of the world in God's gift of the land of Israel and its produce. The that within its borders it has the ability to sustain all the connection to Challah goes one step further, as based on the species of trees in the world Accordingly, Moshe was asking word B'voachem–in your coming. There is a Halacha that the spies to actually determine this fact itself, for he wanted the Torah obligation of Challah only applies when the entire to know the agricultural capacities of the land: "Does it have Jewish nation resides in Israel. If the spies tried to turn us trees" of different types, "or does it not have (a wide variety away from Israel, the Mitzvah of Challah teaches that we all of) trees?" belong in Israel. 2. "We came to the land where you sent us, and indeed it HAFTORAH is a land flowing with milk and honey" (13:27). The spies (p. 635 Hz) (p. 875 S) (p. 892 Hi) (p. 1184 AS) spoke first in praise of the land. However, even this was only JOSHUA 2:1 in order to enable them to degrade the land and discourage the people. If an enemy, coming to conquer a city, sees that The story of the Haftorah relates another spy story– he cannot defeat the inhabitants due to their strong defense, Joshua sent two spies to help plan the conquering of Jericho. he can then plan to lay siege to the city in order to stop all Tradition identifies the two spies as Calev and Pinchas, who supplies from entering. No community is completely self- go to Jericho, to the home of Rachav. Rachav relates how sufficient, and without some help from the outside, the people the locals are terrified of God and Israel. The spies of the city will be doomed to surrender. In their report, the immediately return to Joshua and are beholden to Rachav spies emphasized that the inhabitants of Eretz Yisrael were for her protection. She in turn seeks protection for her family mighty. Yet, even such an enemy can normally be overcome (although no mention is made of a husband or children). A by cutting off their flow of supplies and food. The spies knew red string will identify her house when the conquering begins. that Bnei Yisrael might have realized this, so they prefaced (Perhaps this is the origin of some Jews tying a red string on their report by warning that the Land of Israel was indeed their wrists to ward off the Evil Eye and to preserve and to blessed and self-sufficient. This being the case, the chances acquire health and family.) This invasion of Bnei Yisrael into of conquering it were very slim. (Ktav Sofer). Canaan pits the Jewish army against all the Canaanite nations. These idolaters could technically remain as resident 3. What significance is there in the choice of fruit which the aliens by adopting the laws of the Noachide Code. Joshua spies brought back with them? (13:23). The Ari Hakodosh was quite successful in the conquest of Canaan, but the points out that the spies lacked sufficient love for Eretz Rabbis say that had Moshe succeeded with the initial group Yisrael. The remedy for this deficiency is found immediately and brought the Jews into Canaan, the Jews would have in the Mitzvah of Bikkurim–bringing the first fruits to the been able to build the Holy Temple immediately and that Mikdash. This Mitzvah engenders love of the Land and Temple would have stood forever. Thus not only was God to applies only to those fruits for which Eretz Yisrael is famous. bring in a new generation, but it was necessary to bring a As a matter of fact, Mishnah Bikkurim (3:1), in explaining how new leader. Bikkurim are taken, mentions only those three types of fruits " QUESTIONS FOR PARSHAT SHELACH 5779 by Rabbi Edward Davis, Rabbi Emeritus I. From the Text 1. Who tried to silence the spies? (13:30) 2. What was the punishment for Bnei Yisrael for the sin of the spies? (14:....) 3. What was the punishment for the spies themselves? (14:37) 4. Who were the Mapilim? (14:40...) 5. What was the purpose of the Mitzvah of Tzitzit? (15:39) II. From Rashi 6. Why is the sin of the spies immediately following Miriam’s speaking Lashon HaRa against her brother? (13:2) 7. Who was the spy who went to Chevron to pray at the graves of the Patriarchs? (13:22) 8. What was the Shiur (the minimum measurement), the required amount of dough to be given in the Mitzvah of Challah? (15:20) 9. After one Shabbat in the desert, during which everyone kept Shabbat, there was a person who desecrated the Shabbat. He was sentenced to be executed. What did they ask Hashem for? (15:34) 10. In the Mitzvah of Tzitzit , the 4 fringes are tied to create 8 fringes on each corner. What significance was there in the number 8? (15:41) III. From the Rabbis 11. Why did Moshe pray only for Yehoshua to stand up against the evil spies? (Gur Aryeh) 12. The people realized their sin and confessed and repented. Why didn’t Hashem accept their apology? (Or HaChaim) 13. Why was the Shabbat desecrator executed in the presence of the entire congregation of Israel? (Midrash) IV. Haftorah : Joshua 14. Whose house did the spies visit in Jericho? V. Relationships a) Itamar - Pinchas b) Calev - Elazar c) Eliezer - Calev d) Leah - Osnat e) Aminadav - Elisheva ANSWERS FOR PARSHAT SHELACH 5779 1. Calev 2. The generation of the spies would die naturally over the next 39 years in the desert. 3. They died then in a plague. 4. A group of Jews who immediately went up and attempted to go to Canaan. They died in the desert. 5. To remember all the Mitzvot in the Torah. 6. The spies should have learned a lesson from Miriam’s misfortune and not to speak poorly about the Land. 7. Calev. 8. For a baker one part in 48; for a regular person, one part in 24. 9. For guidance as to the form of execution. 10. It was 8 days from the Exodus from Egypt until they sang Shira at the Splitting of the Sea. 11. It would reflect poorly upon Moshe, his teacher, if Joshua sided with the spies.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • From Avoiding Gestapo Agents to Outsmarting Marauding Arabs, Emil Kon’S Early Life Was a Tumultuous Mix of War and Wandering
    G D chemistry From avoiding Gestapo agents to outsmarting marauding Arabs, Emil Kon’s early life was a tumultuous mix of war and wandering. In America he finally found peace, and after spending ten years in industry, a decades-long academic career as well. Through it all, this talmid chacham and man of science has remained a faithful chassid — even if his rekel is a lab coat BY Eytan Kobre PHOTOS Amir Levy, Touro College Good Chemistry “ We’d meet people on their way to open their stores and my father would It's tell them, ‘The money you’ll early Monday evening in Flatbush, and the engine of night-school earn from doing activity at Touro College’s Avenue J campus is just beginning to hum. As the clock strikes 5:15 in Room 407, Chemistry 101 gets underway, although the students, 20-something frum fellows all, are still busy business on squeezing into desks loaded up with textbooks and snacks. Behind the desk up front sits a white-haired gentleman crisply attired Shabbos will not in white shirt and tie, with lively eyes and a wisp of beard. Behind him stands a clean whiteboard that by night’s end will be filled with abstruse have a kiyum’ ” scientific notation. Dr. Emil Kon’s dignified bearing and German- inflected, carefully enunciated English, convey an old-world sensibility that hints at a Continental upbringing in another, very different time. Professor Kon’s job this evening is to introduce the fundamentals of He may not wear the levush, but the That might not be apparent in the class- Take the Kids and Leave Emil chemistry to scientific neophytes.
    [Show full text]
  • THE BENJAMIN and ROSE BERGER TORAH TO-GO® Established by Rabbi Hyman and Ann Arbesfeld • July 2018 • Av 5778
    Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary • YU Center for the Jewish Future THE BENJAMIN AND ROSE BERGER TORAH TO-GO® Established by Rabbi Hyman and Ann Arbesfeld • July 2018 • Av 5778 Tisha B’av Dedicated by Rabbi Doniel Z. Kramer in memory of his parents, Rabbi Meyer and Rose Kramer of Philadelphia PA הרב מאיר בן הרב חיים מנחם ז"ל ורייזל בת יהודה לייב ע"ה Emunah in Spiritual Challenges in Difficult Times Times of Persecution Perspectives and insights Looking at the history of on dealing with tragedy and Jewish suffering from the growing from challenges. Crusades to the Holocaust. We thank the following synagogues which have pledged to be Pillars of the Torah To-Go® project Beth David Synagogue Congregation Ohab Zedek Young Israel of West Hartford, CT New York, NY Century City Los Angeles, CA Beth Jacob Congregation Congregation Beverly Hills, CA Shaarei Tefillah Young Israel of Newton Centre, MA New Hyde Park Bnai Israel – Ohev Zedek New Hyde Park, NY Philadelphia, PA Green Road Synagogue Beachwood, OH Young Israel of Congregation Scarsdale Ahavas Achim The Jewish Center Scarsdale, NY Highland Park, NJ New York, NY Young Israel of Congregation Benai Asher Jewish Center of Toco Hills The Sephardic Synagogue Brighton Beach Atlanta, GA of Long Beach Brooklyn, NY Long Beach, NY Young Israel of Koenig Family Foundation Congregation Brooklyn, NY West Hartford Beth Sholom West Hartford, CT Young Israel of Providence, RI Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst Cedarhurst, NY West Hempstead West Hempstead, NY Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President, Yeshiva
    [Show full text]
  • THE EIGHTH COMPLETION of the SHQS Bydafyomi ...You Say the Sweetest Things
    TEVES, 5743 /DECEMBER, 1982 VOLUME XVI, NUMBER 7 E IS $2.00 THE EIGHTH COMPLETION Of THE SHQS byDAFYOMI ...you say the sweetest things. Whateversweetthingsyou'd //7};;,5-; - '\ want to try every like to say to those you love /;:"~/~r variety of Schmerling' s. the most, say it with · Our milk chocolates Swiss chocolates- . \ .._ -'--'· ar~ Cholov the finest in the -: . _ · -- ROs£;;>;:1<;< Y1srael, and world. Taste the creamy --="::__ ' --- all Schmerling's richness of Schmerling' s Choco Blanc, products maintain orthe subtle de! icacy of pareve the highest standards of Noblesse Semi-Sweet. You'll kashruth and qua Iity. IMPORTED BYT MM 10V FCXllJS INC. BROOKLYN. N Y 1122.1 THE JEWISH OBSERVER (ISSN 0021-6615) is published monthly, except July and August, by the Agudath Israel of America, 5 Beekman Street, New York, N.Y. 10038. Second class postage paid in this issue . • • at New York, N.Y. Subscription $15.00 per year; two years, $27.00; three years, $36.00; out­ The Eighth Completion of Shas by Oaf Yomi . 4 side of the United States, US The Siyum: A Celebration of the Study of Talmud, ... 6 funds only. $20.00 in U.K. and Oaf Yomi in the Lodz Ghetto, Menachem G. Israel. Single copy, $2.00. In the Vilna Ghetto, Yosef Fuchsman . 9 Printed in the U.S.A. Excerpts of the Addresses . 10 RABBI N1ssoN W0Lr1N "And You Shall Delve Into it Day and Night,'' Editor a photographic essay by Gershon Meyers •••••.•.•..... 18 Diary of a Oaf Yomi "Maggid Shiur" ............... 20 Editorial Board OR.
    [Show full text]
  • Haredi Textbooks in Israel REINFORCING the BARRICADES
    Haredi Textbooks in Israel REINFORCING THE BARRICADES Eldad J. Pardo Tehila Gamliel May 2017 Suite 15, Belgium House, Givat Ram Campus, Hebrew University Jerusalem Office/Fax: +972-2-5332497 Website: www.impact-se.org Contents 1 Executive Summary 5 Acknowledgements 6 Preface 9 Introduction 16 Research Corpus 18 Background of Haredi Education in Israel 20 Haredi Schools 28 Attitudes toward the “Other” in Haredi Education 30 Nations of the World 38 Attitude toward Arabs 47 Secularism and Modern Culture 53 Zionism and the State of Israel 61 Racism and Mizrahi Jews 70 Gender and the Status of Women 81 Conclusion and Recommendations 85 Methodology 87 List of Textbooks Executive Summary Textbooks used in the Haredi education system promote a unique and separate cultural identity while generally keeping recognition and contact with mainstream Israeli culture to a minimum. The curricula oppose modernity. Acceptance of Others is limited and unequal, depending on perceived threats to the Haredi community’s identity and its goals. Most study, particularly for boys, is conducted outside the curricula where they learn religious (mostly Torah) studies, the result of a compromise with the State of Israel; that study is generally archaic in style, using expressions and ideas common in the 1950s and 60s; and often features exaggerated, inappropriate language typically absent in newer high-quality textbooks. Anti-Semitism, Peace and Haredi Identity Hatred of the Jewish people by the “nations of the world” is understood to be a permanent historical reality. Paradoxically, this understanding, though seemingly pessimistic, is also expressed as hopeful, focusing on the victory of the spiritual over the material and advocating a mission and meaning for each person’s life.
    [Show full text]
  • Spiritual Heroism in the Holocaust Era
    Rabbi Reuven Brand Spiritual Challenges in Rosh Kollel, YU Torah Mitzion Kollel of Chicago Times of Persecution SPIRITUAL HEROISM IN THE HOLOCAUST ERA istorians, educators and and social strata whose devotion Pre-War curators offer many reasons to Torah, Judaism and Hashem are to study the Holocaust. nothing short of heroic. Unlike armed Rabbi Isaiah Wohlgemuth zt”l (1915- HFor Torah Jews seeking to grow in resistance, their spiritual resistance 2008) succeeded his father as a Rabbi spirituality and in a relationship with is a form of heroism manifest in in Kitzingen, Germany in 1935; Hashem, there is a special dimension personal conviction and unbreakable the subsequent years in Germany to Holocaust studies: role models in commitment to values.1 It is a were marked by the Nuremburg spiritual heroism. priceless legacy and a model that can Laws and anti-Semitic persecution culminating with Kristallnacht.2 Rabbi Role models inspire us to achieve inspire us in our generation. This Wohlgemuth captures his tenure as greatness. The Torah consciously presentation is a mere drop in the a rabbi in Germany with a surprising presents role models from whom ocean of tears that is the Holocaust and enlightening description: we are supposed to learn and grow. literature of spiritual heroism. By taking a close look at Jewish life Moreover, these acts of heroism I have classified the years from 1933 to before, during and after the Holocaust, help us appreciate some of the dire 1939 as another Golden Age in Jewish we can be inspired by countless challenges that Jews faced during this history.
    [Show full text]
  • Listen to the Short Fascinating Insights Podcast At
    Bloch2 (1891-1941) while the other was R’ Zalman Bloch3 פרשת שלח כד' סיון תשפ"א June 4, 2021 9th year, edition 388 (1886-1941), who headed the Telz yeshiva. This is in Listen to the short Fascinating Insights podcast fulfillment of the Gemara4 that one who honors Torah sages will have sons-in-law that are Torah sages. at https://jewishpodcasts.fm/fascinating- insights, where it can also be downloaded! R’ Yitzchak Zilberstein5 relates that the To purchase any of the author’s books (hardcopy or e- Rabbanim of Remat Elchonon in Bnei Brak said many book), please send an email to [email protected] or times to use the names of the Remat Elchonon streets in visit https://www.amazon.com/Books-Yehoshua- an honorable way. That is to say, one shouldn’t say “I live Alt/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AYehoshua+Alt on Zonnenfeld street or Ziemba street” rather he should say “I live on Harav Zonnenfeld street or Harav Ziemba (where you can also see the reviews). street.”6 This was in order to honor these tzadikim even To join the thousands of recipients and receive these insights free on a weekly email, obtain previous articles, feedback, comments, suggestions (on how to spread the 2 At the age of 38, R’ Avraham Yitzchak succeeded his father insights of this publication further, make it more as Rosh Yeshiva of Telz, which was one of the largest and most appealing or anything else), to sponsor this publication prestigious yeshivas in Europe. R’ Bloch was both a prolific which has been in six continents and more than forty writer and speaker yet many of his writings were lost during the countries, or if you know anyone who is interested in Holocaust.
    [Show full text]
  • Rabbi Menachem Ziemba
    Rabbi Menachem Ziemba May 16 is the symbolic date of the end of the Warsaw ghetto uprising and the ghetto’s annihilation. Rabbi Menachem Ziemba was born in the Warsaw suburb of Praga on the 13th of Elul 5643 (1883), He was known from an early age as a genius in Torah. Orphaned from his father at the age of nine, he was raised by his Grandfather who encouraged him to travel to the Gerrer Rebbe, Rabbi Arye Leib Alter author of the Sfas Emes, and for the rest of his life remained a Gerrer chasid. He spent many years writing original Torah thoughts and by 1939 had written about 10000 pages of manuscripts. He eventually became known as one of the greatest Torah scholars, and was in regular correspondence with the leading Rabbis and scholars throughout Europe. After his marriage he lived in his Father-in-law’s house at 34 Brukowa St. in Praga. In 1935 he was appointed Chief Rabbi of Warsaw. After the German occupation of Warsaw, Rabbi Ziemba volunteered to join the “council of elders” but other leading Rabbis were opposed to this. Instead, R’ Shimshon Stockhammer and R’ Dovid Shapiro were nominated. They were in contact with, and advised by, the Rabbis’ committee headed by R’ Menachem. When a plan was devised to rescue the Gerrer Rebbe and his family, Rabbi Ziemba was to be included but due to complications was unable to leave Warsaw. In the winter of 1940, he was detained by the Germans who tortured him in order to force him to reveal details of wealthy Jews.
    [Show full text]
  • Rabbi Menachem Ziemba (15.10.1883–24.04.1943)
    rabbi Menachem Ziemba (15.10.1883–24.04.1943) called the Gaon from Warsaw, the Warsaw Gaon or Menachem Pragier, one of the rabbis of the Warsaw ghetto, author of religious works and sacred texts scholar, activist of Agudos Isroel Rabbi Menachem Ziemba was born in 1883 in the Praga district of Warsaw. From a young age, he was considered an outstanding expert on the Torah. He lost his father at the age of 9 and was brought up by his grandfather, who encouraged him to go to the tzadik of Góra Kalwaria, Rabbi Arie Lejb Alter. After getting married, he moved to his father-in-law’s house at ul. Brukowa 34 in Praga. In 1935 he was elected Chief Rabbi of Warsaw. After the occupation of Warsaw by the Germans, Ziemba expressed his desire to join the Council of Elders, but this was met with opposition from other chief rabbis. In the winter of 1940, he was arrested by the Germans, who tortured him in order to force him to disclose information about the whereabouts of wealthy Jews. Ziemba refused to give any details and was badly beaten. Then the Germans went to his house, where a group of Jews gathered who planned to collect money for a ransom, thanks to which they were to release the rabbi. The Germans accepted the money and released the prisoner. The rabbi then moved from one place of residence to another until the ghetto was established. As he was not able to carry thousands of pages of manuscript with him from house to house, he hid most of them in the attic of the building at 15 Karmelicka Street.
    [Show full text]
  • Rosh Yeshiva of Ponevezh
    Share the Ch ofetz Chaim's vision of a world built on Ahavas Yisrael ... Gedolim of our h'rne - members ofour Rabbinical Board - speak out on the Chafetz Chaim Heritage Foundation "J admire the work that the foundation is "The Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation "I think it's a tremendous z'chus and doing to promote Shmiras Haloshon. .\\'!if' . :. is the only major organization working accomplishffi€n! for the Chofetz Chaim They make many thousands of people · · exdusivelv on the kev mitzvos of Ahavas Heritage Foundation to have taken upon aware of the responsibility of proper S[Jl'€Ch Yisrael and Shmiras l!aloshon. It is a great itself the responsibility and mission to and thev do it ven·. ven: successful!\··: ichus to have a part in their work .. promote Shmiras Haloshon to our -HaRat• A1!r'aba111 Pa~11, z"tl -HaRar SIJ11111el Ka111e11etskr·. entire community': II Sblitr1 - Chairman • - 1Voi•on1insker Rebbe, Sbfita .. .And get some of the world's most important tapes FREE! Become a member of the Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation - the only organization devoted to removing what the Chofetz Chaim declared is the single biggest barrier to the Geulah. As a new member you will enjoy a package of special membership benefil5 including a gift of some of the most important chizuk tapes available today. More importantly, you'll be helping to fulfill the Chofetz Chaim's vision by supporting the strongest initiative ever for Shmiras Haloshon and Ahavas YisraeL !ff, CHOFETZ F~mily $360 $180 $100 $54 $36 • Dedication in daily .. Sponsor a • One da\'
    [Show full text]
  • I the Jewish Observer
    - - Notjustachee~e, a traCJition••• ~··. _.,.~ ""''\> Haolam, the most rrusted name 1n Cholov Yisroel Kosher C:heese. r A reputation earned through 25 years uf scrupulous devotion to quality and kashruth.Wirh 12 delicious variettes. Under the strict Rahbinical supervision DfK'ha! Adas Je~hurun, N. Y Haolam, a trad;oon you'll cn1oy kcepmg.11 Kosher for Passover Cholov Yisroel TIMM SM wosw'"'""'°·'" sew""'"" JlO The Thurm families wish Kial Yisroel a Look for the Green & White Box Now-Greater banking convenience for you with the 24·HourTimesavers A!! you need is the GreaterCard, to use our new auto­ r----------------, ATTN: CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT. I matic teller machines any time of the day. any day of the I The Greater New York Sav;ngs Bank week. They are quick. simple to use. and give you lots PO Box!. Van Brurit St<>tton. Brooklyn. NY ll21S I 0 Please sertd nw yoUI brochure on the 24-Hour Timesawr of help. You can easily make deposits or cash withdraw­ I I 0 Tht> •>my apphcat1on for a Gre,11erCard I als. transfer funds, check your balance, make mortgage and loan payments. You'll get a printed receipt-·- on the I ..... ·· ... ,,,,, ·· ,., .. ,........ •· I spot-for every transaction you make. I I Apply for your GreaterCard at any branch and start enjoying I I the 24-Hour Timesavers at these Greater offices: I "'"' ..,,, "' ,. ·"'"·'"'" ,, """" I Brooklyn: 13th Ave & 53rd St.•18th Ave. & E. 2nd St.• I -.,, "" I ~i:f~~~~ :~:.. : ~s~~n~t.•Bay Parkway & 67th St.• I '"'"""'"' '"''"''"' ''·"·'""·~·,,"" I Mineola: 222 Station Plaza North & 3rd Ave. Or send I I the coupon for more information.
    [Show full text]
  • Tikun Olam, with All the Letters Mentioned Above
    Battle For the Truth A Documentary of the Struggle of the Minchas Elazar and Other Rabbanim Against Agudath Israel and the Zionist Movement Index by Name (All the rabbis listed below signed letters and proclamations against Agudah and against Zionism) Rabbi Abraham Joseph Greenwald of Uzhgorod, Ukraine Rabbi Aryeh Leibush Halberstam of Sanz, Poland Rabbi Abraham Joshua Freund of Interdam, Hungary Rabbi Aryeh Leib Alter of Gur, Poland, author of Sfas Emes Rabbi Asher Lemel Spitzer of Kirchdorf, Slovakia Rabbi Asher Zelig Greenzweig of Dalha, Hungary Rabbi Abraham of Sochatchev, Ukraine, author of Avnei Nezer Rabbi Abraham M. S. Frankel, president of the Orthodox Office in Pest, Hungary Rabbi Elazar Shapiro of Lanszut, Poland Rabbi Elazar Halevi Rosenfeld of Ospicen, Poland Rabbi Asher Meyer Halberstam of Bochnia, Poland Rabbi Aaron Abraham Zlotky of Jerusalem, Palestine Rabbi Abraham Aminoff of Jerusalem, Palestine Rabbi Elijah Moses Maaravi of Jerusalem, Palestine Rabbi Aaron Teitelbaum of Volova, Romania Rabbi Elazar Shapiro of Kiviashad, Hungary Rabbi Elazar Reinman of Bitchkoff, Romania Rabbi Aaron Zevi Kestenbaum of Aulik, Hungary Rabbi Ben Zion Sneiders of Rab, Hungary Rabbi Baruch Wiesner of Batya, Hungary Rabbi David Schlussel of Mukachevo, Czechoslovakia Rabbi David Dov Meisels of Satoraljaujhely, Hungary Rabbi David Elimelech Weiss of Szkernizsa, Poland Rabbi David Frankel of Neflecovitz, Slovakia Rabbi David Schreiber, president of the Galician Kollel in Arislav, Germany Rabbi David Zevi Krelenstein of Jerusalem, Palestine Rabbi
    [Show full text]
  • Politics and Religion in the Warsaw Ghetto Beyond the Labor
    JISMOR 7 Eli Isser Kavon Politics and Religion in the Warsaw Ghetto: Beyond the Labor Zionist Narrative Eli Isser Kavon Abstract The Jewish uprising against the Nazis in April 1943 in the Warsaw Ghetto has achieved legendary status in the remembrance of the Holocaust. But how has the revolt been portrayed and interpreted by historians both Jewish and non-Jewish? In Israel—where Labor Zionism under David Ben-Gurion dominated the society and politics of the first thirty years of the Jewish State—the ideology of the founders has been selective in its understanding of the Holocaust, specifically the revolt in the Warsaw Ghetto. Political ideology has distorted the understanding of past events. Both Revisionist Zionism and the Jewish religion played a major role in the life and fiery end of the ghetto, yet the Labor Zionists have ignored both phenomena in their telling of the story of the Holocaust. With the rise of post-Zionists in Israel, the triumph of right-wing Zionists in the political realm, and the religious revival of Judaism in the Jewish State, new narratives that have been ignored are now coming to the fore. The roles of Revisionist Zionism and Orthodox Judaism are finally being explored in an attempt to overcome the skewing of the past by the dominant political ideology in the State of Israel. The Revisionist followers of Jabotinsky were bold fighters against the Nazis in Warsaw—their role in the rebellion deserves to be investigated and revealed. As well, religious Jews rebelled against the Nazis through their commitment to their faith.
    [Show full text]