tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764151925164944873.post1988350427091797593..comments2023-10-18T06:32:35.535-04:00Comments on Oy...My Valve!: Come Back To Har HaBayitShtueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611947223509549389noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764151925164944873.post-51157654485869155902009-10-29T00:01:09.695-04:002009-10-29T00:01:09.695-04:00Craig, I'm more likely to see your comments he...Craig, I'm more likely to see your comments here. And a dialogue on aliyah...frankly, every Jew in America should be thinking about it.Shtueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05611947223509549389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764151925164944873.post-81321495061789902002009-10-28T17:40:32.261-04:002009-10-28T17:40:32.261-04:00Thanks for the responses, folks.
(Also, Shtuey, w...Thanks for the responses, folks.<br /><br />(Also, Shtuey, would you prefer that I just leave whatever questions or comments I might have for you as comments to your entries, or can I send them to you through e-mail instead?)Craignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764151925164944873.post-18931657310552377782009-10-27T11:57:18.392-04:002009-10-27T11:57:18.392-04:00It's not just the Jewish who are being shoved ...It's not just the Jewish who are being shoved aside in the U.S., Catholics have been taking hit after hit from those who call themselves "Progressives". For some reason, they see no problem with calling for the protection of Muslims in the U.S., but constantly make filthy derogatory remarks about Catholics or any Christian symbol. <br /><br />I'm not,of course, trying to compare our minor persecutions to what the Jews are going through, you have it much worse than we do. <br /><br />The one thing that struck me is what anonymous said,, "I can eat kosher without hassle and for the first time "really" enjoy the beauty of Shabbat and the Chagim. I could go on,". Religious freedom, it's a wonderful thing, but seems so allusive in this country these days. <br /><br />Good luck to Craig, whatever you decide. :-)Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835150057881066641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764151925164944873.post-43232916913078289662009-10-26T15:19:50.258-04:002009-10-26T15:19:50.258-04:00On Aliyah: Yeah, I left behind all the frills, ear...On Aliyah: Yeah, I left behind all the frills, earn about 1/4 of what I did and now use the bus or walk. That being said, I have never been better off! I am not afraid to walk home or go to the ATM at night (or any time). I can eat kosher without hassle and for the first time "really" enjoy the beauty of Shabbat and the Chagim. I could go on, but seriously--this is the only place in the world to be!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764151925164944873.post-68743698424902864962009-10-26T13:16:38.368-04:002009-10-26T13:16:38.368-04:00Craig, thank you for reading the blogs. I'm g...Craig, thank you for reading the blogs. I'm glad you're enjoying them. <br /><br />The political situation in Israel is far from utopian. Escaping the downward slide of American society is certainly a valid reason for leaving, but in the end, there is really only one reason for a Jew to make aliyah to Israel: it is our home. It is the place HaKadosh Borachu provided for us. It is the only place where all the mitzvot can be fulfilled, and where Am Yisrael can live a full and complete Jewish life.<br /><br />The politics don't matter as much as the land. Once you are there you have the power to stand up for what you feel is right. In the end there is no better way to support Am Yisrael and the land of Israel than by moving there.Shtueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05611947223509549389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764151925164944873.post-53357461531989787512009-10-26T12:35:01.368-04:002009-10-26T12:35:01.368-04:00Hello, Shtuey; I found your "Oy My Valve"...Hello, Shtuey; I found your "Oy My Valve" blog not too long ago, and I've been reading it avidly ever since (as well as your other blog, "Foundation Stone"). I also sent an e-mail to you the other day.<br /><br />I've been seriously thinking of moving to Israel because of how horrible it's becoming here in the U.S.A. (and yes, I am Jewish). I'm tired of how my "rights" as an American citizen are diminishing, while illegal immigrants to this country have it better off than we do; however, it also seems as though you have this same sort of problem in Israel, with Muslims/Arabs being treated better than Jews/Israelis. I was just wondering if you could maybe provide pros and cons of Jews moving to Israel (as opposed to, you know, staying where they are).<br /><br />Don't get me wrong, I really would like to aliyah there; I would just like to make an informed decision first.Craignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764151925164944873.post-54160199352331923932009-10-25T23:11:40.137-04:002009-10-25T23:11:40.137-04:00Only Israel papers and Jewish blogs cover this stu...Only Israel papers and Jewish blogs cover this stuff. Jerusalem Post, Ynet, and Israel National News are 3 big ones. For some great Jewish blogs you can check the kosher blog roll here, or check out Jblog Central.<br /><br />Short answer, the world only reports on Jews when they fight back and that, as we all are finding out, may be declared a war crime.Shtueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05611947223509549389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764151925164944873.post-73282425193720933122009-10-25T23:08:58.890-04:002009-10-25T23:08:58.890-04:00Unfortunately, the wing nut cops have been shuttin...Unfortunately, the wing nut cops have been shutting it down quite a bit lately. You should see the mayhem when the flatbed rolls up with the cornerstone for the Third Temple. The place goes batty.Shtueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05611947223509549389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764151925164944873.post-25742483307021574852009-10-25T23:07:25.768-04:002009-10-25T23:07:25.768-04:00And I also forgot to say...why is it the only plac...And I also forgot to say...why is it the only place I hear about this stuff is on your blog? There hasn't been one word written about this in the newspaper. Yet, I have to read drivel such as what Michelle Obama is wearing as she walks her dog.Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835150057881066641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764151925164944873.post-41320460772177182602009-10-25T23:05:25.985-04:002009-10-25T23:05:25.985-04:00I don't know a lot about Jewish traditions, bu...I don't know a lot about Jewish traditions, but I do know that they should not be kept from their Holy sites, especially the Temple Mount. I think Tzipi Hotovely is right...go in force, that is the only way. <br /><br />What would the police do if there was a sudden surge in "visibly Jewish" persons to the Mount? It's not like they can take the time to hold everyone up and you know they can't shut it down, no?Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835150057881066641noreply@blogger.com