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For your Pre High Holidays Viewing Pleasure

tzofiya — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:27:56 +0000

High Holidays are almost here…the Aish HaTorah bochurim are taking a break!

Rabbi Chaim Richman Speaking in ABQ, July 5, 2011

tzofiya — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:26:33 +0000

Rabbi Chaim Richman of the Temple Institute in Jerusalem spoke in Santa Fe and Albuquerque on July 5, 2011. In his Albuquerque talk, Rabbi Richman taught about the power of Torah to transform individuals, societies and world events. He talked about that week's Torah portion, dealing with Bilaam, who tried tried to curse Israel, but ended up giving one of the most beautiful blessings, and about the 12 spies who slandered the Land of Israel, and how that sin is still playing out today, especially at this time of year, during the Hebrew months of Tamuz and Av. He explained how these events tie in and affect what we see happening today, and talked about current events and Israel, and about the good and evil forces at war in the world today, and of course about the Third Temple, may it be built speedily and in our days.

For the talk in Santa Fe at Kol BeRamah Beit Midrash, people came from as far as Taos and Arizona, as well as Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Rena Richman had been scheduled to give a class for women, but the Richmans' flights were held up in Dallas and Houston due to mechanical difficulties, and they arrived early Tuesday afternoon rather than the intended Monday night. The day's schedule was compressed, a planned interview on the Son Broadcasting TV network had to be cancelled, and the Kol BeRamah talk was moved up 2 hours, from noon to mid-afternoon. That didn't discourage the Santa Fe people, and there was a full house for the talk. The Richmans had to leave immediately after the talk to go back to Albuquerque.

About 200 people came to the evening talk in Albuquerque, which was held at the UNM Anthropology building. The Rabbi's visit was sponsored by UNM Israel Alliance, Kol BeRamah, Yad B'Yad and ZOA NM, and by the generous donations of several private individuals. In the audience were young and old, Jews, Christians, non-religious people and young families. They came from as far as Roswell, Ruidoso and Socorro as well as many people from Los Lunas, Belen and Albuquerque.

Many think that support for building the Temple on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem rests mainly with Christian Zionists, and the support is strong there. However, there is also considerable support in the Jewish community, not only in Israel, where a majority of Israelis want to see the Temple re-built, but also in the US. At the talk, the demographics were about 30% Jewish and 70% Non-Jewish. In the broader Jewish community, probably the majority and much of the leadership are afraid of people who say the Temple should be rebuilt, or that creating an Arab state within Israel is wrong and unworkable. Hillel, which often offers a guest room to visiting Jewish speakers, refused to host Rabbi Chaim and Rena Richman for the night for political reasons.

On the brighter side, NM State Representative Alonzo Baldonado and his wife, both strong supporters of Israel, came to the talk, and found it to be moving and worth the effort and the heat--the AC wasn't working in the lecture hall. Of several local politicians invited, only Alonzo accepted the invitation, because he cares about Israel. He declined the invitation to say a few words before the talk and wanted to be part of the audience, not singled out for recognition. We should strongly support our elected officials who strongly support Israel, especially if we happen to live in their district. They should know it matters to the people they represent.

Israel’s Unwavering Guardsmen

tzofiya — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:56:37 +0000

By the end of 2009, the number of illegal [Arab] buildings grew to an estimated 150,000. The scope of the theft is so vast that the Comptroller's Report referred to it as a "national scourge."

A “Finger” is Worth a Thousand Words

tzofiya — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:39:58 +0000

How much is a US Security Council veto worth now? What should Israel give the US for a fickle UN proxy?

This Year in Jerusalem

tzofiya — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:29:24 +0000

What is this thing about building the Third Temple?

Bride and Father Arrested on Temple Mount for Lip Moving, Forced to Sign Confession

tzofiya — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:19:15 +0000

Where is justice when one hostile accuser can cause someone to be arrested for allegedly doing something that is an international human right?

Newest Jewish Invention: Zionism without Zion

tzofiya — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:00:57 +0000

without Zion there will not be Zionism for long, and without Zionism, there will not be a Jewish state of Israel.

Breaking the Silence at UNM

tzofiya — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:06:58 +0000

New anti-Israel group at University of New Mexico brings in "Breaking the Silence" founder, Micah Kurtz. What's behind it?

Abbas Working on New Intifada

tzofiya — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:16:11 +0000

Ma'an runs spurious story that Israel plans to open the Temple Mount up to Jewish prayer on a time sharing plan, shortly after Muslim stoning of Jewish visitors to Temple Mount

Different Kinds of Crying

tzofiya — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:14:25 +0000

Every little thing connected with the struggle for Eretz Israel, both in speech and in deed, exerts some influence. Tremendous forces are inherent in our people. They just need to be actualized.

Saudi FM Prince Saud Al Faisal Says Israel Should Surrender First, Talk Later

tzofiya — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:26:03 +0000

He said Israel has not shown any interest in peace deal “Incrementalism and a step-by-step approach, has not and, we believe, will not lead to peace,”

A love letter from G-d to the Jewish people by David Ha’ivri and Stuart Wax

tzofiya — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:08:38 +0000

This week's Haftarah is like a love letter from HaShem to his chosen people Am Yisrael.

Yom Yerushalayim

tzofiya — Thu, 21 May 2009 13:40:06 +0000

...we have returned to our home, to our holy city. From this day forth, we shall never budge from here!

Blessing for the Sun at the Kotel

tzofiya — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:17:44 +0000

Blessing for the Sun at the Kotel, 5769

Bomb Misfire Prevents Major Arab Attack on Haifa Mall

tzofiya — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:56:53 +0000

Three pronged attack on Israel today: Arab terrorism, Arab politics and Israeli politics.

Clinton Going to the Mideast

tzofiya — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:48:00 +0000

Her goal of course will be to try to breathe life into the Arab peace plan, which should be rejected as extortion.

West Bank settlement gets green light for major expansion

tzofiya — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:25:42 +0000

This article should fill us with faith and strength never give up any struggle.

ISRAELI JUDGE REJECTS GOV’T PRESSURE TO CHANGE DECISION

tzofiya — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:44:13 +0000

Jerusalem Magistrate Malka Aviv released to house arrest a resident of the Jewish West Bank community of Kiryat Arba near Hebron, despite pressure from the government to remand him into custody.

The Influence of Christian Interests in Setting the Route of the Security Fence in Jerusalem

tzofiya — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:43:24 +0000

Article by IDF officer who helped plan the security fence route, on the strong effect Christian interests in Israel had on the route.

ISRAEL IMPLEMENTS STIFF PENALTIES AGAINST JEWISH ACTIVISTS

tzofiya — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:58:32 +0000

In a move intended to quash anti-government dissent in West Bank Jewish communities, police have served another administrative expulsion order to a Jewish activist.