Dear Friends,
Last night two Arab terrorists entered the yeshiva of Makor Chaim in Kfar Etzyon, dressed like security guards, armed with a gun and a knife. Two heroic counselors did not lose their cool, pulled out their guns and shot the two Arab terrorists dead. Their fast reaction prevented what could have been G-d forbid a massacre. Simultaneously, Arab terrorists North of Jerusalem shot two policemen, killing one and wounding another.
It is clear that since Ehud Olmert has given the Arabs thousands of guns and two million bullets, Arab terror against Jews has increased. Yes, Women in Green accuse PM Olmert and all other members of he Israeli government as being responsible for endangering the Jews. Olmert did not pull the trigger, but Olmert gave terrorists the ability to kill Jews. The day will come, please G-d, when we will put Olmert and Co. on trial for crimes against the Jewish people in their land.
Sometimes,however, it is important we remember that some good things happen in Israel, too. Last week the national camp had some important victories that prove that when we act and protest and do, we can change decrees.
1) BET HASHALOM IN HEVRON
Last Sunday the Supreme Court decided to postpone its decision about Bet Hashalom in Hevron. Thank G-d,the threat of expulsion has been postponed for three months . There is no doubt that the intense work by many of our dear brothers and sisters in Hevron bore fruit. The legal work, the showing of the movie of the buying of the house, the demonstrations ,the Rabbis convention, the willingness to fight…all together had an influence.
Women in Green also were at Bet Hashalom. Despite the rainy and foggy weather, a busload of Women in Green members arrived at Bet Hashalom on Tu Bishvat for a moving chizuk (strengthening) trip. We were welcomed by Yifat, resident of the house who gave us a tour of the house showing us the difficult conditions they were living in (the government does not allow them to put in windows so they covered the openings with plastic sheets!!).
Looking at the families who live there with their small and big children, it was clear to us that the difficult conditions of the house do not deter those heroic pioneers. On the contrary, as Yifat told us, they feel it is their incredible honor to be able to settle one more house in the Land of Israel, thus continuing the work of our forefathers who came to settle the land of Israel.
After seeing an uplifting movie about the new outposts that were created last Hanukka, Women in Green gave the residents of Bet Hashalom some presents. We were told that they needed a toaster oven and water kettles. Those presents were given to them in the name of all the Women in Green in Israel and abroad. In addition we gave each woman living in the house a beautiful scarf. Elazar Brandt came and entertained the children, showing them how to make balloon animals .
Pictures can be seen by clicking on http://picasaweb.google.com/YoniGormezano/TuBShvatAtBeitHaShalomInHevron
WOMEN IN GREEN CALL UPON ALL TO JOIN IN OUR NEXT CHIZUK TRIP – THIS COMING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30th
To Eastern GUSH ETZION
Starting at 9:15 am until 5:00pm
We will drive past Har Choma, on the new Tekoa bypass road visiting yishuvim and outposts and meeting the pioneers.
Once again we plan to come to strengthen but please G-d we will come back strengthened!
Please register by calling Anita 0505-777254 or Nadia 0505-777254
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2) TUESDAY JANUARY 29th at 5:00pm
DEMONSTRATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HONOR OF THE GIRLS OF ISRAEL
Another good development this week is that the girls aged 14-15 who had been in jail, arrested for the “crime” of settling the land of Israel, were released. No doubt that their release was hastened thanks to the pressure of many different people and organizations.
Still, in order for this not to happen again, we need to protest the despicable and criminal treatment those girls had to suffer, which included being undressed by policewomen at the police station in Binyamin.
Women in Green call upon all to participate in a demonstration organized by the girls and their families this coming TUESDAY at 5:00pm at the INDUSTRIAL AREA OF BINYAMIN IN FRONT OF THE BINYAMIN POLICE STATION,
with the participation of Rabbis, Members of Knesset and public figures. At the demonstration the participants will demand that the three policemen who were the most vicious, be fired. Their names as the girls remember are: Shallie, Assya and Malul.
For details about the demonstration call Aryeh 052-6070976.
The following video was recently produced to publicize the plight of those young Jewish prisoners, who up until recently were held in prison for refusing to participate with the corrupt, Israeli judicial system. One 16-year-old is still being held. The video exposes the Israeli prison system, which is abusive to religious activists.
This video also has the goal of publicizing the Jewish People’s struggle for its Homeland.
Thanks to Voice Of Judea for the video link.
Those interviewed or who provide commentary include Nadia Matar of Women in Green, Rabbi Yeshayahu Hollander, of the nascent Sanhedrin, Prof. Hillel Weiss, and a young activist encouraging her friends to maintain their faith and hope.
Please help distribute this video. Click here:
http://orangeprisonersofzion.blogspot.com/2008/01/daughters-of-zion-video.html
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3) EMERGENCY APPEAL FOR JONATHAN POLLARD
Emergency Appeal to Minister Eli Yishai
Justice4JPnews – January 24, 2008
Call, write or fax Minister Eli Yishai today!
Tell him: We are with you in your initiative to bring Jonathan Pollard home!
Don’t quit in the middle!
Esther Pollard met with Eli Yishai (07/01/08) and gave him a letter to deliver personally to President Bush. In spite of heavy pressure by Prime Minister Olmert not to deliver the letter, Minister Yishai handed it
personally to the president along with a heart-felt appeal from HaRav Ovadia Yosef calling for the immediate release of Jonathan Pollard.
Especially now, with the departure of Yisrael Beiteinu from the coalition, Minister Eli Yishai is in a position of considerable influence. As the count-down to the release of the Winograd Report continues, Yishai’s personal power is invincible. Now is the time for him to use it, to bring Jonathan Pollard home. Bush personally expressed interest in “helping” Yishai to stay in the coalition. Let’s help Minister Yishai by letting him know we back him, and by imploring him: Don’t quit in the middle! You started the ball rolling, now bring Pollard home!
Call, write or fax Eli Yishai today and every day, as many times a day as you can. Our message is polite and supportive: We are with you Eli! Don’t quit in the middle! Bring Pollard home now!
Fax: 02-666-2908 or 02- 666-2909
Email Yishai’s chief of staff: david.sh@moital.gov.il
Email his office: sar@moit.gov.il
Telephone: 02-666-2251 or 02-666-2252
JUSTICE FOR JONATHAN POLLARD
Website: http://www.JonathanPollard.org
RSS: http://www.JonathanPollard.org/rss.htm
Shabbat Shalom,
Ruth and Nadia Matar
Women in Green
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