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Ask JTF For Erev Yom HaZikaron, Sunday, April 22.
tony6d2:
Hello Chaim,
This is a continuation of my discussion about the ancient Gentiles and so called "Magic" I brought up last time.....
.....Needless to say the still primitive by comparison and uneducated masses looked at these phenomenon as Magical when really they are Natural. Including the power of suggestion that many of the so called Wizards/Witches had. And of course unfortunately the Rulers and Elite of each of these societies took advantage of the knowledge they had and the fact that the masses were naive to enslave the people. And they also went as far as using Idols and false gods to represent each element and phenomenon, i.e. as you said, the power of Rivers such as the Nile. This was with the end of scaring and controlling the people which of course is evil. And of course the Torah is a blessing because it opened the peoples minds up to the fact that all these "Magical" phenomenon were actually the Powers of Nature controlled by the One and True G-d, the G-d of Israel, Hashem!! Thank G-d!! This is why the Jewish Sages are a light unto the Gentiles.
jdl4ever:
Chaim, what do you think of Yukutiel's response about Meir Weinstein and about yourself? [Yacov Menashe adds: I read that Weinstein distrusts Bnei Elim and that he wants JTF to help him uncover the truth about Bnei Elim.]
"re Meir Weinstein, I remember him back in the JDL in the early 80s. I spoke to the Rav many times about Meir and Toronto JDL. The Rabbi thought that Meir was talented and normal and fit to lead JDL in Canada. In fact, the Rabbi appreciated him enough to have been disappointed that Meir did not take more initiative to do more. He felt that he was capable.
re Chaim, my memory reinforces many of the words and feelings expressed by Yehudah. It is likely that Chaim has changed much over the years. In any event, I am not in any kind of competition with Chaim. I do not profess to be a leader seeking anyone's support. I engage in projects and programs that I think are important for Jews and within the framework of the halacha and the Jewish Idea. I do seek support of members and funds behind these programs and projects. I have no problem with people plugging Chaim or his projects here.
I very much appreciate the Daf Yomi in Yerushlmi in Hebron that he said that he sponsors. I have mentioned that here in teh past. If he gives charity to Noam Federman's family or farm that is also a very nice mitzvah and I will be the last to say a bad word about Chaim for his support of Federman's farm or for sponsoring Rav Elbah's shiur. I was curious what was meant by sponsoring the shiur. Doe sthat mean he pays rav Elbah or pays for the phtography of teh shiur and the internet hosting? Regardless it is a wonderful endeavor that he should be praised and blessed for."
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Response to Tony6D2- Maimonides implies that there was no such thing as ancient magic. He says the prohibition against sorcery and conjuring in the Bible are tricks and not real.
Shlomo:
Dear Chaim,
I was talking to a guy at work about rendering oil useless and he had agreed. He brought up a good point, though. I really didn't have anything to say to it. He quotes that it takes huge amounts of oil to make factories, cars, reactors, plastics, computers, and whatever else you could think of and that a good chunk of the global use of oil is for processing and manufacturing.
I honestly don't know if this is true or not but have we already entrenched ourselves in our oil dependency? In your opinion, is it already too late? I thought I'd ask because you are very experienced and educated in this area and you might have heard this before.
I'm cutting this close. I wish you a Shabbat full of simcha! Shabbat Shalom!
-Jeffguy
Zan:
Hi Chaim! ;D
Who are today's best non-Kahanist english-language writers and thinkers? Personally, I vote for Caroline Glick! What do you think of her, and what does she think of you ?
Many thanks.
Zan' (a fan since channel J)
TorahZionist:
--- Quote from: jdl4ever on April 20, 2007, 01:34:56 PM ---Yacov Menashe even read that Weinstein distrusts Bnei Elim and that he wants JTF to help him uncover the truth about Bnei Elim.
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Here is what Meir Weinstein said:
http://forum.kahane.org/index.php/topic,1861.msg8021.html#msg8021
--- Quote ---I brought my suspicions to Mike before about Ha'ivri. However, I also said that people should ask questions concerning the B'nei Elim group. They have always had a connection with Ha'Ivri and Chaim on his JTF aired similar concerns that I about about this group. Also, if anyone has info on a Michael J. Kahane from florida, please bring it forward. He claims to be a cousin of Rabbi Kahane, however I spoke to Nachman and other family members and no one seems to know anything about this guy. This Michael J. Kahane does have a jail record as well.
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and
http://forum.kahane.org/index.php/topic,1861.msg8024.html#msg8024
--- Quote ---I am not really concerned about things being said about me. I can take care of myself. However, Chaim has made some claims about the B'nei Elim that I think are worth looking into. I have met Chaim very breifly, years ago when Jolovitz was the chairman. In my opinion, It is a shame that he has not spoken at any of the Kahane memorials in New York. He speaks well. If he has any info on Michael J. Kahane from florida, it may be helpful. There is a connection with Matt Finberg and HaIvri. I have questions and concerns about the people that started B'nei Elim.
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What is your opinion on his comments?
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