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Chodesh Tov,
I don't have a question but rather a comment that I would like you to read as much of in full as possible and then comment on it.
In the past you said that Jacob "fell in love" with Rachel because there needed to be a new female figure after his mother died but I think you confused him with Isaac. Jacob's mother didn't die until Jacob was back in The Land of Israel on his return from Haran while he was in the vicinity of Bet El before he got back to his parents' home. It is alluded to by mentioning that Deborah, Rebekah's wet nurse died.
I believe the Talmudic quote about being allowed to marry a 3 year old may be correct. But Judaism is not Islam so getting married at that age doesn't mean having sex. I heard at synagogue that Isaac married Rebekah when he was 40 and she was 3 and that explains why it took them 20 years to have kids. Isaac was not Mohammad so he had to wait until Rebekah was a teenager until they had marital relations because marriage back then was based on a marriage agreement and not love. The love came later. Even in more modern times, Jews in Eastern Europe would get engaged as kids using match makers and later marry when they were late teenagers. So Jacob was born when Rebekah was 23. I also think Jacob worked to marry Rachel when she was a kid and they got married when she was a teenager. She only lived to be about 30 something so if you do the math of 21 years, for the years Jacob worked for Lavan, she was very young. Yet we read about how Jacob instantly "fell in love" (To borrow the inaccurate Western phrase.) with her when he met her so maybe years back then weren't the same as now considering Jacob also lived about 147 years and was about 60 when he met Rachel yet we picture him as a young man about Rachel's age.
Update: I heard in synagogue that in Biblical times, girls matured faster so they could get married as young as 3 years old but a boy had to be 12. Now girls don't mature until around 12 so they can't get married until they are 12.
Also, Akeidat Yitzhak had to happen because Isaac had Rebekah's soul in him so the akeidah had to happen to knock it out of him and then Rebekah was born so he was able to get married and have kids.
Yacov Menashe Ben Rachamim,
Chief Administrator.
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I'm posting this on behalf of Yacov Menashe Ben Rachamim.
Thank you for answering my question about Eilat. What would be the Kahanist program for the development of Eilat and Sinai?
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Dear Chaim,
What do you think of Shas and their recent political moves within the Smolmert gov't?
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Dear Chaim,
Have you seen the movie Fiddler on the Roof? If so, what did you think of it?
G-d bless,
-JTFFan
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Greetings Chaim. Why do so many American Jews have German sounding surnames?
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Shalom Chaim.
First, thank you very much for all your time and efforts with the JFT broadcasts and videos.
My question is as follows. In U.S. Presidential primaries and the general election, how much influence do you believe that Labor Union endorsements have on the voting decisions of their rank and file members?
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Dear Chaim,
In thirty years, religious people will be the majority in Israel. But even if we take control of the Knesset, there are other powers that are unaffected by democracy. Meaning the Court system and the Media.
I am not trying to sound bombastic. I am completely serious when I say this. But I think that the "journalists" and the "Justices" will not give up their position no matter what laws you make. The Supreme Court will just strike down any law you make to limit or end it's power. I therefore think that we will not be able to get them out with taking them physically out of the courtroom unless they are either in handcuffs or in a coffin.
Do you agree?
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Dear Chaim,
This Year the Australian government said sorry, to the Australian Aboriginals, for the removal of their children from abuse, which was called the stolen generation. New Zealand now has seen fit to pressure their government in the same way.
Because now there is an international precedent, do you think with the strong US ties we have, it will influence US race relation policies?
Thank you
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Dear Chaim:
Why do people continue to write such long questions to you?
Shalom
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Shalom Chaim
first from last week, this is the Mishna word for word: you don't have to read the whole thing out loud: well maybe just the part that i bolded.
Fourth Division Nezikin
Mishna 5-7:
5. Hillel said: keep not aloof from the congregation and trust not in thyself until the day of thy death, and judge not thy fellow until though art come to his place, and say not of a thing which cannot be understood that it will be understood in the end; and say not, When I have leisure I will study: per chance thou wilt never have leisure.
6. He used to say: A brutish man dreads not sin, and an ignorant man cannot be saintly, and the shame-fast man cannot learn, and the impatient man cannot teach, and he that engages overmuch in trade cannot become wise; and where there are no men strive to be a man.
7. Moreover he saw a skull floating on the face of the water and he said unto it, 'Because thou drownest they drowned thee and at the last they that drowned thee shall be drowned.' He used to say: The more flesh the more worms; the more possessions the more care; the more women the more witchcrafts; the more bondwomen the more lewdness; the more bondmen the more thieving; the more study of the Law the more life; the more schooling the more wisdom; the more counsel the more understanding; the more righteousness the more peace. If a man has gained a good name he has gained for himself; if he has gained himself words the Law has gained for himself life in the world to come.
-if you can't answer how the sentence in bold print should be applied to our lives and JTF as a movement at this moment, keep it in mind for next time and answer the following question instead:
Which is a better mitzva? Us killing Amalekites (men, women, children, and livestock) OR Amalekites killing each other while we watch (with glee)?
Thank you
Dr. Dan
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Shalom Chaim,
How can we stop Anus-T from continually reregistering and posting his excrement? Is there a way to ban an entire proxy server (which generates new IPs at will)? It amazes me that people still seem to think that this filthy lecher was merely "misunderstood". Chaim, don't you agree that if Allen were alive in WWII, that he would have gladly volunteered for the SS Totenkopf?
G-d bless you as always you tzaddik,
Chaimfan
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Dear Chaim.
One of the difficulties with the Chareidi outlook is their reliant on miracles and non- hands-on activist approach to pressing issues in the non-Chareidi world. Their mistaken view is that all must be done to save Jewish lives. I say mistaken to that because their idea that surrendering Jewish territory, appeasing the enemy, negotiating with terrorists is OK – this all leads to the deaths of Jews and increased terror. They, like Avi Shafran of the Agudah, believe in a so called peace partner amongst the Arabs, that a ‘true’ “Jewish State” will only emerge with the Mashiach and that Bayit Shelishi will be built solely by man alone.
What is their thinking when they don’t care if a non-Jewish flag flies above Jerusalem, just so that Jewish holy places and Jewish lives are protected, is not this, Chaim flawed, crazy and counter-productive “theory”?
ZEV
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Dear chaim recently a picture surfaced on the web showing obama wearing a muslim dress with his mullah father even after this americans are still supporting him and calling clintons racist my question is how we will be able to change the opinion of americans when they openly rejecting the truth that he is a muslim?
(http://www.nydailynews.com/img/2008/02/26/amd_obama_sub.jpg)
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Dear Chaim,
Do you think Blacks should be allowed to own guns?
Kalman Ben Menachem
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Hello Chaim,
Farrakhan's recent public announcement of support for Osama Obama at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago (AP via my Optimum Online home page of 2/24/08) appears to be an advantage in our fight as Farrakhan's public support would tend to turn-off many people who would otherwise consider voting for Obama! Although, I believe that all of the black nazi activists are keeping a low profile until Osama Obama is ultimately elected (G_D forbid) at which time Obama will find powerful positions for this filth in the new administration, thus sealing the fate and final destruction of the US. However, why would Farrakhan do this now before the nominee is officially decided on?
Also, there is volumes of info on the internet regarding Obama. How would one verify the truth of the information so that we can have the ammunition need to present the truth to others?
Thanks Chaim
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Dear Chaim,
Thank you for the excellent response to my question last week.
When we expel the Arab 5th column from the land of Israel, G-d willing, are you concerned that there may be a worldwide Muslim response on much greater scale than the Muhammad cartoon riots? Is it possible Muslim Pakistan may try a nuclear bomb, G-d forbid? Perhaps Israel should in the weeks before that momentous event, forge strong agreements with the US and India in particular for readiness to hit back if the Muslims try anything sneaky. What do you think?
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Hello Chaim,
How long do you think the European so-called Union will hold up under this New World Order theme?
This type of environment is perfect for the New Hitler Ahmedinajad to take more power under... are we back in the 30's again?!
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Chaim,
Thank you so much for answering my previous questions. Also, thank you for being such a great inspiration and light to so many Jews, Christians and others.
I was wondering what you thought of radio talk show host and entertainment critic, Michael Medved. I've heard him praise Rabbi Kahane and he has worked to get secular Jews back towards Judaism. At the same time, he supported Bush's immigration policy and is still cordial with Mel Gibson, even after his DUI arrest. He tends to mock those who disagree with him but he does stand up for America and Israel with some great points and information. What are your thoughts on him?
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Dear Chaim,
I first became aware of your movement from your TV show on public access while I was training in NYC in the mid 1990's. I believe that TV is a very effective medium for reaching new supporters. Is there a possibility that you could transmit your shows on public access in other large cities?
Shalom
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Hello Chaim Ben Pesach,
I have always enjoyed your posts on liveleak despite my being a gentile.
Many ignorant people in Europe don't know the difference between Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam, they believe all religions are the same. It would be great if you pointed out some of the obvious differences such as Mohammed's being a pedophile or Islam's desire to conquer the world and exterminate the infidels, so that people understand that not all religions want to dominate the world.
Shalom.
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Dear Chaim, a consistent problem I have heard about from aides to Rabbi Kahane zt'l is was garnering staff who were both loyal and competent, after you make Aliyah how will you address this problem for any future political organization you create?
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Hi Chaim,
We know how guilty the U.S. was for not bombing the railroads during the holocaust which carried Jews to Aushwitz and the other death camps.
My question is: why didn't Ze'ev Jabotinsky and his Jewish underground movement take matters into their own hands and bomb those railroads themselves with their own explosives?
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Hi Chaim.
I have sortof a dark question for you. Have you ever received any death threats, and what did they involve?. I've received a couple, and a few candidates that I've been in contact with both here and abroad have as well. Have you taken any precautions?
If you don't want to answer this question, I understand.
Thanks
Brian
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Hello Chaim,
I was wondering why there are people like Cat Stevens who are looking for G-d, read the Koran and the hadith and instead of realizing the ideology behind it they claim to have found the word of G-d and talk about politeness, charity and so on.
To me it seems like it has to do with ignorance and I think it is not sufficient to urge people to read the koran and assume they will get on their own what is going on.
I think it's necessary to give them further information like a link that shows the chronological order of the suras, because most people don't know that they aren't arranged chronologically and might get a wrong impression of Islam.
Thanks for your time.
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Shalom Chaim,
This time I am suggesting that you keep posting videos on Youtube, but dont show the link to them on the forum. Instead, have people watch them on Flix or LiveLeak. This way the Youtube videos may live a little longer and generate new leads.
Thank you.
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Dear Mr. ben Pesach, thank you for answering my question last week.
My question this week is:
I have found in an old book a picture from the Holy Land before 1900. In the explanation is written, that the Christians and Jews there, have to build walls around their vineyards and in addition to that towers in it with guards, because the Muslimes are stealing the grapes like the ravens.
If I read today the newspapers in my country I find everday a lot of news about Muslimes committing property offenses.
Why do the Muslimes do this since more than 100 years?
Sincerly Ullrich
(http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/7876/wineyv8.jpg)
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Dear Chaim,
I've been having an argument with liberal Jewish guy who was commenting on the Jews Against Obama blog (which by the way, got over 1,000 visitors yesterday) about Chaim Weizman. He said that Weizman's quote about the Jews of Europe being like dust was taken out of context. This is what he wrote to me:
The line you are quoting here is taken out of context. He was asked if he could save all of European Jewry. He said he could not take 6 million…he would try to take two million–primarily youth–and the elders would be left to suffer their fate whatever it might be. “They were dust , economic and moral dust in a cruel world.” reflects the fatalistic mindset, reflecting the difficult task of a man who was not yet in Political power (one could argue that he never was), and whose hands were tied by various governments. The real blood is on the hands of the Nazis and the (often silent) complicity of a number of European governments, the Vatican, and the American Government. Britian and the US refused to take the refugees…that lead to the bleak realpolitik and true context of Weizmann’s statement.
I understand you must harbor negative feelings, as many do, towards the Jewish Agency. I don’t believe it’s fair to blame Weizmann in the face of failures by a multitude of Jewish and non-Jewish individuals who held power in the world at the time. Remember that we all view the Holocaust with Promethean knowledge. Yet, at the time few were aware of the scale of the madness. I did not plan to go down this road…I’d like to bring it back.
So how would you respond to this comment?
Thank you very much.
Lisa
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Do you think that the recent advances in genetic research that allow us to trace genetic ancestry with ever increasing precision will be instrumental in discovering the lost tribes of Israel? Could this all be part of G-d's plan?
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I just got back from a 10 day trip to Israel. My favorite place in Israel other than Jerusalem is the Golan Heights.
Throughout israel I see the phrase " N Nach Nachman Meuman" What is this phrase and what does it mean?
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Hello Chaim,
I am opposed to non-white immigration. I find it horrifying to see thousands of white men and women having non-white partners.
Is it a crime to defend the white race against intermarriage?
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Shalom, my name is Saleh, an ex muslim who is a devout zionist at heart and been visiting JTF since 2 years religiously. I want to ask Chaim if he really beleives in "Jewish Genes" or jewish blood that seperates the jewish race from other people. I'v been told I might have jewish blood since I love and support Israel and jews so much that i fell it in my veins really.what does Chaim think of converts to Judaism, Does he really welcomes this process and what advice does he give to ppl who wants to convert to judaism as a start?
Sorry for the long question, but I think it's a necessary question to be addressed. At least for me. Thanks in advance
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Hello Chaim,
First opff sorry to been gone for a long period of time. My Rabbi has not gone to jail thank G-d. And now I can foucus again. Now to my question,
I would like to ask you about our criminal justice system, from the police to the courts, how do you think we could improve it and what needs to be improved in it? If you ever listened to the radio show dragnet, you will hear the penalties for horrible crimes were alot worse back then and also if we had detectives like Joe Friday still our streets would be alot safer.
Thank you and sorry about my absence on the forum.
Victor
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B"H
Good day Chaim,
What strategies are you going to use in order to stop Barack Obama, yimach shemo vizichro?
Also, do you have an affirmative action story that you may share this week?
You're a gentleman and a scholar.
Kol tuv.
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Hello Dear Chaim,
Hope you are having a great week and all is well. This week I would like to ask you about the relationship between Christians and Jews. You mentioned last week how Replacement Theology is yet another evil, Nazi rooted, anti-Semitic view of the Jews, and of course I couldn't agree more. I was wondering what percentage of Christians you believe prescribe to this view as opposed to Evangelical Christianity, which at least outwardly, embraces and loves Judaism. Can Replacement Theology be used as an explanation for why Jews have been hated by so many supposedly devout Christians throughout history? Moreover, even in today's climate, can we point to it as a reason why so many supposedly Christian nations in Europe, and even the United States on many occasions, continue to discriminate against Jews and the land of Israel? Thanks for all your hard work as always. All the best.
Ari
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Hi Chaim, while we all agree that Avigdor Lieberman is not the answer and that he is a fraud, will you at least say that he is more honorable than Shas who still sit in the govt. I am sure Lieberman wanted to keep is ministerial positions and extra income as well but I guess he felt it would be better for him in the longrun which it probably will be. Or can you compare him to United Torah Judaism which sat in Sharons regime during the expulsion and enabled him to commit the ethnic cleansing in that area? I just wanted to know if you agreed with my assessment that Avigdor Lieberman is just a little less evil than SHas and their cronies? Thanks again Chaim.
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Chaim, is there any political party you think worth getting involved with in Israel right now?
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Shalom Chaim,
You don't need to respond to this message.
Here's a good webpage/blog that has good information that should check out at least once per week:
http://www.debbieschlussel.com/
Here's one post that you need to see:
http://www.debbieschlussel.com/archives/2008/01/obamas_nation_o.html
Also, Obama's campaign admits that he's friends with a terrorist William Ayers:
http://marathonpundit.blogspot.com/2008/02/axelrod-throws-ayers-ball-on-ex.html
http://marathonpundit.blogspot.com/2008/02/jonah-goldberg-left-wing-terrorists.html
http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=511901&in_page_id=1811
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I was given an Aliya yesterday. I know this might not sound like a big deal but I haven't done one in over seven years because of a concern about whether I could be a valid witness that it was being read correctly. At the end I was asked to mention names of people in my family. I thought about including your name and the Rav Kahane, but I'm not familiar with the custom/law because I was never asked to give other names in the past. Is this something where I can add your name? If so, do I use Chaim Ben Pesach or Chaim Ben Yoseph. What was the Rav's father's name? Are there any living decedents of the Rav that I should instead?
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You have mentioned many times the associations that Obama has with Jackson, Sharpton, and Farakhan and how Obama is a lot like them. But I haven't heard you make any comparisons between Obama and JFK. Do you also think that Obama can be compared to JFK in the sense that he is someone who is young and inexperienced who many people perceive as being attractive and eloquent who ended up making a lot of bad decisions once he became president. I don't disagree with your associations with Jackson, Sharpton, and Farakhan. But I'm curious to know whether or not you agree that Obama can also be associated and compared with JFK as well?
Daniel
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Shalom Chaim,
I have spoken with a person that knew Rabbi Kahane personally, he even told me that he was supplying him and JDL with weapons. He also told me that whatever we have now is not as serious as they had before in JDL. Now we have a forum but no action, why can't we have the same campus to train people as it existed before?
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Hi Chaim
I was wondering about this for a long time, do you think that anyone out there might been spying on us in our forum and getting information. If Yes, should we do something about it?
Thanks ;)
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Shalom Chaim
We all think we are right, in terms of our opinions and beliefs and this is the causer of disagreements, agrueing and ultimately war. Though not everybody can be right, so how does somebody know they are wrong? Is it fair to bash somebody who does not know that they are wrong, and are against you simply because they are sticking to strongly to what they believe is right?
Thank You.