Who signed off on this letter? Who wrote it? Did the Moetzi Gedoilei Ha'Torah see this letter and give their blessings?
The 904 soldiers murdered in Gaza had parents, wives, siblings, children, and other extended family and friends. Their deaths shattered thousands of lives. And yet, the organization that claims to represent frum families couldn’t muster a single line of thanks for their sacrifice. Not even a token nod. Because apparently, being “frum” now means thanking politicians before heroes.
Yes, it was important to thank the President of the United States, but why didn't the letter praise the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu? He’s the one actually steering the ship in Israel. If Trump is a messenger of the Ribbono Shel Olam, then surely Netanyahu—warts and all—is too. Or does divine agency only apply to those with Mar-a-Lago memberships?
What is happening to us?
We just emerged from the Yamim Noraim, days of soul-searching, repentance, and reaffirming our values. Did Agudah miss the memo? The one that says kavod isn’t reserved for politicians who flatter us, but for those who bleed for us?
This letter wasn’t just tone-deaf. It was a moral misstep. It sends a message to our children that political convenience trumps Jewish dignity. That flashy alliances matter more than quiet heroism. That we’ve traded our moral compass for a press release.
If we want the world to respect us, we must first respect ourselves. And that starts by honoring those who sacrifice everything even their lives!
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