“I don’t speak because I have the power to speak; I speak because I don’t have the power to remain silent.” Rav Kook z"l
Friday, May 17, 2024
11 Facts About the Crusades and the Jews
1. The Crusades Were “Holy” Wars
The Crusades were a series of “holy” wars carried out by European Christians primarily in the 11th-13th centuries. Their stated goal was to free Jerusalem from the Muslims, whom they viewed as infidels, and establish a Christian kingdom there. On their way to the Holy Land, the zealous mobs pounced on the opportunity to rid themselves of the “infidels” in their midst—the Jews, viciously decimating many Jewish communities.
2. They Were Initiated by Popes
Far from being a grassroots movement, the Crusades were called for and directed by the Popes themselves. Although they did not openly advocate for the murder of Jews, many church leaders were quick to turn a blind eye when these atrocities did occur.
3. The Crusaders’ Motives Were Far From Sacred
Politics played a large role in the papal decision to launch a crusade. For centuries, the Church had been at odds with the monarchs of Western Europe, each side jockeying for power. What greater strategy to undermine royal authority than to call for a religious war, uniting the masses under the Pope’s banner? As for the soldiers, they joined the Crusades as an easy way to get rich off plunder—and to obtain the Church’s promise of eternal salvation and automatic forgiveness for all their sins.
4. Soldiers Were Joined by Mobs of Peasants
Initially, the plan was for the Crusades to consist of armies of professional soldiers on an organized expedition to the Holy Land. But as religious hysteria spread throughout Europe, more and more peasants and commonfolk joined the Crusaders’ ranks. With tens of thousands of people joining the cause, any sense of order and discipline had now disappeared, and the masses, spurred by religious zeal and natural greed, felt free to act as they wished. In many cases, these mobs overwhelmed the forces of local rulers who attempted to protect their Jewish subjects.
Beit Shemesh "Bet" Chareidim Continue to Terrorize Beit Shemesh "Dalet" and Hire a Al Jazeera Photographer
"Hamas'nik get out of here"
Residents detained an Arab reporter who refused to identify himself after they suspected him of being an Al Jazeera journalist
The Lady "Mohel" Elise Stefanik Accidently Cuts Rep Dan Goldman's Testicles in Congress
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (Rep-NY) verbally rips off the tiny democrat testicles of Congressman Dan Goldman (Dem-NY) as she gives him an education on political lawfare being used for election interference. At the end when she says “I yield back,” I believe she was sending a… pic.twitter.com/5cW0EiKYul
— • ᗰISᑕᕼIᗴᖴ ™ • (@4Mischief) May 16, 2024
The Secret is out why Egypt Didn't Want Israel in Rafah!! 50 Tunnels Have Been Found from Rafah to Egypt .. Egyptian Military Were Helping Hamas!
Egypt ❤️ Hamas
— Dr. Eli David (@DrEliDavid) May 17, 2024
Egypt 💔 Palestinian civilians
So far 50 Hamas tunnels from Gaza to Egypt have been found, operating with support of Egypt's military.
The same Egypt that is reinforcing its wall to make sure not a single Palestinian refugee can enter.
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Thursday, May 16, 2024
Israeli Yated a bunch of Litvishe Savages! The Government Needs to Shut Them Down NOW!!!
As I keep telling you guys, the Chareidie world is a bunch of narcissistic uncaring disconnected people!
They have no empathy for those dying to protect their families! They don't care about anyone who doesn't conform to their parasitic way of life! Shut them down now! Boycott those who advertise with them!
And how did they get this info? From a smartphone, they didn't get it on a Kosher Phone! They keep writing in their vile rag against those with smartphones yet these hypocrites themselves get ALL their news from smartphones!
I also had this information from a chat, yet I didn't post it, not that I am a "tzaddik" I'm far from it, but I am not a RASHA!
They need to be drafted into the army! ASAP!
The Charedi daily Yated Ne'eman on Thursday morning roused a storm after its front page headline reported a "multi-casualty" incident in Gaza - before the matter was cleared for publication by the IDF.
The front page of the Lithuanian-haredi newspaper boasted a red background with the words, "Not cleared for publication: A multi-casualty incident." The newspaper was distributed before the incident, which killed five haredi 'Chetz' soldiers and injured several others, was cleared for publication.
Galatz journalist Doron Kadosh responded; "Whoever does not know the stomachaches, the stress, and the pressure of the families at home, when rumors start to come in; the hours of sleepless nights, of worry and fear' the phone calls to anyone who might have a drop of information - will not understand.
"He will not understand - and he will not be ashamed. His senses are dulled to the pain of bereavement."
Journalist Kobi Dahan responded: "Yated Ne'eman jumped off the diving board. They violated the censor. When there is no part or understanding, there is also no feeling or compassion."
Former journalist Omer Carmon responded: "The families of the soldiers are superheroes. The Yated Ne'eman this morning showed a horrific and terrifying display of insensitivity. If it is not cleared for publication in order not to hurt the families of the fallen, you do not publish it!!!!!"
Greta Abandons Fight for Planet’s Future to Join Hamas Protests
Planet Earth’s savior Greta Thunberg, 21, diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, OCD, and selective mutism, is no longer into saving the planet, she now wants to save Hamas.
On Saturday, she participated, keffiyeh and all, in the wild protests in Malmo, Sweden, against Israel’s inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Biden’s Israel Arms Embargo Starts to Crack & Crumble
The Biden Administration’s weapons embargo to Israel may be unraveling on contact with strategic and political reality, and not a moment too soon. Credit to Congress for calling out the Administration’s dissembling.
The House this week will vote on a resolution that “condemns the Biden Administration’s decision to pause certain arms transfers to Israel” as the text says. The White House claims it is only holding up a shipment of 2,000-pound bombs it fears would harm civilians in Rafah. It is also trumpeting a new $1 billion weapons package for Israel that includes tank ammunition and tactical vehicles. But that package is in nascent stages and could be months or years from arriving.
Press reports suggest the Administration is also pocket-vetoing crucial weapons such as GPS guidance kits for bombs, known as Joint Direct Attack Munitions, which reduce civilian casualties in urban warfare. The Administration isn’t owning up to what it’s doing, apparently, even to the Members of Congress, it is supposed to inform about arms transfers.
19 Year-old Shoots his parents because He Didn't Like How His Parents were "Mechaneich" Him!
An Arizona teenager “upset over his upbringing” tried to kill his parents hours after Mother’s Day ended – and was disappointed to learn they both survived the sick attack “he had been planning for years,” according to authorities.
Jeremiah Estel Blair, 19, allegedly shot his parents inside their home in Chandler, about 20 miles from Phoenix, Monday morning, police said. The pair were rushed to the hospital, where they were treated for their wounds.
The unkempt-looking young man, who was arrested without incident at the scene, quickly admitted to the shooting that was apparently years in the making, courts documents obtained by Fox 10 alleged. He also whined about his childhood.
“[Blair] reported being upset over his upbringing and he felt he was not treated as he should have been as a child,” Chandler police detectives wrote, per the station.
“[Blair] stated he had been planning for years to kill [the victims].”
His initial plan was to carry out the shooting on Mother’s Day, but instead waited hours later, court docs stated.
When Blair’s father came downstairs around 5:30 a.m., his son was waiting with a gun and video camera to record the shooting, AZ Family reported. He told his father about “this day coming” before he shot him in the forearm, court documents outlined, according to the Arizona Republic.
Blair’s father ran back to the bedroom, but his mother came out of the room to see what was happening and was shot in the chest, the outlet reported.
While he knew in the immediate aftermath of the shooting his father was likely going to live, he was happy when he thought his mother was going to die, the court documents alleged.
“Defendant showed remorse for the fact that his parents will live,” court documents stated, per Fox 10.
“Defendant knew [his] actions [were] wrong, but still attempted to shoot and kill his parents.”
Blair is facing two counts of first-degree attempted murder, cops said. He remains in custody.
" I won't replace Hamastan with Fatahstan" ...... Netanyahu!
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded this evening to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's call for him to declare that Israel will not exercise governing control of the Gaza Strip following the ongoing war with the Hamas terrorist organization.
"I am not ready to replace Hamastan with Fatahstan. The first condition for the day after is to eliminate Hamas and do it without excuses," Netanyahu said.
The Prime Minister's statement comes in response to an address by Gallant in which the Defense Minister declared, "I must reiterate - I will not agree to the establishment of Israeli military rule in Gaza. Israel must not establish civilian rule in Gaza."
"I call on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to make a decision and declare that Israel will not establish civilian control over the Gaza Strip, that Israel will not establish military governance in the Gaza Strip, and that a governing alternative to Hamas in the Gaza Strip will be raised immediately," Gallant said.
Gallant's address was condemned by Justice Minister Yariv Levin, who said, "The people of Israel are not willing to be humiliated. The people of Israel are not ready to be led into the Oslo 2 process, which will lead Israel to another disaster. The people of Israel will not agree to hand over Gaza to the control of the Palestinian Terrorist Authority."
"The people of Israel know that Israel's security will only be achieved by determination to win, and not by relying on promises of peace from the vile terrorists and their various organizations," said Minister Levin.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich also condemned Gallant's remarks, accusing the Defense Minister of announcing "his support for the establishment of a Palestinian terrorist state as a reward for terrorism and Hamas."
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
BREAKING: The IDF is already in the center of Rafah
BREAKING: The IDF is already in the center of Rafah. IDF is advancing rapidly in Rafah and has reached the city center: Arab reports about IDF tanks in the Elganina neighborhood - marked in red. The Al Salam neighborhood - marked in red, and the Brazil neighborhood - marked in… pic.twitter.com/qfMSZyC0qe
— Raylan Givens (@JewishWarrior13) May 14, 2024
Satmar Newspaper "Der Goy" Publishes Unfiltered Hamas Propaganda!
Beit Shemesh "Dalet" Residents Confront The Extremists screaming "Go Back to Gaza" Go to Hamas" Mayor Grinberg Quiet!
Putz Mayor Grinberg |