tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13539920.post2621819205119224731..comments2024-03-27T07:01:13.725+02:00Comments on The Muqata: Between Two WorldsJameel @ The Muqatahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15890095633246557332noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13539920.post-87186772105502027922008-05-11T08:01:00.000+03:002008-05-11T08:01:00.000+03:00Thanks for the link. I found the entry interestin...Thanks for the link. I found the entry interesting, but I was disturbed by comments that seemed to justify/legitimize not standing during the siren.<BR/><BR/>Below are my thoughts:<BR/><BR/>While not standing might not be "bashing", it certainly is disrespectful and a <I>chilul hashem</I>.<BR/><BR/>What people do in their own homes is between them and God. What people do <I>b'farhesia</I> affects everyone around them (sometimes with far-reaching consequences).<BR/><BR/>When the country is standing in mourning/remembering, the least one can do is stand respectfully for all of 60-120 SECONDS. <BR/><BR/>There are creative sollutions for Jews who don't accept Yom HaZikarona but want to be respectful. Many open a Sefer Tehillim and read a few <I>p'rakim</I>.<BR/><BR/>When Jews blatantly ignore the siren, they are "<I>poresh min hatzibur</I>". Perhaps they consider themselves to be the <I>tzibur</I> -- in some ways they would be correct, though numerically they are a small minority. However, being representatives of the <I>tzibur</I> would imbue them with an even greater responsibility to those around them. <BR/><BR/>Whichever way you look at it, we are responsible for ALL of <I>Am Yisrael</I>.<BR/><BR/>Our goals should be to behave in a way that will be <I>m'karev</I> our fellow Jews and be a <I>kiddush hashem</I>.<BR/><BR/>This year, davka on Yom HaShoah, I found myself standing next to two very <I>hiloni</I> Israelis. Perhaps it was my imagination, but I saw initial surprise, followed by respect, when I stepped out of my car to stand. I am <I>dati-leumi</I>, but to many <I>hilonim</I>, all religious people (especially women), look alike.<BR/><BR/>What one religious Jews does reflects on all religious Jews.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps you would be interested in my post about Yom HaZikaron:<BR/><A HREF="http://coffeeandchemo.blogspot.com/2008/05/yom-hazikaron-day-of-remembrance.html" REL="nofollow">Yom HaZikaron</A>RivkA with a capital Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09411034058195730044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13539920.post-63532555502426495722008-05-08T22:26:00.000+03:002008-05-08T22:26:00.000+03:00Mordechai - thanks, i often type too fast for my o...Mordechai - thanks, i often type too fast for my own good, and what spellchecker would pick THAT up? :)rbtznhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299085943772602695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13539920.post-87484989086967296792008-05-08T22:25:00.000+03:002008-05-08T22:25:00.000+03:00you have no idea how strange it was to see Jameel'...you have no idea how strange it was to see Jameel's notes feed on facebook and see my words there!!!rbtznhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299085943772602695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13539920.post-68037513693010992412008-05-08T17:32:00.000+03:002008-05-08T17:32:00.000+03:00small correction: that's 'migarshim', which means ...small correction: that's 'migarshim', which means to evict or drive out. 'migrashim' OTOH means lots or plots of land...<BR/><BR/>The reality of this post, back to the point, is pitiful! As the nice lady said, they're IN ISRAEL! How could one willingly remain unconcerned and obtuse to what is happening to Jews down the block?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com