Negotiations affecting Israel's borders are likely to continue. We stand at an historic junction in the development of Northern Israel. Tsfat serves as the capital of the Upper Galilee. Our goal is to strengthen key Jewish institutions and investment in this ancient city. This will create a strong and cohesive presence to establish a spiritual and financial stronghold in a strategically critical region of Israel.
Tsfat in particular must be restored as a center for excellence in scholarship, community values and economic health. This will effectively transform the area into a choice destination of travel, study and financial investment for Jews throughout Israel and the world.
Many have attempted to do just this, but the secret to success lies exclusively in the proper alignment with the inherent character of the city, imbued by the great sages and leaders of the Jewish people, whose words have shaped Jewish practice and belief for centuries.
We are in fact in the midst of a world war, a war that will probably be more tiblerre and more challenging than both the Shoah and WWII combined. Now, as then, some of our worst enemies are God forbid Jews.Israel is a modern nation seriously threatened with total annihilation by an unrelenting enemy Islam that glorifies death and destruction. Islam has promised mercy toward us only if we convert to their belief. We did not start this war, but if we want to end it without losing our lives and our culture, we meaning both America and Israel had better get serious about fighting it on all levels, including the battle for minds and hearts. I see this little flick as akin to a single bullet in a huge battle insignificant in-and-of-itself, but potentially a complete game changer, if it can with God's help find just the right target.Keep up the good work folks, and may the Source be with you.
Posted by: Karen | Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 05:51 PM
Amen v'amen.
Posted by: Tsfat.com | Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 06:52 PM