Psychological Warfare and Its Fallout

The psychological war for the hearts and minds of Israelis continues. Whether it's the settlers or the chareidim, Torah-observant Jews are being made out to be the enemies of the state and democratic values. The attack on Torah and authentic Judaism and those who adhere to it is felt on many levels. Today, it is being used once again to de-legitimize an entire population so that they may be forcibly removed from their ancestral homes and land. However, its fallout will be felt as far away as Jews have been scattered these last two millenia.

In today's climate of anti-Judaism, it no longer makes sense to have one camp in Israel and another in the Diaspora...just in case. Just take a look at the comments generated by one of the stories linked above:

1. Stuart Smith
September 15th, 2008 - 3:46 am

These ultra-orthodox are supported by the tax dollars of a state they did not build and did not fight for. Yet they want to dictate to all. Parasites.

2. William
September 15th, 2008 - 4:14 am

First: This “state” is supported by the tax dollars of another Nation, so it is not REALLY a “state”, it is a WELFARE CLIENT. Second: Remember how the US bombed and invaded Afghanistan to stop the Taliban from using “modesty” squads? HUH? Remember how all the Jews howled and yelped about the Fanatic Muslims? Looks like we should spread FREEDOM and DEMOCRACY to Israel, at least cut off the CHARITY.

3. William
September 15th, 2008 - 4:24 am

William,
I agree there is no difference between any fundamentalist group that wants to control your liberty. However, you must be honest in your assessment. One was supported by the goverenment, this one is a mob mentality. Please be fair instead of inciting the same mob violence as illustrated by this small bunch of fanatics.

4. Bill D
September 15th, 2008 - 4:27 am

What’s next for these crazies? Suicide bombings at movie theaters and other places they deem immoral? Good lord, they are just as evil as any Islamic fanatic…

5. William
September 15th, 2008 - 4:32 am

I have been overly “fair”. WHOSE anti-GENTILE mindset has spread bigotry for millenia? Who is engaged in Ethnic Cleansing of the Native Peoples? The Arabs and Ottoman Turks allowed DIVERSITY in Palestine. It is the current usurpers who could drive Christians and Muslims out. The Zenophobic-Tribalists create the very backlash that they decry.

Jews in chu"l are as much at risk as the Jews in Israel. It makes much more sense in such a climate for us to stick together as ONE camp in ONE land in unity and brotherhood, where we can have the greatest impact---our God-given homeland in Eretz Yisrael.
Frum Jews in the West, please come home. You are needed HERE to strengthen our numbers and our influence!