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From: rao@utcsstat.UUCP (Eli Posner)
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Subject: Re: Yom Ha'atzmaut
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Date: Sun, 13-May-84 13:13:13 EDT
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I would like to comment on anu,ber of articles I've seen lately,specifically
by Eliyahu Teitz.

With regards to the Satmar 'Rav': yes, I've read his 'sefer' (Va'Yohel Moshe),
and I have doubts if I should call it a sefer. There are without exaggeration
over 100 misquotes and stupidicies mentioned in that book. There are about
5 seferim written specifically to refute the shtoot (shtus) loaded in that book.
In other words, don't look to the Satmar Rav for comment on Israel.

The fact that the Israeli government is secular, is actually a very good
point. the problem could be solved by looking in mesechet Megilla (I don't
remember which daf) which talks about that salavtion will be even be
achieved before all Israel is chozer bi'tshuva. I other words, a religious
Jewish state is NOT a necessity , although it is ideal.
Ok. No, Arik Sharon is not shomer mitzvot, BUT the work he has done and is doing
dwarfs that fact.

I still disagree over Mr. teitz's insistance that Hallel cannot be recited.
Just think about it: Israel is now in Jewish hands. 100 , 200, 400, 1000, 1500
years ago IT WAS NOT IN OUR HANDS, BUT NOW IT IS!!!!! Obviuosly it is
a major nes  in along time. Therefore that Rabbinut in Israel in their finite
wisdom decided that it is proper to say Hallel. ( I hope your not arguing
that they have no right to do this, because it is clearly written that they do).

	Enough for now,
-- 
Eli Posner
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