The Fogel Family~Massacred by Palestinian Terrorists

Baruch Dayan Ha'Emet

On Thursday (17 March) the Yeshurun synagogue in Jerusalem was filled by thousands of people who attended the memorial for the Fogel Family who were massacred by barbarians last week. That horrific day was celebrated by "Palestinians" who handed out sweets, as Israel laid five of its loved ones to rest in Har HaMenuchot cemetery. As is the custom in Judaism, the family were wrapped in simple shrouds and carried to their final resting place, and all of Israel mourned.

That reaction from around the world was to imply that this family in some way "deserved it" because they were "settlers". How horrifying! Do these people even know or care that Under the terms of the Oslo Accords of 1993 between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization, Itamar was designated Area "C" under full Israeli civil and security control. When the media spin doctors throw out their lies over and over again, in time, as in this case, the lie is accepted and innocents are held to blame for their owne murders.  For days I have tried without success to put into words the thoughts that keep thrashing around in my mind. Finally while reading an article written by Sultan Knish (Daniel Greenfield) my thoughts and emotions broke through. In an open letter to a man (whose terrorist propaganda film will be shown at the UN of all places), he describes in minute detail the steps that the terrorists took that night in Itamar--the thoughts and movements of the family and the barbarians that entered Itamar to slaughhter them. I urge you to go to THIS LINK and read the post carefully.

Sadistic killings by terrorists are nothing new to Israel. Her citizens have learned to recover and rely on their faith, and their unity as one people. There is a story about an Israeli, Rami Levi, who had a single stall in the Mahane Yehuda Shuk and built it into the largest chain of discount grocery stores in Israel. Indeed it would be safe to say that most Israelis have been to one of his stores. But this is not about  success or groceries--it is about the real man, Rami Levy and the Fogel family. 

Rami Levy (the man) May Hashem Bless Him

During the week of Shiva, family and friends had noticed a man (Rami Levy) in the kitchen stocking the shelves with food. He told them that they should get used to seeing his face--because he would be there each week stocking the shelves until the youngest child reached the age of 18. Regardless of his politics or the depth of his faith, Rami Levy is an prime example of who Israelis really are on the inside.

In an interview with Voice of Israel radio, host Estie Perez, a secular Jew, asked Rabbi Yehuda Ben Yishai, (Ruth Fogel's Father), “Where do you have the strength and restraint that you can talk now and strengthen us, without anger and without calling for vengeance--that is not in your voice? Where is the strength from?” 

Rabbi Yehuda Ben-Yishai

Rabbi Ben-Yishai answered, “I have worked in education many years, and as an educator, I try to strengthen and teach people faith. I understand that I cannot be satisfied with words and that I also must implement the same principles on which I have educated others. This is a test of my faith, and therefore I agreed to be interviewed.” 

You see, herein lies the difference between Israelis and "Palestinians"--the "Palestinians" strap bombs on their children and send them out to kill Jews, They hand out sweets when one of their own slashes the throat of a 3-month old baby. They spout condemnation of the murder of innocents--not because they are against it--but because it does nothing to further their cause (which is to wipe Israel off the map). They pay handsome stipends to the families of those who murder Jews, and they name streets, pavilions and tournaments after suicide bombers. They will not negotiate peace until "after" they are given everything they ask for.

Itamar

Israelis stand strong in times of crises. We mourn together as one family when we lose a soul, and like Mr. Levy, we do Chesed--acts of kindness. Israelis continue to sacrifice pieces of our tiny country  and release murderers (who do murder again) in the hopes of living in peace. Even after barbaric terror attacks Israelis remain willing to negotiate although there is nobody to negotiate with. It is these differences that make me think peace may never come in my time. Never-the-less, Israel and the Jewish people will survive--like they have done for thousands of years--before the murderous doctrine of the pedophile Mohammad was even thought of.

All of Israel mourns for these precious ones who were taken from us. There were so many in attendance at the cemetery that the entrance to Jerusalem was blocked and traffic had to be redirected. The clip below was posted by Muqata--who attended the Fogel Family funeral: