The Next Israeli Election

Israelis can help Jonathan Pollard go free by placing him on a ballot for some position in Knesset, whatever the party. I know little about Israeli politics or how their elections operate, but surely - somehow - he can be made to qualify as an electable figure.

Either a new party can tout him as their candidate, or an existing party's leader can considerately forfeit his chairmanship for the sake of Pollard.

Then the people can vote. Many surely would vote for Jonathan Pollard. He could probably sweep in a broad victory.

Then, as long as America continues to hold this elected man incarcerated, she will be seen as the incorrigible impediment to his freedom to serve the country where, if he isn't yet, he be (made) an honorary citizen thereof.

Dov Hikind's Masquerading as a Black Man

Here's a quote from a news site 3 days ago concerning NY Assemblyman Dov Hikind's Purim mask: "Assemblyman Karim Camara of the state Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus had called Hikind's actions at the party 'callous and repugnant'."

Karim Camara (KC) heaped derision on Dov Hikind (DH) for masquerading at a Purim festivity as a black man. Said KC, "It brings back the memories of African-Americans being reduced to buffoonery just to gain access to the entertainment industry".

KC's taking offense and denouncement of DH's capricious costume reveals a hidden truth in the offended one's psychology. It shows KC secretly believes being black is an inferiority, as if being black, of itself, is demeaning! No proud black man would have taken offense any more than would a Jew take offense of a black man masquerading as a Jew or chassid on Halloween.

Had a black man dressed up as a Nazi - a most offensive and provocative sight for a Jew to behold, the Jew would have good reason to protest. Similarly, had DH masqueraded as a Ku Klux Klan member, KC would have had good reason to be offended.

But for a white Jew to dress up as a black man - so what! At worst, KC should have been amused. At best, he could have been elated.

That KC took offense that DH dressed up as a black man tells much more about KC's psychology that meets the superficial eye. It definitely says something about the protester who "doth protest too much". Probably KC dislikes Jews and itches to pick a fight where he can - taking an opportunity to cut down a Jew from his high place.

If I'm wrong, I challenge KC (or, for that matter, any member of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus) to show where he really stands on this issue. If he could meet the challenge, KC would regain respect from his own circle of society as well as show he holds no malice to the Jewish element. Let him stand up for a Jew in distress so all can see. Just one small favor that could go a long way - one that will buy him fame for life, from Jews and righteous Gentiles alike; Let him go to Obama and seek reprieve for Jonathan Pollard. Or, if that's asking too much, let him just visit the man who sits in prison now for nearly 3 decades.

A small gesture of rapprochement with the Jewish people, whom he insulted by digging up some fault to initiate a new campaign of hate over some harmless whim by a well-intentioned Jew will, like nothing else, boost his feelings of self-worth too. If he fails to follow through such a simple test, and instead persists with the baseless repugnant attack, we'll know who masquerades on Purim - and who masquerades every day of his life.

Zero-Hour for Pollard Approaching

Esther - his wfe

Jews should do something for a Jew very much in need, and most especially if he sits behind bars nearly 30 years - unfairly! We should all try to do something earnestly, something worthwhile, to get Pollard out of jail.

Obama is scheduled to go to Israel. He always has his nose high. He will keep it there because he regards Jews and Israel with virulent contempt. (Don't let some of his appointments throw you to think otherwise). Have you not seen how he personally mistreated Netanyahu? Going to Israel is a political necessity he managed to avoid and now no longer can push off.

A few Knesset members already suggested Obama free Pollard. But suggestions by themselves do nothing. We must contrive something to force his hand. Bibi could easily do so - by conditioning these upcoming talks with Pollard's release. I doubt he'd think of it, much less do it.

My Jewish traffic averages less than 100 per day. Hardly a broad base or a good launchpad for an urgent appeal. Does someone have a good idea; Can we not help Pollard somehow?

At least on Mondays, Thursdays and Shabbatot let's initiate for him, יהונתן בן מלכה, a מי שברך.

Betraying Just Another Jew

יהונתן בן מלכה

You know why Jonathan Pollard, may he live, be well and set free soon, hasn't yet been freed? I'd bet it's because the Israeli higher echelon does not want him out, and therefore they do not petition for his freedom. Why? Because they fear for their political careers. Once he's let out, he will come to Israel and instantly become a celebrity, sure to win big in any election.

Look at all the fanfare that went into freeing Gilad Shalit. Compare that with the deathly silence vis-a-vis Jonathan Pollard. They simply fear for their political careers. Their careers mean more to them than the life of that Jew whom the Americans, for their part, are only too happy to oblige by keeping the Jew incarcerated for life. And if any moves have been made, they feint these moves to deceive the public but never seriously negotiate for his release.

Shame on Bibi and everyone else who can - but won't - lift a finger to gain this poor Jew's freedom. Just like they won't destroy the Hamas enemy, and will wait until Jewish blood is shed before they react, rather than proactively attack and avoid the spillage of blood (and for those liberal-minded who support inaction by claiming that entry into Gaza will, in and of itself, bring bloodshed, I reply they can do it by aerial attacks), and they care more about their political image among the "nations" than about Jewish blood that might spill - similarly they are ready to betray Jonathan Pollard whose blood they shed daily as he sits in confinement day after day, month after month, year after year and decade after decade!

It is not for nothing securing freedom of a Jewish prisoner is the highest form of Jewish charity!

May Hashem Free Jonathan Pollard Now!

The gematria of
יהונתן בן מלכה

has its equivalent value
in only one passuk

in the entire Tanach:

It's in Parshat Noach (8:15),
namely,
וידבר אלהים אל נח לאמר

The very next words are:
צא מן התבה
("Get out of the box")

May this be God's will now,
amen!

The next two words are:
אתה ואשתך
... so he may reunite with his dear wife.

Jon Voight Assesses Jonathan Pollard's Case