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Questions about the Disengagement Plan

No one knows how the idea of the disengagement plan originated, but everyone knows how it did not originate. It did not start with extensive brainstorming sessions and discussions with senior defense officials or diplomats. It did not come out of long consultations with politicians and colleagues, in which the various alternatives were considered and the likely long-term consequences were thought through and evaluated. It certainly did not arise out of any sort of organized decision-making process which enumerated the various pluses and minuses, the likely gains and losses, the various incidental aspects of the whole affair, its costs and the way it could be carried out.

He Who Aspires to the Crown of Torah: Effective Strategies for Strengthening Oneself and Overcoming the Difficulties
by HaRav Sholom Noach Berezovsky, zt"l

Part II

In the first part, HaRav Berezovsky noted that there are an astounding number of people today who are dedicated exclusively to Torah learning. Nevertheless, it is clear that this new world of avreichim and kollelim still lacks much before it can be said to have reached its full potential. The reason is that the Torah world is not organized.

The Spiritual Legacy of Maran HaRav E. M. Shach, ztvk'l
by Rabbi Nosson Zeev Grossman

It is incumbent upon us to adapt our lives according to the guidelines that Maran HaRav Elozor Shach zt'l taught us. Let us keep in mind that Rabbeinu always demanded from every individual that he contemplate his aim in life and strengthen himself in Torah learning and yiras Shomayim, and demanded that the public at large to be careful about other significant matters.

Kirvu Rodphei Zimah: MiTorosecho Rochoku
by Brad Wixen

"Who is the man that desires life? He who turns from evil and does good." Repeatedly, our holy ancestors were taught that to come closer to Hashem requires an initial rejection of those aspects of the surrounding cultures that are alien and contrary to Torah values. This was what was expected from Noach, Avrohom Ovinu, Moshe Rabbenu, the Jewish people in the desert -- and in the present day.

Politica: Pressure on Netanyahu
By E. Rauchberger

The Likud Party recently held a meeting to discuss the proposal to hold a referendum on the disengagement plan and decided to set up a team of Likud members to evaluate the various aspects of the issue. During the meeting Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, a long-time opponent of referendums, repeated his opposition and said he would continue to object even if the party decided to support a referendum.

About Chevron Yeshiva

To The Editor:

The interesting article entitled "Eighty Years of Yeshivas Chevron" brought back nostalgic memories to one who was a talmid fifty years ago.


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