Self-imposed
Limitation is the Cause
by Steven Shamrak.
The UN, USA, EU and even Arab states are
not to be blamed for Israel's problems. They have always been disparaging of
Jews. We will never be able to please them or change their nature. Disunity,
self-hate and lack of direction are the main problems of the Jewish people.
The International pressure on Israel and
the despair of Jewish people have been steadily increasing since the creation of Israel. The present level of disunity and
even hate among Jews is appalling in Israel and in the Diaspora! These are direct results of the
continuation of gutless, self-disrespectful and divisive policies that have
been conducted by most Israeli governments and many community leaders.
Many Jewish communities have been hiding
behind nice and politically correct activities which have not resulted in any
true accomplishment! There are thousands of Jewish organisations, publications,
websites and active individuals. Most of them are acting with a good intention
for the common good. Many of them are even getting positive results in their
niche. But, there is a lack of the
common vision, leadership and direction.
For centuries our enemies have been
exploiting Jewish disunity with considerable success. After living in an anti-Semitic
atmosphere for so long the Jewish people misplaced their national pride: the
pride that made us unique among the nations! This was the pride that compelled
Jews to fight both Greek and Roman occupations. The pride that made us succeed
against all odds in business, science, medicine, music, art etc.
Unfortunately, Jews started to believe
our 'inadequate' enemies' slander. Even in our own country, we are living under
the imaginary 'Glass lid' - self-imposed limitations - and are
unwilling to leave our self-imprisonment and realise our destiny.
We need Jewish leaders, bankers,
educators and radicals united by the one Jewish National Goal now! Where are
they? There is no time for useless debates anymore. Political affiliations must
not interfere with the right of the Jewish people to live on all Jewish land as
a sovereign nation. The time for action has arrived!