But rather, tragically, they will likely be forced out by the wicked Nations and inaction by the Erev Rav.

Israeli troops fleeing from rock throwers is likely a sign of things to come.

For my best guess about what’s coming down the road, please read this post from two years ago, Preview of What’s to Come. What is written is scarily coming to pass.

Happy Hanuka!

The Talmud states that this is not a contradiction, because the gematria of both names equals 138.

Since I’m into gematrias, I meditated on this piece for a while, cycling through various possible significances of the number 138. Of course, the first thought is always the simplest – in this case, the number in a simple word. Here, 138 is חלק, which means to “split”, or a “portion”.

Two weeks later, enter the UN vote. First, it must be understood clearly what the vote was for, a Pal State with “East Jerusalem” (the Old City & Temple Mount) as its capital.

138 nations voted for splitting Jerusalem, 9 voted against. And, as we know from Zeharia 14:1 (הנה יומ בא ל’ד וחלק שללך בקרבך) the splitting leads to Moshiach.

And there is also a deep message in the vote regarding the 9 – Avraham asked Hashem to save Sodom for the sake of 40, then 30, then 20, then 10. Hashem agreed to save Sodom for the sake of 10 righteous people. There were not 10 righteous people, and Sodom was doomed.

Think implication is clear for us to understand.

I spoke with my best friend from LA last week. He’s non-religious, and a senior exec at a major consumer internet company. He tells me he voted for Obama, “I’m sorry dude, but I voted for Obama.”

I asked him why, “. . . (mumble, hesitation). . . Ahh. Because I don’t like Romney because he’s against women’s rights, like Abortion.”

Because of Abortion??? As if Romney would ever destroy himself politically by trying to cram a  pro-life Supreme Court nomination through the Senate? Think Robert Bork. It would never happen. Its just stupid to think so.

The Jews are so smart. But they’re just so unsophisticated when it comes to politics. They are stuck in a 50′s liberal mindset, and really do trust the big media. Crazy!

But I guess the Jews like their wine-soaked, “Matshes”  red herring.

I am sure I share with many of you out there than the birth pangs are really going to rapidly accelerate if PBO wins.  America will likely fall off the “fiscal cliff” concurrent with a full court press to divide Jerusalem, with all the resulting instability.

I can only say that we really need G-d’s loving-kindness and mercy to get us out of this jamb.

A loving-kindness that we cannot fathom, and that we haven’t experienced since the Redemption from Egypt.

Thus, my guess is that all the media chatter about the Bibi-Obama split is a massive misinformation campaign. In fact, the US is getting ready to strike (they have just moved a third carrier group into the gulf).

If, before the election, the US strikes and destroys Iran’s nuke capability swiftly, forcefully, and with few casualties, PBO will surely win the election.

As in Edom, the leader who wins wars becomes Emperor - look out America!

And Paras’ fall sets the stage for the Gog v’Mgog, the final partnership of Edom & Yishmael to seize the Temple Mount from the Jews, “legally”,  and forever (G-d forbid).

The reason I’m linking to these older articles (some from 2009) is simply because there is nothing new to write! It is all happening as contemplated previously.

In my opinion, its coming very soon – not fun to deal with, but hopefully the Jewish people will escape the brunt of the conflict.

Thanks for reading!

Edom v. Paras Escalating

Israel Being Set Up?

Paras Tells Edom To Take A Hike

Why Edom vs. Paras?

Don’t Count Him Out

My parnassa plan/hope as I moved here was to lead the financing and development of a large-scale saltwater fish farm here in Israel.  Working with my CTO, we spent countless hours preparing presentations and business plans.  Israel imports almost 99% of its fresh saltwater fish, and the market opportunity here is great.

I got involved in this project because I want to do something to build Israel – I want to buck the trend and make a good, solid business in the land. I am absolutely not interested in doing anything in hutz l’aretz. For me, what’s the point? I guess that makes me a real Tzioni (notwithstanding the white shirt and black pants I’m wearing right now).

Over the past several months, we shopped the deal to numerous clean-tech VC funds and high net-worth investors. At the end of the day, we keep hearing the same thing: “How does this scale to make money in hutz l’aretz?”.  And its not just non-religious investors, last week I met with an American chareidi group, and explained how we could build this business here and literally dominate the fresh saltwater fish business in Israel in 5- 7 years. The response, “We’re not comfortable with businesses focusing on the Israeli  market.”

Granted, Israel has a tough business climate, but still, its frustrating that folks “as a business rule” just don’t want to invest in an Israel for Israel company.  Israel for hutz l’aretz, no problem. But Israel for Israel, not interested.

Obviously, I am biased here, but still it hurts to hear so many people who are not inspired by an opportunity to build up the land.  I understand where they are coming from – for many people, business is business, and we are living in a secular post-Zionist and/or religious pre-Zionist reality. But it hurts when folks don’t even express a passion, like, “We really want to finance a business in Israel that services the domestic market because this is a value to us,  so let’s hear what you have to say and see if it makes sense.”

Its especially frustrating since I’ve met so many local fishmongers and restaurants who validate the  my business plan – I just need a break and to find favor in the eyes of the right investor.

So, I am making an appeal to all of you out there who might read this blog:

1. Take a look at our executive summary that describes the project.
2. I have an extremely limited rolodex. If you have any ideas or contacts who might help us get the project funded, we would appreciate your help and we would provide a good finder’s fee for making a shidduch.
3. Please daven for our success, if not in this venture, in another (as yet unknown one)!

HaShem should bless and protect all of the Jewish People!

Assad Facing Intense Pressure from Edom-Yishmael Alliance

Hamas Blows Off Iran, Joining Edom-Yishmael Alliance

Erev Rav Let’s Jews Fend For Themselves, Prelude to Pullout For Edom Peacekeeping Force

Obama Facing Defeat, Launches Strike Against Paras

Obama Sensing Victory, Forces Israel To Strike First Against Paras

Edom Intervenes And Crushes Paras, Blames Israel For Failing To Allow Diplomacy Take Its Course

Edom Demands Israel Make Peace, Claims Paras No Longer A Threat

Stay tuned for more . . .

That said, I am ever more aware of the forces around me (galus Edom, starring Yishmael and Erev Rav, with special guest star, Erev Zeir!).

For me, the only way to deal with the klipot of corruption here  is to connect to the land.

By that I mean to look at the physical land of Israel itself. Not the people, not the politics and geopolitics, not the hashkofas, not the end of days – but Eretz Yisrael – the soil, the rocks.

To feel and see its true infinite value, and to get simcha from it.  And to relish the opportunity to eat its holy, pure produce.(for the first few months here, I had freshly ground wheat from Yavniel in the Galil that was a wonder – I ate it every Shabbat – 95% of the wheat is imported here, and its very hard to find wheat from E”Y for baking – most is used in matzah or exported – so to make ha’motzei on true lechem min haaretz is a rare treat)

“The land is very, very good.”

Just walking along the street here I look at the dirt, and the rocks strewn on the ground. This is it. This is Eretz Yisrael!

I think the best eitzah for anybody living here and feeling the lahatz (pressure) of Israeli life is to bend down, pick up a nice beautiful rock of E”Y in one’s hand, and give it a loving kiss!!

Don’t go crazy – kiss a rock!!

Then I heard the siren. Not loud, but something that was clearly the air raid siren.  What do I do?

I walked into the baby room, which is in the bomb shelter. Do I stay here? Do I open the window (that has never been opened) and shut the metal doors? Or is that freaking out? Or are we under sudden attack? No, that doesn’t make sense.

Where do I get information? Checked jpost.com. Nothing. The Radio? In Hebrew? Siren continues.

Call my wife?  How long until we are in the ‘clear’? I listed for a sound. . . a boom (G-d forbid).

I really need to get my survival gear in order. Do I call my wife? . . . .

Siren stops. Phew!

Wow. This is real. It is no luxury being a Jewish End of Days blogger living in Israel. Edom v. Paras is very real.

And it was real for my children, who reported scenes from their school. Some teachers were unaware that this was a “test”.  They thought it was real and had no idea how to react. Some, allegedly, were seen crying in fear.

My daughters were not scared, but we all talked tonight, and the kids came to a realization that this is the real deal over here. That there could be “bombs”.  Baruch HaShem my wife and my children are being very brave about it. “And, DH, why did we move here again? “

Anyway, I am definitely getting to work on preparing my emergency plan and survival gear. I’ve been lazy  about it (heck, I haven’t even bought a car yet), just falling in tune with the Israelis.

But the truth is, to live here one must sort of just put the demons in the back of the mind, pray to HaShem for mercy, and do the right thing al pi Torah.  One must live as if there is a tomorrow not scarred by terrible war.

But the truth to the truth is to be honest, ready and brave.  And not to doubt for one second that the real intent of the evildoers is not to eradicate the “Zionist State”, but rather to destroy all of the Jewish people wherever they may live (G-d forbid).

HaShem should increase the miracles in teva as we approach the Holy Purim.

Israel Being Set Up?

BTW, aliyah continues to go well. Not easy sometimes, especially seeing so many people around you struggling so very hard just to make ends meet and struggling provide their children with a good life in a very complex society constantly under threat and pressure from enemies outside and from within. I see some very good folks in pretty scary predicaments, and realize that there is no way to comprehend what I see. This is a land of faith.

Kol ha’kavod to Israelis who stay here but have the option to make more money elsewhere.

And super Kol ha’kavod to people who leave comfortable lives and their families in distant USA to live here.

HaShem should give us all a bracha and a yeshua!