Sunday, September 20, 2026

Anti-Semite Hezbollah : Why Israel Must Fight Them

Nadene Goldfoot                                             

Smoke billows over southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Tyre, southern Lebanon, September 23. REUTERS/Aziz Taher Purchase Licensing rights
Disarmament of Hamas and Hezbollah
  • Hamas in Gaza: International mediators have pursued frameworks aimed at the complete disarmament of Hamas in the Gaza Strip. While Hamas has shown tactical flexibility under military pressure, it has insisted on a full Israeli withdrawal before laying down arms.
  • Hezbollah in Lebanon: Regional peace agreements and discussions address ending Hezbollah's separate military structure and restoring security control solely to the Lebanese state. However, progress remains stalled as both sides link their actions to mutual withdrawals and ongoing security presence., opens new tab

You want no fighting, or that too many people, the Palestinians, have been killed by Israel.  You do not understand our enemy!  This is exactly what Hezbollah wants to happen.  They should care about these people but they don't.  They are feeding them to their cause of getting rid of Israel.  They couldn't do it in warring in 1947-1949;  or 1956, or 1967, or the Yom Kippur War of 1973, or 1982, so now they are trying this method.  1. The 2026 Hamas Disarmament Proposal

On July 30, 2026, Donald Trump announced a historic framework via Truth Social aiming for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza
  • The Deal: Reached by a group called the "Board of Peace" with mediation from Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye. 
  • The Demand: It requires Hamas to shut down tunnels, dismantle weapons depots, and fully hand over all light and heavy weapons.
  • The Conditions: In exchange for giving up their arms, Israeli forces would gradually withdraw, handing over security duties to an International Stabilization Force and a new technocratic Palestinian police force. 
  • Current Status: As detailed by updates from MS NOW, this is a proposed roadmap and framework rather than  a fully signed, finalized treaty accepted by all local parties. 

 Hezbollah's primary goal regarding Israel is its complete destruction, while its stance toward Jewish people involves deep antisemitism and treating Israelis and Jews as targets. 

Hezbollah has launched thousands of individual rocket, missile, and drone attacks against Israel since cross-border hostilities sharply escalated on October 8, 2023. That's the day after October 7, 2023 when they attacked Israel in a surprise attack of such gruesome acts of violence that the human mind cannnot comprehend why or how another human can be so animalistic!!!! No, worse than an animal.  The insane !!!!!  So Europe acts the same way, kicking Israel after it's been attacked so viciously, so traumatized !!!  Your acts will always be remembered, Europe, by Israel and by G-d;  all acts such as these will be remembered.  

Goals Towards Israel
  • Destruction of the State: Hezbollah states that Israel is an illegal entity and vows to end its existence.
  • No Peace or Treaties: Its founding 1985 manifesto rejects any peace agreements, ceasefires, or treaties with Israel.
  • Military Opposition: The group acts as an armed proxy for Iran, using a massive arsenal of rockets and drones to attack Israeli towns and military positions.
  • Regional Alliances: It works with other militant groups, such as Hamas, to fight against Israel. 
Stance Towards Jews
  • Antisemitic Ideology: The group promotes hatred against Jewish people through severe antisemitic speech and propaganda.
  • Targeting Civilians: Hezbollah views Israeli citizens and Jewish people globally as legitimate targets for violence.
  • Holocaust Denial: Top leaders have publicly denied the Holocaust, which matches recognized definitions of antisemitism.                          
                    Praying at the kotel, the wall
  • No other army in the world has ever tried harder than Israel has to save lives of the enemy rather than take lives, and this is recognized by other army leaders.  We are on the defensive side, not the offensive side of this war.  Our goal is to keep our own people alive first and foremost.  We've lost enough in the past already.  We try to live by the scripture of the Golden Rule:  by the sage Hillel as "What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow man".

What You Wanted To Know About Yom Kippur

 Nadene Goldfoot                                                 


Yom Kippur 2026 takes place from sundown on Sunday, September 20, 2026, to nightfall on Monday, September 21, 2026, marking the holiest Day of Atonement in Judaism.

During Yom Kippur, observant communities worldwide engage in a 25-hour fast, intensive prayer, and reflection.  Jewish law prioritizes health and life over fasting and ritual restrictions, meaning that anyone whose health would be endangered by fasting has a religious obligation ("a mitzvah to eat") to eat or drink,  The Torah (Leviticus 18:5) tells us:​​​

וּשְׁמַרְתֶּ֤ם אֶת־חֻקֹּתַי֙ וְאֶת־מִשְׁפָּטַ֔י אֲשֶׁ֨ר יַעֲשֶׂ֥ה אֹתָ֛ם הָאָדָ֖ם וָחַ֣י בָּהֶ֑ם אֲנִ֖י ה׳  

​You shall keep My laws and My rules, that a person will do and live by them, vaḥai bahem; I am God.

The Talmud (Yoma 85b) interprets that verse to mean that we live, and don’t die, by Jewish ritual practices.

  • Consult Professionals: Individuals with chronic conditions, the elderly, those taking daily medications, and pregnant or nursing individuals should consult both a doctor and a rabbi before attempting to fast. 
  • Prioritize Well-being: Jewish tradition teaches that preserving life (pikuach nefesh) overrides ritual observances. If a physician advises against fasting for health reasons, one is religiously required to follow medical advice. 
  • Gradual Recovery: When breaking the fast or consuming small amounts for health needs, it is recommended to drink fluids first, eat slowly, and avoid overeating to prevent physical distress.
  •  Because sunset and nightfall vary by location, the exact start and end times differ across regions:  North America's Los Angeles: Starts 6:34 PM – Ends 7:28 PM

    Our customs vary a little between Israel and the Diaspora:

  • Israel: Public life halts completely. Airports close, public transit stops, television and radio broadcasts pause, and streets fill with pedestrians and children riding bicycles instead of cars.
  • Diaspora: Communities gather in synagogues for evening Kol Nidre services and spend the following day in prayer, wearing traditional white garments symbolizing purity.
  • Kol Nidre is an ancient Aramaic legal declaration that opens the evening service of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.  Meaning and Purpose
    • Literal translation: The Aramaic phrase means "All Vows".
    • Legal nature: It is not technically a prayer, but a legal formula used to annul unfulfilled or rash personal vows and oaths made to God.
    • Fresh start: It releases individuals from unintentional obligations made during moments of human weakness so they can enter the new year with a clean slate.
    Ritual and Music
    • Chanted three times: The leader of the congregation recites it three times, starting softly and growing louder with each repetition, accompanied by men holding Torah scrolls.
    • Haunting melody: It is famous for its mournful, ancient tune that sets a deeply solemn and emotional tone for the Yom Kippur fast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPIiQDICFFc  
    • Kol Nidrei - Cantor Azi Schwartz live from Park Avenue Synagogue