Norway keeps leading the way in European anti-Semitism

No let up in sight in Europe as anti-Semitism morphs into horrible images reminiscent of Nazi anti-Jewish cartoon propaganda. How about a ban against trade and travel to Norway until they begin to prosecute hate speech under their existing laws. From David Schneier in Paris.

Circumcision Cartoon In Norwegian Newspaper Angers Jewish Groups

The Huffington Post UK  |  By Paul Vale Posted: 31/05/2013 11:56 BST  |  Updated: 31/05/2013 12:15 BST

Jewish groups have spoken out against a cartoon published in a Norwegian newspaper that portrays circumcision as an act of barbarism. The European Jewish Congress (EJC) called the depiction a “hate crime” and is considering legal action, while the Anti Deformation League (ADL) called the cartoon “sickening” and “deeply offensive”.

The cartoon, which was published in Norway’s Dagbladet newspaper on Tuesday, shows a Rabbi with a devil’s pitchfork stabbing a baby in the head. A woman is cutting off the child’s tow, while blood spurts over a religious book. In the caption the woman tells a policeman: “Mistreating? No, this is tradition, an important part of our belief!” The officer retorts: “Belief? Oh yes, then it is all right.”

In response, Dr Moshe Kantor, the President of the EJC, said: “This cartoon has crossed all lines of decency and is dripping with hate and anti-Semitism. We are now studying the possibility that this legally constitutes incitement to hatred and even a hate crime and will require legal action if this proves to be the case.”

He added: “This is a violent cartoon which is meant to inspire hate and contempt against one particular people. This type of hate, reminiscent of Nazi propaganda, cannot be left unanswered, and it is exactly this type of incitement which is contributing to a very troubling period for minorities in Europe at this time, especially with the rise of the far right.”

The Torah and Paris

  Just before Shavuot the IAMCS Messianic congregation in Paris received an awesome gift - a Torah - from Rabbis Zachi Shapira. More on that in another update. The weekend later, on May 26th, I was able to share that gift at a gathering/conference/concert sponsored by Paul Wilbur and Chuck Pierce. For those of you don't know French history, there was a time that Torahs and Talmuds were confiscated from Jewish synagogues and burned in public in Paris. The return of a Torah from IsraeI to the Messianic movement in Paris was a sign of revival from the Lord. We experienced those winds of revival at the IAMCS leadership conference the week before and the same thing happened at the Paul Wilbur/Chuck Pierce gathering as I walked the Torah amongst several thousand people. Many people, Jew and Gentile, kissed the Torah as it passed by. 

Baruch Hashem!!!Shalom from David Schneier in Paris.

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And so it begins

Just thought you would like an update on the slow death of the basic freedoms of association, speech and religion in the US. Is anyone alarmed!!! From David Schneier in Paris

CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL PASSES ATTACKING RELIGIOUS LIBERTIES
News Release : May 30, 2013 : Karen England – Capitol Resource Institute

(Sacramento, CA)—The following statement can be attributed to Karen England, Executive Director of Capitol Resource Institute, in response to the passage of Senate Bill 323 on the floor of the California State Senate.

Today the Senate passed SB 323, the bill revoking the tax exempt status of non-profit youth organizations, including private schools, should they not hire, or allow as leaders, persons whose sexual conduct is against the beliefs of such institutions.

Last week, the Boy Scouts of America compromised their constitutional right to choose who they may allow as members into the organization. The BSA council voted to allow homosexual boys into the membership but did not change the policy regarding homosexual adult members. Immediately after the vote was announced, Equality California released a statement rejecting the Scouts failure to embrace full equality.

Today the bill's author, Senator Lara, says the Scouts did not go far enough and demands that homosexual adults be allowed as leaders into the youth group and seeks to use the coercive power of government by revoking the tax-exempt status of any non-profit youth organization that does not comply with his views.

Senator Lara did not speak for us all today when he claimed SB 323 brings our laws in line with our values. This bill is about government vilifying our values and abusing its power to penalize, through taxation, those who hold different beliefs and values. SB 323 is an unprecedented intrusion by the government and a far-reaching assault on freedoms of association, speech, and religion.

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Maine supports Israel

Just received this resolution from the State of Maine. Looks like thy see this issue clearly. Shalom. David Schneier


STATE OF MAINE
IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
TWO THOUSAND AND THIRTEEN
JOINT RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL

WHEREAS, the Charter of the United Nations recognizes the continued validity of rights
granted by the League of Nations in 1922 to states or peoples that already existed under
international instruments and this action was affirmed by both Houses of the United States

Congress;

and
WHEREAS, the State of Israel declared its independence and statehood on May 14, 1948
and the United States immediately recognized the State of Israel's independence and was the first
country to do so;

and
WHEREAS, the establishment of the State of Israel as a modem homeland for the Jewish
people followed the extermination of more than 6 million European Jews during the Holocaust;

and
WHEREAS, since the country's establishment, the Israeli people have built one of the
world's most dynamic cultural, economic, agricultural and intellectual societies while confronting
constant terrorism, the immense pressures of imminent war, constant missile barrages, economic
boycotts and ostracism from much of the international community;

and
WHEREAS, in spite of these adversities, the State of Israel has established a strong
democratic political system that guarantees its people freedom of speech, freedom of the press,
fair and open elections and respect for the rule of law for Jews and Arabs alike; and
WHEREAS, at great financial and social cost, the State of Israel has welcomed millions of
immigrants from around the world and has made great strides in assimilating these immigrants
into Israeli life and society;

and
WHEREAS, the United States and the citizens of Maine share democratic values, common
strategic interests and bonds of friendship and mutual respect with the State of Israel, which is our
greatest friend and only true ally in the Middle East;

and
WHEREAS, Maine has had connections with the State of Israel since 1866, when families
from Jonesport, Maine established a colony in Jaffa, and in 2004 the houses built by the colonists
from Jonesport, Maine were restored to commemorate this historic colony and, for those efforts, a
couple from Maine was awarded the Maine Preservation Award;

and
WHEREAS, Maine has economic ties to the State of Israel, had nearly $11 million in exports
of goods and services to the State of Israel in 2011 and over $207 million since 1996 and there
exists a potential for many more research and business ties through available Israeli grants; and
WHEREAS, the 4,000-year history of the Jewish people and their land is documented in
great detail in the Jewish Torah and throughout the Christian Bible; now, therefore, be it

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RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Legislature now
assembled in the First Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this

opportunity to:
1. Reaffirm the strong bonds that have connected the people of Maine and of the United
States to the people and State of Israel;

2. Commend the people of the State of Israel for their remarkable achievements in building
a successful democratic nation and strong economy despite constant opposition and adversity;

3. Express our outrage regarding all terrorist acts perpetrated against the Israeli people,
especially the bold and blatant declaration by the enemies of the State of Israel to destroy the
small country, the same enemies who declare they will destroy the United States;

and
4. Express strong support and a steadfast commitment to the security, welfare and survival
of the sovereign State of Israel and recognize its right to secure its borders and to act in self-defense
to protect its citizens from acts of terrorism.

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Watch you head!

On the island of Corsica they warn you to be careful as you walk though a parking lot so you won't be hit by their gates. Seems obvious enough but here it is anyway. One of the many signs we see as we travel to different parts of the world. We'll be in Croatia in late September so who knows what we'll see there. Shalom, David Schneier

   For 15 years the Rabbi of the Messianic congregation in Paris has been praying for a Torah scroll. This past January I heard that Tzahi Shapira and his organization had secured a Torah for another congregation so I approached him with a request for a Torah for Paris. I knew that such a gift would have a great impact on the people, the congregation and the Messianic movement in Paris and Europe. Well, the fulfillment of those pryers and my request came this past Shabbat as you will see in the attached video at  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g62Eh3Jvpmg&lch=email&lc=xJ3hTYQ1KWA9r6WuTmkOJl4M0tifOwqz73_qz_99qK4&feature=em-comment_received

    Be blessed as you watch this touching moment at an IAMCS leadership conference in Paris with about 150 attending from May 10-12, 2013. Shalom. David Schneier
 

The best everything store in Paris

   This is the best everything store in Paris and it's one block from our apartment. It has been in business for over 100 years and the current proprietor has been there almost 40 years. If he doesn't have it, it doesn't exist. No Walmart here. Only one thing - French is required. Try explaining you need fishing line to restring a necklace when your not fluent in the language. Shalom from France. David Schneier