1.
When a newspaper writer in the community writes: "The press is there, in the realms of blood, fire and smoke plumes, and like a leech it is drawn to the sources of the smell of blood" - does he mean to say that in the community it is not part of the media?
Oh. There is an addition later: "The secular media is not influenced by the bully from Ponivezh. It searches for him with candles. It skips in disgust over eighteen hundred Ponivezh Torah workers until it finds the scum its soul loves.".
I don't think it's a smart move to blame the media for this story. I would point an accusing finger at the young men and women who have been busy, for many months, maybe even years, with 'taking over' and demonstrations that include pulling ponytails and even dragging babies out of their homes, in order to block roads.
When the reporter adds that "there is no point in denying that there are groups of thugs in the yeshiva, on its fringes, unbridled thugs and destroyers of religion who desecrate the temple of God," isn't he reporting on the disturbances that took place there? And perhaps the newspaper's readers didn't read about the events and he's the one telling them?!
He concludes his remarks, by the way, with a clear emphasis that the violence is "from all factions, gentlemen. From all factions, calm down!""
I didn't calm down.
2.
I really liked the field report in the community about the Shmitta keepers. The reporter went out into the fields, mingled with the farmers, Ofir Guetta "who sits down heavily on the greenhouse soil, breathing into the depths of his lungs the damp air of thousands of withered bushes," and with Doron Twig, a farmer from Moshav 'Azariya', who sells hundreds of tons of eggplants every year, "but is enduring the test of the Shmitta year.".
At the same time, I would have preferred this to be a true field report, not one that glorifies the greatness of the work of the Chief Rabbi of Israel, the Gaon Rabbi David Lau, in the year seven.
3.
Yated Ne'eman did a good job of temporarily retiring his political correspondent, who works in the United Torah Judaism information office. Others will learn from him and do the same.
So maybe Israel Schwartz is the pen name of that journalist, but even if so, a name change is better than no name at all.
A knowledgeable source at Beit Ne'eman once explained to me that it is unnecessary to interpret the political column as indicating the political mood among the Torah Banner.
Because if the column taught anything about the inclination of the heart, I would say unequivocally that the recommendation of H."aboutThe flag will be on Benjamin Netanyahu.
This also aligns with MK Moshe Gafni's statement, according to which the late Gra'am Shach never agreed to join left-wing governments. Well, that's not exactly accurate, because it has already happened that the Torah Banner joined a left-wing government, but it seems that the very fact that he bothered to say this - and hung on the hope that no one would check the history books - symbolized a wink at Netanyahu.
When a column in the daily HaBayit also hints at the right, with a full defense of Netanyahu, who is being persecuted in the media by the left in the 'bottle affair' (and not only) - it seems that one or two conclusions can already be drawn.
4.
It will surprise no one if we write that this week, 'Yom Liom' is a campaign newspaper for all intents and purposes. "Breaking Out of Apathy, the World of Torah is in Danger," was the main headline.
Alongside it, the other articles have been almost constant over the past few weeks: "Give Power to Aryeh Deri," "Youth Wants Revolution" - and also: "Shabbat Shira with the High Priest.".
In the accompanying photo, of course, Chairman Aryeh Deri was featured. But, you wouldn't believe it, MK Yaakov Margi was also seen smiling on the cover page.
Has become a star in recent times.
5.
By the way, two full pages were devoted to the Shabbat of Hacham Shalom Cohen, president of the Council of Elders in the city of Elad. But I couldn't find even one clear picture of Deputy Mayor Zuriel Crispal there.
In any case, the absence of a picture of the mayor, Yisrael Porush, makes sense. He's not exactly from the transparent camp of Shas. But also the deputy of Shas?
But what is important? The main thing is that we are clearly observed, from two sides of Chacham Shalom, the vision of the Datra, the Gram Malka and Aryeh Deri.
6.
Another one who was omitted (probably by mistake) is MK Nissim Ze'ev. In a special article, the work of MK Amnon Cohen was presented, with his picture displayed and the caption next to it: "He left his mark.".
The daily newspaper probably believes that Nisam Zeev left no mark. I, by the way, personally disagree with this statement.
For the attention of the writer, who has been investing all his energy in recent weeks to convince readers to throw away their iPhone - good advice:
Please go to the Shas information desk. There is not a single person there who does not have an iPhone. Start there. Isn't that a good idea?
7.
An in-depth article appears about the attack in the Beit Israel neighborhood. What is unclear is why it is being presented precisely when 14 years have passed (newspapers usually recount events in round numbers - a year, five years, a decade, and so on)?
Either way, they brought the survivors back to the scene, which is certainly nice. It's just a shame they didn't save it for next year. A round date, as we said.
8.
But most of all I liked the following part:
""The Council of Torah Scholars has determined that all members of the movement's Knesset, with the exception of MK Rabbi Amnon Cohen, who resigned, and MK Rabbi Nissim Ze'ev" (who sought to have the title 'Rabbi' not removed - S.R.) "who received the advice of the Council of Torah Scholars to end his position in the Knesset at the same time as the announcement by the Maran Rosh Ha-Yeshiva Shlita that other important positions were prepared for him, will remain in their places.".
This week, by the way, Rabbi Ze'ev began the important roles that were destined for him. A well-publicized weekend interview, for example.
9.
A family newspaper, unlike Yated Ne'eman, joined the 'Not Just Bibi' coalition.
On the one hand, the headline "predicts" that "the power is in our hands," on the other hand it mentions that "the government fell apart long ago, but Torah institutions continue to suffer," as well as the collapse of the medical system in Israel.
Until the Netanyahu government is formed, as polls predict, pay attention to what it looks like:
""On Wednesday afternoon this week, the Sara Netanyahu affair over the bottles and everything that follows turned into a criminal case.".
So, we won't know until the 17th of the month if that is indeed the case, but the family, as early as the 5th of the month, called it an affair - a criminal affair.
""The Netanyahu family's slightly embarrassing personal behavior patterns when it comes to matters of financial expenses stem from the fact that they are certain that the state only owes them gratitude for their existence.".
Well, obviously, they returned empty bottles for a few shekels, and also replaced garden furniture. Oh, how bad it is.
10.
""I was constantly told that I was outdated," a family quotes Shas chairman Aryeh Deri. "That I'm analog, that I don't understand the generation of 2015. Now, when I do a digital campaign, they tell me where is the old Aryeh? Where is the fire in the eyes? What I'm doing is not good.".
So a piece of advice from me: Just before the polls jump in favor of Shas (because as of now, they really aren't), go back to being the sleeping lion, with fire in your eyes.
That's how your voters love you.
The upgrades aren't supposed to be digital. A little more attention to the recurring problems of populations that you knew had other problems in the 1980s, a little more in-depth acquaintance with journalists who aren't part of the group of two or three you knew in the 1980s, but with a personal perspective, with a sparkle in their eyes, with a soul.
Not with a digital look.
Try it, maybe it will boost Shas in the polls. There's nothing to lose right now.
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