Comments on: Naftali Bennett – Returning the Passion

By: Shev Zacks

Shev Zacks — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:17:48 +0000

Agreed – and this post was about my emotional connection to what Bennett had to say. Obviously, I read up on his platforms and ideas, and did my research into the other parties before deciding to vote Bayit Yehudi. Thanks for the feedback

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:59:45 +0000

"Orthodox Jews in America 2008- Don't vote for Obama- he's just a new face with new slogans. He makes liberals feel good, but has no actual plans. Orthodox in Israel 2013- vote Bennett because he's a new face with Zionist slogans! Plans aren't as important as the personality!

By: Batya Herdman

Batya Herdman — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:11:18 +0000

I love these articles, Thanks for writing them! It helps me with what to expect for our futrure! I am not into the politics yet, but can't wait to be!

By: Zsofi Zsilinszky

Zsofi Zsilinszky — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:05:41 +0000

An interesting read, but what I take away from it in the end is that you (and probably this is true for most people, it's just not emphasized so much) relate to politics emotionally rather than rationally.
While in our professional life most of us realize that making important decisions based on emotions is not a good idea, in public matters we tend to support policies based on how a certain speech or person stirs us, or feels repulsive, or feels boring, etc.
But when deciding on which way a country should be going, there are much more important factors than feelings… Interestingly this is self-evident in our own fields of expertise. An architect would never design a building without very carefully assessing the possible outcomes of a certain decision, and therefore his buildings are reliable. But the same architect will decide on voting for a party that makes him feel a certain way, and typically it wouldn't occur to him to weigh the outcomes with the same cold precision he uses in his work.

While emotions can be uplifting and energizing, there is a time for everything… A time for feelings and a time for cool-headed assessment.

By: Yael Maizels

Yael Maizels — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:36:26 +0000

Kol Hakavod! I think Naftali really speaks to many Olim.

By: Ben Needleman

Ben Needleman — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:36:00 +0000

Mazal Tov on Aliyah and integrating into your new life!

Bennett however is a disaster. A unilateral annexation of 60% of the west bank is a sure way to destroy Israel. a) It will diplomatically isolate Israel.
b) It doesn't seem logical: If you are concerned about the palestinians being dangerous then how is it wise to settle hundreds of thousands more Jews in areas of close proximity to millions of people who will surely be disenfranchied due to the annexation? This will inevitably lead to casualties.
c) Every single one of the living Shin Bet Chiefs have firmly opposed any such actions-they are all firmly in favour of a 2 state solution. Far from being dismissed as 'wishy washy lefties' these are the men who know full well the threats Israel faces. Surely they know better than Bennett who was never in such a position of authority.

By: Robert King

Robert King — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:51:28 +0000

Great story, congrats on making aliya!

By: Marcy Tatelbaum

Marcy Tatelbaum — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:06:28 +0000

Beautiful article