Gush Katif

I have been informed of 3 events to be held this week with regard to informing the Melbourne community of the "disengagement" from Gush Katif.

It seems that the frum community, which usually gets all excited about events in Israel, is ignoring this issue. Some people tell me that there is a question of whether Gaza is actually a part of "greater Israel". Others say that it will appease the arabs (fat chance!). Still others seem to be embarrassed to be seen opposing PM Sharon since he has always been the darling of the political right.

To me there is a basic problem of ejecting people from their homes and businesses. Period.

These are the events. It is good that two of them involve the general Jewish community rather than the frum community only.

1) Kiddush and farbrengen this Shabbos as Kimberley (441 Inkerman Street) with Mr Michael Kleiner (Chariman of the Herut Party in Israel) and Rabbi Joseph Gutnick at 12 noon after davening

2) Mr Kleiner will be speaking at Beth Weizman Sunday 3rd July 8pm

3) Brigadier General Ruth Yaron (Official IDF Spokesperson) will be speaking at State Zionist Council meeting Beth Weizman Tuesday July 12th 8pm

For more information go to the Australian Friends of Gush Katif and Shomron website www.gushkatif.com.au