A Letter from Moshe Feiglin

By Moshe Feiglin

8 Av, 5770
July 19, '10

To my dear brothers and sister, supporters of Manhigut Yehudit and readers of the weekly update,

My family and I are in the midst of difficult times. These words are being written during the night between Tuesday and Wednesday at the bedside of my beloved son, David, who is still unconscious. Every so often, our Father in Heaven sends us an encouraging sign. This morning, David opened his eyes and even moved his hand. We are in the throes of a long process of ups and downs, but with G-d's help, we will get through it, David will heal and we will all emerge strengthened from this trial.

It is hard to describe to you the extent of the solidarity, support and love that have surrounded us from the moment that word of David's accident got out. From the man in the street to the Prime Minister - everyone was concerned about David.

We are extremely grateful to all those who have been praying for David's recovery and to all those who took upon themselves a good deed or mitzvah for the healing of our son, David Yosef ben Faigeh Perel. All of your prayers and good deeds add up and we have no doubt that they are helping David to heal.

As to my role in Manhigut Yehudit, there is no reason to fear. Naturally, for the past two weeks I have not been able to perform many of my regular duties. But this difficult period has inspired me with a deeper faith, deeper understanding and new strength. I am continuing to work, holding meetings in the hospital and in other places as well and working on Manhigut Yehudit's future all the while.

From the tremendous support that we have received from all facets of society, I understand more than ever the importance of the role that we are playing in Israel.

Reality is closing in on our country. Israel's leaders attempt to wriggle out of our impossible position, but the prevalent mentality leaves no room for escape. We must understand that Manhigut Yehudit is not competing against anybody. Israel's current leadership is doing the best that it can within the paradigm of the "rules of the game" upon which Zionism established the State of Israel. From this framework, none of us could do any better.

We compete with no one because we are not on the same arena. We are firmly ensconced within the current political reality. However, we do not view it as a goal, but as a means to an end that will prepare a new arena for the Nation of Israel for the day when the present arena will simply disappear.