Posted on 08/11/2002 12:15:01 AM PDT by GaryMontana
Jews Worldwide Bombard* I.D.F. Soldiers with Pizza
An Internet Site Allows People From All Over the World to Send Pizza to Soldiers in the Field -- and the Interest is High
I.D.F. soldiers out in the field have been suprised in recent days, but the surprise introduces a new trend: without any prior warning a box of pizza suddenly arrives.
Behind the pizza boxes is an internet site that was set up by a group of reserve soldiers. The site, http://PizzaIDF.org, offers supporters of Israel throughout the whole world the opportunity to join the war effort in the territories and send hot pizza to soldiers. All they have to do is press the appropriate button on the site and add their credit card number.
Web surfers can choose one of 4 options: a family pizza pie and bottle of cola to an I.D.F. patrol for $16.95; pizza and drink for a section for $31.95; for a platoon for $89.95; or pizza weekly for a month for $61.95.
The site was set up about a month ago and presented to the general public via advertisements on different sites on the web.
"The results have far exceeded our expectations", said one of the initators of the site, Shimon Aharon (28) from Cochav HaShachar. Shimon himself is currently serving reserve duty in the Tapuach region of the Shomron, and pizzas have even reached him there. According to him, "Within the last month over 4,000 pizzas have been sent, and the orders are still coming in.
The pizzas are sent to the soldiers from pizzerias that are located in areas near to where the soldiers are serving.
The reactions are very positive. "At the end of a patrol, when your dying of starvation, there is nothing better in the whole world than a hot pizza. It's satisfying and it also warms the heart", said one of the soldiers as swallows down his pizza.
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Not the picture our media prints, is it? It is rare to read the truth about what really goes on.
It is worse than I said.
An earlier bankruptcy declaration by a major corporation - the international communications giant, Global Crossing, last month - inflicted serious fiscal damage on one of the corporation's owners, Gary Winnick, the largest contributor to the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles. Winnick regularly donated approximately $100 million annually to Jewish causes.
Global Crossing never made a profit. Stockholders were wiped out. $12 billion in equity lost. Thousands unemployed. Yet Winnick made enough money off the bust to give away $100 million a year--much of it to a foreign country. And now Global Crossing is owned by Hutchinson Whampoa, a company controled by Communist China.
Israelis should be buying pizza for the Americans Winnick and his friends wiped out.
Got any specifics on that one? Of course not. I doubt his donations were given to Israel. This just shows how wild your accusations are. Some donations went to Israeli charities I suppose but I have no number and neither do you.
Great. I'm glad he gave some of his wealth to Jewish charities. Better than squandering it on garbage like huge yachts in the Mediterranean. Global Crossing was a 100% legitimate company during some of it's years and the money Winnick earned was 100% legit those years
The money went to a good cause and this drives you batty.
Turkey pepperoni is allowed, but only with non-dairy cheese. If you haven't tried the turkey pepperoni you should. It is yummy on pizza and not nearly as greasy.
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The company never made one cent in profit.
Now Winnick is pulling a Marc Rich and buying off the Simon Wiesenthal Center and other powerful groups in and outside of Israel. Rich and Winnick are involved in the same Israeli charity, one which gives kids a free trip to Israel (I assume not everyone qualifies for this largeness).
If a CEO did this and gave the loot to the Christian Coalition or for free trips to the Vatican, the media would go ballistic and not stop until every dime was returned. You know that, I know that, everyone knows that.
But go ahead. Encourage Americans to send a couple bucks to the IDF. Who cares? Suckers deserve to be ripped off. Ask Garry Winnick.
And seeing as how Israel is fighting her war for "all of humanity" and the United States of America, it is for a good cause. Much better than buying pizzas for American troops, right?
ISRAELI ARMY BANS PIZZA
New York Post ^ | 5/23/02 | Post Wire Services
Posted on 05/23/2002 4:56 AM Eastern by kattracks
May 23, 2002 -- JERUSALEM - The Israeli army has barred soldiers serving in the West Bank and Gaza Strip from accepting donated pizzas because the packages might be booby-trapped. Last month, Israeli pizzerias began delivering to soldiers via an Internet site where people place the orders - "Pizza and Pepsi for a patrol" - as gifts for soldiers.
More than 4,000 pizzas, 90 percent of them donated by Americans, have been sent, said Shimon Aharon, a British-born Israeli reservist who created the site.
This week, however, military commanders decided to bar soldiers from accepting pizzas they did not order, "due to concern that hostile elements may exploit the pizza deliveries to soldiers."
Several restaurants in Jerusalem and Jewish settlements in the West Bank and Gaza had been delivering the pizzas to army bases, foot patrols and military checkpoints.
Post Wire Services
You really have thing for the Weisenthal Center don't you? They do much positive in this world ......unlike you. You really have a lot of nerve trying to drag Weisenthal though the mud.
and other powerful groups in and outside of Israel. Rich and Winnick are involved in the same Israeli charity, one which gives kids a free trip to Israel (I assume not everyone qualifies for this largeness).
OY!!! Now you rail against Jewish organizations funding trips to Israel by young Jews! Will your madness ever end?
You seems to have a gripe with everyone the Jewish people do. I have never seen you say one thing positive about Jews or Israel. Go seek help.
Below are some of the many inspiring messages |
We hope this ice cream helps keep things cool for you. Our kids are able to enjoy their ice cream treats here in the U.S.A. because of what you do in Israel. You are our heroes. Thank you for everything you are doing for us. |
May ha-shem protect you! Thanks for defending our country! you're the best! Your friends in New York. |
May HaShem keep you safe. With appreciation. From your chareidi friends in Philadelphia. |
Don't forget you have supporters all over the world. Enjoy the ice cream! Shalom, Jennie age 19, Chicago |
Despite hard days like today with painful losses, we know the promises of HaShem.There is no one like you. Thank you for defending our beloved Land; we love you. Kehilat Ari Yehudah, Portland, OR, USA |
Our prayers are with you. We prayer and hope that the violence ends and peace will come. We support Israel in it's quest for peace. shalom from Boston, USA |
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Enjoy. Come home safe and victorius. Am Yisrael chai! |
Thanks for all your efforts! Our thoughts are with you. |
Dear friends. im an ordinary Englishman, a servant of YESHUA ha mashiak,I stand with you, with Israel and the jewish/Sabra people. Im proud to stand with you and speak up for you and what you are doing. Do not listen to the negative biased press, the LORD is with Israel, he put you there ,he will watch over you....Be strong in the LORD and His mighty power,, ephesians 6 v 10 |
Hi! Thank you for protecting Israel. Keep up the great work. I am proud of you. Enjoy the pizza! - Michelle from Boston |
We are with you 1000%. Yo are in our prayers. Bless you all |
From your family in America |
KolTuv! Thank you for what you are doing for Midinat Yisraeol v'kol Yisrael! |
Thank you for protecting Jews all over the world. The IDF is the greatest! |
This American family sends love and prayers for your safety. |
Dear Soldiers, 'B'tayavone' from the Klein and Naiman Families from Chicago! 'Just a small token of appreciation for all your difficult work. We pray that Hashem watches over you. |
We love all of the Israeli soldiers. G-d bless all of you. Come home safe and sound. |
Be blessed and enjoy your meal. Shalom from Switzerland. |
Our prayers and thoughts are always with you. You are protecting our people and our heritage. |
We are two Texas Christians who are praying that God will bless and keep you from all harm, and give us all the victory over the enemy in this fight. |
Shalom, We hope you will enjoy this little gift of thanks for all that you do to help Jews all over the world. We pray that Israel may know peace and that all our people will be safe. B'tayavon |
If only the world could understand how moral the Israeli soldiers have acted in light of the brutality they face day to day. But that is what makes the Jewish soul - it is moral and kindly by nature. This is just a small token of my gratitude for your courage in defending Israel. |
We are praying for the peace of Jerusalem and all of Israel. You are in our prayers and we stand with and for Israel. G-ds Holy Land and Chosen People. The Lord bless you, and keep you, the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you, the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace. Enjoy the pizza! Blessings on you all! Applegate Christian Fellowship |
I live in Miami Beach Florida and read the news from Israel every day.I am proud of the sacrifice that each and every Chail makes to security of the country. Remember you are not alone. The Jewish community and indeed a large part of the generaal community supports you. With warmest regards. |
In Solidarity with Israel from an American Catholic! |
Hi from Boston, We greatly appreciate all that you are doing!! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Btayavon |
Shalom and Enjoy from the USA! We noahides support you 100% May HaShem bless you all! Many americans know the media lies and that you are fighting terror. Its an ugly job but one that must be done for the JEWS! Richard Helton |
Love, Camp Billi Marcus in Atlanta, GA |
Love, Camp Billi Marcus in Atlanta, GA |
dear soldiers, please enjoy this pizza and ice cream which comes with our love and best wishes. mel and rachel epstein |
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SHALOM ISRAELI SOLDIERS! I HOPE YOU ARE ALL HEALTHY AND HAPPY AND THAT YOU STAY HEALTHY AND HAPPY! THE JEWISH COMMUNITY IN LOS ANGELES IS THINKING OF YOU AND THANKS YOU FOR YOUR FINE WORK ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL. YESTERDAY, ABOUT 200 OF US ATTENDED A MEMORIAL SERVICE AT UCLA (UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IN LOS ANGELES) FOR THE SEVEN PEOPLE WHO WERE KILLED AT THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM LAST WEEK. WE WERE SO SAD ABOUT THAT EVENT AND ABOUT ALL THE OTHER ATTACKS IN ISRAEL. WE HOPE FOR PEACE AND PRAY FOR PEACE AND HOPE THAT YOU ALL STAY WELL. SHALOM, AND SHABBAT SHALOM TO YOU ALL! CHERIE IN LOS ANGELES |
Dear Chayalim, Thank you so much for being so brave and protecting Am Yisroel. May Hashem guide you and protect you always. We love you and pray for you everyday. Please stay safe. You are forever in our hearts. Shalom, Yisroel and Chanie Hecht and family Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY |
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We are two Christian's in England. We want to tell you that we love you and support all that you are doing to keep Israel - the land that God gave to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob 'forevermore..' may He bless you all and keep you in safety. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Enjoy the Pizza |
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Thinking of you -- hope you enjoy this! |
Israeli soldiers ... you are constantly in our minds and hearts. This small token is from 5 Montreal Jews who hope the pizza reaches you safely. From all of us in the Montreal community TODA RABA. YOU ARE NOT ALONE, WE SUPPORT YOU. AM ISRAEL CHAI. |
We in America pray for you and admire you. You put yourself at great risk to protect those you love, and ideals and security for Jews around the world. Israel can choose to flex great strength, yet remains to respect the principles of humanity, when its enemies do not. May Israel always be harbored in the security you provide with your sacrifice and belief in G-D. |
You are all in my Prayers! Stay vigilant! God Bless You All! Enjoy the Pizza! Lisa |
I hope the ice cream is tasty and makes your job just a little bit easier. Thanks for your service. |
Thank you for being in the front lines for Israel and democracy. We are Christians who love Israel and God's Chosen People. Baruch HaShem. Pat & Chuck Mielke |
I am a middle aged mother form New York. I couldn't help you very much if I cam e over there right now. So I am sending you this energy booster while you are guarding our land. YOu know -- the answer to every problem for a Yiddishe Mama is food. So, b'te'avon! May HaShem watch over you so you may all come home for the hagim and have a shana tova tikatevu!!! A Yiddishe Mama |
In honour of Francine's 50th birthday, please share in our celebration! |
Thank you for the great job you've been doing. We're behind you 100%. |
Thanks for your work!! and for surival of Israel |
Dear Soldiers, We are grateful for your brave efforts on our behalf. Keep safe and enjoy the food! Judah (age 5) and Asher (age 1) of Brooklyn, New York |
May God bless you and keep you. You are in our thoughts, prayers, and hearts. |
What would we do without you guys??? IDF! IDF! IDF! |
Our thoughts and prayers are with you daily. G-ds chosen people will prevail. G-d bless you all With the deepest love for you and your country, Dale PizzaIDF home page About Us Pictures IDF Thank Yous |
Stay Safe !
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