Difference between revisions of "Hachrazah 5769 Iyyar 24"
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| − | + | G-d willing, next Tuesday, the 25th of Iyar 5769, at 1:30pm-4:15pm, there will be a public discussion at Beit haKnesset haKlali in Katamon on Chizkiyahu haMelech 29 in Jerusalem (next to Misgav Ladach hospital). | |
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| + | <big>Danger 1 - The vast tank of ammonia, of 14000 tons in the Haifa bay.</big> | ||
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| + | Far more dangerous than an nuclear bomb found today in the arsenal of the nations. | ||
| + | <br>Lecturer: Prof. Yitzchak Segel of the Technion, 1:30pm-2:30pm. | ||
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| + | <big>Danger 2 - The threat of nuclear weapons from a practical perspective.</big> | ||
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| + | Even though nuclear weapons have the unprecented and frightening capability of instantaneous destruction, regardless, it is limited. Fears of the public regarding the effects of a nuclear attack, or nuclear war are exaggerated to a large extent. A clear understanding of the these ramifications are crucial to proper management of emergency resources and to the survival of the nation. | ||
| + | <br>Lecturer: Dr. Yehoshua Sokol of Falcon Analytics, 2:30pm-3:30pm. | ||
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| + | Initial Open Halachic Discussion, members of the Beit Din and attending Talmidei Chachamim, 3:30pm-4:15pm. | ||
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| + | Limits of economic development due to safety.<br> | ||
| + | Evaluation of rate of danger to the public.<br> | ||
| + | Limits of the obligation of Aliyah to the Land in dangerous situations.<br> | ||
| + | Is there a halachic punishment system for those that endanger the public?<br> | ||
| + | Is it allowed (and when is it allowed), per halachah, for a person to take, with dangerous circumstances, the law in to his own hands? | ||
Click [[:he:הכרזה תשס"ט אייר י"ח|here to see the Hebrew version]] | Click [[:he:הכרזה תשס"ט אייר י"ח|here to see the Hebrew version]] | ||
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Revision as of 13:14, 29 October 2009
Informal translation from Hebrew of the Iyyar 24 5769 (18 May 2009) statement:
Special Court for Matters Concerning the Nation and the State
Tel: 02-5661962, cell 050-6733831, fax: 057-7976007
Email: dbtc@actcom.com 47 Rachel Imeinu St. Jerusalem 93228
National Conference on Imminent Threats to the Nation
G-d willing, next Tuesday, the 25th of Iyar 5769, at 1:30pm-4:15pm, there will be a public discussion at Beit haKnesset haKlali in Katamon on Chizkiyahu haMelech 29 in Jerusalem (next to Misgav Ladach hospital).
Danger 1 - The vast tank of ammonia, of 14000 tons in the Haifa bay.
Far more dangerous than an nuclear bomb found today in the arsenal of the nations.
Lecturer: Prof. Yitzchak Segel of the Technion, 1:30pm-2:30pm.
Danger 2 - The threat of nuclear weapons from a practical perspective.
Even though nuclear weapons have the unprecented and frightening capability of instantaneous destruction, regardless, it is limited. Fears of the public regarding the effects of a nuclear attack, or nuclear war are exaggerated to a large extent. A clear understanding of the these ramifications are crucial to proper management of emergency resources and to the survival of the nation.
Lecturer: Dr. Yehoshua Sokol of Falcon Analytics, 2:30pm-3:30pm.
Initial Open Halachic Discussion, members of the Beit Din and attending Talmidei Chachamim, 3:30pm-4:15pm.
Limits of economic development due to safety.
Evaluation of rate of danger to the public.
Limits of the obligation of Aliyah to the Land in dangerous situations.
Is there a halachic punishment system for those that endanger the public?
Is it allowed (and when is it allowed), per halachah, for a person to take, with dangerous circumstances, the law in to his own hands?
Click here to see the Hebrew version
References