Right, Left mourn Rabbi Froman's death

[Lipush]

Chief rabbi of Tekoa, who was both settler and peace activist, leaves huge void among wide and often opposing publics. 'Rabbi Froman proved that religion can be a bridge to peace and coexistence,' Peace Now says in statement. Yesha Council: He worked to reinforce settlement enterprise

Right, Left mourn Rabbi Froman's death - Israel Jewish Scene, Ynetnews

 

[Coyote]

Very sad...Israel needs more people like that and, we need to recognize more people like that on both sides of the conflict. They often get ignored as the media focus on the sensational. These are the people who will ultimately make a difference in bridging gaps - quietly and without fanfare.

Many in the Right and in the Left, in the Arab sector and in the Religious Zionism movement, are lamenting the death of the man who was both a settler and a peace activist, a rabbi and a spiritual leader, who embodied a distinguished halachic personality – as well as a graceful personality.

Froman was considered one of the most colorful and modernistic rabbis in the Religious Zionism movement in general, and among the settler public in particular. He was one of the pioneers of the Hasidic movement in Religious Zionism and was also known as a poet and artist.

He was considered very moderate politically. Despite his objection to the removal of settlements for ethical reasons, he was established close ties with Palestinian and Muslim leaders, with whom he attempted to reach a formula that would allow coexistence and pave the way to a peace agreement.

As the "leftist marker" among settlers, Froman established the Eretz Shalom (Land of Peace) social movement, which works towards the advancement of peace and dialogue between the Jewish and Arab inhabitants of Judea and Samaria.

The Peace Now movement lamented Froman's death on Monday, saying in a statement that "Rabbi Froman was a symbol of peace between Jews and Arabs. While most people see religion as grounds for battle between people, Rabbi Froman proved that religion can be a bridge to peace and coexistence rather than a tool for increasing conflicts and radicalizing opinions. His legacy will live on until the day the conflict is over."
ut Gilad Shalit's release. We need such innocent people in our world, which is very formal, businesslike, technical and realistic."

 

[Article 15]

Was he related to Abe Froman?

 

[toastman]

Very sad...Israel needs more people like that and, we need to recognize more people like that on both sides of the conflict. They often get ignored as the media focus on the sensational. These are the people who will ultimately make a difference in bridging gaps - quietly and without fanfare.

Many in the Right and in the Left, in the Arab sector and in the Religious Zionism movement, are lamenting the death of the man who was both a settler and a peace activist, a rabbi and a spiritual leader, who embodied a distinguished halachic personality – as well as a graceful personality.

Froman was considered one of the most colorful and modernistic rabbis in the Religious Zionism movement in general, and among the settler public in particular. He was one of the pioneers of the Hasidic movement in Religious Zionism and was also known as a poet and artist.

He was considered very moderate politically. Despite his objection to the removal of settlements for ethical reasons, he was established close ties with Palestinian and Muslim leaders, with whom he attempted to reach a formula that would allow coexistence and pave the way to a peace agreement.

As the "leftist marker" among settlers, Froman established the Eretz Shalom (Land of Peace) social movement, which works towards the advancement of peace and dialogue between the Jewish and Arab inhabitants of Judea and Samaria.

The Peace Now movement lamented Froman's death on Monday, saying in a statement that "Rabbi Froman was a symbol of peace between Jews and Arabs. While most people see religion as grounds for battle between people, Rabbi Froman proved that religion can be a bridge to peace and coexistence rather than a tool for increasing conflicts and radicalizing opinions. His legacy will live on until the day the conflict is over."
ut Gilad Shalit's release. We need such innocent people in our world, which is very formal, businesslike, technical and realistic."

Completely agree. Unfortunately, I believe that both sides DO have people like this, but they don';t speak up because of the fear of being considered a traitor by their people/government.

 

[Coyote]

Very sad...Israel needs more people like that and, we need to recognize more people like that on both sides of the conflict. They often get ignored as the media focus on the sensational. These are the people who will ultimately make a difference in bridging gaps - quietly and without fanfare.

Many in the Right and in the Left, in the Arab sector and in the Religious Zionism movement, are lamenting the death of the man who was both a settler and a peace activist, a rabbi and a spiritual leader, who embodied a distinguished halachic personality – as well as a graceful personality.

Froman was considered one of the most colorful and modernistic rabbis in the Religious Zionism movement in general, and among the settler public in particular. He was one of the pioneers of the Hasidic movement in Religious Zionism and was also known as a poet and artist.

He was considered very moderate politically. Despite his objection to the removal of settlements for ethical reasons, he was established close ties with Palestinian and Muslim leaders, with whom he attempted to reach a formula that would allow coexistence and pave the way to a peace agreement.

As the "leftist marker" among settlers, Froman established the Eretz Shalom (Land of Peace) social movement, which works towards the advancement of peace and dialogue between the Jewish and Arab inhabitants of Judea and Samaria.

The Peace Now movement lamented Froman's death on Monday, saying in a statement that "Rabbi Froman was a symbol of peace between Jews and Arabs. While most people see religion as grounds for battle between people, Rabbi Froman proved that religion can be a bridge to peace and coexistence rather than a tool for increasing conflicts and radicalizing opinions. His legacy will live on until the day the conflict is over."
ut Gilad Shalit's release. We need such innocent people in our world, which is very formal, businesslike, technical and realistic."

Completely agree. Unfortunately, I believe that both sides DO have people like this, but they don';t speak up because of the fear of being considered a traitor by their people/government.

I hear about them but - they seldom seem to recieve the press coverage that the louder more radical agitators do. I guess insanity rates more attention than sanity.

 

[Lipush]

Very sad...Israel needs more people like that and, we need to recognize more people like that on both sides of the conflict. They often get ignored as the media focus on the sensational. These are the people who will ultimately make a difference in bridging gaps - quietly and without fanfare.

Many in the Right and in the Left, in the Arab sector and in the Religious Zionism movement, are lamenting the death of the man who was both a settler and a peace activist, a rabbi and a spiritual leader, who embodied a distinguished halachic personality – as well as a graceful personality.

Froman was considered one of the most colorful and modernistic rabbis in the Religious Zionism movement in general, and among the settler public in particular. He was one of the pioneers of the Hasidic movement in Religious Zionism and was also known as a poet and artist.

He was considered very moderate politically. Despite his objection to the removal of settlements for ethical reasons, he was established close ties with Palestinian and Muslim leaders, with whom he attempted to reach a formula that would allow coexistence and pave the way to a peace agreement.

As the "leftist marker" among settlers, Froman established the Eretz Shalom (Land of Peace) social movement, which works towards the advancement of peace and dialogue between the Jewish and Arab inhabitants of Judea and Samaria.

The Peace Now movement lamented Froman's death on Monday, saying in a statement that "Rabbi Froman was a symbol of peace between Jews and Arabs. While most people see religion as grounds for battle between people, Rabbi Froman proved that religion can be a bridge to peace and coexistence rather than a tool for increasing conflicts and radicalizing opinions. His legacy will live on until the day the conflict is over."
ut Gilad Shalit's release. We need such innocent people in our world, which is very formal, businesslike, technical and realistic."

Well said