Saturday, October 6, 2012

12-10-07 Debate Proposed to the Hebrew University Student Association - 'integrity or lack thereof of the electronic records of the State of Israel'

As a former student, and a "legacy" to top it off, I proposed to lecture and debate under the Student Association, Department of Social Engagement, on the subject, 'Integrity, or lack thereof, of the electronic records of the courts of the State of Israel.' The lecture and debate should be of interest to students and faculty in Linguistics, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, and Jewish Studies.
a.  b.illustration
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a. The Hebrew University opening ceremony took place in 1925 in the amphitheater overlooking the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea. b. Erich Mendelsohn was the architect of some of the Hadassah Hospital and Nursing School, which were part of the complex.  According the 1948 Armistice Agreement, the Mount Scopus Campus was until 1967 an enclave of Israeli territory in the Kingdom Jordan.  I remember, as a child, travelling with my Mother, a graduate, to the re-inauguration ceremony of the Mount Scopus Campus after the 1967 war. A senior member of Hebrew University faculty filed on my behalf, as a member of the extended Schneerson family, a request for Halachic ruling (She'ilta) on Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, a leading Talmudic authority and a graduate of the Hebrew University in mathematics and physics, Is the Supreme Court of Israel engaged in large-scale public deception [Gneyvat Da'at HaTzibur] ?
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Jerusalem, October 6 – Joseph Zernik, PhD, of Human Rights Alert (NGO), filed a proposal with Mr Roy Perlman, Head of the Social Engagement Department of the Hebrew University Student Association, for a lecture and debate on the subject, 'Integrity, or lack thereof, of the electronic records of the courts of the State of Israel".
Two peer-reviewed papers, recently presented in an international Data Analytics conference, were provided as the scholarly basis for the lecture.
Dr Zernik also noted with his proposal that he consulted in the matter with senior faculty members in Hebrew University, Bar Ilan University, Tel Aviv, and Weitzman Institute, and that a senior member of the Hebrew University filed, based on such studies, a request for Halachic ruling by Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, Is the Supreme Court of the State of Israel engaged in large-scale public deception [גניבת דעת הציבור]?
The letter proposed that such presentation and debate may be of interest to students in linguistics, computer science, law, Jewish studies, and more.
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Subject:  
Proposed lecture in student debate club, etc: Integrity, or Lack Thereof, in the Electronic Records of the Courts of the State of Israel
From:  
Date:  
Sat, October 6, 2012 5:14 pm
To:  
Mr Roi Perlman, Head
Social Engagement Department
Hebrew University Student Association

Dear Mr Perlman:
In case there is a students' debate club, or any similar forum in Hebrew
University, organized by students, I would be glad to appear anytime with
advance coordination to present matters that pertain to the fundamentals
of Civilized Society in the State of Israel, detailed below.
My most recent lectures, in the international Data Analytics conference
(computer science), were based on the two papers, linked below. [1,2]  The
papers were subjected to a special, rigorous peer-review perocess (4-5
reviewer for each paper), and I had to satisfy each comment of each
reviewer.
My lectures are a bit different from the papers in slide presentations.  I
DON'T go into all the technical details that are in the papers and in
online appedices.  Instead, I DO dwell more on the general theoretical
concepts, which lie in the area between language, computers (encryption),
law, and political science.  In reference to the law, I also try to
provide some Jewish law perspectives.
I have discussed some parts of the findings and conclusions with top
Israeli academic scholars in Bar Ilan, Hebrew University, Weitzmann
Institute.
A senior member of the faculty of Hebrew University issued, based on part
of my findings, a Halachic She'iltah on Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz: Is the
Supreme Court of Israel engaged on Geneivat Daat HaTzibur (Large-scale
Public Deception) ?
The leading legal journal in Israel, Mishpatim, agreed to accept a paper
in Hebrew (yet to be produced) for editorial review.
My bio is also linked below.[3]
Joseph Zernik, PhD
Human Rights Alert (NGO)
LINKS:
[1] 12-09-04 J. Zernik, "Design and Operation of the Electronic Record
Systems of the US Courts are Linked to Failing Banking Regulation", Data
Analytics 1:83-93 (2012)
[2]12-09-04 Zernik, J., "Integrity, or Lack Thereof, of the Electronic
Record Systems of the Courts of the State of Israel", Data Analytics
1:31-38 (2012)
[3]  11-11-04 Biographical Sketch – Joseph Zernik, PhD
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Joseph Zernik, PhD
Human Rights Alert (NGO) 
* United States - the 2010 submission of Human Rights Alert to the Human Rights Council (HRC) of the United Nations was reviewed and incorporated in the official HRC Professional Staff Report with a note referring to “corruption of the courts and the legal profession and discrimination by law enforcement in California.”  
[1] 10-10-01 United Nations Human Rights Council Records for 2010 Review (UPR) of Human Rights in the United States, where Human Rights Alert (NGO) submission was incorporated with a note referring to "corruption of the courts and the legal profession and discrimination by law enforcement in California."
* State of Israel  - the 2012 submission of Human Rights Alert to the HRC, titled, "Integrity, or lack thereof, of the electronic record systems of the courts of the State of Israel', is scheduled for review in January 2013.
[1] 12-06-04 Human Right Alert's Submission;  2013 UPR of the State of Israel: Integrity, or lack thereof, of the electronic record systems of the courts of the State of Israel
[2] 12-05-10 Appendix I to Human Right Alert's Submission; 15th UPR - State of Israel: Integrity, or lack thereof, of the electronic record systems of the courts of the State of Israe
[3] 12-07-18 Human Right Alert's Appendix II to Submission; 2013 UPR of the State of Israel: Integrity, or lack thereof, in the electronic record systems in the courts of the State of Israel  -  Additional Responses by National Authorities/Experts, Re: ComSign, LTD - sole certifier and hacker of the digital signatures of the State of Israel
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Friday, October 5, 2012

12-10-05 Dispatch from Jerusalem: Ushpizin - Feast of Tabernacles story


A growing movement of individuals and families come to Jerusalem on Tabernacles, who fail to belong to any State-recognized denomination. Apparently, they are seen by the State as a threat, sufficient of instigation... Local fiestas and pilgrimages like Feasts of Tebernacles and Passover in Jerusalem, should be seen as the last bastions of Free Assembly that would remain. International visitors/partiers/astraunauts are at once observers and transforming agents, while enlightening themselves on life in a fast-changing world.
 

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One of the distinctions of Tabernacles is in the requirement to "Be Happy".  One of the distinctive customs - entertaining guests in the Sukkah. a. USHPIZIN - in Jewish tradition, respectable guests in the Sukkah; b. YOTAM? (real name unknown) - provocative, "messianic", in outfit from a cheap Hollywood movie, at times carries an IDF gun - unexpected guest in our sukkah.

View Blog with pics: http://inproperinla.blogspot.co.il/2012/10/12-10-05-dispatch-from-jerusalem.html


Jerusalem, October 6 - many visitors to Jerusalem during the holidays are not rich, or even poorer, from all over the world, who fail to belong to any State of Israel-recognized denomination. They are independent Bible readers and believers, who never found their place in any organized religion.

Last night, as usual, guests were invited to a Wine and Bread (Kiddush) by the Hostel.  However, given that it is Shabbat in the middle of Tabernacle, we conducted it under our Sukkah on the roof, instead of the kitchen.

Around 5:30pm, when I went up to the roof, carrying the wine and bread, I found there an old familiar face - YOTAM? (real name unknown).  I immediately asked the on-site responsible person to have YOTAM removed from the property.

I was in a rush, since I was also invited to attend the Kiddush (and dinner) in the neighboring Avraham Hostel, where a crowd of possibly 100 guests were gathered in the hostel's large dining room.  They have a professional kitchen with a center preparation area with cutting board top.  The chef is an Arab from Jerusalem, who gives it a real local flavor, and the guests are encouraged to help.  The dinner was delicious, with lots of fresh salads, middle eastern rice, omelette with spicy sausages and vegetables and more. White Israeli wine was served.

The Kiddush ceremony was basically Jewish, English translations were circulated, and explanatory notes were provided by staff. Nit-picking - they forgot the correct modifications for the Sukkot Shabbat, and it was not performed in a Sukkah.

The guests may purchase a ticket for the dinner (probably inexpensive), I offered to pay, but was declined.  In lieu, I was asked to dance a bit after dinner, cheer up the place, and I did my best, may take another time to get it accomplished.

Avraham Hostel have a built-in bar in the large dining room - kitchen space, which occupies a whole floor.  The beautiful Brazilian barwoman has total control of the music (and I have nothing against a woman in control).  I know for a fact that she is a great samba dancer, but for some ulterior motive, she insisted on running the evening under music that would maximize quiet but consistent beer consumption at the bar, while I was repeatedly asking for dance music.

Recommended dance music for the Feast of Tabernacles:
[1] Ofra Haza - Im Nin'alu - dance remix
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGwCsK0VgCs
[2] Amir Benayun - Omed BaSha'ar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ-cav8hEk4

By the time I came back to our Hostel, Yotam, our Sukkah guest was gone.e.


a. Jerusalem Hostel b. 

a. Avraham Hostel, b. Jerusalem Hostel, in the center of the west-side of Jerusalem.
Avraham Hostel is highly recommended for world travelers, back-packers and holiday visitors, who are not space-cadets enough for the Jerusalem Hostel! The feasts of Tabernacles (fall), which coincides with the beginning of the rainy season and Passover (full moon of the Spring equinox), which ends the rainy season, are some of the best times to visit.  The weather is great, and the countryside is green.

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1) Friday Night


... who is on the black list of all long term staff, for at least a year, for the following reasons:
1) Manager said he was not allowed in, since he was basically occupying
the kitchen all day, loudly and provocatively preaching his zany ideas.
2) I said he must never be let in, since in his most recent appearance,
while he was still wearing the Moses costume, and acting the same persona,
he was carrying an IDF gun.  He stormed into the lobby, not by permission
of anybody, and flew up the stairs somewhere.

Basically, a person, who lives in Israel for a few years, dresses out of a
cheap Hollywood movie, acts erratically and provocatively, and carries an
IDF gun.

I don't believe that it is good for business to have him ever enter the
door again.
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Joseph Zernik, PhD
Human Rights Alert (NGO)
josephzernik@humanrightsalertngo.org;
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2) 12-10-05 EVENT: YOTAM is back at the hostel


Around 09:15am, I was at my computer.  "YOTAM" came to the front door with
bags full of produce, and appeared ready to squat in our kitchen.

I told him that he was not allowed in.

Then, he said he was a guest of someone, but when I checked, there was
nobody awake, who could be identified as his host.

Then he offered to pay as a guest.

I told him that he was not permitted even as a paid guest, and that to the
best of my recollection, Mariane told him that over a year ago.

We parted with blessings for the holiday, and he left.


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Joseph Zernik, PhD
Human Rights Alert (NGO)
josephzernik@humanrightsalertngo.org;
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3) Saturday, ~10:30am: Proposed Rule: No Guns

PROPOSED RULE: NO VISIBLE OR CONCEALED GUNS IN THE JERUSLEMA HOSTEL

In relationship to the events with Yotam and others, I strongly suggest
that you establish a rule:
"No Guests, Visitors, Staff are permitted to keep guns of any type on
hostel grounds, visible or concealed."

If soldiers on vacation, etc, come in as guests, they should be required
to lock their guns with the reception. In the past, they often wanted to
go out at night, and often kept their guns locked in their rooms, which
obviously is insufficient security.
I suggest that we post a notice to about this rule near the door, near the
existing security rule:
"No Non Guests after 10:00pm."

As in other cases, I have no doubt that any of our international guests,
regardless of denomination, are not carrying concealed guns. It is the
Israelis that are the security risk, some operating under security forces
protection.
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Joseph Zernik, PhD
Human Rights Alert (NGO)
< josephzernik@humanrightsalertngo.org>
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Thursday, October 4, 2012

12-10-05 Dispatch from Haifa: Bliss on the beach in the city of Mar Elias

Haifa, on Mount Carmel, is unique in its willingness and ability to conduct Convivencia in face of surrounding violence. Mount Carmel is most closely associated with the Prophet Elijah.  On Mount Carmel, he defied the corrupt rulers – King Ahab, Queen Jezeble, and the Priests of Baal. Naboth's Vineyard, is the case that documented the essence of the corruption. Naboth was subjected to a mock trial was staged, Naboth convicted for blasphemy and executed, in order to take his land.  Today, banks and judges are conducting mock trials to take People's possessions. It is a Naboth's Vineyard on a grade scale.

   
Dado Beach/Hof HaKarmel - one of the nicest beaches in Israel, 2 minute walk from the subarban terminal, perfect for families, parts suitable for free spirits. A beach a bit further south, Atlit, is good for surfers, and great for wind surfers, kiteboarders... all on the backdrop of the ruins of a Cruders' castle.  Bliss on the beach...

Haifa, October 4 – I spent the day on the 'Dado Beach', or 'Hof HaCarmel', 2 minute walk from suburban terminal bus station.  Lying on the beach I read the 'Most Wanted Man' by John Le Carre' for a couple of hours.  It is an excellent introduction of the "War on Terror", managed by the United States, as it is seen on the streets of Hamburg, Germany, in the post 9/11 years.  Le Carre' always manages to provide a vivid account of the nastier sides of government, while spinning a page-turner, which looks like it was written to promote the movie.
Sitting in a restaurant on the beach, I drank fresh squeezed lemonade (250 ml carafe for NIS 12).  Then read some more.  Later I had an 'Israeli Salad' for lunch, it was large and tasty, but showed some Russian influence (low on onion, no garlic, some carrot slivers added to the basic tomatoes, cucumber, red peppers).  While eating, a shriveled over 70 man, with his skin baked by the sun, and flowing white curls, was raving and flailing to the café music, dressed  in a fashionable Speedo brief and matching Speedo beach soft shoes.
After some more reading, and dipping my legs in the water (people were swimming, but I was a wimp), I went to another restaurant for a lemon-nana sorbet.  Lemon-nana juice and lemon-nana sorbet are definitive Israeli additions to the classic Mediterranean cuisine.
The restaurant owner is Maronite-Arab, and the teen-ager that works the ice-cream bar during the holiday vacation was Israeli-Russian.  He got the job through his high school teacher, who knows the owner.
I told the owner that the bliss of the Haifa beach was due to the blessings of Mar Elias – the Prophet Elijah.  He was flattered, since it turned out that his name was Elias, and his daughters call him Mar Elias (from the Aramaic).
Then a Jewish customer arrived, about 70, dressed in flip-flops, swimming brief, t-shirt and a kippah. He too agreed that Haifa is a beneficiary of the blessings of Elijah.

a.  b. c. 
On Mount Carmel, the Prophet Elijah defied the corrupt theocracy of King Ahab (ruled for 38 years over the northern Kingdom of Israel, ~800 bce), Queen Jezebel, and the Priests of Baal.  The case provided as reflecting the essence of the corruption, was Naboth's Vineyard. It involved conducting a mock trial for Naboth, finding him guity of belsphemy, and executing him, in order to take his land. a. Statue of Elijah and the prists of Baal near the Carmelite Monatery Muhrakah, on Mount Carmel; b. Marc Chagall, “Elijah on Mt. Carmel”, 1931-1939; c.  Valley of Jezreel from Mt. Carmel where Elijah fought the Priests of Baal.

The revelation on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18) was associated with defiance of the rulers – King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. The essence of the corruption of the rule of Ahab and Jezebel and the Priests of Baal is given in the case of the Naboth's Vineyard.

Wikipedia (not usually my favorite source) describe it as follows:
Naboth was the owner of a plot on the eastern slope of the hill of Jezreel.  The vineyard seems to have been all he possessed and lay close to the palace of Ahab, who wished to acquire to "have it for a garden of herbs". Naboth, however, had inherited his land from his father, and, according to Jewish law, could not alienate it. Accordingly, he refused to sell it to the king.
Ahab became deeply dejected, at not being able to procure the vineyard. Returning to his palace, he collapsed with depression, lying on his bed, his face to the wall, and refused to eat. His wife, Jezebel, after learning the reason for his depression, promised that she would obtain the vineyard for him. To do so, she plotted to kill Naboth by mock trial [for blasphemy – jz], and then told Ahab to take possession of the vineyard as the legal heir.
The current 'Foreclosure Crisis' is by numerous experts opinions in fact a legal/banking fraud pandemic, based on the conduct of mock trials to take the People's homes and properties. The pandemic is Naboth Vineyard redux on a grand scale.


1903 (Riga) - 1994 (Jerusalem) towering Israeli scholar, advocated separation of State and Synagogue: Failure to separate State and Synagogue corrupts both the State and the Synagogue.  Similarly, immediately following the 1967 war, he was vocal in calling for immediate, unilateral withdrawal from the West Bank, held by the Kingdom of Jordan prior to the war.  The reason: Subjegation of the Palestinian People by the Israeli People, would cause thorough corruption of the State of Israel.

In the 1970's Jezebel and the Priests of Baal were back in the headlines in Israel. A towering figure in modern Israeli history, the Jewish orthodox, Zionist scholar, Prof Yeshayahu Leibovich, graduate of the Universities of Berlin and Basel, one of the main editors of the Hebrew Encyclopedia in numerous fields, who was not into mincing words, referred to the Israeli government, then headed by Golda Meir and the Chief Rabbis of the State of Israel as Jezebel and her Priests of Baal.

More on Haifa:
http://inproperinla.blogspot.co.il/2012/10/12-10-04-dispatch-from-haifa-sleeping.html