First, this is a blatant attempt to psychically connect us with Israel. Why are they doing that when the vast majority of us are not in Israel? Are you living there? If not, then why are you affected by Israeli law?
Next, why are they giving advice that is way out of date? Now, suppose I am totally right about hyperinflation and silver reaches 7,000 [1/2014] toilet papers an ounce, real estate prices plummet versus silver, and anyone that has significant silver is rich and everyone else is destitute and starves. Of what importance is that going to be some 4,000 years from now? Amassing all that silver at that time might not be of any benefit, especially if prices are stable and based on gold. By that time, a new find of silver might be imminent and it might be bad advice for that time. Likewise, what may have happened in ancient Israel (and I believe the whole thing is a lie) is not pertinent now, and following this advice will give bad consequences this time. And I mean consequences like communism.
Finally, so what if you skip the boasting session? The washtowel rags are posted online. Just download them if you wish to keep up with what is going on, and look at the posts that appear right here. Even the Kingdumb Misery rags are posted on their official jw dot org site. If you know the congregation number, you can probably find everything you need to know right online--right from their own site.