I haven’t posted here till now because I thought there would be no point in stating my opinions on things since I think most people here would disagree, anyway. But I think it’s good for me to talk them out.
The necessity to conform to a specific system’s superficial ideals in order to be accepted is unfair and ridiculous.
A mentor/Rabbi should not control everything in your life. He is a guide. You should be able to think for yourself when necessary. You know yourself better than anyone. Thinking for yourself should not be discouraged.
There is no one correct path to G-d. Everyone should find their own unique path that will enable them to reach their highest potential.
Parents shouldn’t force their children to take the path that worked for them. Their children may need a totally different path, and each child may need his or her own path.
Don’t force your opinion on others just because you think you are right. Don’t put down or be negative toward another person, group, or sect of Judaism, just because they may do something you don’t like, or you think they are doing something incorrectly.
Don’t treat women like second-class citizens. Don’t treat other types of Jews like second-class citizens. Don’t treat non-Jews like second-class citizens.
There is enough Torah for everyone to find an area that they would enjoy learning. Don’t feel obligated to learn something that you won’t enjoy just because everyone else learns it. It may damage your connection to Torah.
Most yeshivos don’t spend enough time (or any time) teaching students how to be responsible, caring adults. And no, most of them won’t learn these things from sitting in front of a gemarah.
The way the topic of tznius is forced down girls’ throats would make any of them want to completely disregard any of it. Teach it with love. True tznius is how you act, not just how you dress.
There is, and always will be, a struggle in Judaism between keeping our traditions and making necessary changes or adjustments to accommodate and guide the younger generations. This struggle is just part of Judaism, and not everyone will agree upon where to keep tradition and where to make changes. In fact, I’d say that the vast majority of arguments between different types of Jews are in exactly this. There is no one answer for everyone. What works for some will not work for others. Don’t ridicule people you disagree with.
The people who need mussar the most are the ones that refuse to listen to it, and the people who rarely need mussar are the ones that always take it.
It is extremely important for parents and teachers to instill a faith in G-d into their children and students.
Most people don’t know how to reprimand others properly, and should therefore not do it at all, because doing it incorrectly can cause the receivers to leave a Torah way of life.
If you can’t control your anger, then it is completely pointless to argue with anyone in the CR about anything. You won’t get anywhere, and will only cause hatred.
I have many more, but I think this post is long enough.
Welcome back, tahini!