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here is my take. if an anonymous writer, who may or may not even be who they claim they are responds to a person who may or may not be serious and who may or may not be who they claim they are, hurts your feelings, then perhaps this is not a forum for you.
“there is even a “Jewish way” to bathe oneself.”
Its called soap and shampoo. Just make sure to use the gender appropriate soap and shampoo.
Sure. It has a mesorah of following rabbonim.
as far as the gadol haddar, you could probably ask them [email protected]
If that question is aimed towards me….
I dont have access to “his rebbe”. I have access to my Rav, therefore I ask him. I also do not see the need to ask his Rebbe because I know that if my Rav needs clarification he goes to his Rebbe for it. In fact, a number of times when we needed practical guidance, he told us he consulted with his Rebbe for clarity. I know he has a mesorah, and I am comfortable asking him my questions.
Joseph and shebbo. you guys are way to literal.
I have a Rav. so does he. so does his rav. its called a mesorah.
its a shame some people are too caught up in who is bigger, or noisier, or flashier (not you, but the fact that this is a topic of discussion to begin with…) or more prestigious.
The mechaber, the rma, the mishna berura and my shul rav who guides me based on their words according to the understanding he has from his rabbeim.
I think this is why some gedolim stopped smoking. In those 9 steps they could have finished several blatt gemara, the bittul torah involved with smoking just isnt worth it. It may not be as healthy, but prepackaged saves lots of time.
You have a Rav?
40-50 days after the “kill date” is the best time to smoke meats.
sweaters in 90 degrees is a bad idea.
Looser shirt?
Google – “The Tefillin Jacket”
“It’s very wrong. One wouldn’t come to a formal invitation to visit the Oval Office or Buckingham Palace without a jacket.”
correct, proper Oval Office decorum calls for a coffee stained untucked shirt, scuffed shoes, a hat that has sees way better days, perched at the back of the head with the brim up and a jacket worn hanging over the shoulders.
Who cares who gave this “heter”, or if the Kushners even asked a shaila. Unless you are their Rav, or, have a legitimate interest in their shmiras hamitzvos in general or their shmiras shabbos in particular, of what concern is this to you. Is anyone concerned with the heter for the manner in which Mrs. Kushner dresses? Did anyone question the kashrus of the supposedly kosher food served, or who certified it as kosher? Remember, we are discussing a “pretty observant” family, here.
Why does anything this family does religiously surprise anyone, one way or the other.
If, perhaps, maybe, who knows. Exactly. It makes for nice gossip. Until we know who asked, what was asked, and who answered what they answered and when the answer is applicable, is all speculation, at best.
“it is plain that chazaras hashatz is the main event, and one’s attention should be absolute. Letzareinu, this is not commonly uderstood,”
Sadly it has become a time for learning.
“They rely on the OU when a particular product meets their own standards as well.”
in some circumstances they rely on the OU as far as the ingredients aree concerned, but supervise special runs to ensure other criteria such as bishul yisrael are met (where the OU doesnt require bishul yisroel).
“Hope you don’t sleep for half an hour in kollel.”
I hope the Rav doesnt speak for half an hour!
I think it is a cop out so the supervising teacher(s) dont have to get involved and teach proper behavior.
One advantage of the OU, over many other certifying agencies is that they are an open book. Their policies and guidelines are not secrets and if you ask, they will be happy to answer.
“I’ve heard from certain Chareidi individuals that they are not happy with hashgachos that certify non-cholov Yisroel products.”
Others are not happy with hashgachos that support “zionism” and others due to infighting among various communities and groups. Kashrus is a big business, or as some say, there is too much Kash in Kashrus.
In some places, like boro park (there is a petition to officially change the name to double park) it is the only place to leave your car.
If the mythical son will finish shas, at least he is a winner.
If someone didnt want publicity, they wouldnt put it up on ebay where it is sure to be talked about.
So, what is the result of the bidding? More importantly, when is he going to finish shas?
IF. I don’t believe it will.
I’ll believe it when I see pictures of the Mesayim, his father and the winning bidder in the photos section of YWN.
Get the rebbes version of the events.
This auction will not complete. The “seller” has mistaken Kislev for Adar.
“the guy posting it is a long time eBay member with 100% positive feedback and unlikely to be playing any games”
As a buyer, not a seller.
“Plus the bidder on the auction is also a member with a 100% history”
Yes, 100% of this users bids, have been with this seller, for this item.
“and so while it’s easy to throw around anonymous comments on this thread”
It is just as easy to be anonymopus on ebay when you are not actually buying anything.
“it’s something else entirely to bid $9,700.”
not when you know you have zero to lose when you are the seller and bidder, or are in cahoots with the seller and you know you are not on the hook for 97 cents, let alone 9700 dollars.
“That’s putting one’s money where one’s mouth is – or in my opinion smart money.”
Or, in my opinion, a great practical joke.
the brooklyn strategist. less than 20 minutes from queens in downtown brooklyn on court street.
How gullible can some people be?
court street in downtown brooklyn (plenty of street parking) the brooklyn strategist.
“Is the right to bear arms all about guns?”
silly me, I thought it was about tznius.
Are you wearing gloves?
You call it lateness, I call it persistence.
I asked YWN for an “ignore certain user” feature, hopefully they will come through.
I’m not as concerned with the “speed” pf the davening as I am, what the members of the tzibur are doing doing the time they spend in shul. It bothers me when most of the minyav “davens” out of a gemara, or some other sefer. Is that tefilla bitzibur?
And why isnt he looking for you?
Taking nice sayings and misunderstanding them can be quite problematic. If your parents paid homage once a year to Adolph Hitler Y’S, would you be obligated to do so as well? The same way you have someone guiding you along your path to Orthodox Judaism, it is important you keep in touch with and consult with this person at all times so that you do not take erroneous leaps because you read something on a website.
As for the holiday celebrated on December 25th. Looking honestly and objectively at the holiday, what part could a believing Jew take part in?
Now, as to the origins of this holiday, read what some historians have to say.
….the Ribbono Shel Olam. For everything.
Flatbusher, why does the torah write “let US make man”, it doesnt mean hashem had a partner, c’v, despite that being the simple meaning.
ask the balabusta, im sure she will have an opinion.
Yes, but people like me and you dont change the girsa.
If you have a gemara that your Rebbe tells you not to understand literally, and he explains it to you and it makes sense, what is the problem? If it doesnt make sense, go back and ask him to explain it again. If you want another explanation of the gemara, pull out an Ein Yackov and see how the meforshim explain it, pull our a Ben Yehoyada. Get one of the Hamesivta or these other gemaras that include everything but the kitchen sink in the gemara and look to see what others say about the gemara. Is not that difficult.
Flatbusher. You articulated perfectly why someone needs a Rebbe.
“They clearly remain edible since the Chassidim eat them.”
Are you certain that “since chassidim eat them” is the halachic guideline to determine if something is ruined. A starving person would eat nuts that fell onto a muddy floor yet it is not permitted to throw nuts, in their shells onto muddy floors (see siman daled).
“Gosh, can someone please tell me where it says it’s assur to throw food?”
See Orach Chaim siman Kuf Ayin Alef sif alef and the achronim for the guidelines.
Please clarify “holy apple orchards” and its connection to the end of sukkos.