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Hi zk.
When were you egged? Was in it Lakewood?
And what is it exactly that is loose?
Hi Great Bear.
I would like to add that English is also of Indo-European language stock, just like all the others you mentioned.
Additionally, for the sake of discussion, I would argue that there is no bad English. What is considered proper English now, may very well have been bad English back in the day. When you contrast British with American English, you see how things become subjective.
The English language, as you may know, was established with influence from among the wealthy and poor, educated and ignorant, and every other idea that came down the pike whether it made sense or not or whether it was decreed by a king or used by plebes, serfs…criminals, or whatnot.
English is evolving as we speak….see, it just changed with the addition of a new definition for “viral” derived from the consuming culture of today’s youth.
One day “chillax” (to chill out and relax) may make it to the dictionary. It is already part of new speak.
Words and spelling of words and their use makes English kinda like gathering all the scraps from the deli cutter and mushing it together. You have good cuts and rind all mixed in together. The outcome is neither good or bad; only functional or not, depending on the “environment” one is working or writing in or for.
You are suppose to stop at a yellow light.
I was pulled over once for going through a yellow light. The officer asked me if I knew what the yellow means. I said, “It means hurry up.”
Actually I told him I was not sure if it means you have to stop or you can proceed with caution depending on your speed and how far into the street you are.
He said it means to stop, and let me go with a warning.
I would do it!
Hi soliek.
You got that right.
Tzion Nugent, a famous guitarist, said it well: (paraphrase) Back in the day, people practiced their instruments for years until they mastered them, and then the delivered the goods.
It’s not like that anymore. In fact, Yirmayahu-Z, a rapper, had the chutzpah to say musical instruments are no longer needed.
The world of music is not music without the piano, guitar, violin, saxophone, drums, clarinet, etc..etc.
A good franchise?
There are many. What do you like to do? It’s a little complicated, but….
It’s the parents responsiblity.
Parents should look into where their children are actually
going and what is going on.
Many children are trusted by wonderful parents who are told by their children they are babysitting or working or going over so and so’s house; and they are not.
Parents have to up the ante in this day and age.
Okra?
Was it good?
I don’t know. Not sure if I ever had any.
Hi Shamaryahu.
I believe I heard it from my Rabbi that one should try to have the name said as close to the derech as possible, but if you cant, it’s ok, Hashem knows who you are talking about.
Hi yenting.
LOL!!!
Hi Sam and HaLeiVi.
Thank you for your answers.
Very interesting!
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What is the baby suppose to do if they want to press down their eyebrows and check their teeth from side to side?
Sometimes people may want to feel they look their best not for the purpose of attracting the wrong attention, but to feel their best and put themselves in a good mood and to have an elevated sense of esteem. Of course, aesthetics being a subjective thing, to a good degree, we may not always appreciate the style of others or their tastes.
Some people are always exploring different styles and looks whether they are good at it or not.
To me, yeshivish describes the social norms that have evolved in and exist in the yeshiva community, usually characterized by an intelligent, warm, and thoughtful way of doing things.
Hi longarekel.
1. I don’t know, but the US government is called a lot worse things than Uncle Sam.
2. I dont know, but they also drive on the other side of the ocean. And they put the steering wheel on the other side of the car. And I hope that goes for the accelerator and brake pedal, as well.
3. Donald Trump
My random question: Why do we rely on a porcupine or possum or whatever to tell us when Spring will arrive? And, does anyone know how accurate they are.
Hi AWOB.
The book is PURE PROPAGANDA and written with a bias that rivals the best of anti-semitic propaganda that I have read.
The book is a featured news story on Yahoo’s homepage. Of course Yahoo would feature this book as it fits in with their atheist scheme.
The review of the book could have been written by a 10 year old, brain-washed, neo-nazi (ys) girl.
The bias of the review is so pathetic, that it is almost funny, if it were not so tragic.
In fact, the review is written by a blogger going by the name of Sarah B. Weir. (as in Sarah Beware?)
Liberal anti-semeitic fascism knows no end and has no shame!
Hi sushe.
Great question!
I don’t know the background of ayin hora, but I am looking forward to the responses.
It is my understanding that Yosef was impervious to the ayin hora. I think he merited that by standing in front of, and guarding, his mother from being seen by someone with wrong intentions.
If I am wrong, I hope someone will correct me.
Hi AWOB.
I am not familiar with the book, but we can only hope readers will understand the book defines that family, and not Judaism.
You bring up an excellent point. Stories associated with bad conduct by orthodox Jews make the front page like no other stories, but the good stories are only known by us, it seems.
The more I learn, the more it puzzles me as to why there are anti-semites. I often think to myself that if people really knew what Torah-true Judaism is, they would see it’s truth, beauty, and intelligence, and see it as being the foremost representation of Good.
But amazing stories of amazing people like the baal chesed and the one who is mivatur and the one who strengthens their devotion to Hashem all resulting in amazing things, are known only to us. Why? I really don’t know.
Hi yentingyenta.
With all due respect to the parties involved, whom I dont know; it seems stupid.
Hi Health.
I am surprised that you purport to be in the health care business and seem to be oblivious that there are respected physicians and clinics and studies that both support standardized medicine and pharmaceuticals, and those equally respected who condemn them.
You really cannot accept that fact??
People have become quite sophisticated as medical consumers, at least information-wise, so there is no need for me to search and hunt for valuable information only for you to present your biased view of those studies and physicians you dont agree with.
There are enough circular arguments here to open up a hula hoop company and do very well. lol
Caveat Emptor!
But most of all, everyone should enjoy good health.
: )
PS. Please dont assume that my not wanting to provide a plethora of the information which you request as being a proof that none exists. That would not be the case.
Hi PBA.
Length of life is determined Hashem, as you know.
I would add the problem, which tragically impacts length of life is that as a capitalist economy, we are not adequately producing goods and services.
America is in great debt and tragically, the meaning of life has a dollar value on it as well.
There is no solution other than Moshiach!
Hi Hermione,
Health is correct about the concerns of the steroidal drugs. I will add that one cannot live off over-the-counter drugs, as well.
Aside from the obvious concerns and warnings on the bottles of those things, I hope you will try the natural route even just to complement any current need to medication relief.
Refuah Shelayma!!
Even with the ground hogs there’s a macholkes..lol
Well, you have to go with Puxtahauny..(whatever) Phil. The others are upstarts.
Phil is the Walter Chronic of special weather events.
On the other hand, there is the idea that you don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.
Hi mamin.
Yes, I noticed that too.
It is not the same without the postings of arwsf.
Hope all is going great and look forward to seeing her posts again soon!
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Hi crazybrit.
What do you mean “on holiday”?… Oh, you are British! lol
Well, we won the war so you have to speak the non-kings English or Spanish.
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Hi PBA.
coffee addict is much to visceral to care. After all, he killed a troll with his bare hands. lol
Regarding your question, I avoid all latin terminology since they are the epitome of goyishness and the romaine catholic church. lol
Hi rb.
You pose a good question.
I am guessing that in the realm of drivers and passengers, if chas veshalom there is an accident, the driver, whether in the same car or the car which caused the accident, would be responsible for any and all passengers.
In that light, if you had to choose who is responsible for seat belts, I think you would have to put the onus on the driver, even though we dont think of drivers enforcing seat belt use. I do, though, but only for front seat riders.
Halachically, I am guessing whatever the laws would be if someone comes into your home/business/property and they are careless/wreckless with their own safety, who would be responsible.
Interesting scenario/senahrio.
Hi Rednails19.
I want to underscore what skiaddict posted.
The studies and facts are in by many esteemed medical practitioners.
The problem is the integrity of the pharmaceutical and medical establishment has dropped a great deal. I dont know why it is the case, but that is another story.
That is not to say there are not life savers in both fields. There are! And my G-d bless them.
But one victim of bad medicine and a bad script is one person too many: Ask them and find out.
Parents want their kids protected, but the fact is, what goes into those syringes is not 100% kosher.
Many things are included, for cost and convenience which are said “the risk of what the vaccine protects outweighs the potential complications “
I can understand parents wanting to take ZERO risk for the healthy development of their babies. Most of us can understand that.
I can also understand the confusion that there exists viable medical information and studies by professionals supporting any and all views.
It’s a tough call these days.
May Hashem give everyone in need a Refuah Shelayma, and keep them and everyone else healthy!
Hi Health.
Just a note to say that tenacity, whether abundant or overabundant, is not a proof of being correct.
I enjoy reading the differences of opinions and presentation of various facts to support differing views on the same idea.
I learn and I am grateful.
Is it possible that in the exchange of ideas, whether right or wrong, or perceived right or wrong, that the tone does not have to sour? It spoils the good, thought-worthy points being made.
Hi mikehall12382.
It really does seem like we are already in Spring.
It is going to be weird if we do get zapped with very cold, gray, and icy days after all this great weather we have been having.
Hi Health.
What exactly was the moon landing on? And when did this happen?
; )
Hi Hermione.
You are welcome.
Please feel better quickly.
: )
Hi DJ Hocker.
lol… So I take it you are rooting for the NY Midgets. lol. Well, I really think it is going to be a great Super Bowl even though the JianTS may get lucky. IF they win…and that is a BIG IF, it will be luck. Just know I will be watching each time Eli Mannchez hurls the ball into the stadium and throws an interception.
Hi ibump2.0.
But I am rather proud of myself for coming up with the spelling of JianTS. lol. So “Midgets” fans take offense? Hmmm..lol
I do think the Giants can win. They seem better balanced because of their receivers, defense, and Bradshaw. Most of all, they look tougher on the field. I think they can do it. In any case, I think this may be one of the most watched Super Bowls..it should be a great one. Falafel chips and humus are on deck. lol
Hi Zeeskite.
Thank you for Rabbi Miller’s quote. R’ Miller always had a way of “hitting it out of the park” like no one else.
And the fact that you also appreciate his profound quote, it is as if you said it yourself.
I wish her a refuah shelayma and wrote down her name for davening.
Hi rubberbands.
In my opinion, I would talk to the mom about why she feels the friend may be a better consideration while giving the mom your professional view on why the original girl may be the better choice.
Once you come to a consensus, then select just one of the girls and see how the dating goes.
Hatzlacha!
Hi Feif Un.
I can totally understand that the “blind obedience” you talk about is not always easy to “just” follow for a variety of reasons.
I can also understand wondering if what the gedolim are always saying is always correct.
But I will give you my perspective:
Da’as Torah, whether any one of us suspects something is or not right, based on our own views, is still Da’as Torah.
While it is true that anyone can make a mistake, it does not matter that we perceive something a godol says as being in error.
Why? Because I have come to a level of faith where if something seems like an error in “stage one” of it’s impact. Or even in subsequent stages, somewhere along the line that decision, no matter how we judge it, has it’s role in providence, IF, it comes from a godol.
You are correct that only Hashem does not make mistakes. It is my understanding, that all that is, is only so because Hashem wills it to be so.
In light of this, if a ruling or opinion from a godol comes down that seems to be an error, my belief is that somewhere up the line of that rulings impact, is exactly what it was suppose to be, whether I realize it or not.
Da’as Torah, to me, is still Torah, and sacred.
That is just my view.
That cholov stam is not cholov traif. And even those who say, “it is 100% kosher”, dont really seem to convey that feeling.
I have to admit that I think, and I may be wrong, that the JianTS may pull it off.
But since the JETS had back to back playoff championships the last two years, and played much better than the JianTS, ANY new quarterback for the JETS should result in back to back Super Bowls for ’13, and ’14, if not more. lol
In either case, it should be a great bowl game as long as Eli does not keep throwing into the stands.
Hi Hermione.
Just checking back to see if anything is helping.
Remember, you may want to try lightening the burden on your immune system before running to quick fix over-the-counter drugs, which really serve as a band-aid and dont properly address the allergens causing your body to react as it is.
Again, I have had, BH, success and have not had to use all those seldane, hismanal, benedryl, nose sprays, etc for a long time…If you can avoid that mess, all the better.
Hatzlacha and feel much better!
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Hi BPG.
I think that is what it is going to come down to.
The idea of another four years of Obama is something America cannot withstand.
And the idea of Obama knowing it is his last four years, I can only imagine what he will pull out of his deranged bag of tricks.
Hi Health.
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lol
Hi rubberbands.
Family matters like this are commonplace and began at beginning. From Bereishis and on, family problems are all over the place.
It seems you and your family have done their part to interact with your uncle’s family.
Since they obviously are aware of your families gestures for friendship, here is what I realistically recommend:
1. Ease up on the gestures of friendship. You do not have to go crazy banging your head against the wall.
Easing up will also allow a gap for them to possibly think about why you are not making gestures, and in the realm of nature abhorring a vacuum, they may respond in kind, instead of them playing some cat and mouse game.
By them holding back from doing the right thing, probably serves to make them feel important. They may enjoy keeping this status quo.
In any event, if they dont have the decency to even talk about their problem, since they should recognize their obligation to make peace, then they are doing you a favor because, as you know, there are messed up people in this world, and sometimes they happen to be family members.
Try to fix things and let them know the door is always open, then let it rest a while and dont put too much focus on them. They may then respond in a positive way.
Hatzlacha!
The good thing about Deal is it’s not too far from Lakewood. ; )
Milchig-wise, Circa (Clifton Ave South) and Pizza Place (in West Gate) cannot be beat!
Hi adam.
I agree with PBA.
It may be something as simple as they enjoy life at home and dont want to take on the responsibility of keeping a home and having a family right now.
It could be something more such as strong anxiety about self image and meeting a boy to date, or other similar reasons stated on this thread.
Hi YehudahTzvi.
I sympathize with your situation.
Your mom is likely very vulnerable and the need for companionship has made her rationalize that she can manage a companionship with a non-Jew.
I dont know what you can do, but I can only suggest an approach that I recently heard.
This past Motzei Shabbos, in Lakewood, I went to hear Rabbi Avraham Twerski who was speaking for Project Extreme.
Although this is not your situation, as Project Extreme works with teens who go OTD and get involved with everything that gentile teens can get involved in, Rabbi Twerski’s outlook may help here.
Rabbi Twerski spoke, in part, about having a friendly rapport with these individuals, sharing the Torah outlook along with friendly concern, as well as inviting to share in mitzvos. It seems, the teens, too, were looking for companionship first, and would go to where they found it, no matter the cost.
I have to tell you, that being a btguy, in all mixed relationships, no matter how much the non-Jew says they admire or are interested in our Judaism, sooner or later, once the sugar-coated, infatuation stage ends, it always becomes an issue – to them.
In other words, I think this may resolve itself anyway.
I wish you and your mom mitzvos, happiness, and haztlacha!!
It is an understandable problem, but keep involved with letting her know what seems good now, may not end up that way, and she should avoid that before getting too involved.
Hi The Goq.
Still many great and amazing accomplishments going on, and still, l’toelis, many areas that need elevating.
Hi taking a break.
FANTASTIC!! : D
You got a 4/4!!
So you are now reading Calvin and Hobbes? They are one of my favorites. Oh, wait…you are reading Hobbes, the older philosopher. lol
If I may comment, you are really synthesizing the material well.
Just by the way you digest your reading and come your own realization that it is like the, “What’s mine is mine and yours is yours…etc”, shows you to have a natural ability to do this.
I just want to say that you have grown tremendously. Taking your natural intelligence and now applying a tenacity to tackle any academic challenge that comes your way, I believe, is a remarkable growth step that will benefit you in all areas of life.
Continued success, and thank you for your kinds words. I am happy knowing you are doing so well in your studies.
By the way, when you get to Kant’s, Categorical Imperative, I think you will find it to be a pretty cool model regarding determining issues of morality.
I used to use it when talking/arguing with atheists who would deny the validity of what the Torah says regarding morality. Pretty much, Kant’s model comes to the same results as what we believe.
Very basically, Kant has a formula determining, by creating a valid “maxim”, that if everyone in society did “such and such”, if that would be good for society, then it is moral. The opposite would make something immoral.
It can come in handy in debates for those who reject Torah, yet surprisingly blows the minds of social liberals by many times coming to the same conclusion from a secular angle.
One very quick example would be toeiva marriage. If, chas veshalom, everyone in the society did that, then that community would probably be the last to be married. The problem being children. None of the pairings could produce their own. So, without getting into the scientific/social mess of how each marriage would obtain children, radically reshaping the idea of family in all cases, one can determine that for society, toeiva marriage would not be moral. And this proof would be from a secular view.
There is more to it…as you will see.
Again, continued success!!
You are doing an awesome job!!!
Actually, you seem to have a knack for philosophy and you are very good at it!!!
Hi Hermione.
I have a few simple suggestions that helped me get out of the same problems. I hope these suggestions help you, too, Iy”H, so you can get complete comfort by helping your immune system from being overloaded.
1. Go fragrance free/scent Free- That would include the following: all soaps, shampoos, and very importantly, laundry detergent (no bounce or fragrant fabric softeners either. Also take a break from perfumes/colognes, and go with scent free deoderant, if you use any.
2. Munch on crunchy, moist green vegetables like peppers and celery. The chlorophyll works wonders.
3. Also, to relieve congestion, try adding some horseradish, chili peppers, and/or hot sauce to foods.
4. Hydrate and be sure to drink plenty of water a day, about 8 cups at least by days end.
5. Since it is winter, make sure the house/apt furnace, etc., filters are changed often. Dust your bedroom often.
These recommendations address lowering the burden on your own immune systems’ efforts to combat allergens so it can build itself up and stay that way, Be’H.
Hatzlacha and Refuah Shelayma!
LOL @ WIY “A yoga mat is not a tool. I was thrown off by that”.
Hi OneofMany.
Is it a shoe horn?
lol @ Shticky Guy @ yankee doodle (the Jewish patriot)