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I was also disappointed that there were charges, but if it is something I want, like anything else, I pay for it. A similar issue is about people who daven in shuls and do not contribute in anyway. In Brooklyn, at least, I would imagine there is a majority of people who regularly daven in more than one place, and they should show their hakoras ha-tov, at the very least, by contributing in some meaningful way. No one will keep you out, but one should feel the obligation. As for the shiurim, since all these sponsors appear to be non-profits, think of it as tzedakah, though you are getting something in return.
you think 20 year old guys are mature enough to be married? I think it is better for young people to be unattached to explore what they want to do with their lives without the considerations of a wife, family and making a living. WHy do you believe they need to be married that young?
The original post is very troubling to me. Based on what can someone determine that one who davens longer is being ostentatious and that his tefilos will not be answered? The poster said a”mesora” but doesn’t there have to be a makor for it. There are places in the davening where an individual can personalize. He can add the names of sick people in Refaeinu, there are tefilos in Shema Koleinu asking forgiveness for chet, and daven for parnasa, and before stepping back one can add his own bakashos. This will all make for a longer shemoneh esrai. So one is ostentatious to implore Hashem? What is the point of davening if not to have personal communion with Hashem?
I agree, the meshualachim have no regard for our tefilos. If davening is our personal communion with Hashem, how dare someone barge in and distract? I immerse myself in my siddur and except for those who stick their hands under eyes, I pretty much am not aware of their presence. But when they do that, what mitzvah are they performing?
When I buy a dozen eggs, I am not about to investigate where it came from. How many people really are going to do this except for the PETA nuts?
it is rude. was there not enough food? protein doesn’t fill you up, carbs do. Of course, large quantities of either will do the trick. But what kind of guest talks like that?
Not sure if you are asking for health reasons or for some minhag that requires two proteins at a meal. Cold cuts may be from meat but with all the additives plus the seasoning it probably would not be considered a good source of protein. Shabbos morning protein would include gefilte fish, eggs/liver and some people serve cold chicken or turkey breast. I don’t know if I would consider cholent to be a good source of protein unless it’s all beans, but mostly it’s made with barley and potatoes as well.
With cleaning ladies so common in frum homes, people may never learn how to do a good cleaning job. I respect the work they do when they do a thorough job.
Ride all the new rollercoasters on the East Coast.
Curiosity said: “P.S. You seem to believe that learning Torah is done by Yidden because HaShem ordered to, even though we hate it. We like learning.It’s fun. Why do you think people look for heterim to learn during the times it is prohibited, or debate whether one can learn in shul during davening. Try it some time.”
I don’t know how true this is. I wouldn’t say we hate but many a boys do not like to learn, either because they find it too difficult to master or they are just not interested. So I think it is safe to say you can speak for yourself, but I don’t know how many would agree with your premise that learning is fun. It’s a chiyuv and you need to do it, fun or not.
Other religions also oppose homosexuality, and the U.S. is based on Judeo-Chistian law, so the discussion of a secular reason to oppose it is really not relevant since this country has a religion basis and most people follow that. A secular argument would be that it goes against the nature of the species, whose continuity depends on sexual activity between a male and female, for without that, the species would die out. But other than that, there probably is no good reason to oppose. And as it is, even with the religious basis of the law, it doesn’t seem to make a difference anyway.
Cherrybim–Try Knesses Bais Avigdor. Rabbi Kahn gives an inspiring drashah but he is away for the summer
We can only speculate, but girls seem to have a distaste for going on a date via public transportation or car service.
The important take-away from this decision is that even the majority preserved the rights of people who oppose same-sex marriage, so for those who fear this will silence objectors to this type of union will be forced to abandon their beliefs may be unfounded. Of course, that won’t stop people determined to make a federal case out of their perceived discrimination.
The subject of this thread reminds me of the Yiddish saying I heard when growing up:”De leinger de bord de groiser the ganif.” For those who don’t undertsand yiddish: “The longer the beard the bigger the thief” Anyone else recall that saying?
I think you are missing the point that when dating people prefer it not be a public spectacle whom they are dating. I have heard more than one instance where girls will date from a different location just so neighbors don’t see their dates. Taking public transportation is just that…public. As for the car service, I would agree that it’s nerdy way to do, but don’t compare it to people who care about table settings.
If you are looking to stay with a family, this is really not the place to disclose names and other contact information. I suggest you contact someone in the U.S. whom you know to try to make the connection. There may be some public lodgings in Flatbush but I am not aware of them.
I don’t know why you are making an issue. If you don’t need the money, and he said he would pay him back, so let him pay when he can. If you need the money now, tell him you need it now and hope he complies.
I think it may be the girls who would have a negative opinion of a boy who doesn’t drive or doesn’t come by a car. Driving a car is like basic rite of adulthood, and maybe some girls don’t mind, but it seems many girls think it strange when a guy doesn’t drive or come by car. Also in car service as well as public transportation it’s difficult to have a private conversation.
Where is your bitachon? If Hashem wants us to have eggs, we will have eggs. The flu has resulted in the death of 10% of the chicken population, which is in the tens of millions. Egg prices have skyrocketed but still a good deal given the nutritional value. A dozen eggs in an omelet could feed three or four people for about 50 cents to 75 cents a portion.
Chaim Berlin Alumni has a kiddush usually on schedule for SHabbos mervorchim, but for the Shabbos kiddush on a weekly basis, Ruttners on 15th off of J has one, as does Tomashov on I and E. 12-13. As for the quality of the davening, well, they sing, if that is what you mean. For the record, I have davened by both but never stay for the kiddush–My wife goes to the trouble to prepare and I do not want to spoil my appetite.
Hmm, is yeshivish style mean singing to any extent? When I have a davened in a yeshiva Friday night, I have not come away with the beauty of the singing. I am not chassidish but prefer to daven in a shtiebl where they sing with great hislavahos, which makes the davening special to me.
what do you mean by chizuk?
Beats me why anyone would go to the trouble to resurrect a year-old post. Having said that, however, I have read more than once that a person who is dieting can have a “free day” without negative impact on dieting goals. Everything in moderation, but you can eat what you want.
Whose psak is that it is 100% pure genaivah? In this day and age, I think people have to have the expectation that pictures taken can end up anywhere, and I don’t know how you can control it other than relying on the integrity of the picture taker to honor your wishes. If people are properly dressed, what exactly the tznius issue involved?
If you don’t want it, just say no. You don’t need to give explanations for every decision you make as a parent