Goldilocks

Will we really have to reread every Parsha that we missed?
I’ve been reading them aloud every Shabbos from a Chumash at home; I assume others are, too.

Lightbright, it’s nice to know we share a hobby. I’m currently in middle of a Thomas Kinkade Disney collage with 2,000 pieces. I actually started it last Pesach and have been working on it on and off over the summer and winter…and now I’m finally starting to see some progress. I wish there was some way to show you a photo of where I’m at…what’s your puzzle a picture of?

Commonsaychel, oh no, I disagree. One must never be afraid to ask questions; that’s how we learn!
My message to the farmer: Don’t stick to milking the cows! Continue to wonder and ponder ideas. Don’t ever be afraid to ask questions, even those that may expose your ignorance. Remember that those who ask may look like a fool for a short time; those who are afraid to ask remain fools forever.

And why not, Joseph?
A slow, meaningful davening at home sounds pretty good to me!

Rational: Yes, someone did tell me once that I really should be fasting on Erev Pesach, since I am a first-born. The person couldn’t find a source for it though, and I didn’t like the idea too much, so I just let it go.
If you have a source, I would love to hear about it (and you just may convince me to do it)!

Where do you live?

If/when I am told by a doctor or government authority to minimize my exposure to other people, I will do so willingly.
Until then, it’s life as usual.

A sleeping person can be included in a minyan?
Seriously? 😮

After menorah lighting tonight, I spent some time sitting in front of the menorah and playing with the chess app on my phone.
I played a chess game against the computer, and was very soundly defeated. At level one.
Sigh.
Nittel night just isn’t what it’s cracked up to be.

Mazel Tov!

I agree! Yeshiva World News would be much improved by fewer reports of bad news and more emphasis on good news.

Not odd at all.
Try petting a bear to see what it’s for really feels like, and you’ll soon end up with an emergency where every second counts. 😉

Ubiquitin:
I did read the original post. It spoke about a driver who is there for a Simcha. I get that.
I don’t see how the driver’s intentions would be clear to the homeowner. To the driver, yes, but not to the homeowner.
The driver can make her intentions clear by knocking on the door and asking permission.
If the Simcha – going driver keeps her intentions private, the homeowner can only watch and wonder.

Klugeryid, although you clearly mean well, you seem to be a bit out of touch with today’s world. (Lucky you!)
Unfortunately we live in a pretty scary world, and someone trespassing onto private property – yes, even a driveway – in ar8where this is not commonly done, can be suspected of having harmful intentions toward the homeowner.
In areas where this is usual behavior, User176 raised a valid point, that if you get a reputation as someone whose driveway is “available”, people will sometimes use it as a parking lot, leaving you without use of your own driveway.

Baltimore Maven, you raise a very good point.
When it comes to reading preferences, although I enjoy both very much, I prefer fiction over nonfiction.
However, when I buy a book, I buy nonfiction. I own many nonfiction books and only a few fiction books (and those I received as gifts).
Why is that? I get most of my reading material library; a new book from the bookstore is a luxury I allow myself very rarely. I want the books I buy to be ones. I’ll enjoy reading over and over again. I have so many Parsha books that have become regular visitors at my Shabbos table! I would much rather spend my money on something like that than on a fiction book that I’ll probably read just once and be done with.
Will I change my purchasing habits as a result of your post? Nope! But your point about the need for better fiction is well taken. Thank you for raising the topic; let’s see what other posters have to say.

Plates one and three are both good choices.

If you are offered some when you are a guest somewhere, and are afraid to try it, then I agree: You are a coward.
When it comes to cooking in your own kitchen, It’s not a good idea to prepare food that you don’t think you’ll like, since this will likely result in wasted food.

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Yeshivarockstar:
1) When did I claim to be part of any chassidus?
2) If I did, in fact, belong to a chassidus that you don’t agree with, is that a reason to be rude?
3) I sincerely hope I misunderstood you – please tell me you’re not insulting an entire chassidus!

Yeshivishrockstar: I am not rude (but you seem to be)

Can we analyze three practical scenarios?

A) I am the editor of a newspaper, and print a notice stating that the hashgacha on a certain restaurant is less than reliable.
B) I am the editor of a newspaper, and print a notice saying that a certain restaurant features burnt food and poor service.
C) My friend approaches me privately and asks, “I’m thinking of dining at restaurant abc, can you tell me if you think I’ll like it?” I reply that restaurant abc features burnt food and poor servive.
Which of the above scenarios would be considered Loshon hora? Why?
What guidelines would you use in differentiating between permitted and forbidden speech?

Undercove Bachur, can you explain?
Why would it be considered stealing?

Right now I live within walking distance of my parents’ home, and to me that is priceless. I can’t think of anything that might tempt me to move.
If my parents were to move out of town, I would consider following, assuming their destination is one that I could live with and like.

Will you?

Indeed, we live in a very scary world.
An acquaintance of mine had holes punched through her baby daughter’s ears for non-medical reasons – and not even in a doctor’s office!
Piercing body parts unnecessarily is reckless and irresponsible!