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Emunas, I’d love to hear the story too. Can I add myself to the list? (I completely understand if you don’t want to send it to a bunch of people)
I’ve never emailed him myself, but I can imagine that he must have a lot of email to go through so it may take a while (and maybe a few tries) before getting a response. Did you want to email him specifically or a rav?
The email is on the Ohr Naava site.
(adorable might be able to help you out about emailing him, IIRC she once said she did.)
Hatzlacha
and lets not forget the dedicated staff as well
Of course. A Yeshiva can’t run on its own.
I didn’t read the responses, I apologize if I repeated what someone else said.
I don’t know if this is possible or practical but maybe you can approach your sons Rebbe or teacher (or a former teacher that looked out for him and you had some contact with- that may be even better) and ask to institute something like that for Elul or as a project for the year without involving your son directly. (A teacher would know right away but it won’t be at the school level and maybe he can avoid the “stigma” for future years)
Now hows that for a run on?
Hatzlacha
Very nice. Thanks for sharing.
I remember reading once that when a person gives someone a bracha, Hashem gives us more bracha. Maybe someone else can clarify.
It has a very pleasant sound. (Thats a good thing)
I like the one titled “song 4”. I’m just an average listener, but IMO its very good (and also pleasant).
kapusta: only fun if you’re not the one suffering, I guess.
You’re right. That part shouldn’t have gone in. I apologize.
QB: I feel that sometimes davening gets a bad rap because someone davens for something and they never saw the results. Try davening for the little things. Ask for a good day, ask to get where you’re going safely etc. Try it, it works. (Maybe most of all, ask to be able to daven!)
deiye, that was great!
Many people have learned two Halachos a day in Shmiras Halashon as a zchus for something. Maybe ask them if you can learn as a family for a zchus?
Hatzlacha!
Ooh, this looks like fun!
One teacher of mine was told from the higher ups that she couldn’t “mechaneches” me because she was being too harsh. (She probably was. Only time in my life I was kicked out. I wasn’t paying attention.) She was one of those teachers who taught because it was a nice thing to do not because she was a “born teacher” type. (I think in recent years she has lightened up.)
A different teacher decided to make me her Chessed case for the year (not needed, not wanted). At least it makes a good story today.
(blabla, to show you the other side of the coin, she was one of the teachers who went way too far with the “story at home” thing.)
I really do appreciate having had some of these people though, they’re perfect examples of what a teacher should not do.
Just to balance things out, I have had my share of amazing teachers, some who I still keep in loose contact with. I think it comes down to the fact that they are not just good teachers but good people.
I’m trying to picture a 9 year old pba.
ursula, +1
nail polish is a totally diffrent parsha
You’re right. I should have put something after that line to show that I was kidding. If you read some threads, you’ll notice nail polish seems to be a favorite joke topic of bpt.
Excellent post.
(sort of related)
People ask why they are tested with certain things when they fail anyway. A child first learns to turn over, then crawl, then stand, and then he takes two steps. And then he falls. The people standing and watching start clapping. The child is thinking (well…) of all times to be clapping?! Just after he falls?! He doesn’t realize the parents aren’t clapping because he fell, they’re clapping because he managed to stay steady for two steps.
In order for a person to learn to dance, they need to learn to walk first.
(from Rabbi Orlofsky)
(kapusta, you’re being referenced again!)
I think this may be my new favorite thread.
In some of the older posts/threads you can figure out some original SN’s.
(Gosh, I’m not even sure what is listed, let alone how to look it up.)
When you log in, click on welcome, bpt and you can look at the threads you started and the ones you commented on.
I was under the impression that that dubious honor was restricted for Hashem’s use only.
Me too. I think Rabbi Wallerstein once said that the embarrassment is from the person himself watching.
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Verizon has good service and good customer service. I think a SP needs a data plan.
bomb, that was amazing.
Amen. I’m not really sure why you’re asking for mechila.
I find that the people who have nothing to apologize for, do, and the ones that should, don’t.
*bump*
gefen same here I am from the midwest and live in good old flatbush now too
Welcome. Glad to have ya.
I know what you mean. Is something like Ohr Naava (or something similar) an option for you?
bomb, that makes three great posts on this thread.
Princess, you can ask anonymously on asktherabbi.org (and possibly on aish).
That was amazing. Thanks for posting.
Does your nose run?
Its not you. Sometimes theres a lot of action and threads fall off the main page very quickly. My profile has plenty of “no replies”.
Is this the best we could do in Elul?
Sort of, I think. I was kinda shocked myself.
It sort of bothers me too but I’ve come to the conclusion that its actually a good thing. 1- they recognize where Shabbos is and where it can be. 2- (as mentioned) If it means everyone stays calm, its worth a lot. Maybe not ideal, but getting there, and thats a big thing.
It’s whats behind the heels that I am looking for.
So lets be realistic here. If you’re not willing to compromise on her dress (to the extent of her not wearing heels on a first date!), you’re not looking for a wife, you’re looking for a trophy to show off to your friends. Good luck with marriage, pal.
who here thinks that heels are tzniusdik?
i think they are not.
Wow, theres someone else who agrees with me!
Teachers are just too cruel 🙁
In (slight) defense of teachers, I don’t think they mean to be cruel, they are tired and fed up of dealing with huge classes that won’t keep quiet and not being paid on time. They’re trying to deal with the class so thinking about a students life outside of school is the farthest thing from their mind. (Not that it really helps you 🙁 Not excusing, just explaining. But thats for another thread.)
(Again, if you feel comfortable, there are some great teachers -and amazing people- but you need to find ’em.)
Agree with AYC.
coffee, lol.
How about they just be somewhat sensitive?!
Totally true but not gonna happen. (Speaking about most teachers, not all)
Could you do it without getting into details? Is there one teacher who you feel more comfortable with that could just explain to a few others that schoolwork is not the primary focus for right now without mentioning why?
Even if only one knows, that makes it one less.
(I’m not trying to push you into doing something you feel uncomfortable doing, just want you to keep an open mind.)
Stamper
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You started a trend.
According to your profile you’ve only been here a month. Hmmm.
I can not imagine what you face every day and I have nothing to say to try to make it better so I will simply give you a bracha that Hashem bentch you with the Menuchas Hanefesh to face every day and the knowledge that you can get through it.
Hatzlacha with everything (and everything with school)
Thanks, AYC.
Anything else aside from names of cholim that shouldn’t be mentioned on Shabbos? Is it different to think the bakasha?
B”H. Thanks for sharing the good news.