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Is there some proof to this or did the royals (formerly just rich guys) simply want to prove royalty so they latched on to Beis Dovid, as some have postulated?
Any opinions on the “Jewishness” of the royal baby? It seems like a load of conspiracies to me from unreliable sources, and yet there has to be some truth within all the garbage. Sad how far back assimilation dates. I’d love to hear from any genealogists out here.
The hate and ignorance (take your pick) in some of these posts is astounding. No point in attempting dialogue.
Many stores offer a scanner where customers can check prices themselves. It’s still pretty inconvenient but I wouldn’t call it geneivas daas if this is the case here. Also, are you saying there are no prices marked on the shelves either?
Metro: Sorry if I was unclear. I was responding to Shrek’s assertion that it occurs more by Yidden — that it’s something done by everybody. In today’s world privacy is no longer respected, with the general media a major player. Unfortunately their non-values are being emulated by many of us. Gawking, for some, has expanded to broadcasting online, which is much worse.
I only brought up the recent case to illustrate the lack of discretion used by the non Jewish media. Not that we were in guilty in this case. Since it was recent and in the public forum already, I thought it was a good example of something that should really be unacceptable (even to non-Jews) as we are without realizing it becoming immune to violations of privacy around us.
Actually, gawking is not just by Yidden and has gotten much more invasive with the proliferation of cell phones and tweeting. Look at the recent Hatzolah/Quinn intern story. Nobody in the media had any qualms about photographing/recording the poor girl that fainted. Yes, their standards have always been lower than ours, but this wasn’t some major catastrophe that usually gets broadcast in all its goriness.
Unfortunately, this everything goes mentality is quickly seeping into our machne. What happened to our ?? ??? ???? ?????
I’m not at all trying to mitigate the great Kiddush Hashem that resulted from this exposure, just looking at the story from a different vantage point.
Now this may sound like sacrilege but it works great. Simply flip the egg over for a few seconds, and flip it right back when you take it out of the pan. The yolk will develop a very thin cooked layer and will remain delicious & runny inside — kind of like a pocket. No more runaway egg yolks…
It’s the rally related articles I was referring to where the same “reporter” was terribly biased. I’m still waiting for the promised “bombshell” proof that the rally organizers were behind the forged letter. And bashing a community is L”H.
B”H the Mods in the CR do a very fair job.
It’s actually only one “journalist” that seems to hold the reins here these days. When he was “only” bashing Satmar most of you seemed to be okay with it.
RebDoniel: even if you oppose wigs as a qualified head covering for married women, I don’t think you can say that all wigs are non tznius. If a wig is “eidel” and very likely partially covered (in those towns) it is less striking than a non married girl’s hair.
However, to live in a perfect town tznius-wise, you’d probably need to move to the Helbrans cult in Canada, which I wouldn’t recommend. It is however not an all or nothing game, so minimizing bad exposure is commendable. For you RD, I’d first suggest a move away from Manhattan, even if it’s hardly “contaminated” by women wearing wigs…
Guess what Popa, you’re in luck. No need to eat like a lady. Our noble religion doesn’t really differentiate between genders when it comes to eating… Just eat like a mentsch and don’t forget to cut up your pizza.
Akuperma: although the Brussels protest was small in comparison, it lended international credence to the fight against conscription. Also, since Europeans are generally perceived as more “laid-back” and they had to travel further to particpate, the very fact that many still showed up strengthened their message.
WIY: Satmar Rebbe ZT”L used to say ?????? ???, ???? ????????”. Nevertheless, more was accomplished than you realize. This was but one battle in a larger “campaign”. It demonstrated to the Zionists that our brothers in Eretz Yisroel are not hefker, showed the world (Jews & non-Jews) that our priority is Torah not nationalism, and served as a wake up call to all of us not to be complacent and have empathy with our religious brethren abroad. When it hurts — you scream, goes the Yiddish saying.
To preserve the Torah we must do what we need to do, which sometimes means laying down the Gemara temporarily so that others may also have the option of learning and staying pure.
Unfortunately pritzus is found in Brooklyn too. Some people can take a lesson in guarding their eyes from you… (For those wondering I’m referring to the sidewalk chalk thread.)
I’m aware I won’t convince the skeptics here. I’m only addressing those that are not blinded by Zionism.
Charlie: you are actually advocating that people who oppose the Israeli government should make aliah?
And when Yidden in E.Y. will protest are you going to be among those that say “if you’re not appreciative of the Israeli military etc. move to chu”l?” Just wondering…
Her issue I’d assume is that after YWN gave extremely biased coverage of the NYC protest (possibly only because of Kornblu) it would have been nice if they tried to make amends by giving positive coverage now. At least that’s my issue. And FTR I don’t think this protest was only sanctioned by Satmar. If someone is part of the frum Jewish media I think it would be hard NOT to know.
Count me in.
WIY: I think you meant to say if they would immediately wash it off it WOULDN’T bother you. Correct?
WIY: no ill will for closing that other thread (thanks Mods, that was quick) I’m bumping this instead…
WIY: today’s your lucky day. There’s a story in the news of a 40 year Californian facing up to 13 years in prison for scrawling anti-bank messages in front of Bank of America branches with washable chalk. He’s not expected to get 13 years — he’s charged with 13 counts of vandalism, with a max sentence of $1000.00 and 1 year per count. The judge is not allowing him to bring up free speech, so it’s in essence a simple graffiti case, although I believe it was instigated by BofA.
As I said WIY, today’s your lucky day. With little support from the CR, others are intervening on your behalf…
Not going into the Halachik ramifications of Shabbos elevators (which makes me want to side with the DHCR if the students are truly all healthy and young) I believe many Shabbos elevators in high rise buildings only stop at every second floor. That would presumably cut the extra wait time in half and should be a fair compromise. If there are disabled shomer Shabbos residents, modifications can be made. But I don’t think this is the real issue here. The old-timers apparently don’t want young students and are trying to make them “uncomfortable”, using the all too common tactic of “legal” discrimination.
I’ve seen so called “segregated” waiting rooms in NY. I don’t think there was a sign, just a SMALLER waiting area on the side where most men & bochurim VOLUNTARILY sat. No woman would object — they are given the bigger space as more women here take their kids to doctors/dentists. If it’s similar in Israel they are definitely motivated by an ant-religious agenda.
Sorry about that truth sharer. You were being vague so I thought you were talking about something else. I don’t want to get involved here but remember there are 2 sides to every story.
Truthsharer: are you sure you know what you are talking about?
RebDoniel: you do know that Chazal said shemona esra lchupa, right? (Before you pounce, I’m not condoning it as an absolute, but you are way off base…)
And be aware that the older – and probably more jaded – you are, the less “romantic” your marriage will be. And there is no greater humanitarian work than taking care of your own precious kids, who hopefully will not call you Dr. dad. Life is not a bed of roses, but postponing marriage seems like a cop-out to me. Good luck!
Zdad: not that it was too much for their leadership, but explicitly against the Satmar shittah. Satmar Rebbe ZT”L did not condone even the perception of working with the Muslims against the State of Israel. At a picketing against the medina, when Arabs also showed up with signs against Israel, he was asked how to proceed by his followers. The answer “shoin avek-gein” (“leave immediately” for our non Yiddish speakers.)
JewishFeminist: Of course with corporations it all boils down to money. A lawsuit that will reach the media is good publicity for them, so from their standpoint it’s probably money well spent. And they may worry about “a slippery slope” so even when the “copycat” names are not confusing, they’re sending a message to everyone “don’t mess with our brand!”
Which is precisely what I’m saying should apply to, Lehavdil, HKB”H. We as His people should be protective and say “Don’t mess with our G-d’s Name!” It doesn’t matter if it’s “legal” or not.
Because the assumption is that men drink more alcohol than women.
And many men are jealous of the “sweet table” at the reception that is usually in the women’s section.
Jewish feminist: that’s what the corporations claim in court, otherwise they have no case. However, when you look closely at most of these stories, you’ll realize that the names are too dissimilar to confuse even the average Joe. Look at King of The Sea vs. Chicken of the Sea. If someone can’t read this basic a label and differentiate between the two they’re probably buying tuna based on the photos on the can only… IMHO it’s simply an egomanical possessiveness of their name or part thereof by the larger company.
What I’m saying is we need to respect G-d enough to take his name seriously and not allow “spoofs” even if there’s nothing technically wrong.
Remember McFleishigs became BigFleishigs?
Also, if corporations are so protective of their brands, Kal v’chomer we should be protective of His Name or variations thereof.
Most people think in their first language. Someone that’s not a professional translator easily falls into the “translating word for word trap” similar to some online translating programs. Others who were raised speaking English mimic what they hear from friends and family. It’s not easy for someone to change if most of their peers are making the same mistakes.
I can’t remember which Yiddish/English expression became accepted as proper English by the simple virtue of being spoken a lot. Perhaps someone can help me out, it may have been discussed in the CR.
I find it offensive, but perhaps I’m too serious…
Okay, I googled and found this about NY law:
“Section 2164 of the Public Health Law permits the following two exemptions to this mandatory immunization requirement:
(1) If the parent objects to the immunization because the parent holds genuine and sincere religious beliefs which are contrary to the requirement that the child be immunized; or
Religious Exemptions
If you are seeking a religious exemption for your child, you must provide a written explanation of the foundations for your religious belief opposing immunization. In your own words, describe the religious principles that guide your objection to immunization. Also, indicate whether you are opposed to all immunizations, and if not, the religious basis that prohibits particular immunizations.”
So apparently I was only partially right as a parent can object but only on religious grounds. (In other words, simply being “smarter” than the accepted medical community is not sufficient.) If it’s due to medical reasons the letter must come from a doctor.
RebDoniel: wow, the only thing you took from my comment was Rabbi Tendler’s name. Your article echoes his, which is why I referenced it. I never said to shun science and not vaccinate. Rabbi Tendler is arguing that the religious community is clueless and uneducated and therefore doesn’t vaccinate enough, based on his own prejudices WITHOUT A SHRED OF EVIDENCE. And you are combining unrelated issues to make religious Jews appear at odds with the Health Dept., which is not the case here. Yes, they aren’t perfect when it comes to vaccines, but neither is the general populace. This is not constructive criticism, it’s simply tearing down a community you know very little about.
Making not vaccinating your kids into a ideological/theological issue is just plain wrong. Perhaps some people buy into the anti-vaccine hogwash, but in Brooklyn at least, religion does not come into play as far as I know. Others may be “farshlept” but call a spade a spade, and don’t blame “shunning science on principle” either. Yes, we have large close knit families and communities that may speed transmission, but don’t turn this into another reason to “blame the zealots”. This is not productive at all, and is reminiscent of Rabbi Tendler’s article on this subject. We don’t have lower vaccination rates according to the DOH.
Also, to the OP, I was always under the impression that a PARENT can object to vaccinating his/her kids, and if given such a statement in writing the school must legally accept it. Am I wrong?
Ask your husband, I’m sure he’ll gladly explain if he hasn’t already. And trust his judgement.
Generally speaking if you buy a reasonably priced house nowadays with a small down payment and you rent out your basement (basements get less rent than a regular apartment) you will still need to pay more for your mortgage and property taxes. But of course, every scenario is different.
Sorry, the part about doctors taking a flat fee is only for the doctor, doesn’t cover the hospital. Probably isn’t a good option for you.
You preferably should have hired somebody to do the paperwork and answer all your questions. If your wife isn’t expecting yet, she might not be eligible income-wise, but I assume you know the numbers/rules. You could technically get paid retroactively once you become approved (for 3 months prior) but they pay pennies, not related to how much you actually paid, and it’s a pain till you get reimbursed. I think a new case takes a few months, don’t know exactly. There are doctors that take a flat fee in cash, which I heard was $5000 many years back, but I’d assume if anything gets complicated it’s way more. Talk to a professional, your best bet might be to buy insurance until/if she gets approved. Also, it may be tough to find a good Medicaid doctor. Good luck!
Caspar Weinberger, sadly.
I’ve heard doubts about Weiner.
What most of you are missing is that this poem is discussing those boys that are “hanging out” and trying to woo girls, not necessarily your average yeshiva bochur. Yes, some expressions could use refining, and some boys may be just as desperate for attention for whatever reason as these girls are and not davka one track minded, but the underlying theme is correct.
Chesed girls come to your house to assist you. I wouldn’t call that farming out your kids. If you find a capable girl, even if only to play with your kids and keep them occupied, it can be a real brocha. It might not be possible over the summer, but it’s definitely worth a shot. And it’s never a good idea for the “new husband” to be the disciplinarian in a family, eventually maybe. However, stability, more family down time, help with everyday tasks, and above all a happy mother can go a long way. A husband can help with these, but it’s best to have things a little under control before even contemplating marriage. Your goal now should be to try to get all the help you can, to get some sort of normalcy, and a smile on your face. Treat yourself often, and don’t be too demanding of yourself. Try to cut back on unnecessary chores.
Just take it as a friendly reminder to brush up on your Rabbinical Pirkei Avos Shiur giving skills. Among other valuable lessons “Eisehu chacham haroah es hanolad.”
I’ve heard the black changes/fades to green over time. Don’t know if this is true, but there’s more to consider even if okay halachakilly.
K, sorry for being such a nosy nudnik…
PBA: this talk about weirdos reminds me, did you ever answer my hypothetical question (the one about would you consider yourself not weird to qualify to be me’gayer yourself)?
Correction: 16/17 percent older children by 4 years in a 4 year span, not 20.
Ubiq: not necessarily. If we agree that the new generation has more kids than the one prior, the question becomes can we divide our population according to generations. In my community at least, mainly descending from Holocaust survivors, the dividing line used to be pretty obvious. Now the difference is less pronounced, but I believe the rule still holds true. If we can see the division, it becomes obvious that not all girls have a boy 4 years older, as 4 years older may mean a prior generation with presumably less boys.
So if (to simplify the numbers) we assume 20 childbearing years per couple, every 4 years is 1/5 of a generation. Now if our population is increasing by 100 percent every generation (again, to keep the math simple, a conservative average of 4 kids per family) each 4 year period would have roughly 20 percent less children than the following 4 years. That would mean 10 percent less older boys than girls with a 4 year differential in a span of 4 years. In real life the numbers don’t work exactly this way, as a 4 year period is also not stagnant and I’m underestimating, but I hope you get my point.
I’m not a mathematician, but I don’t think I’m being illogical. Please correct me if I’m wrong.
Ubiq: you are missing the big picture. To illustrate but one part of larger families mattering even on a small scale (which you are incorrectly focusing on) : very often large families equal two generations entering kindegarten at the same time. Would you still argue these numbers are irrelevant? When these kids grow up (assuming there’s a boy and a girl) at the age when the girl is already seriously into shidduchim, the boy still has another few years before he starts dating. So although they’re not marrying each other, do you at least see where the numbers start getting out of whack?
The Gehinnom sale lyrics were taken from a song/spoof that floated around cyberspace a few months ago (which I noted back then is offensive) by a few yeshivish guys. The seller now obviously is not expecting to cash in here, just having fun – his way of responding to the guy selling his olam habaah, whose motive only G-d knows…
Ubiq: although I hate taking a stand here, you are kind of beating a dead horse here. Yes, some of the criteria used to “pick” girls is downright silly – people are more shallow/petty than prior generations. However, PART of the reason they do it is because they can. They have so many offers, why not opt for the absolute best, however that’s defined. If there were less girls available perhaps their expectations would go down accordingly. If the only problem was inflexibility there would have been just as many eligible unmarried boys as girls. That is more likely to happen in more modern circles where singles hold out for the “perfect soulmate” as the years tick by.
Yes, even if the numbers were to become equal some boys will continue to be stubborn and choosy, but the vast majority won’t.