Mammele

AviK: the reason or definition of Anti-semitism is “against Hashem” (hat tip IIRC Tachlis Magazine) and this definitely fits the bill. “Ten children” is thanks to Hashem’s first commandment, something we should be proud of and all aspire to. Yet look up the definition of “brood” which precedes it in that sentence, and it seems the children hatch like chickens. Maybe in Mitzrayim, but now we struggle with child bearing and raising our kids, we do it consciously and with self sacrifice and at the very least it shouldn’t be denigrated.

First they came for… is something you might want to have in mind, especially since as I already mentioned they are labeling all Frum Jews as Chasidim, no matter if it’s actullay so. Not all of the Jewish East Ramapo Central School Board Members are Chasidic, but you sure couldn’t tell from the article.

Besalel: the community sent no spokesman. He’s self appointed, and IIRC when he ran for political office he lost for lack of community backing.

The article seems to be low on research, and one of the places it shows is the way they lump Chasidim and litvaks, or simply frum, together. And while we may all be similar, if it’s supposed to be an in depth look, this points to superficiality.

Some of my gripes are the way they explain an eruv, so far failing to mention that part of the reason for the exponential growth of the out of Brooklyn communities is that we are being priced out of Brooklyn (which may be a small antidote to the next phase when rich Hasidic landlords will be blamed for Brooklyn gentrification at the expense of minorities) THAT WE WANT FRESH AIR LIKE ALL SUBURBANITES and the way the article flowed from New Square to the rest of Monsey/Spring Valley area so that I had to reread it to realize new paragraph, broader focus infused with lingering negativity.

And of course the way the Ramapo School Board was depicted (with photo to illustrate – see how Jewish the board members are) as “diverting” funds when most of these same funds are coming from the Orthodox, but apparently they’re entitled to NOTHING.

So yes I’d label it anti-Semitic in its slant, but unfortunately largely fed by not so well meaning Jews.

Neville: when Satmar is mentioned, practically anything goes.

See recent example here: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/general/1528106/massive-fire-destroys-home-and-shul-in-kiryas-joel-sifrei-torah-bh-rescued-video-photos.html

Now the fire has since been ruled accidental (started from cigarette butts on the wooden deck) but YW hasn’t covered that (yet), and the commenters were free to bash without a shred of evidence.

Actually, I take back my comment about having the option not to fill a prescription. Since most prescriptions must be sent electronically from the doctor’s office to the pharmacy, you have to tell the doctor you don’t want it sent in or to put it on hold. It’s more than semantics as it makes it harder on the patient to decide later. The laws enacted to prevent prescription abuse effect us all…

RY: even if you make your own yogurt, milk isn’t exactly cheap either. And for better or worse, if probiotics were prescribed and covered, the cost to the insurers at least would go down.

RY: you can get a prescription for iron and vitamin D, to cite two examples mentioned, if you’re deficient. So I’d assume they are FDA approved. Problem is they’re not necessarily the best supplements out there to have obtained and gotten approval, but cheap enough to be covered by some insurance carriers. Iron is the perfect example. The prescription will usually say to take with orange juice.

Orange juice is maligned as adding to the obesity crisis because of its empty calories. And many people won’t bother to drink the juice with it, or just a minimal amount. Some other supplements have the vitamin C included without so many empty calories, and are better made to prevent constipation and stomach upset. But these don’t have FDA approval, so essentially we use those at our own risk, and perhaps via trial and error.

For these companies it’s not economical to obtain FDA approval, as their product isn’t cheap enough to warrant (government for the most part) prescription insurance coverage.

Bottom line: vitamins and mineral supplements are necessary for those at risk or already deficient. The government can start reviewing at least the US made ones with ingredient testing, and give it some sort of seal if approved and ban those that don’t make the cut. Then we’d at least know that we’re getting what the label states.

Also it’s not at either or between medication and supplements. They sometimes go hand in hand. Most pediatricians will recommend taking probiotics when prescribing antibiotics to kids, although I’ve never seen a prescription for probiotics. No reason not to prescribe it when even Tylenol can be prescribed. (One added benefit of prescribing something is that the correct dosage for the individual is printed on the bottle with clear and concise directions. It’s much easier to make mistakes or be negligent when this information is given verbally or not at all. The doctor doesn’t know exactly what you’ll end up getting so it’s hard for him/her to be precise.)

ZDad: for the price you quoted, it probably includes a few vegetable rolls. Not such a bargain if I’m correct.

I’d venture a guess that we are mostly paying for the time and space – for the fish to marinade – labor, and government regulations involved. I’d assume the cost of the fish plays a role as well. There is no fish named herring (or herringus) but thanks for the laugh GH…

Additionally, the companies now produce so many varieties, and creative/artisinal products cost more. If you opt for the plain herring fillets (I forgot the name of the brand, but I saw something similar made by Rockland on Rockland Kosher’s website) you get a lot more fish for your molney. To make it taste good you have to cut it up and finish it off with the flavors/recipe you desire.

Joseph: the OP inquired about Child Health Plus as well. Additionally, you are sort of wrong. It’s one mish-mash with Medicaid. Below is from a 2012 article in Urban, I don’t think the two are more separate now, if any one besides Joseph is interested…

“Child Health Plus is administered by the New York State Department of Health (DOH), the single State agency that also has primary responsibility for managing Medicaid. This joint program administration by DOH has facilitated New York’s alignment of CHIP and Medicaid policies and operations over time, to the extent that the two programs are now, broadly speaking, quite comparable and better integrated than they have been at any point in the past. CHPlus continues to oversee its innovative community-based application assistance program—called Facilitated Enrollment—that supports both CHIP and Medicaid enrollment, and is demonstrably effective in leveraging the marketing expertise of public and private managed care organizations to facilitate families’ enrollment of their children into coverage, and to maintain continuity of coverage through effective renewal strategies. On the service delivery front, statewide managed care systems that possess nearly identical networks for CHIP and Medicaid appear to provide children with robust access to care—especially primary care—and also minimal disruptions in care as children move between the two programs.”

Hope you gained some perspective.

And thanks Mods.

If your relative is going into Pediatrics, accepting Child Health Plus is almost a necessity in NY. Many people qualify for CHP as the allowable income is very generous, although the premiums vary accordingly.

Takes-2: Pirkei Avos says Shemona Esra LeChuppa for a reason. To blame natural human tendencies on our Chinuch system is not logical. Some shtark learners WITH solid Yiras shamayim might have it easier and benefit from a longer Yeshiva stay, but it doesn’t apply to everyone. I would add it to Chinoch lenar… Yiddishkeit also includes fences, and we need to know what kind of fences are needed where.

And neither should beer or for that matter water drinking contests.

DY: I hope you’re kidding…

Health: In reply to your original question, most of the sudden health related deaths we hear about are heart related. Even if one has no heart condition, it’s good to have an EKG done if there are risk factors. And don’t sit too long on a plane or otherwise. MOVE!
Of course, keep your weight in a healthy range and exercise most days of the week. (If you’re overweight and aren’t successful on your own, see a dietician.) But start exercising slowly, don’t suddenly shovel heavy snow or dance vigorously at a close one’s Chasunah. Even happy times have their stressors, so be extra vigilant about your health then.

Don’t smoke or do drugs and drink in moderation. No binge drinking! (These are my general recommendations for everyone, definitely NOT personal to Health.)

If you think you might be having a stroke or heart attack, call or have someone else call Hatzolah (unless you’re somewhere they don’t cover) not EMS. Know the signs and don’t stall.

If you have any medical concerns or questions, see a doctor – don’t rely on Google.

Have an annual or bi-annual physical based on your (competent) doctor’s recommendation, and do any follow-up testing required.

Don’t forget about your teeth either.
Which brings me to – guard your tongue and honor your parents (if still applicable).

Most importantly, Daven! Don’t obsess about your health, in the end we can only do our hishtadlus, but He’s the One in charge.

Perhaps the imported Matzah is required to have a date. So the date “field” is printed, but they mostly omit it as no one in customs actually checks all boxes… Or only specific countries need a date. Just my two cents.

Joseph: Actually, I expected more from his father and grandparents.

Okay: so I guess the articles I read (Hidabroot comes to mind) about Reb. Yemima Mizrachi were misleading. Sigh…

And neither are the Chasidic Rothschilds.

Finally, Avi K: this is quoting Benjamin De Rosthschild from a 1990 Haaretz interview
“And while we are on the subject of religion, let me tell you that the Jewish people made a very serious mistake by turning conversion into such a difficult process. Mathematically, if it goes on like this, the Jewish religion is liable to disappear. If someone wants to convert, let him convert. Don’t make the procedure so complicated that people despair. If you want to become a Muslim it is very simple; if you want to become a Jew it is almost impossible. My mother was converted by a rabbi in Paris but the Orthodox establishment does not recognize her conversion, so that technically I am not a Jew. If so, why do you ask for money from a goy? I think the religious establishment will have to change a great many things in this area, because it’s a matter of survival.”

How very sad.

The DEP in NYC has the words SAVE WATER printed on all their envelopes. I don’t know if you’d consider it a big push, but these words are something you see/hear pretty often. And I’d say it’s mainly for environmental purposes. The city sometimes has what they consider droughts, but it’s usually exaggerated and water levels bounce back pretty quickly.

As an aside, when total water usage goes down, as in the start of metered water in NYC, the rates invariably increase. The city gets its water for free from Hashem, although they have to “process” it. So ironically, overall less water usage means higher rates for everyone, so across the board conservation doesn’t exactly translate into individual savings. The city still needs to cover its infrastructure and maintenance costs regardless of consumption.

Square root: humans increase “greenhouse gasses” by simply breathing. So yes, Hashem commanded us to do so by commanding us to live, and to light fires – to give 2 basic examples.

Rebetzin Yemima Mizrachi is a Rothschild, and IIRC her Frum uncle recently passed away in Washington Heights. (I don’t know if he has kids.) I was happy when I recently heard this tidbit in one of her shiurim, as I was also under the erroneous impression that there are no Frum Rothschild descendants.

Do one word posts not change the last poster or number of posts on the thread listed? Just wondering why Joseph’s post isn’t showing up on the main page.

In any case, ARWSF, I was busy at the time I replied, so hope all is well with you and yours. Hope you had a great Pesach and that the midnight raids have calmed down ( ; .

Best wishes for a happy and healthy summer to everyone! For a while I was thinking we got stuck in winterland…

Many Heimishe Yidden sell on Amazon. Some are earning nicely, while others are struggling, as with most start-ups. But while previously, for example, a Chasidishe Yid (or Yiddene) had practically zero chances of selling glass dishes to a consumer in Boise, Idaho, now he can and does. So for us it has leveled the playing field a lot, as no one cares how you look or that you have no college degree. As long as you can deliver the goods.

So yes, many mom and pop shops are going bust, others are wising up and selling their stuff online, while many more are starting Amazon stores.

You should be able to find Kosher for Passover imitation vinegar (acetic acid) in smaller bottles although a lot more expensive than good old vinegar. Kosher supermarkets should carry it at this time of year. (You can find it on Amazon as well but very pricey.) IIRC from previous years, the supermarket price is in the $3. range for 32 ozs.

I don’t know how by much you dilute it, or how much you use for Yom Tov, but hopefully you can make it work.

There are also Kosher vegetable washes, but I’m not familiar with those.

Good luck!

RY and anyone else not wanting to wash to food processor…

You can make deliciously flavored techina using sesame seed paste (some brands settle more than others, and are almost glued to the bottom of the container, so find a good one) and mix USING ONLY A FORK.

My basic recipe without exact amounts, sorry I’m too much of a free bird when it comes to recipes…

Sesame seed paste, about equal amount of water which makes it liquidy, but then magically thickens as you mix, a nice splash of lemon juice, dried minced garlic, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes – add all seasonings to desired taste or skip whatever you’re not a fan of…

Enjoy!

Good to know: don’t buy too a large jar if you’re not feeding a lot of techina lovers as the paste will spoil after a few months in the fridge. The finished product probably lasts a few weeks.

DY: For a moment I thought you were sober enough to change to your white “shluf kappel” but upon closer inspection I realized it’s a bandage…. Oy vey. Now where is your kappel? Anyone have a spare?

Refuah sheleima and good Shabbos to all you hung-over guys. And once you sober up remember to thank your wives for putting up with you and preparing everything for Shabbos without your help. And if the chulent does burn, GH believes you shouldn’t be eating it in the first place… With such great “Gedolim” our generation is truly in great hands.

Lightbrite: I can try to if you’re “really” heartbroken by this . They are two different people having some pre-Purim fun.

Now, about your other issues…. Sorry, out of my league.

Have a freilichen Adar and of course Purim everyone!

And hopefully Hashem will mend all our broken hearts and bodies by bringing Moshiach thereby making our Simcha complete.

The pediatricians in my neighborhood that are the best doctors are basically the ones with the longest wait times. And yes, they overbook because it’s almost impossible to say no to a sick child. That holds even more true when the flu or some other virus is out there infecting many kids.

But if you end up waiting a while at a medical center even when there are almost no patients, it’s most likely that the bureaucratic system and staff are at fault.

It’s always good to check what’s going on after half an hour or so, perhaps the receptionist simply didn’t check you in properly. And for them to know you don’t appreciate waiting…

If it’s an emergency speak up loudly, and if staff doesn’t listen, walk in straight to the doctor. (Years ago, my then toddler needed nebulizer treatment and perhaps medication for breathing difficulties that I couldn’t safely handle myself. When I told the receptionist that my child was breathing rapidly her response was an empathetic “Yes, I see that.” but continued to let me wait… So I walked in to the pediatrician who B”H had the sense to treat right away.)