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Now, now, Mepal. Let us not be grumpy about lifesaving apparatus 😉
sunflower: “Sa” spelled samach ayin (sorry I don’t know how to do Hebrew font) means “drive” (tzivui) and “kvar” means “already”.
So loosely translated “Go Already!”
I’m guessing it reflects the driver’s attitude 🙂
Hi Mepal! You’re welcome 🙂
Haifagirl: Thank you for your addition! And now you made me think of something else which is tangential (not necessarily to do with Sukkos). Everyone should have working smoke detectors on each floor of the house! This is not just something nice to do – it can save lives!
As we celebrate the holiday of Sukkos, here are some important suggestions from the New York City FDNY to help keep the holiday a safe and joyous one:
- Electrical safety
- Check your wiring and extension cords. They should be listed for outdoor use and in good condition.
- Do not overload your electrical circuits.
- All electrical connections should be made by adults or under appropriate supervision.
- Follow all of the instructions and warnings found on all electrical equipment.
- Fire and burn safety
- Have a fire extinguisher handy.
- Don’t leave young children in your kitchen without proper supervision, especially when you’re using a “blech”.
(Adapted from Jewish Community Relations Council of NY http://www.jcrcny.org)
Saw this one today: SA KVAR
Thought it was cute
haifagirl: Are you referring to this news story from the YWN homepage?
B”H Hatzoloh was there and had the proper equipment to help that man! It may be something for all shuls to seriously consider having as standard equipment along with the siddurim, seforim, and coffee pot. Of course, someone would need to train shul members in its use and they would need to maintain it properly, but obviously the benefits of having it would be immense.
That’s it, guys! 26 is gone, so it looks like the CR party is over! So I shall wish you all a good night too!
No, 26, don’t go!
You know, when I first starting looking in at the CR, I couldn’t figure out what DT meant. Sounded like it was some kind of insect repellent…
But I have now figured it out!
Well, I think he’ll get a good laugh when he wakes up then!
Wouldn’t it be so funny if squeak shows up right now?
Squeeeak! Oh, Squee-eeeak! We’re talking about you! Don’t worry – only good things!
Ames, I will never doubt him! (Unless he says something completely outrageous…which as I have seen, he does pretty often!)
Aaaaah!!!! What time did you say it is? OH NO! (Hand covers eyes for dramatic affect)
Hi there! (My exclamation may sound perky, but I’m tired and fading fast)
I should have known it was you, 26! Squeak was right. When you see post going up within seconds, you know 26 is in the house!
Mods, I don’t know who’s “on duty” now, but U R the best!
Hi mepal! Glad you liked my husband’s story. He’s got a ton of them! He was at one point, a very eligible bachelor, and took that position very seriously!
Hi Ames and Mepal!
Ames, don’t be so modest! I saw the award that you made for ICOT some time ago. That was awesome and something I could not do. But thank you for the kudos. It does feel good to be able to learn something new and I was feeling a little frustrated not being able to emphasize things like I do when I write in Word.
Health: I’m sorry that you felt judged by what I wrote above. I don’t know you and I know almost nothing about you.
But aren’t you actually doing just what you accused me of doing? You are judging all yeshivas based on your experience with one yeshiva.
I will quote my husband by saying that we need to learn a lesson from Yonah, which was just read on Yom Kippur. When something needs to be done, we shouldn’t rationalize like Yonah did and come up with reasons why we shouldn’t do what is necessary. Rather we need to just do what needs doing. And if they listen to you or they don’t, that is their cheshbon. At least you did what you know is right.
Although what you say about the courses has merit (especially considering what happened to your friend r”l), it is somewhat complicated for a yeshiva to work out all the details and arrange for staff/talmidim to take courses. On the other hand, it’s not that complicated to just tell someone in charge, “Please tell the talmidim not to play in the street. It’s dangerous and someone could get hurt.” And also not at all complicated for them to make such a rule and convey that rule to the students.
Hatzlochoh rabbah b’chol maasei yedechah and chag sameach
OK, this one really happened to my husband – with another girl.
So my hubby, let’s call him “Yitz”, was dating this girl at a time that the Olympics were being played. He was a frequent customer in some of the establishments that he liked and got friendly with one of the waiters in a certain restaurant – let’s call him “Harry”. Well, Harry had joked with Yitz about how many girls he had brought to the restaurant and if Yitz ever wanted any input from Harry just let him know. “Yes (haha). Thanks, Harry. Maybe next time (haha)”.
OK…So he brings the next girl to this restaurant and Yitz has forgotten about his little conversation with Harry, but Harry hasn’t forgotten! As Yitz is speaking/eating at the table with the girl, Harry walks by holding something up in a way that only Yitz can see – he is holding a paper that a had a big number 7 on it. At first Yitz doesn’t understand, but he quickly figures it out and starts laughing/coughing/choking! Harry is rating the girl just like at the Olympics! Well, Yitz had to make up some kind of excuse to the girl about what’s so funny, and he couldn’t look at Harry at all for the rest of the date!
“Yitz” didn’t go back to that restaurant for a while after that one!
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Ames: Thank you, thank you! I love to emphasize!
Thank you, Shtarkbocher! I was just about to give up on this thread. Anyone else?
And what do you want to work on? How about savlonus? I could use some more of that one.
If anyone new wants to know how to do the fancy stuff, try this link!
(I hope this works!)
Thank you Mod 42 and ICOT for explaining this stuff!
I can make words blue! I think…
Hi All! I found a few home safety tips specifically for bedrooms (geared more for homes with infants/toddlers).
* Do not leave jewelry where children could find it and possibly choke if they put it into their mouths.
* Perfumes, deodorants, makeup, and other such substances can lead to accidental poisonings.
* Belts, ties, shoelaces, and especially plastic bags can cause strangulation and suffocation. Keep them out of the reach of infants and children.
* Never place pillows in an infant’s crib, and keep the crib away from the cords of window shades, blinds, or drapes.
(From Howstuffworks.com Child safety: Tips and guidelines)
Hey, everyone! It’s the day after Yom Kippur! How about we get this going? Who’s going to join in?
WM: Kol hakovod for stepping in and actually doing something to prevent a future tragedy from occurring.
Health: I’m sorry that you won’t even attempt to make the hanhalah or the yeshiva aware of your concern.
I think this is part of the problem. When people are not willing to put themselves out – even to make one phone call, that is part of the reason that these problems won’t get resolved. If everyone would think that what they do does not matter, nothing would EVER change! This is completely the wrong attitude!
It really bothers me when people are willing to gripe and complain about things, but won’t take steps to try and change things.
I agree that parents in the yeshiva should really be the ones to speak to the principal about the matter, but people sometimes tend to gripe about it among themselves, but never take it any further than that. Or maybe they don’t care. So as chazal say, “B’makom she’ain ish……” If they are not doing it and you are really concerned about the children’s safety, then pick up the phone, ask for the principal, introduce yourself as a concerned fellow Jew, and tell them what’s on your mind!
Also, I want to clarify that I never threatened the yeshiva c”v! I always try to make sure that my attitude towards Rebbis, teachers, and the hanhalah is one of respect and appreciation, and whenever I speak to them I try to convey the sentiment that “We’re on the same side – we both want what’s best for the child/talmidim.” As far as, telling them that they would be liable if someone were hurt c”v, that is said as a statement of fact and not a veiled threat. Attacking the yeshiva or the principal will just make them defensive and wouldn’t necessarily accomplish anything. As I said above “if you speak to them in a way which shows your concern for the safety of the kids rather than angrily or in an accusatory fashion, I think they will understand where you are coming from and take appropriate action.”
Wishing you hatzlachah and a g’mar chasima tovah.
Thank you so much for the update. I will continue to have baby Sara Leah in my tefillos.
bein_hasdorim: “besides for fried onions beans barley & geshmakeh meat,”
Which cut of meat is this exactly?
How come I never see it at MY butcher?
Is he holding out on me or what?
No, but I figure if I mention his name he might comment.
Then if people see he has posted on this thread, they will be curious and check it out.
Then they will get sucked in and also want to participate in the next middah!
See? 🙂
Is there a difference between Bitachon and Emunah? Maybe one of our resident talmidei chachamim can answer. Or the YWN Editor who knows all and sees all 😉
Bitachon? (almost the same as Emunah)
Health: You should call the Hanhalah of the Yeshiva and speak to them about this issue!
If the boys are doing this during yeshiva time and any of them get hurt c”v, it will be the yeshiva which is liable. Believe me, any school which hears the legal term “You will be liable” should take it seriously! And if you speak to them in a way which shows your concern for the safety of the kids rather than angrily or in an accusatory fashion, I think they will understand where you are coming from and take appropriate action.
My son’s yeshiva had the same problem. I spoke to the principal and they took care of it – the kids don’t play in the street anymore.
Also, re: why they would play in the street. You should realize that sometimes kids will do things in groups that they wouldn’t necessarily do individually – sort of like a mob mentality. So it could be that some parents have emphasized to the children that the street is not a place to play, but when “everybody’s doing it”, then that is somehow different to them. Another example of this is when a class gets out of hand with a teacher. Individually, each child may be a good boy/girl and wouldn’t usually be chutzpadik, but when the whole class is making trouble, everyone feels OK to join along.
Jax: Thank you so much for sharing that.
Uh-oh postsemgirl!!! Now you’re in trouble……!!!
mybat: Sounds like something you will eventually laugh about, but at the time it was completely embarrassing/upsetting/aggravating/unpleasant!
Just look really studious, nod understandingly every couple of minutes, and whatever you do…DON’T LOL!!!
I don’t think I could have gotten over that either, but…Hashem is the true Shadchan!
Joseph: How I met my husband was totally different and filled with hashgocho protis – don’t think I want to share that one yet.
OK, I just heard this from someone who heard it from the girl herself!
So the girl was cute, but on the <ahem> heavy side, and the guy was on the blunt side.
Well, within the first few minutes of their 1st meeting, the guy says, “So…you planning on losing some weight?” The girl was kind of shocked and the meeting ended, let us say, prematurely.
So his parents kind of worked him over and convinced him that there was more than meets the eye with this girl. Her Rabbi persuaded her that (bluntness aside) she should give him another chance…
They ended up getting married!
Hi, All! Are we working on a new middah this week?
It should probably start with a bais since we did the alef one.
72: You mean big BAD moish
Ames: I have found that, sometimes, if you say things in a helpful/informative/earnest tone to people – even strangers – they will be mekabel what you say, and not get defensive about it.
I am not talking about this case specifically – I’m just saying in general.
Haifagirl: I agree with you 100% about parents who try to give the excuse “What can I do? They don’t want to wear it” or “What can I do? They refuse to buckle up”.
No helmet = no bicycle.
No seatbelt = We are not moving until you buckle up.
That is what it means to be a parent! And especially for issues of health and safety.
BTW, I have also heard this one: “What can I do? They refuse to go to the dentist”. I don’t recall my parents giving me a choice in the matter! And I don’t give my kids a choice about it either!
Hashem should guide the doctors hands and give them the knowledge to do all that is necessary to save this little one’s life. She should have a refuah shelaima min hashmayim.
Thank you yoshi, lakewoodwife, and amok for reminding us about the importance of helmets for our children and for ourselves. Thank you haifagirl for the reminder to wear them correctly!
If anyone is unsure of the proper way a bicycle helmet should fit, see the following link from the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute. It is “How to Fit a Bicycle Helmet” :
This site also has a lot of good information about helmets like statistics and research, ratings of different types of helmets, and FAQs about helmets (examples: Where can I find a helmet for my big head? Is a cheap helmet as safe as an expensive one? What about my bald head?) Very interesting!
I just read an article in the Country Yossi Magazine that a Japanese ger (a former protestant minister) who now lives in E”Y is going there to do whatever he can to help them.
Hashem should help that they should be released quickly.