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Good questions. Are we permitted to breed a dog and wolf? What about a coyote and dog? A dingo and dog? How differenet are dogs and wolves in the first place?

Some breeders actually do use original wolf stock to develop their dogs, to give them a certain “wild” look that is some people like to have. So this question isn’t entirely theoretical.

LOL… you guys crack me up. Why not try something that “feels” dangerous, but is actually quite safe…. like riding a roller coaster and find out for yourself? If you’ve ever gone skiing, even the first time down the beginner slope can be quite terrifying, you don’t have to snowboard out of a helicopter to get a similar feeling, UNLESS, you’re such a thrill “junkie” that normal slopes don’t do it for you.

And that’s basically what these guys are, like drug addicts. They’ve done everything so much that nothing excites them, except the for the highest “dosages” of speed and danger.

I know what you mean. At my shul a few people act like complete idiots as soon people approach the buffet table. In fact, a few people will actually pick at some of the finger food even before kiddish, or washing their hands. ….. sigh…. I gotta get out of this redneck town. And yes, it is an “orthodox” shul

I found this a long time ago. I have a dog and love him dearly.

Read NUMBER EIGHT carefully. and enjoy!

“Dog Ten Commandments”

1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any

separation from you will be painful remember

that before you get me.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me- it is crucial to my well

being.

4. Do not be angry at me for long, and do not lock

me up as punishment.

5. You have your work, your entertainment,and your friends.

I only have you.

6. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don’t understands your words,

I understand your voice when it is speaking to me.

7. Be aware that how ever you treat me, I will never forget.

8. Remember before you hit me that I have teeth that could

easily hurt you, but I choose not to bite you because I

love you.

9. Before you scold me for being uncooperative,obstinate,or lazy,

ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I

might not be getting the right food, or I have been out to

long, or my heart is getting to old and weak.

10. Take care of me when I get old; you too will grow old. Go

with me on difficult journeys. Never say: “I cannot bear to

watch” or “Let it happen in my absence.” Everything

is easier for me if you are there, even my death.

Remember that I love you.

If you don’t know what a heron is, you might need to spend a little more time out side in the fresh air, to appreciate the beauty of the world that Hashem gave us.

Keep a “go to” food around. When you’re hungry, it’s something you can eat anytime, and not worry. I personally try to have baby cut carrots, and apples in my fridge at all times, so, when I fill I have to fill up, I can do so with eating very few calories.

“You could have caused serious injury by having chairs that couldn’t hold the person’s weight.”

Who could know the weight limit of any given chair??? I’m not ever sure if this comment is serious or you’re trying to make a point with reverse psychology.

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Anyhow: Listen, If you’ve befriended this person, and you’ve partaken in the simcha, give the guy a break. It costs a lot of money to be able to throw parties. Also, are you seriously worried about the guy breaking your chairs? if so, try to meet him at his home or on neutral territory.

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For the moderators: This is a serious question that I am sincerely interested in hearing about. Please do not close this thread. Some people are big, some people are small, let’s all just be sensitive to their needs. but AVOIDING THIS ISSUE WILL NOT HELP A SINGLE PERSON LEARN. If someone is being insensitive, say why you think this the case and move on, we can all learn from this situation.

It’s in my Siddur! Hallelujah is said multiple times during mincha.

At least where I daven

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I heard, and read (sorry can’t remember where) that we aren’t supposed to speak the name of idols. Jesus, which is the first name, should not pronounced that way. I’ve heard him called J.C. Yeshkie, and a few other things by Jews, I say Hey-sus, like they do in Spanish. Maybe I shouldn’t. Never thought about that until now.

Christ means “savior”. He’s not my savior, so I never say that, and I try to correct other Jews when they do.

If a Chassid walked around my city, they would get candy for sure!

But seriously, why pass out candy when you can buy it and keep it all for yourself?

I think the best detail one could know is one that would save one from wasting one’s time. For example: Will I ever get married, will save me a lot of time if I’m dating.

Another: What’s the best job I will ever have, will allow me to focus on doing the best at my career and not worry so much about getting that next promotion. How many kids will I have … etc. etc.

They say if you are circumcised you will be protected from being harmed while in Gehenim, right?

Is it really a surprise when zero classes of science, literature, social studies, math, are offered at Yeshivas?

And on top of that, they are highly discouraged to explore the world outside lest they view immodesty, and other sinful activities.

Again, I am truly and wonderfully impressed at the Jewish education that these young men receive. While there is a lack of secular studies, one cannot fault them for bad education, just not a diverse education.

The shul that I attend has been blessed with many Yeshiva students that spend Shabbat with us. And I have had the opportunity to speak with many of them, and their rejection of ideas of modern science is uniform.

I didn’t single out traditional Jews, it was brought up in the comment “Some people here are so ignorant.” and that was my response.

To lighten things up a bit, I have been quoted as saying: If I come back, I’d like to come back as a goat. That way if someone bothers me, I could just butt them in the tuches, and they would just say “Oh, he’s just a mean old goat”

nossond, that was pretty rude. I don’t think anyone claimed to be an expert, and I don’t feel that anyone other than a qualified mental health professional can help.

And while were at it, you seem to be pretty quick to issue your own diagnosis on very little information.

I agree with kinneret. I have my own problems, so I believe what he is saying is 100% There is medication to control anxiety. I’m not saying you need it, buy it might help you quit. (same as quitting smoking)

That’s what we do here in this small city in Ohio.

I’ve been told that the Rabbis will find any and every excuse possible to avoid burying a family member outside of the normal cemetery to avoid further pain and embarrassment.

And that it is actually not practiced today unless absolutely necessary. (although I don’t think it would ever happen here)

can you post a link? sorry I’m such a noob.

I recommend telling this young man about all of the stories of jews that were saved by amazing coincidences during 911 attacks. As I’m sure you know so many Jews were saved that conspiracy theorists call it the “jewish conspiracy”

Could someone please list the internet sites for me? Thank you.

Um…. buy longer skirts… why not? what else am I missing?

Why do you HAVE to buy skirts that ride just below your knees? What’s wrong with buying ankle length or mid calf skirts that have no danger of allowing you to become immodest?

Analogy….

When you have to be somewhere REALLY important do you wait until the last minute and rush out the door and pray you’ll make it on time? NO…. you give yourself extra time to make sure you won’t cross the line. Rabbis have taught us this, by creating fences. So why buy skirt so short that you even have to worry about it?

see if you can use a telescope

a pair of strong binoculars might work also.

Seriously: Why is it so hard for a woman to cover her knees?

It’s much harder to not drive a car on Shabbat and everyone somehow manages to do it. (not me…. but you guys… i live out in sticks and can’t get to shul without some help)

**********The fact is that it is SO stupidly simple that WE SHOULD be offended when someone can’t follow simple EASY to understand rules of modesty.***********

Why should men have to wear Kippot and Tzitzit and Suits every day and expect any less of women?

How can you say anyone is responsible for retaliatory actions? Governments may have the right to attack enemy soldiers to prevent further bloodshed, but individuals do not.

I don’t believe that one man can be blamed for this so-called retaliation.

Since I’m not a very well educated Jew, are you able to provide evidence that says he is responsible? (talmudic, halachic, rabbinic, scriptural, or otherwise?)

Perhaps, but other than some sort of mental malfunction, I can think of no other excusable issue for the performance of such a despicable act.