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  • in reply to: Looking for the phone number for Rav Belsky ztl”s bais din #2251284
    yaakov doe
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    I have phone number of young man who was and may still be member of that bais din. Email me at [email protected] as I won’t put his number here

    in reply to: Is it assur to wish a goy a “Happy New Year”? #2250798
    yaakov doe
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    Catlover, even those who believe in him realize that he wasn’t born 2024 years ago. The calendar was established a while afterwards when he was deified. The more knowledgeable of his religion know that he wasn’t born in December.

    in reply to: Vivek is not a tech guy #2245375
    yaakov doe
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    I have as much chance as Vivek being elected President. He is the most offensive obnoxious person to ever seek the White House.

    in reply to: Easy questions to Palestinian “supporters” #2238771
    yaakov doe
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    Those ruling Taiwan are not the indigenous people. They are descendants of those who fled China when the communists too over.

    in reply to: Neturei Karta: Do they have a Point? #2235736
    yaakov doe
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    And what is your point? What does Neturei Karta have to do with Jews, Iran or Morocco?? They are a unique cult based in the New York area.

    in reply to: Orlando Sukkos #2226461
    yaakov doe
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    Coffee Addict, do you think the Kushner suite is available for Shmini Atzeres? I assume Mar a Largo has the yuugest Succah in all of Florida with gold decorations. As Trump is still in Bedminster I don’t expect to see him the the Succah.

    in reply to: Tapered lululemon hoisen #2224044
    yaakov doe
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    Can anyone explain why women are wearing these ridiculous garments?

    in reply to: charles tyrwhitt #2218980
    yaakov doe
    Participant

    Try google

    in reply to: Trump’s Georgia Indictment #2217829
    yaakov doe
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    Trump may believe that he won and is president just as there are people in the streets claiming to be Moshiach or have other delusions. That doesn’t give them authority to do as they want, they are usually ignored, laughed at or sent for psych evaluations.

    in reply to: BREAKING NEWS: TRUMP IS A JEW!!! #2216372
    yaakov doe
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    Trump is German Xian and no Jewish ancestry at all unless the Germans are from the missins shvatim which is unlikely. The anti Semites may claim he’s a Jew like they did with Rockefeller.

    in reply to: The Modern Orthodox “Mesorah” #2215926
    yaakov doe
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    I consider myself ‘modern orthodox” as I accept and observe all halacha but I have a secular education and work in a non Jewish environment. I wear a black hat, daven 3 times a day, hold by glatt meat and cholev Yisroel, am strict about tznius, don’t have TV or go too movies but read newspapers and interact with the world.
    Everyone’s definition of “modern orthodox” differs. There is a huige difference between the teachings of Rabbi Samson Rafael Hirsch and Avi Weiss.

    in reply to: Cheesecake for squirrels #2194569
    yaakov doe
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    I freeze cheesecakes and eat cheesecake to break a fast. I have never had too much cheesecake.
    I don’t think squirrels like dairy, they prefer mezonos.

    in reply to: Ten Commandments Posted in Public Schools #2193174
    yaakov doe
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    Wouldn’t the Sheva Mitzvos B’nai Noach be more appropriate?

    in reply to: Cholent for a crowd #2192035
    yaakov doe
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    Let us know how your cholunt turned out.

    in reply to: What are your thoughts about Kennedy?? #2183666
    yaakov doe
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    This Kennedy running for President a kook

    in reply to: Looking to buy a watch in Manhattan #2182404
    yaakov doe
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    You can get a Rolex real cheap from guys selling them on Canal Street.

    in reply to: why is Yeshiva world news bashing trump non stop #2181796
    yaakov doe
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    They just post the news much of which isn’t very flattering to Trump who nobody thinks is an exemplarily role model for Yiddin. He has a long history of being a deadbeat, a serial liar and a serial adulterer and now he’s facing accusations and being held accountable.

    in reply to: Bulk price… Increase? #2179573
    yaakov doe
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    Why drink coke on Pesach? What’s wrong with drinking heimish seltzer as our ancestors did?

    in reply to: Should girls wait for older sisters to get married? #2177577
    yaakov doe
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    I know of a 65 year old woman who is still waiting for her 72 year old sister to marry before she starts dating.

    in reply to: Shmurah Matzah Prices #2171592
    yaakov doe
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    One reason that the prices seem high and there are potential shortages is the closure of the Shatzer bakery. In past years there was inexpensive matzah from the Ukraine which I doubt will be available this year. Don’t wain until erev Pesach to buy as you may be disappointed.
    Here’s a link to a Satmar bakery: https://satmarmatzahbakery. com/

    in reply to: Shalach Manos – Is Bourbon a food? #2169590
    yaakov doe
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    I don’t consider bourbon to be a food but Scotch is one of my favorite foods. Bottles of any single malt Scotch are much appreciated as shloch manos. For the 2nd item kichel or herring will do, anything except p’tacha.

    in reply to: Marriage for widowed seniors… #2164442
    yaakov doe
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    My adult step children have been great.

    in reply to: Release of Flatbush “Kidnapper” #2160575
    yaakov doe
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    The avreich should look into suing the NY Post for defamation. Their story differs greatly from the facts and he’s a private citizen.

    in reply to: Who is Yaakov M? #2158630
    yaakov doe
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    Somebody must know who Yaakov M is.

    in reply to: Shidduchim Between Litvish Girls and Chasidish Boys #2157105
    yaakov doe
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    UJM, What is the basis of your assertion that there is a shortage of girls among chassidim? Assuming the proportion of male to female births is close to 50% among all Jews, why do you think the numbers differ between chassidim and misnagdin?
    Nothing wrong with this kind of intermarriage. What is the ration of boys to girls among the Sefardim, and Bucharians?

    in reply to: The Rich and Community Standards #2156635
    yaakov doe
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    Can anyone enlighten me as to what community standards I can violate if I become rich?

    in reply to: Dental Insurance #2156015
    yaakov doe
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    Visit Israel and have your dental work done there for much much less than in America.

    in reply to: Kol Nidre & New Years #2153443
    yaakov doe
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    My neighbor dips a ball in honey at midnight before he bangs pots and pans. He has some unusual minhagim.

    in reply to: Quick Quote From Yankel Feferkorn #2152215
    yaakov doe
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    Yankel grew up in the Mt Eden area of the Bronx and was frequently seen walking with his father. I first saw him in Brooklyn around 2000 although I assume he left the Bronx much earlier as most of the Jews did.
    Although we share the same first name, he was not related.

    in reply to: Frum LinkedIn Users with He/Him or She/Her in their profile? #2150977
    yaakov doe
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    Better he him than me me me me.

    in reply to: Is a Kashrus Agency the Moral Police? #2143066
    yaakov doe
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    If mainstream kashrus agencies would give hasgacha there are always the 2nd, 3rd and 4th tier hashgachas such as the Shakey K.

    in reply to: Siblings’ machatonim on shidduch resumes #2142715
    yaakov doe
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    Contact with the married siblings machatonim can alert people as to how difficult they found the potential shidduch’s parents to deal with regarding the chassanah etc. I know families who wish they had been warned.

    in reply to: Florida Gov. Says Judea and Samaria Are Not ‘Occupied’ #2140989
    yaakov doe
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    Do you all understand what pandering is?

    in reply to: BHI (No, not the Business Halacha Institute) #2140988
    yaakov doe
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    Has anyone ever asked about their mesorah? Or who their great grandparents were?

    in reply to: Can anyone recommend a mover in Flatbush? #2140860
    yaakov doe
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    Bakin 718-444-4869 a family owned company has moved several family members with no problems.

    in reply to: Is YU officially a modern-Orthodox institution? #2132326
    yaakov doe
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    An interesting quote from one of those with an alternative lifestyle “This process violates one of our core queer Jewish values of ‘nothing about us without us,’” . Do they actually have Jewish values if they act on their passions in clear violation of what is most clearly stated in the Torah? There is no ambiguity as far as men participating in acts forbidden in Achrei Mos.

    in reply to: POLL hocul-zeldin #2132063
    yaakov doe
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    Smerel, where did you ever get the idea that Chuck Schumer’s wife isn’t Jewish? Iris is the daughter of
    Melvin Weinshall and Ruth Weinshall of Brooklyn, parents with obviously Jewish names. There is a possibility that Ruth’s mother wasn’t Jewish, but 90 or so years ago intermarriage was a rarity.
    I did not vote for Spitzer but have voted for Schumer who I’ve known since he first ran for Assembly many years ago.

    in reply to: POLL hocul-zeldin #2132006
    yaakov doe
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    I will not vote for the intermarried Jew who has a lesbian running made. There are something I just can’t do.

    in reply to: Why did story of teacher disappear? #2126377
    yaakov doe
    Participant

    Yes, hired by Magen David as a woman. I also tried searching for news and couldn’t find anything after the story was pulled.

    in reply to: Stem or not? #2126043
    yaakov doe
    Participant

    For those who want to know I suggest you read A Lost Art Handmade Silver Kiddush Cups of Eastern Europe by Jonathan Greenstein which you can buy on Amazon

    in reply to: The best white shirt. #2125155
    yaakov doe
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    Got mail from Charles Tyrwitt today 3 shirts $99 with offer code JAMES

    in reply to: The best white shirt. #2124482
    yaakov doe
    Participant

    DaMoshe, I agree about Paul Frederick and hope the 3/$100 sale price returns someday.

    in reply to: Can we have an adult conversation about education? #2123806
    yaakov doe
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    I haven’t noticed any comments about the fact that the yeshivas take government money or the possibility that parents could possibly be charged with educational neglect for not providing a minimal secular education.

    in reply to: Non Jewish Funerals #2122896
    yaakov doe
    Participant

    My Rav told me to go to the wake rather than the funeral when I asked the shilah. The deceased was in an open coffin wearing a suit which he never did in the 20 years I knew him. He looked great!
    I assume there are hetarim for a Chief Rabbi to attend a state funeral.

    in reply to: Bird Feeders #2121792
    yaakov doe
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    akuperma, do you have vultures in your neighborhood? Bird feeders have seeds and in the winter some include suet which is some kind of animal fat. Although they are birds, I don’t think vultures are attracted to bird feeders.

    in reply to: Bird Feeders #2121320
    yaakov doe
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    My next door neighbor has one and it never bothered me at all. What’s the problem with a bird feeder?
    It’s not like throwing bread on the ground to feed pigeons and rats.

    in reply to: Thank you for your love, best wishes and prayers #2119727
    yaakov doe
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    BDE

    in reply to: Will Trump ever go to jail? #2117338
    yaakov doe
    Participant

    Curiosity, I saw videos of a surge of people with Trump flags and Trump hats breaking through barricades, attacking police officers and breaking doors and windows to enter the building but none of them being waved in. Are there different videos showing peaceful protesters being waved in? Where can I find them?

    in reply to: Will Trump ever go to jail? #2116634
    yaakov doe
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    Why is Trump regarded almost as a deity who is infallible by so many?

    in reply to: The coffee room is ussor and I’m trying to make sure people chap #2115804
    yaakov doe
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    How does one determine if someone in the coffee room is a man or a woman? I assume Moish and Reb Eliezer are men but I can’t be certain that men are posting under those names.

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