Out Of The Mailbag – Hamodia Prints 'S' Word; Causes Chillul Hashem
Out of the Mailbag:
I was shocked and appalled to read the letter to the editor in today's Hamodia where they actually printed the "s" word in their publication - a derogatory Yiddish term referring to African-Americans that is considered by many non-Jews to be a racist term.
When I read it this morning, I was really disappointed. After all, even the author of the letter said that someone from outside the community used that term. So why wouldn't Hamodia leave that offensive word out of ...
Another Outraged Parent Questions Why Brooklyn Yeshivas Have Not Started
YWN has been getting dozens of letters from parents outraged at why Yeshivas have not yet started in Brooklyn.
The following is the latest letter received: (Please see note at bottom)
Someone has to do an explanation as to why the Brooklyn yeshivos, of Tashbar (Tinokos Shel Beis Rabban) have not started Yeshiva yet and wont until after Labor day. They have been off since Mid to late June which would make the time off for both Students and Rabbeim close to three months when next week ...
Out Of The Mailbag – Ignoring The Social Drinking Problem
This topic has been discussed on YWN many times in the past, but we have once again received a letter regarding the same issue:
Dear YWN,
It has become prevalent today to see young adults becoming drunk on a regular basis at Simchos on Shabbos.
I am writing this letter at the end of the summer but should have been mentioned in the beginning where the problem seems to grow in bungalow colonies and country home developments. How are we expected to explain to our children about the ...
Out Of The Mailbag – Trouble Getting Into London Girls Schools?
Dear YWN,
It is now August, with only three weeks left to the start of the school year. As first-time parents we should be preparing for this new milestone in our lives. Instead we continue to follow all leads, by all means possible, to secure a school in London for our daughter.
There are a number of girls left without a school for this coming September. Precious neshamos who are not yet able to prepare for this exciting new event that will transform their lives. Instead of ...
Out Of The Mailbag – Pidyon Shvuyim?
The comments section has been ringing off the board during the past week carrying the feelings and emotions of readers concerning the chareidi riots that have left areas of Jerusalem in a state of ruins. I have read the never-ending stream of authoritative opinions, those who seem to boast an insight to the hidden thought of gedolei yisrael shlita, and others who just feel the timing is right to support their side in the escalating struggle on behalf of a mother, who by official medical ...
Out Of The Mailbag: Is Meah Shearim In Tehran Or Jerusalem?!
Dear YWN,
As a long-time reader of the website, and a resident in Meah Shearim, I wanted to share the following with you readers after witnessing the most violent Hafganah I have ever seen in Yerushalayim.
The best way to describe the event of last night is simply "insane". With batons flying and water cannons churning, one wonders how long it will be until the stun guns and rubber bullets come out.
In a scene that was more reminiscent to Tehran then to the holy city of Yerushalayim, ...
Out Of The Mailbag: Danger In The Catskills!
Dear YWN,
In the past couple of years, this time around was usually my time to breathe a sigh of relief. All the kids were packed and shipped off to sleep away camp and I was having some leisure time in my bungalow. My kids were in the hands of safe and responsible staff members who insured their summer would be a meaningful experience, preparing them for the school year ahead. There was never a worry as to the exposure my children might have to bad influences, being that i had placed them ...
Out Of The Mailbag: If Israel Attacks Iran, How Would The 'Apologizer-in-Chief' React?
Having taken military action against Iran off the table, the Obama administration is considering ways of punishing Israel if it attacks Iran to end its nuclear arms program (and prevent a second Holocaust).
In other words, having failed to contain Iran, the United States is concentrating on restraining Israel.
Administration contingency plans include condemnation of Israel, support for a United Nations Security Council resolution that could include sanctions on Israel, and suspending or ...
Out Of The Mailbag: The Inside Story of The Jewish Observer
By Rabbi Yosef C. Golding
Executive Director, RCCS
It’s hard for me to believe that your (usually) astute readership does not realize what really precipitated the events leading to the award being given this coming Sunday night to The Jewish Observer.
Plain and simple. It is a way to circumvent the reluctance of the Wolpin family to accept any personal honors, and to give Rabbi Nisson Wolpin a small slice of recognition due him for his forty years of service to the Klal.
As ...
Out Of The Mailbag: Who Will Stop The Runaway Train?
This morning we received the press release from Assemblyman Dov Hikind “decrying the seeming apathy of religious institutions opposing same gender marriage legislation.” Well, Good morning Mr. Hikind, nice to have your voice-finally. Unfortunately, the definition of leadership doesn't mean “follow the herd after the barn door has closed.”
Dov, your hutzpah would be laughable if only this issue and its ramifications not be so disturbing for our State and community.
YWN, to their ...
Out Of The Mailbag: Shelly Silver - Mass Chillul Hashem Without Protest
Dear Editor,
Today on Lag B'omer, one of the holiest days on the Jewish calendar, a massive Chillul Hashem is taking place in Albany.
The Assembly of the state of New York, the state with the largest Orthodox Jewish population outside of Israel, is expected to vote for and approve by a large majority the legalization of same-gender marriage.
To make matters worse, the most prominent Orthodox Jewish elected official in the state, the one frum yid who has the power to stop all of this, ...
Out Of The Mailbag: Bobov Splits -- a Cow
Dear YWN,
I came across the following editorial in the Journal News today. After reading it, I have come to the conclusion that it's "high-time" that we take a GOOD LOOK at the way we as frum yidden conduct ourselves. We need to start realizing that every move we make is watched by our neighbors.
Is slaughtering a cow for the benefit of learning hilchos shechita worth the chillul hashem which was caused by this incident?
Read this editorial, and think about it.
Signed-- A Bobover ...
Out Of The Mailbag: Dov Hikind -- AWOL On 'Same-Gender-Marriage'
Dear Dov Hikind:
YOU'RE NOT EXACTLY THE BASHFUL TYPE.
You're right out in front on the "Child Abuse" issue. You condemn Achmadinejad. You're on the radio every week, talking about every subject under the sun.
So, why the deafening silence on the "Same-Gender-Marriage" issue. Why aren't you publicly stating the views of your overwhelmingly-Orthodox-Jewish constituents opposing this despicable initiative by your Democrat party?
Are you afraid? afraid of annoying your old friend, ...
Out Of The Mailbag: A Doctor Responds To Metzitza B'peh Comments Made by Avi Billet
The following is a copy of a letter that sent to the Jewish Star in regards to the article written by Avi Billet posted on YWN [link below]. It is unknown if the letter will be printed by the Jewish Star, but the doctor emailed it to YWN as well:
To the Editor:
By calling for different standards in the way brisim are performed, it seems that Avi Billet has fallen into the same trap that many others have in recent years - using current medical knowledge and practice to invade areas of psak ...
Out Of The Mailbag: Speaking Out Against Smoking in Yerushalyim
I have been in Israel since Ellul learning in the Mir. Boruch Hashem everything about Israel is amazing. However, there has been one thing that has really been bothering me, the out of control smoking in Israel, Yerushalyim and finally the Yeshivish world in particular. Since I have been here I have not seen one Kol Korah from the Gedolim saying anything about this situation.
Unlike in America smoking in Israel is rampant. I saw somewhere that about one in four Israelis smoke. My question is ...
Out Of The Mailbag: Posting The Correct Articles
For some time I had been considering writing a letter to Yeshiva World News complimenting the quality and professionalism of the news and journalism you present on your website. As with many things in my life, I never quite got around to it...until now. Ironically though, it is not in response to an incredible article that you have published that I feel compelled to write, rather it is because of the incredible article and story that you chose not to write.
There are numerous websites and ...
Out Of The Mailbag: Enough With The Anti-Semitic Organizations!
Dear U.N., E.U. and all other Anti-Semitic organizations out there.
Speaking for Israel and Jews all over, I would like to express my sincerest apologies. It appears to me that we have upset you, for we had the audacity to defend ourselves against the Arab murderers who are only trying to do what you want them to do, namely kill us all.
Now I know this must be hard to accept, I mean for years now your organizations have been working tirelessly around the clock to attain world peace. By ...
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