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It is disappointing to see photos of Gedolim, who are supposed to be the leaders, attending lavish Chasunahs in exotic locations. Some of them are known for preaching “prishus” and then we find them at these over-the-top simchas because the ba’al hasimcha is a big donor. When will our leaders actually lead us and stop attending these simchas? Does having a large bank account consititute a Heter to do whatever you want with Rabbinic approval (with photos posted for all to see)?
I think the problem is because people have lavish simchas but give very little tzedakah, but if they do both it’s totally different imo
If you recall, the last time that a kol koreh was issued against elaborate weddings, the signatories exempted themselves. I guess leading by example is goyish.
To Koifer Bikur
What’s best is to work on yourself rather than trying to change the world. I understand your frustration, but the situation isn’t going to change until Hashem decides that He’s had enough of this rampant obsession with Gashmiyus.
I heard from my Rebbe as follows: A wealthy Ba’al Tzedakah once came to Rebbe Dov Ber, the Maggid of Mezeritch [the premier disciple of the Ba’al Shem Tov, and previously of the P’nei Yehoshua, circa 1700 – 1772.] He excitedly told the Tzaddik how he took upon himself a program of ‘prishus’ and [during the weekdays presumably] only ate dry bread and drank plain water etc. To which the Maggid replied: “No, no, that’s not for you at all! If you eat dry bread, you will expect the poor people to eat rocks… If you drink water, you will expect the poor to drink mud… Eat well, drink well, dress well, and help others well…”
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