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  • in reply to: Celiac – need advice #755106
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    Its fine if it touches gluten but sometimes even small amount to eat may cause some problems. Its not as crazy as nuts but try to avoid it as much as possible and don’t cook gluten with non gluten in 1 pot.

    in reply to: Crohn's & Colitis #775550
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    Some people with crohns have embarrassing symptoms so you can’t compare it to diabetes.

    in reply to: Boro Park Eruv #760937
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    So many people hold of bp eruv but flatbush eruv is the same halachicly.

    in reply to: Crohn's & Colitis #775534
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    For an online community try frumsupport website.

    in reply to: Eruv in Brooklyn #761635
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    Yes but I’m applying his general logic to brooklyn eruv. Also, what about a case where Rav Moshe allowed an old woman to use a walking stick in brooklyn?

    in reply to: Eruv in Brooklyn #761632
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    So you are saying Rav Moshe was greater than Chazon Ish?

    in reply to: Eruv in Brooklyn #761630
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    I like when the argument gets to be about who is greater. And since no one can compare to Rav Moshe nobody elses opinion matters. The fact is there are Rabbonim who can argue on Rav Moshe. Also, if I told you that according to Chazon Ish eruv should be fine, does that mean I should tell you not to listen to anyone else?

    in reply to: Eruv in Brooklyn #761628
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    There are plenty of Rabbonim who allow it so there is no clear answer.

    in reply to: Frum Company Owner Ripping Off Employees – What to Do??? #752622
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    entitled? was it part of their contract? was the amount specified?

    in reply to: Music Lessons #752239
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    casio refers to a keyboard

    in reply to: Eruv in Brooklyn #761623
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    There is a famous blog that talks about eruv and discusses the whole issue in great detail. I’m sure if you google any eruv related arguments you’ll come across that blog and you can get all the answers there.

    in reply to: Diabetes Support Group #980301
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    dx3,

    I suggest to ask your doc or if you are really curious just google the info about it including the reviews.

    in reply to: Tzedaka for the Rich #751110
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    gm,

    Both of them have the same obligation of not accepting tzedokah but the practical difference is that only one of them has another option.

    in reply to: Tzedaka for the Rich #751106
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    We might have an obligation to help the rich person but the rich person has an obligation (for lack of a better word) not to accept tzedokah. So if he wants to take until he gets back on his feet that’s fine but he can’t expect it to go on forever and he should sell his house eventually.

    in reply to: Diabetes Support Group #980285
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    Ask your doctor about Victoza, its not for everyone, there is a risk, and mostly only for type 2 but you might be surprised how well it works.

    People say it works better than insulin and helps with weight loss.

    in reply to: Collecting Tzedaka During Davening #750084
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    I dont know if they are doing the right thing but as far as you are concerned, think of this…

    When Avrohom Aveinu was talking with Hashem he noticed 3 men, he interrupted his conversation and ran to them, and after they left he went back to talking with Hashem.

    in reply to: 'Old Fashioned' medical treatment or modern – which are better? #742746
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    Health, why not give a patient that choice?

    in reply to: 'Old Fashioned' medical treatment or modern – which are better? #742744
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    The problem with old fashioned medicine is that it might be risky, today doctors will choose a method that is more likely to save a life over a method that might insure better quality of life. It all has to do with being afraid of being sued.

    in reply to: Birthday/Yartzeit in Leap Year (2 Adar's) #742333
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    I recently heard a shiur about it. Basically, for mitzvah purposes we wait till the second Adar to be sure but for everything else we can use first one.

    So for bar mitzvah we wait extra for the second Adar.

    But for yartzeit we can use first Adar.

    in reply to: Halls. #739237
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    el caribe

    marina del rey

    in reply to: Natural Health #739031
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    I think the other problem of taking pills/vitamins on shabbos is that you might grind it.

    in reply to: Maaser/Tzedakah #1031407
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    list of preferences:

    1 any pikuach nefesh

    2 Torah study

    3 med bills of poor

    4 building a shul

    5 all other needs of poor

    in reply to: ebay #741176
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    read the description carefully. some have confusing titles such as:

    ipod 32gig and then you read further and they are just selling a case for it.

    or free laptop and they will sell you instructions how to get it but it will probably involve you applying for 5 mortgages and 20 credit cards.

    in reply to: embarassed to use food stamps #738768
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    I know the easiest way to solve this argument…

    Contact SNAP or read their eligibility requirements and see if this program was meant to be used by kollel or college students or not.

    I was quickly scanning through their site and i noticed things like: not owning a car worth over $2k and Able-Bodied Adults should either work 20+ hours per week or join their Employment & Training program.

    If someone truly fits their eligibility then kol hakavod (pun intended).

    in reply to: Tzedaka on the Choo Choo?!?! #734661
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    If the person is really poor its tzedokah, and if you look Jewish its Kidush Hashem. You never know who else is watching you.

    in reply to: advice needed #733536
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    I agree that its not fair to involve you and if the store owner knows their address why doesnt he visit them and ask for his money in person?

    However, I keep thinking of the mitzvah, dont turn away from the lost object of your friend.

    So my suggestion is ask your LOR.

    in reply to: What to do this weekend #732530
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    My favorite places for skiing here shawneemt.com or here belleayre.com

    in reply to: is essex coming back? #728929
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    It’s here, just saw it instead of mendys.

    in reply to: The Joseph Thread #734426
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    So Joseph, did you ask your Rov if you are allowed to create many screen names and deceive us into thinking that its different people?

    Am I the only one who thinks it may be a halachic problem?

    in reply to: The Joseph Thread #734410
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    Is there a halachic problem with having multiple screen names?

    ginevas daas?

    mdvar sheker tirchak?

    in reply to: Is this cheap? First date at night by train #726310
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    Maybe he took the bottle just to show that he isnt baal tashchis.

    in reply to: Older Guys in Shidduchim #775421
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    I think the problem with any older single person is that they dont have a good mentor/Rabbi. It has to be the type of person who wouldnt mind telling him/her how to improve and whats unreasonable to look for in a mate. But also the single person should be open to change based on the advice of the mentor.

    in reply to: Red Flags–What to look out for while dating #725590
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    Is everyone in agreement that cheap, angry, ungreatful and impolite people shouldnt be married?

    I think those are just personal preferences and doesnt mean everyone should look for it.

    One thing that does apply to everyone is abusiveness but how can you spot it?

    in reply to: Too Much Money #1123158
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    blueprints,

    The Gemara in Bava Metzia (42a) states “Rav Yitzchok says, a person should divide his money into thirds, and invest 1/3 in real estate (which is the most secure investment), 1/3 in inventory (to turn a business profit), and 1/3 should remain liquid so that it will be available in case merchandise is suddenly available to him at a bargain price”.

    No mention of tzedakah.

    in reply to: restaurants open late (Flatbush/BP) #724846
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    Famous pita used to be open till 3-4 but I dont know the current schedule.

    in reply to: Too Much Money #1123126
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    If a poor person is in front of you asking for help you are allowed to give more than 20%.

    So go visit a shelter or kosel or other similar places.

    in reply to: Riddle #723434
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    Pba,

    Maybe you have the wrong kind of mirrors. Try looking at the inside of a reflective spoon, you should see yourself upside down but right/left will remain as is.

    in reply to: Is it permissible for a frum man to wax facial hair? #722390
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    My original post didnt go through for some reason, mods?

    You are not allowed to destroy hair of the beard. However, mustache and eyebrows dont have that problem but waxing those areas might be a problem of acting like a woman.

    in reply to: Tough Conditions #721902
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    If you mention more about your skills maybe someone here will think of an opportunity for you.

    in reply to: Tough Conditions #721897
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    Whats your profession?

    in reply to: What are key qualities to look for in a shidduch? #722003
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    I like this article…

    http://www.aish.com/f/m/48967181.html

    in reply to: Ad Meah V'esrim…? #720594
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    Bereishis 6:3, also see Ibn Ezra there.

    I was also present by a birthday party of someone just over 100 and I also thought how it may sound strange to wish him until 120.

    in reply to: Career Advisor #719642
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    Would you rather be disgusted by your patients physical problems or mental?

    For some reason people dont consider the actual job only how it sounds.

    in reply to: Maybe I Should Compensate The Store Owner…? #727105
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    In such cases the easiest way for you to get to the truth is to discuss it with the owner.

    in reply to: iPhone vs Blackberry #1063390
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    Email and battery are about the same the only big difference is typing.

    Some may think that bb physical buttons are easier but once you get used to typing on the screen it will even out.

    in reply to: Crohn's Disease & the SCD diet – What has helped? #825261
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    Well there is no single cure because every Crohns person has different symptoms. I think its important to treat each problem separately and not get stuck on typical cures.

    Instead of flagyl you can try xyfaxan.

    Instead of remicade you can try humira.

    Instead of scd you can try to figure out which specific foods give you the most problems.

    Also, with Crohns its very important to drink lots of liquids but try different ones because some drinks may do more harm than good.

    in reply to: Charity — What's More Important? The Act or the Amount? #715799
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    Dont you get mail requests from different organizations? I think you should keep automatic payment for a certain amount but leave some money for other (not your typical) charities which you would pay manually.

    in reply to: Household & Cleaning Tips #838577
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    You can google baking soda to see many uses for it. I personally use it mostly for polishing silver.

    in reply to: WORKING WITH FAMILY #714834
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    Ive been told not to work with friends/family well I did both at different times and had only good experiences with it. It depends on personalities and ability to take things lightly not to stress over every problem. Based on what you’ve mentioned I would say definitely go for it.

    in reply to: Baltimore – Gluten Free? #715083
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    In Brooklyn you should try Natural Village Cafe

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