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  • in reply to: Time for Frum Magazines to Change their Standards #2263364
    2scents
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    CA,

    “Do you know otherwise

    I’ve heard about it happening in Egypt too”

    Yes, I deal with several religious Arabs from different countries regularly in a professional setting, they are not like the Palestinians, or how you portray them to be.

    in reply to: Time for Frum Magazines to Change their Standards #2262684
    2scents
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    CA,

    “What I said holds true for other Arab countries too I was just using it as an example”.

    It seems you’re treating an assumption as if it were a fact.

    in reply to: Time for Frum Magazines to Change their Standards #2262404
    2scents
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    CA,

    Gaza is a tiny fraction of the Arabic population. The vast majority of the nearly half a billion Arabs are not the same Arabs as the Palestinians.

    in reply to: Ethics and Entenmann’s #2255877
    2scents
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    5TResident

    “Donuts are for children and young people. If you must have, break off a piece and shoin.”

    I haven’t met a person that “must have” a piece of donut.

    in reply to: Record number of Jewish gun ownship #2236178
    2scents
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    Civilian carry lacks a straightforward answer.

    If you find yourself in a situation where an assailant has a weapon, you would definitely want to possess a firearm and be proficient in its use. However, it’s essential to consider the likelihood of such situations occurring and the associated responsibilities and challenges of gun ownership.

    For example, the leading cause of pediatric trauma deaths has shifted from car accidents to firearm-related incidents.

    Moreover, even with training, high-stress situations where your life is in danger can overwhelm your body, causing your stress levels to surpass manageable limits. This can result in a loss of fine motor skills and the capacity to maintain proper focus, potentially leading to harm to innocent individuals more than the assailant or getting you to take unreasonable action.

    Finally, in a shooting incident, it’s possible that responding law enforcement may not immediately identify you as the innocent party. As has occurred in past cases, they could mistake you for the assailant, putting you at risk of injury or even death.

    However, when reflecting on history, including the pogroms and persecution faced by the Jewish community, there’s an argument for firearm ownership and training. Nowdays, social media can quickly incite conflict, and there may be more individuals with malicious intent than law enforcement can handle. This can result in harm to entire communities.

    Consider the recent incident at a Russian airport as a real-life illustration of a ruthless mob targeting Jews without any apparent reason. Similar occurrences have taken place in the past, highlighting the importance of preventing such incidents in the future through appropriate measures, including self-defense training and firearm ownership.

    As I initially mentioned, there are valid arguments on both sides of the spectrum.

    in reply to: Daas Torah in gemora #2234387
    2scents
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    R Moshe Z”L has an explanation of what Daas Torah and why its even on things that seem unrelated to the Torah.

    in reply to: Starting the Torah from Hachodash Hazeh #2234384
    2scents
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    Sechel.

    Or we can just look into the Ramban and read his own words, he goes on to explain how Rashi is right even with his ‘mehalech’ and why R Yitzchaks pshat is still valid.

    in reply to: Demonic Dogs #2230755
    2scents
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    PBA has been MIA from the coffee room for a very long time. It was PBA and someone else, I forgot their username, but if I remember they used to mainly post during Bein Hazmanim, which got me to read the CR posts.

    And of course Mod 80.

    in reply to: Question of an ignorant, closed-minded Lubavitcher #2221700
    2scents
    Participant

    Great demonstration of Cognitive bias.

    in reply to: Bring Back Bambas in the Backpacks?? #2220888
    2scents
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    While probably not the point of this thread, all schools should train their staff on recognizing allergic reactions, should have EpiPens or Auvi-Qs handy and the staff should be trained on administering them.

    There is nothing more important than quickly administering Epinephrine for a child having a bad allergic reaction.

    in reply to: Question of an ignorant, closed-minded Lubavitcher #2220244
    2scents
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    CS

    “Yes but with ruach hakodesh…”

    Come on.

    in reply to: Question of an ignorant, closed-minded Lubavitcher #2220243
    2scents
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    CS

    “No not at all. We hold our Rebbe to be the Moshe Rabbeinu of this generation.”

    Fascinatingly, Chabad’s strong defense of “the Rebbe’s” statements and their profound respect for every maimer stem from their belief in his unparalleled historical significance, placing “the Rebbe” on the level of Moshe Rabeinu.

    Before delving into endless debates, it’s important for those not within Chabad to understand their foundational perspective, one that places “the Rebbe” on par with Moshe Rabeinu himself.

    Once this premise is understood, there is not much room for arguing.

    It would be wise for Chabad people to understand that this is not accepted by any mainstream yiddin outside of Chabad, even if they held of “the Rebbe”.

    The remaining question pertains to ascertaining if an individual has truly attained such a status. Unlike Moshe Rabeinu, who was affirmed by Hashem himself, relying on subjective judgment is inadequate.

    in reply to: Question of an ignorant, closed-minded Lubavitcher #2220135
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    CS

    ״ Oh, please show me the Halacha lMoshe Misinai which discusses flicking lights on Shabbos?”

    Halacha does not pivot, saying its based on old principles but pivoted is not the structure of halacha.

    Regardless, it seems you clarified the mindset of chabad, that “the Rebbe” is not just another rebbe but the ultimate person alive since mankind and therefore his word is accepted as final as if its from Hashem himself. So much, that you try teaching it to the masses.

    I don’t think that in our history, starting from the Avrohom Avinu did we ever hold any human being to this high regard.

    Furthermore, it would require more than your subjective assessment to determine if any human being actually reached that level, your feelings toward “the Rebbe” are irrelevant and certainly not enough to place him at that level.

    in reply to: Question of an ignorant, closed-minded Lubavitcher #2220095
    2scents
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    CS

    “That’s no different than saying that Halacha has pivoted or modernized.
    No. Every generation has its unique shlichus and The Rebbe guides them in that direction with the same principles etc.”

    Halacha does not change, nor do the rest of yiddiin believe they are on some type of shlichus. These concept may seem mainstream to Chabad but not to mainstream yiddin. Its a newer concept.

    in reply to: Question of an ignorant, closed-minded Lubavitcher #2220093
    2scents
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    CS

    ” I have no need to look into all mekoros, for me it’s enough my Rebbe says so”

    Great, but it appears that the desire to elevate “the Rebbe” to the highest status throughout human history is leading some to express ideas that seem unusual (so say the least) to the general yiddishe population.

    in reply to: Question of an ignorant, closed-minded Lubavitcher #2219999
    2scents
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    CS

    “2scents I appreciate your posts (plus I learned more over Shabbos for the atzmus investigators) hopefully next time I can write”

    Why is it necessary to hold “the Rebbe” to the highest standard of ‘tzidkus’ requiring you to learn more about the subject? Why not simply accept “the Rebbe” as is, even without being certain about his level of tzidkus?

    in reply to: Question of an ignorant, closed-minded Lubavitcher #2219998
    2scents
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    Menachem,

    I didn’t have a chance to delve into the specific passage you mentioned from the Tanya, but generally speaking, Chazal teach us that every person, regardless of their stature, contends with a Yetzer Harah. The principle of “כל הגדול מחבירו יצרו גדול ממנו” holds true in this regard. It doesn’t contradict the concept of “ובערת הרע מקרבך”, “צדיקים יצר טוב שופטן”.

    However, the central point is that we lack a definitive yardstick to objectively determine whether someone has attained a level (assuming it exists) where they no longer possess a Yetzer Harah.

    in reply to: ENGLISH SHOULD BE OPTIONARY #2219847
    2scents
    Participant

    It would be beneficial to include subjects beyond just English, like commerce, finance, and other practical skills that can assist those pursuing a parnasah.

    in reply to: Question of an ignorant, closed-minded Lubavitcher #2219844
    2scents
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    CS

    “You’re right there’s no yetzer hara xray- but you can tell usually from the way a person expresses themselves, whether they struggle with evil or not. If you’ve met/ experienced a tzadik- you would know- they’re on a different plane”

    The question was about “how,” but it seems you couldn’t provide a direct answer. You mentioned having a method of knowing, yet it’s not objective and you are unable to explain how it works.

    Additionally, could you specify the source indicating that tzadikim no longer possess a yetzer harah?

    I’m not implying that “the Rebbe” wasn’t a tzadik, just seeking clarification on your statement.

    in reply to: Question of an ignorant, closed-minded Lubavitcher #2219838
    2scents
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    Yechi,

    I took a quick look through the recent pages and it seems none of your posts are addressing anything I’ve posted.

    in reply to: Question of an ignorant, closed-minded Lubavitcher #2219816
    2scents
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    n0m,

    “ If you want to talk about changing hassidic values like socks, than either Gur or Satmar alone have used up all the socks and and left none for Chabad.”

    So the way it went, these chasidim came out from Europe and simply continued living their traditional chassidishe lives. The same people, with the same traditions.

    In fact, they proud themselves with that.

    Chabad seems to most as if there was some pivoting and and changed from what was considered chasidus in pre war Europe.

    I’m sure there is a good explanation to that.

    in reply to: Question of an ignorant, closed-minded Lubavitcher #2219811
    2scents
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    n0m

    Dear Two,

    “I completely disagree. Chabad is a modernization of what they were in Europe. Amshinov, Gur, Satmar, Stolin, Klausenberg, Munkatch, and most others have abandoned most of what they had in Europe and picked up completely new ideas. Just look at all the anti chareidi movements that they gave birth to.”

    Care to detail what was abandoned and why Chabad is juts a modernization of the past vs completely new ideas?

    For starters, most of what Chabad does is based on his Sicha or that Meimer of the Rebbe. I respect that, but I also appreciate that this is more of a newer tradition vs a modernization.

    In reality, is there much of a difference between modernization vs new tradition? Once you deviate, your no longer a continuation of the past.

    in reply to: Question of an ignorant, closed-minded Lubavitcher #2219476
    2scents
    Participant

    n0m,

    “ We don’t do this with Gur, Satmar, or any other group, that has way less tradition and is even farther out there.”

    Seems a bit dishonest to make such a statement.

    Most chasidus are a continuation of pre war Europe.

    Chabad, can’t make the same claim. It seems like a more recent change to traditional ideas, that are still very uncommon in most of all other circles.

    in reply to: Question of an ignorant, closed-minded Lubavitcher #2219413
    2scents
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    CS

    “Actually Rashi speaks about a nassi hador (is it leinei kol Yisrael?) “Yisrael nikraim Moshe uMoshe Nikra Yisrael ki nassi hador hu kichol hador ki hanassi hu hakol”

    Remember from chitas

    Along those lines I say The Rebbe, because The Rebbe took his responsibility as Nassi HaDor and was there to help every Jew who needed help weather bgashmius uvruchnius.

    Many Jews (not just Lubavitcher) streamed to The Rebbe for yechidus/ dollars etc”

    You can call the Rebbe with whatever title you want, but it seems unreasonable to compare the Rebbe to Moshe Rabeinu. For many reasons, but for one, Hashem appointed Moshe Rabeinu the position he had, not a group of people, and not because many Jews met with him for dollars or yechidus.

    While you might hold the Rebbe in high regard, claiming that he shares the same level as Moshe Rabbeinu in terms of being recognized as the Nassi of the entire Jewish nation doesn’t seem accurate.

    in reply to: Question of an ignorant, closed-minded Lubavitcher #2219185
    2scents
    Participant

    “@nomesorah
    “You left out 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f 2g and so on. Which is almost all the other Rebbes and other Gedolim putting their weight on the Lubavitcher Rebbe being moshiach…..”
    .
    Cryptic. What exactly are you referring to ?”

    Was wondering the same, Does “almost all other Rebbes and other Gedolim” include Belz, Satmar, Viznitz, Bobov, Reb Aron, Reb Moshe, Reb Avigdor Miller, and all others that slipped my mind?

    It for sure was not something they had spoken about in their own circles.

    in reply to: Question of an ignorant, closed-minded Lubavitcher #2219186
    2scents
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    When parties are debating each other, there needs to be some understanding or set of foundational principles that they all agree upon. Otherwise, it will devolve into chaos and misunderstanding.

    In this heated topic, there’s a lack of that understanding.

    What are the facts? What are the rules? Lastly, which sources are okay?

    If not, everyone ends up going around in circles.

    Personally, I embrace every yid as a part of our holy nation. It’s not my role to categorize any group negatively, especially when they have their own rabbanim and leaders, regardless of my personal views on their approach.

    in reply to: Question of an ignorant, closed-minded Lubavitcher #2217195
    2scents
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    querty = health?

    The old timers would know what I’m referring to.

    in reply to: Trump’s Georgia Indictment #2217006
    2scents
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    Jackk,

    Apparently, he believed that there are other mechanisms in the system that would prevent the elections from being certified and he wanted to utilize them. I cannot speak for his intentions, or if those mechanisms are truly there or not.

    in reply to: Question of an ignorant, closed-minded Lubavitcher #2217003
    2scents
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    qwerty613,

    What’s the deal with you checkmating people in every post?

    in reply to: Trump’s Georgia Indictment #2216992
    2scents
    Participant

    Not a legal expert nor am I following this very closely.

    However, I believe that they do not need to prove that the elections were legitimate, this has been confirmed by those that certify the elections.

    I believe it will boil down to the intent of the former president. The actions are not debatable, they are what they are, it is what he was attempting to do with his actions.

    2scents
    Participant

    Assuming the facts are as stated, and this is not just an isolated individual in the hospital asking these questions on their own, this is very troublesome.

    In medicine, providers should look at the patient beyond their own biases. While at times that may be difficult to do as we all have our cognitive biases and personal beliefs, there should not be an active effort to insert any biases, whatever they may be, especially religious or ideological, when it comes to treating patients.

    in reply to: Not just another mashiach thread – looking for a source #2212334
    2scents
    Participant

    I am not really sure why my post on this thread has not cleared moderation, but the source for this is in last weeks parsha.

    in reply to: Question of an ignorant, closed-minded Lubavitcher #2212306
    2scents
    Participant

    qwerty,

    What I posted earlier is what I heard from Harav Avigdor Miller Zt”l.

    in reply to: Question of an ignorant, closed-minded Lubavitcher #2212059
    2scents
    Participant

    querty,

    I may be new to this thread, but I’m not new to the CR.

    Not exactly my thing to involve myself in these types of discussions.

    in reply to: questions about the yeshivish world #2212006
    2scents
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    DaMoshe,

    Interesting that it’s said that the Bal Shem Tov actually davened Nusach Ashkanaz, based on the siddur he used.

    The topic of Nussach is complex, one cannot just change things around and there are lengthy discussions about this in the leading poskim.

    Some say that the current Nusach Sefard dates back to the times when every shevat had their own nusach, which they had in their mesorah that targets another shaar. There was one nussach that was dedicated for those that are unsure as to what shevat they belong to, this is the nussach that is nowadays called nusach sefard.

    in reply to: Question of an ignorant, closed-minded Lubavitcher #2212004
    2scents
    Participant

    No human being is perfect, not even Moshe Rabeinu, who made mistakes and erred at times.

    Though these actions might be perceived as sins due to Moshe Rabeinu’s elevated spiritual level, beyond our basic comprehension, as we are so removed from the Dor Hamidbar, the Torah still acknowledges them as such.

    This is one of the remarkable aspects of the Torah – its honesty. Unlike other religious texts, which often idealize their leaders and avoid mentioning their faults, the Torah, as Toras Emes, presents its leaders as fallible and capable of making mistakes

    in reply to: Not just another mashiach thread – looking for a source #2212002
    2scents
    Participant

    The actual source for this is last week’s Parsha. (Perek 4, Passuk 32).

    שְׁאַל נָא לְיָמִים רִאשֹׁנִים אֲשֶׁר הָיוּ לְפָנֶיךָ, לְמִן הַיּוֹם אֲשֶׁר בָּרָא אֱלֹהִים אָדָם עַל הָאָרֶץ

    in reply to: Chris Christie – why can’t Jews rally around him? #2210636
    2scents
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    CTL,

    Regarding the ban you mentioned, is it that if he were to knock on your front door, he would be sent away? Or is the ban in another sense?

    Moreover, it appears that most politicians who operate on a national level tend to be self-serving and engage in bad behaviors. Our current president, in particular, seems to have involved himself in various questionable activities, utilizing his elected position for personal financial gain.

    in reply to: Chris Christie – why can’t Jews rally around him? #2210606
    2scents
    Participant

    Probably because of why the rest of the population is not thrilled with him.

    If he shut the GW bridge just to get back at some politicians, imagine what he would do if he had more powers than that.

    in reply to: Tort Reform #2210101
    2scents
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    Tort reform presents both advantages and disadvantages. On one hand, it compels healthcare providers to practice defensive medicine, which some argue benefits patients. However, on the other hand, it significantly escalates healthcare costs, ultimately burdening regular individuals with the expenses.

    What is truly troubling is that the main impediment in this situation is the attorneys, who seem to prioritize their own enrichment.

    in reply to: Did we really go to the moon #2189953
    2scents
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    Reb E,

    I heard that vort a number of years ago. Elon Musk gives his reason for working on colonizing Mars, as a backup plan for catastrophes that may occur on planet Earth.

    It seems like something along the lines of Rav Yonasan Eibshutz’s explanation for the Dor Haflaga.

    in reply to: Stem cell donation #2185789
    2scents
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    Reach out to Gift of Life for a detailed overview.

    Someone I am associated with will be donating in the very near future. They have provided the donor with a detailed overview and I was privy to the information.

    Never do any procedure without consulting those that you trust, such as your physician and others that you would normally consult with.

    Everything in life has risks, including a short car drive. But in the scheme of things this is considered a very low-risk procedure.

    in reply to: Dental Insurance #2174107
    2scents
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    ubiq,

    There needs to be some mechanism that will filter out unnecessary or excessive medicine.

    in reply to: Dental Insurance #2173797
    2scents
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    Ubiq,

    “I guess both. I’m saying if a Doctor thinks patient would benefit from a drug/scan etc the doctor should be able to prescribe it and the patietn get it.”

    I understand your viewpoint that doctors should have the ability to prescribe medication and diagnostic tests that they deem necessary for their patients. However, it’s important to realize that insurance companies may not be obligated to cover the cost of these treatments. Since their primary objective is to remain profitable and sustainable, they may reject claims and requests that may be seen as not necessary in order to reduce costs.

    In an ideal free market scenario, insurers would be forced to compete with each other and provide better value to consumers, such as better coverage and an easier time at approvals. However, the current healthcare system is complex and involves many grey areas. For instance, there are certain medical conditions that have vague symptoms, and the potential risk of serious consequences is minimal. In such cases, patients may request multiple diagnostic tests, which some providers may consider to be excessive. If patients are willing to pay for these tests out of pocket, they may still be able to receive them.

    “what I imagine is a world where if a doctor orders a test it is done and paid for.”

    In that world, there are often significant wait times for tests, and appointments can be months away.

    in reply to: Dental Insurance #2173723
    2scents
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    Ubiq,

    “IVe since hinted to patients to exaggerate their symptoms, Its easy to get a CT scan in ED, though I hope you appreciate the absurdity of this suggestion, Lie, commit insurance fraud to get Health care you have paid for already’

    – Its the way the system is set up, if the provider believes that this is an urgent matter, they can send the pt for the scan. I doubt that this would be considered insurance fraud.

    In fact, PCPs send pts frequently to the ED for quicker and more convenient management. Despite the fact that at times these pts can adequately be managed outpatient.

    in reply to: Dental Insurance #2173720
    2scents
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    “I say denying healthcare is a non starter if thats the only way it can function, then we need a different way. Period If that means Insurance will no longer be the lucrative field it is (one that MADE money during a pandemic!!!) and instead we a need a non-for profit system or Government run Ok so be it. But denying healthcare a patient and or doctor* deems neccesary is a non-starter for me”

    – The financial incentives in the healthcare industry have spurred innovation and enabled the provision of advanced care. Without these incentives, progress in the industry would have been hindered. Providing healthcare for free is not sustainable as it does not cover the costs of research, development, and high-quality care.

    “* who should “win” when the patient and doctor disagree is a good question and one that potentially needs to be worked out. I’m not certain myself. but I am sure it shouldnt be a bureaucrat or nurse who glanced a t the chart”

    – In terms of payment or patient autonomy?
    If it’s with regard to payment, maybe they should get a premium policy that does not require pre-authorization.

    Personally, I believe that the healthcare system is too complicated. Insurance should be reserved for expensive unexpected medical or trauma care with high deductibles, and routine care should be paid out of pocket. Just as people purchase fire or loss insurance to protect themselves from unexpected events.

    However, people would neglect their care if they had to pay for it themselves, leading to missed check-ups and medication non-compliance. To address this issue, insurance rates should reflect an individual’s health status, based on factors like regular check-ups, BMI, healthy habits, and medication compliance. insurance rates can be affected by an individual’s risk factors or prior claims. By incentivizing people to take care of their health and making insurance rates reflect this, the healthcare industry can better ensure the sustainability of the system and improve overall health outcomes.

    I know, its all wishful thinking.

    in reply to: Dental Insurance #2173528
    2scents
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    Ubiq,

    “That year I had spent months trying to get a CT scan approved for a patient wit ha suspicious lesion. Renal cell carcinoma is essentially curable if caught early enough before it spreads. by the time it was approved it had spread.”

    This is very unfortunate as early detection is crucial and delays may increase complications and reduce the effectiveness of treatment. They had the following alternative options.

    a. Go to the ED, and have the ED provider convinced that their symptoms require an urgent scan.

    b. Explain to them the importance of the study, and why it is time sensitive, and see if they can lay out the costs (roughly 500 when paid out of pocket) and hopefully be reimbursed at a later time.
    (I assume that being that they had private insurance, they had some sort of income that made the not eligible for government-funded healthcare insurance).

    c. Could have used ultrasound as an alternative diagnostic tool to detect a mass, and use that as an objective means for declaring the CT Scan study urgent or emergent.

    I for sure will not tell you how to practice and I am sure that you do your best to prioritize the needs of your patients, but one needs to navigate the system to the benefit of their patients.

    in reply to: Dental Insurance #2173531
    2scents
    Participant

    Ubiq,

    “The bottom line is I don;t think free market could or should be in charge of healthcare

    We have touched on many reasons here are a few:
    1) Healthcare is largely not driven by supply and demand
    2) The information asymmetry is close to insurmountable
    3) When its an emergency you cant exactly price shop
    4) Having a business decide who lives and who dies Is as you said “wrong, I agree”

    So If not the private sector who should run it?
    t o that I say it should be the government.”

    These are significant issues, but I fail to see how putting the government in charge would fix those issues. In fact, the government may make decisions without consequence to its decisions. Where in a free market, a truly free and open market the service providers or insurers would have to compete with each other for the consumers to sign up with them.

    in reply to: Does Netilas Neshama on Shabbos Only Apply At the Organism Level? #2169413
    2scents
    Participant

    Interesting topic.

    During the time of Chazal, cellular biology may not have been understood. It’s also possible that since the processes within cells are interdependent to sustain life, the body as a whole was considered a living entity and not an individual organism.

    This same discussion is relevant to antibiotics.

    in reply to: King Charles and Queen Camilla #2129491
    2scents
    Participant

    “ is being able to say and do anything the true Torah value of success?”

    Why not?

    Is placing severe restrictions that are not from Hashem or have anything to do with religion, a true Torah value?

    You know where else there is little crime? In prisons. Does that mean society should be placed in prison?

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