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To Derech Hamelech: I do not understand how you say this law does not effect you, It now gives us another thing that is acceptable to the outside world which we will have to grasp with. Imagine if such a couple lives on your block and your child will come home and ask you, look what a nice loving family why is it wrong?To say that the Torah forbids it when your child might see that they seem very happy is a very hard lesson. Additionally,this whole situation has bought lewd behavior into the forefront of everyday conversation. And Bichlal when something is accepted by general society it is very hard to make a strong geder to protect ourselves,you must realize this law will give a level of comfort to Jewish (including otherwise Frum people, we are all frum aside from our aveiros whatever they may be) gay people who struggle with this to say it should be accepted and now science and society agrees with us.

When you daven together with campers you play a very crucial role as it is easier for them to be motivated to daven if the counselor is davening along with them.By many camps this is actually a requirement. However if this is to difficult, Daven at home first, and then Daven together with them without Sheim Hashem they will assume that you Davened at home already, and you will still motivate them.Just remember your primary job is to help these kids be motivated in Davening.

Just BTW a tremendous Gadol said that american Jews have a special Shemira due to all the tzedaka they do

Hatzala, shomrim, bonei olam,chai lifelie Ohel the most tzedkas and Gemachs in the history of the Jewish People,Satmar Bikur Cholim, Chabad houses everywhere have nothing to do with Derech Eretz?

These are all inyanim of derech eretz and Bein adam lichaveiro

please do not serve as a prosecutor against yourself and your friends. As mentioned above yes we have problems but Moshiach can come at any second to doubt that or to say otherwise is bordering on Kefira. Part of mussar (and I am not giving you any just stating fact that you could research on your own) is not to be so hard on yourself or others.To say Hashem is Chasvishalom going to punish us is not the mindset you should have. Daven for Yeshuos instead of worrying about what is wrong you can Daven to Hashem that despite are faults and because we need Moshiach to help us please send him. This is a major crux of our Yamim Noraim tefillas.

Hashem when judging knows our problems and faults mazids and shogegs yet still Hashem has infinite patience and Rachamim and loves us, judges likaf Zechus like a father to a child. We are Ameich Kulam Tzadikim and you are part of the family as well and you can trust your father will take care of you and your brothers with rachamim.

I assume if you were in public you would be shein and Zees regarding whatever was stressing you, making you uncalm or whatever was annoying, you might not have done. That is ideally the way people should act in private. Ironically, because of our comfort level with the ones we love we don’t always do that 🙂

Itchesrulik: BH your father accomplished but how many did not remain frum or their frumkiet did not last more then a generation. It is also impossible to compare the public school enviroment today to those of the time your father went.Even in younger grades today everything is allowed everything taught and everything permitted and remember the kids have access to everything in their homes, are these the homes you would feel comfortable sending your kids to play by?

I will agree with you though I am sure your father is very ehrlich as are his friends.But, that has nothing to do with public school. It has to do with the kochos that went into him, and the appreciation by many grandparents after the holocaust to have a strong Jewish identity instilled in their children.

dear minyan gal charter schools are an abject failure and a plus for assimilation BTW I am very involved in Kiruv and of all people Rabbi Eric Yoffie of reform Judiasm agreed with me a small quote

” For some charter school enthusiasts, these difficulties may be acknowledged, but the argument is made that the Hebrew language is in any case the key element of Jewish instruction and is sufficient to create a lasting Jewish identity. As a lifelong lover, speaker and champion of Hebrew, I cannot agree. Hebrew alone cannot sustain Jewish life, and the power of Hebrew comes as much from unlocking the treasures of the Jewish religious tradition as it does from creating ties to Jewish culture and the Jewish state. One need only look at the experience of the more than half a million emigrants from Israel in America. Those who do not make religious connections and who hope to maintain their Judaism solely through Hebrew language are the first to assimilate.

The high costs of day school are a legitimate concern, but we should not give up on day schools and surely we must support those day schools that we have. If philanthropists and communal leaders are interested in finding additional vehicles to assure our Jewish future, I recommend turning to projects with a proven record of success. For example, we could undertake as a community to provide every Jewish child with two years of Jewish nursery school and two summers of Jewish camping. Reasonably priced and freed from the constraints of public financing, these educational experiences can do what charter schools cannot: they can deepen Jewish identity, strengthen Jewish peoplehood and produce proud, affirming, committed Jewish children.”

Rabbi Eric Yoffie is president of the Union for Reform Judaism.

“By all accounts of what I see around me, moshiach is clearly going to be tarrying for a while.”

Hatzala, Tomchei Shabbos, Artscroll, Feldheim, Tehillim groups, Bonei Olam Atime, Chai lifeline, Chaveirim, Shomrim, Avos ubanim learning, Shiurim for all topics and ages, Our place,Oora, Aish Hatorah Hineni,the most tzedkas and Gemachs in the history of the Jewish People,Satmar Bikur Cholim, Chabad houses everywhere, Echo,NCSY,YUmechina Programs, Project Seed,Parteners in Torah,Whether in Kollel or working the ability to have time to learn on a high level due to the plethora that is out there, whether bichavrusa alone via sefarim or electronic media any time of day, Jews returning to Eretz Yisroel, an Israeli Government while generally not Frum that allocates millions to support Torah, a generation that rose up from the holocaust upon whom it can be said “Never have so many been indebted to so few”National Kashrus organizations,the legal arm of Aguda Yisrael to help press our needs,people such as Rebbeim and laymen and laywomen that are constantly working for Tzorchei Tzibbur and the list can go on and on Boruch hasehm

I do not have my head in the sand there are plenty of Tzaros in Klal Yisroel effecting all of us tuition,Shidduchim, etc.. and they do sorely need proactive addressing.But maybe Moshiach will come for all the good we have done in these past few generations. Always remember Ameich Kulam Tzadikim and Moshiach could come Kiheref Ayin.

for what its worth agree with BH18 about drimmers just got an A/C there. also if you are having a contractor come in to adjust your counters they many times can get you a discount on appliances from drimmers or others. You can also get 10% off coupons for lowes and home depot from their websites for appliances or anything else. Even with the discounts still shop around abit

thanx hello99 but what I was trying to imply is that there are so many different salads and fruits in supermarkets these days prepacked you do not know when buying a box of cut up watermelon, if a minute before the same knife was used to help chop up onions with a side of meat, or many times you see fruits and salads that are mixed with trief dressings that knife might have been used in preparation of a treif dish even if you are only buying non-charif items. The modern supermarket is very different then the REMA times.I think a delineation should be made between stam a fruit store and store that sells fruit and salad together with other dishes and sauces

ITFAPOD= Interesting Tidbits For Awkward Pauses On Dates

to hello 99. I am sorry to say but the above scenario is not farfetched(workers using fruit knife for treif sandwiches)There was a fruit store where such an incidence did occur (probably happiest who posted above heard something about it)BTW That store though is no longer around. If you are from brooklyn do you recall what happened last year by dunkin donuts? The workers were warming up their own lunches in the microwaves? It was also farfetched but it did happen. Do you actually think in big supermarkets without hechsher they make sure to wash fruit knives separately and not in hot water? In many places the fruit section is next to the deli, cheese or fish. All problematic if washed together.Also, even if washed separately if the fruit knives soak in the sink isn’t the sink treif? Or if they wash in an industrial washer isn’t it a trief dishwasher even if washed separately? Unfortunately things are not so simple.

unaffordable yeshiva tuition and both parents working are responsible for all thats wrong. If you had less stress about money, and parents more free to spend time with kids I guarantee the internet drugs etc.. would not be as problematic as they are today. BTW how many people are now considering charter schools as opposed to yeshiva in jersey and Brooklyn.

persistent untreated heartburn that you you just sugarcoat by not feeling its effects via tums or other drugs is very dangerous. You must be seen by an md. You might have a serious digestive issue in early stage that is easily treatable before it becomes a major issue not easily treatable

agreed very annoying in corner of eye

to deizyooger: I think it so you can cook over the gas burner on yom tov otherwise you would be right toaster/convection oven would be good but only for chal hamoed Chag kasher visameach!

The whole concept of the mezinka was in fact taken from not frum concepts and with the passage of time people became less concerned about the idea and it became more acceptable. Unlike Joseph however I know you were never in a million years planning to have mixed dancing.

The reason many Rabbonim are against the practice aside from the origin is what takes place during the dancing. Many choshuve rabbanim feel it is against Jewish ideals to show that you have now swept your kids out of the house on their own. A Jewish parent should always demonstrate that the house is always open even if the child is married on their own, and mommy and daddy are always there IYH especially when they become bubby and Zaydie and that parents always show concern and have you in mind in their tefilos .

A few Rabbonim that I have heard directly from have said that a Jewish Parents Job is never done, by demonstrating a dance with the broom it is as if you are showing you did your job to marry off your kids to send them off into the world and now you can be patered(exempted) from your kids lives.BH it is a tremendous accomplishment,and should be celebrated and obviously not all rabbonim feel this way. Everyone should have Yiddishe Nachas and may you have mazel and Bracha whatever your decision.

In the Zchus that you are thinking of your friends may your friends always think of you

There is nothing wrong with being concerned about your issue even if you feel its minor.If you had a persistent stomachache even if minor you would see your doctor. Emotional health is just as important, if you feel you need it don’t hesitate to get in touch with a psychologist or social worker. Most qualified and menshlech counselors will let you know in an initial phone conversation if your problem should be addressed in the psychological setting, and if they are the right counselor that could handle your issue. You do not have to be mentally unstable to have something emotionally bothering you or something in your life that you just cant handle without outside input. Davka it is to be commended and shows you have your head on straight, that you realize that you have some issue that needs addressing whether emotional or otherwise. Hatzlacha with whatever you are dealing with,Frielichen Purim

there are many bakeries in brooklyn under hisachdus. I have seen some of their kitchens not all products are hisachdus however, the CRC approves of their use. Go to a CRC bakery and see what they use and then you will know what you can buy that is approved by CRC

i actually thought neturai karta were the arch enemies of the Torah but thankyou for exposing yourself. The last time i looked there were no secular zionists embracing achmadinejad or calling for destruction of the jewsih people because they live in eretz yisroel. I agree secular Zionists are wrong but that doesnt make you right. At least most of the secular zionists are tinok shenishbar as oppossed to others who know the Torah and twist it

TO JEWISHNESS: Eretz Yisroel has the highest amount of people that keep kosher, learn Torah, keep Taharas Hamishpacha (even the most the most chiloni goes to mikva at least once before getting married)and the Rishaim in the government even though they are pushing for cut-backs are the biggest supporters of Torah learning in the world.We cannot subscribe reason to Hashem meting out punishment, perhaps it was even due to sins by people in america as in the internet age we are very keenly and immediately effected by this tragedy. Do not cast aspersions and certainly you have no right to say all the leaders are Rishaim. Need I remind you there are Rabbonim and others who are part of the political process. I am not burying my head in the sand, yes there are problems in Eretz Yisroel but there are problems everywhere.We should Daven that in the Zechus of all the right things going on in Eretz Yisroel Hashem should protect his children and lead us into doing and helping us accomplish teshuva and bring our geula bimhera.

to little EEma: There actually is a halachic preference (Chumra)to use liquid but as i stated I only guessed the reason. I will look it up or ask the person in the ou that i know.In terms of spillage and otherwise, this is not a concern as one should not pour the formula and bottles near any pesachdik items all mainstream kashrus authorities say to keep it separate and wash the items and prepare in the bathroom.I will hopefully get the answer soon. Additionally as i stated there obviously is no Inyan of kitniyos for babies

to daas yochid: doctors recommend milk based formula as it is better for most babies in terms of nutrition,digestion, and certain fat and proteins. Soy based is usually given only as a second choice due to some babies having difficulty digesting milk. Additionally in some cases babies are overly sensitive and can suffer from a soy overload.

Additionally, a few years back london boys choir performed by a Hasc concert you can by the cd or dvd of the concert they perform a part of Kan tzipor if not all of it. It is a great CD with alot of great calek songs and old London songs

I also believe the song is from Calek Mostly Music has a bunch of the old pirchei tapes(some of which have been transferred to cd) London Toronto etc.. give them a call or visit if you are in brooklyn

wurzweiller has a summer program where you can do all your field work during the year wherever you live