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  • in reply to: Why do ONLY seminary girls get to learn navi? #859005
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    Are saying that your knowledge of Tanach is limited to the pesukim brought down in the Yeshivishe messechtos? That makes you an expert in what, 5% of tanach? 10%? If you would learn the entire shas, you would be an expert in 30%, 40%?

    in reply to: Why do ONLY seminary girls get to learn navi? #859004
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    PBA, your sarcasm is duly noted.

    in reply to: Why do ONLY seminary girls get to learn navi? #859000
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    “R shach said that you end up learning nach from gemara.”

    That might be true if you learn the gemara like Rav Shach. When the gemara brings a passuk for any reason, how many learners today actually know what the passuk is talking about and its relevance to the gemara? How many bother to look up the passuk, its context within the perek, have an understanding of the passuk means and then try and fit it back into the gemara? When a Tanna or Amora (or even a Rishon or Achron) brings a passuk it is because they know what the passuk means already. Its application to the gemara is understood by them. Todays learners?

    in reply to: Zumba=Not Tzanuah? #931196
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    It is easier to try and change the world than to try and change yourself.

    in reply to: A Jew should lose profit to stop a Non-Jew from sinning. #831122
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    Toeva marriages have not extended to horses just yet.

    in reply to: Yo mama jokes #1004808
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    Download google chrome. On the google homepage one of the things you can subscribe to is a yo mama joke. Every morning when you open your browser you will be treated to something like, yo mama so old when she was in school, she was making history, or yo mama so short, she plays handball on the curb. or yo mama so dumb, yesterday I saw her laughing and I asked her why, she held up a puzzle and told me, says here 2-4 years, I did it in 3 weeks.

    in reply to: Zumba=Not Tzanuah? #931187
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    I dont know who “they” are, who stopped “it” due to tznius concerns, if you can pass a message to them, please ask them to keep an eye on the bachurim dancing at the next chasuna they attend. Please ask “them” to keep a close eye, especially during the second dance. They might consider banning the second dance with some of the gyrations performed.

    in reply to: Articel on NY Post Web-site on religious Jews child abuse #832443
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    For those stating Rabbonim are not doing anything, covering up etc.. Did anyone listen to Rav Oelbaum speak on this subject? Lecture can be found at torahanytime.com

    in reply to: Articel on NY Post Web-site on religious Jews child abuse #832430
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    I think it goes hand in hand. Rav Moshe writes in a teshuva that people distort his opinion even though he is around to refute them. If someone does not have a Rav, and looks to hear what the Rav says from an outside source, then he will get a distorted message.

    in reply to: Zumba=Not Tzanuah? #931180
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    Its a lot easier for a man to blame all of todays problems on women who are not dressed appropriately. This way they dont have to do any self introspection. Do they come to davening on time? Do they refrain from talking during davening? Do they daven with kavanah or do they have one eye on the siddur and one on a sefer? Do they keep to their sedarim or do they take an inordinate number of breaks? Do they drive down the street in a manner that makes you wonder if you are walking alongside the Indianapolis speedway? Why think about those and other important things when it is simple to blame it all on someone else. Since day one, when Adam used Chava as an excuse, men have been blaming women.

    I was on 18th avenue today and the vast majority of Jewish women in the street were dressed appropriately, I suppose had I gone looking for the exception, I might have found it, but unlike some men, I dont go looking for it.

    in reply to: Half Shabbos and texting #830840
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    He makes some good suggestions and points, and like all suggestions not all are applicable or sensible in all situations.

    in reply to: Pajamas #835320
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    Yes, but now that you let the cat out of the bag, ignorance is no longer an excuse 🙂

    in reply to: A Jew should lose profit to stop a Non-Jew from sinning. #831115
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    Are they suspect of this sin today?

    in reply to: A Jew should lose profit to stop a Non-Jew from sinning. #831112
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    Are non jews today suspected of this sin?

    in reply to: Articel on NY Post Web-site on religious Jews child abuse #832422
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    yitayningwut, what you say about Rabbonim is true. However, much of what is claimed in the name of Rabbonim comes from self declared “askanim” who are the political element you mentioned. I think a lot of cynicism about “Rabbonim” (and not just about this topic) is that most people have never heard a gadol declare anything, but have heard plenty from self declared mouthpieces whether in the press or elsewhere. That stems from another sorry state of affairs, many people do not have a Rav to call upon and ask or discuss anything and are left trying to sort out what “rabbonim” might have said from newspapers, the blogosphere or from someone at a kiddush in shul.

    in reply to: Pajamas #835318
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    GAW. Even if it wasnt clear, the question wasnt directed to you per se. My comment was address to those whose comments were behind your statement.

    in reply to: Articel on NY Post Web-site on religious Jews child abuse #832420
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    Did anyone listen to the lecture from Rav Oelbaum on this topic?

    in reply to: Pajamas #835316
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    Points well taken. Question. If you disagree with the hashkafos taught by the school/seminary why are you (or your children) in that school?

    in reply to: What would you do in this situation. #831021
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    Tell him to go home.

    in reply to: Pajamas #835311
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    I doubt the teacher has an ulterior motive. The teacher is probably repeating what she asked her own husband or rav.

    in reply to: Articel on NY Post Web-site on religious Jews child abuse #832409
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    Rav Noach Isaac Oelbaum Shlit’a of Kew Gardens Hills gave a lecture back in January titled “Guidlines for Mesira Regarding Child Abuse”. You can listen to the lecture online, or download it and listen wherever and whenever. You can find this lecture on torahanytime.com (search under speaker for Rav Oelbaum and scroll back towards January 2011. Lecture was given sometime in early January. It is an easy listen. His English is impeccable.

    in reply to: Pajamas #835305
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    ask your father to ask the family rav. or call him yourself. or call the rebbetzin and ask her to ask the rav. or have your mother call the rebbetzin. lots of options. asking here, probably one of the worst options.

    in reply to: WHAT'S THE PERCENTAGE OF TRUTH THAT PASSES THROUGH THIS PLACE.. #830716
    apushatayid
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    People are reading too many spy novels.

    in reply to: Eating at peoples houses with teenage daughters? #984067
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    Actually, if one would read the subject of the thread it seems to imply eating alone with the teenaged daughter of someone else, but I dont think the poor writing skills confused anyone.

    Unless the girl is 19 how many teenagers are in shidduchim? Is this thread about chassidim or communities where 16 and 17 year old girls are in shidduchim? why assume this is an issue of those in shidduchim. I guess I am guilty of assuming that the OP was addressing a scenario where a family has say a 15 yr old daughter and they invite a 17 yr old boy (or something similar).

    Again, to those who stated that it is OK for a Rav or Rebbe to invite male guests with their teenaged daughters at the table and not OK for someone else to do the same, they simply failed to explain the difference, at least to me.

    in reply to: Articel on NY Post Web-site on religious Jews child abuse #832392
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    Say what you want about the content of the article. The accompanying photo (a chassidishe man davening at the kosel – or a darn good mock up of the scene) leaves me wondering what the photo has to do with the story and if the author has an overall agenda against the orthodox community in general, and chassidim in particular.

    in reply to: Is it OK to believe in Torah U'Madda? #830560
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    “if R Gifter said it we can, too;”

    If you hold yourself to be on the level of Rav Gifter, then I guess it is OK for you to say that. What’s next, a post from you calling Rav Yonasan Eibesitz some choice adjectives, for after all, if the Yaavetz could, so could you.

    in reply to: Eating at peoples houses with teenage daughters? #984046
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    “There is a difference between yiras hachait, and yiras haonesh.”

    You are implying that the only yira people have is for their Rabbeim and the onesh that would come if they tick off the Rebbe.

    Many people also have yiras shamayim, are endowed with seichel and know when it is and is not appropriate and under what circumstances situations such as being discussed are avoided and not avoided.

    in reply to: Why do ONLY seminary girls get to learn navi? #858986
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    “Look! Someone collected all of the pesukim in Shas into one book.”

    If I’m not mistaken, the Sasregener Rebbe Shlita put together such a sefer. He explains the passuk so it makes some sense why the gemara quoted where it does.

    in reply to: Eating at peoples houses with teenage daughters? #984036
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    “You would sit there literally afraid to turn your head away from him.”

    I have a neighbor whose guests feel the same way. That he is about 6′ 5″ probably has a lot to do with it.

    in reply to: Who's Eating a TurDucken Today? #829707
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    I’m having macaroni and cheese, just dont tell pat robertson.

    in reply to: Colored Shirts #985505
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    The Fedora is a must have fashion accessory this season. “Celebrities” such as Beyonce have been wearing them.

    in reply to: What is the hashkafa at Rabbi Chate's Yeshiva? #841143
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    Is there a rule that says if someone claims the hashkafa of a yeshiva is hellenism it must be accepted at face value?

    in reply to: Eating at peoples houses with teenage daughters? #984029
    apushatayid
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    Your grasping at straws here.

    in reply to: Moderators On Strike!! #1194698
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    I think they are showing solidarity with the NBA Players Union.

    in reply to: Eating at peoples houses with teenage daughters? #984024
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    “No where in my post did it say anything about eating at the RY’s or Rebbi’s house.”

    Are their teenaged daughters somehow different?

    in reply to: Is it OK to believe in Torah U'Madda? #830553
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    “and if R Mordche Gifter Ztl called him that i can too.”

    Actually, no you cant. You are not R’ Gifter.

    in reply to: sports column #829690
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    Moderators must be camped out somewhere for a black friday sale.

    in reply to: Reasons why I DON'T like Lakewood #829945
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    Boro Park, even in the worst traffic is less than a 15 minute walk 🙂

    I am a big fan of traveling less whenever possible.

    in reply to: Colored Shirts #985501
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    “Years ago, when my husband was there, guys wore color shirts at Mirrer. They’d probably be kicked out now.”

    No the wont. They would probably would point out the leaky faucet and stuffed toilet. (thats a joke).

    in reply to: What is the hashkafa at Rabbi Chate's Yeshiva? #841140
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    hashkafa rule number 1. spell his name correctly

    rule number 2. ignore personal attacks and invective from anonymous bloggers.

    in reply to: Why do ONLY seminary girls get to learn navi? #858981
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    There is an over emphasis on Tanach in girls schools because being able to write a 77 page essay comparing and contrasting the understanding of the Ralbag, Rashi and Sforno in sefer yirmiyahu will give one the ability to be a better wife and mother. Guys don’t have a need to be a better wife and mother, hence, no emphasis on Tanach in yeshivos.

    in reply to: Reasons why I DON'T like Lakewood #829942
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    I don’t like Lakewood because it is 90 minutes from Brooklyn. If it was closer, I might go more often.

    in reply to: Eating at peoples houses with teenage daughters? #984013
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    “Yes, RY and Rabbeim will not let bochurim go to places that have tennage girls”

    Interesting….I was an invited guest at the home of my RY and many Rabbeim, all who had teenaged daughters present at the table.

    As for young couples inviting each other…my Rabbeim stressed the importance of the different families in the kollel to be close and encouraged the families to invite each other for meals.

    I suppose individual circumstances vary and each family/couple must use their seichel when inviting company.

    (Perhaps things were different when I was a teenager/newly married 15-20 years ago.)

    in reply to: On the topic of tznius… #829581
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    As a matter of practicality, sewing might be a better subject to teach girls than “an in depth look at how 17 classicalmeforshei tanach analyze sefer iyov” and then ask the girls to write a 42 page essay summarizing the 17 opinions and to contrast it with how these same miforshim understand the 1st perek in sefer chabakuk.

    in reply to: On the topic of tznius… #829556
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    Perhaps Gefen is an OB?

    in reply to: Girls wearing boys cloths? #834207
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    Corey Perry is not taking Anaheim to the cup anytime soon.

    in reply to: Is it OK to believe in Torah U'Madda? #830534
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    I guarantee the Rambam did not learn American history.

    in reply to: On the topic of tznius… #829551
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    There are fingers to point all around. At females who dress in a way they know they shouldn’t. At the husbands and fathers who allow their wives and daughters to dress a certain way, and the frum storekeepers who stock and sell clothing they know they should not. The same is true of males who dress in a way that they should not, but the thread seems to focus on specific females, so will leave the males for a separate thread.

    in reply to: Eating at peoples houses with teenage daughters? #983994
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    What is the connection between teenagers and shidduchim? Are you advocating something new?

    in reply to: Is it OK to believe in Torah U'Madda? #830522
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    Well, since the troll and his alter ego are gone….

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