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Ignorance plus the old story, Eisav soneh L’Yaakov. Mix in the lack of police presence in all major cities and you have your answer.
My daughter who grew up in Monsey has recently started driving her car (under my name) into the city and the 5 Towns area once or twice a week for work. The NYC Department of Finance letters are now a daily occurrence. I try not to yell, rather I discuss it firmly with her, that none of these people, as well as mechanics and the like that have any dealings with her with regards to a car are her friend. They are there for one purpose and one purpose only and that is to make money. Innocent until proven guilty, does not apply here. You are guilty and pay up!
I am not sure why this bothers you? They are just following the science. You don’t understand? That’s just too bad. Another example of elections having consequences.
@Always, and you know this about me, how? Are you aware that the Chok also has a daily piece on Halacha? Ahh, its not Kitzur, okay. Just as an FYI, when it comes to questions about burying within 24 hours, its based on a Posuk in the Torah. Not burying within 24 hours is what most would consider Oilam Hafuch.
There is a Zohar from Parshas Emor that specifically states the reasons as to why one is supposed to be buried within 24 hours. One can read this Zohar in any Chok, Day one of Parshas Emor. I am not sure, but nowhere does it say that you should wait so that more people should be able to attend the Levaya. If it could be done before the Zman, it should be done right away.
I was in Israel last week for the first time in 2 1/2 years to visit my parents. My brother was also there with his soon to be Bar Mitzvah son. He met with Reb Chaim on Thursday, one week before Purim. I wish I would have gone with.
Silence. Thats all I hear, nothing but silence. Unfortunately, you’re talking to the wall.
We started at 9am at my outdoor minyan that is still going strong after 18 months. That is a half hour earlier than my regular Shabbos start time. I was in the mikvah before 7am and then said all the piyutim in my Belzer Machzor. I had time for a coffee and something to eat. Said Shema before the first Man. @Gadol, the first day was almost nice but the second day was quite humid. Hoping for a less humid day next Thursday.
Can you define the word oxymoron?
I’m sorry in advance for not knowing how or being able to show you what went on at the Levaya. Jackie was always first and foremost a proud Jew. His extended family were direct, and I mean direct descendants of people a lot holier than both me and you. We all here on this chat have no clue of the nisyoinos that was “pre war America” for Jews. He made the best out of what was dealt him and his family. As I said earlier today, he died and was buried a Yid. If you didn’t like his comedy, become a theater or movie critic. Here on this forum, less than 3 hours after he was buried is neither the time or place to talk bad about him.
According to what I heard at the Levaya he was able to say Vidduy and Shema before Yetzias Haneshoma. He was buried within 24 hours of his passing as per his request. At the Levaya, people who knew him told how he used to say that in his youth he used to spend his entire day learning Gemorah. Say what you will about him but I can tell you that he never forgot where he came from and where he was going.
His Brother and last surviving member of the Children of Harav Eliyahu Mordechai Maza is my Uncle. We used to spend every Thanksgiving at my Aunt and Uncles house and he was there all the time. His name is Maza which is an acronym for Mi’Zerah Aaron Hakohen which he was. They received their Smicha from Rav Moshe. I also met him on the set of the short running TV Sitcom called Chicken Soup. He should be a Meilitz Yosher for the whole family.
UJM, Maybe so, but when a Jew is wearing a Kippah on 5th ave and there is a veteran who served his country so that we may wear said Kippah sitting on the sidewalk, and non jews see me give this guy a donation, it is a Kiddush Hashem. I’ll do it every time I have the opportunity. I do it as I am getting onto the GWB also. These people are extremely appreciative and thankful.
There is a 3 hour Shiur that was given today by the Ptil Techelet people in Eretz Yisroel just on this inyan. It was given by the torah anytime people and i’m sure its available for viewing.
These were the topics that were discussed.
Rabbi Abraham Twerski – Divrei Bracha
Video: Why did it take so long to rediscover Tekhelet?
Dr. Israel Ziderman: Modern Scientific Discoveries Regarding Techeiles
Rabbi Chaim Twerski: Halachic Issues Regarding Baal Tosif with Techeiles
Rabbi Yehoshua Yankelowitz: The Yerushalmi as a Potential Source to Identify Techeiles
Rabbi Bentzion Halberstam: Halachic Issues Regarding Techeiles TodaySaid nobody, EVER. He’s the best thing to happen to this country since they put wheels on suitcases!
Back in the days before Covid 19 decimated the travel industry I used to travel to HK. I had a tailor there that made me shirts for a nice low price. Every shirt I made, be it white or colored, had place for cufflinks. Some also had attached buttons in the holes meant for cufflinks. However I always wore cufflinks. It adds a certain panache to otherwise drab weekday clothing edited
What does If Trump wins? It should say “when Trump wins”!
For the whole of Chodesh Nissan that we had my Minyan, I was the Chazan 3 times a day 7 days a week. I was told that they heard me both up Jay Court and on Antionette which is the other side of Forshay Road. Based on that, we had over 100 Mispallelim. I am still hoarse from that time and was happy that my neighbor who was a Chiyuv took over.
@Shimon, I did ask my Rav, and was given the okay. Second, the specific person who I spoke of who sits 50 feet away was one person who was part of a group of 20-50 people depending on the Tfila and the specific day. He feels the need to sit as far away as possible from anyone else and wears a mask. The main minyan is spread out all along mine and my neighbors front lawn and was okayed by our local Rabbi’s. I would give names but I don’t feel the need to hear another comment re Rabbi’s from @common.
To all those people who refuse to wear masks in Shuls even if they know or feel that they don’t need to, and then come here and yell at all the people who are telling them that they are C’V killing people, what do they tell the checkers at Costco on the way in? You’re an idiot? You’re overreacting? Come on, the virus has been gone since after Shavuos! Why is it that it’s easier to wear a mask when you’re amongst Goyim, checking in for your flight to Orlando on United, but not in Shul when you might make another Jew happy?
@commonsaychel, as a matter of fact, I know exactly how many people are in Scheiners because it’s in my backyard. I have the path in my driveway and I am the Gabbai there. But besides for that little piece of trivia, I know nothing. And by the way, I have nothing against all the people who go to these Shuls, but please don’t judge my Mispallelim as they are just trying to stay alive. We daven at 8:30am during the week and 12 minutes before Plag is Mincha and Maariv. You’re more than welcome to check us out.
I still have a minyan outside my house 3 times a day, 7 days a week. We started it here in Monsey on Erev Pesach and its been going and going since then. Now the same people are hoping that we will still be open for the entire YomTov period, to which I answered, if there is still a need, yes we will. I have people sitting at least 50 feet away from the nearest mispalell and they are wearing a mask. These are people who still have not been infected, or they have elderly parents living with them, or their spouse is immuno-compomised, and therefore have been told that they can’t enter a proper Shul. For whatever reason they have, I am prepared to stay open until I am no longer needed.
If you took a shower at home, but the sign at the local Mikva says to please take a shower before entering, do you just walk in without showering?
@Common, Ohr Chaim is in my backyard. They opened on Thursday for Mincha and Maariv and on Friday for Shacharis. However they were closed on Shabbos. You can go on and on about how they were open, but I am telling you that they were not.
The few neighbors of mine that went there to try it out today were upset about the lack of masks on the mispallelim and asked me if I am still open in front of my house. The minyanim are starting, but they are not anywhere near what they used to be.Today we davened in front of my porch again. It was the first Shacharis minyan during the week since Shabbos or Yomtov. We will be davening again tomorrow at 8:30 with Hodu at 8:45. Minyan is where the path on Lyncrest Drive used to be to enter Ohr Chaim. The town made me close it up so they can monitor who enters the Shul. There is plenty of room to stand with proper social distancing as the minyan stretches from Lodi Lane till Jay Court. We daven Mincha and Maariv daily at 7:30 and 8:45pm.
Syag, this is no longer a question of Al Tiftach Peh. PC is gone, people need to speak up. Enough people died, Nebuch during the past 2 months because of this, that people should realize that masks are not an option while davening inside of a Shul. Outside where there is open space and enough separation, masks are not a necessity. However if it gets out of control, I will demand masks outside as well. There is enough speculation as to whether the antibodies even help or if there is such a thing as herd immunity that would require everyone inside a Shul to wear a mask. It is exactly because of A Yid’s comment that my neighbors are hoping that we continue this minyan well into the summer.As a matter of fact, yes. Ohr Chaim was not open for Shabbos. Rabbi Lankry davened in my porch minyan. There were approximately 40 people at the Shul Friday morning instead of the normal hundreds that pass through daily. My porch minyan today had representatives from all the Shuls you mentioned and all will be there again next week for Shavuos if we are not in Yerushalayim, Bezras Hashem.
President is right about his saying that prayer is essential. Problem is that he didn’t give any guidelines which is now confusing the issue. He could have stated that Shuls can open with proper social distancing and depending on the size, that will determine how many people can attend. NYS said that we can open but limited the attendance to not more than 10. Did the Presidents comments override the limit? Here in Forshay, we are still davening on our own porches but some of the other Shuls are indeed opening. My neighbors have already expressed hope that my Porch Minyan will be open through the summer. I’m open to that.
A few points. First of all, the comments section of YWN seems not to be working so the CR is the only place to comment? Second, it’s loads of fun to give answers to people who think that so called important topics asked anonymously on the CR are going to get a serious reply. Even the few topics that are genuinely interesting and important, asking from behind the cover of the internet seems to detract from the issue at hand.
Side note, same topic. I have a crabapple or small cherry size apple tree in my front yard that the buds opened today. Can we make a Bracha on this tree? I’ve never eaten the apples growing on this tree but i’ve seen other animals eating them. I do have 2 regular apple trees next door at my neighbors house but those 2 have not even began to show any signs of a flower or bud. Anyone know?
Joseph: Your original post was about shaking your fellow Yid’s hand not the Rishon L’Tziyon or a Sfardy Gadol. I do admit that the first time I would arrive into the Shul in Kowloon HK and I would see Harav Meoded I would give him a big hug, but that’s not what my post was talking about. Here in Forshay a lot of people will have to think twice about kissing the Rebba’s hand, not sure what the future will hold with regards to that practice.
Sfardim, when they greet each other hold up their right hand with the palm facing them. When I travel overseas and daven with the Sfardim and offer my hand they look at me as if I’m from outa space.
Along with the wood for the fire, make sure you pick up some of the KP water you’ll need to put out the fire. Can’t be too careful with these things.
Can someone please explain to me why this thread has turned into a contest of who can say nastier things about another Jew when all the OP wanted to know is what happened to the Flanken at Costco? I happened to ask Dan the manager at our Nanuet Costco a couple of years ago and he answered simply that the local Jewish stores were complaining that they were not getting enough meat. I actually still have some of their Ribeye steaks in my freezer if anyone needs. A Gmar Chasima Tova to all.
Is CTL really Joseph in disguise? Based on the way he’s being smacked down, deservedly so, I might add, one can’t be blamed for making that assumption. CTL, not to beat a dead horse, I think you stepped into a big pile over here. Just like all of the other over the top, Trump hating liberals, who compare our duly elected President to he, who doesn’t deserve mention, you showed your true colors with this one. And BTW, kudos to you for your youngest CTL. That is the only reason you are getting this criticism .
I just want to state in advance that the only reason I have this info is because of the דבר בעיתו Gabbai handbook I use in my Shul. ה תמוז this year was the date for תקופת תמוז. A lot of Rebbe’s and people into Kabbalah have the minhag not to drink water left open overnight during the changing of the תקופה. However during this particular change there are more Chumras with regards to water. He brings down that during תמוז all the waters all around the world turn to blood because of the fact that Moshe hit the rock instead of talking to it like the רבש״ע commanded. Problem is that this happened yesterday which was ו and not ה. @Max Dear could this be what the Shiniva Rebbe was talking about?
I just want to state in advance that the only reason I have this info is because of the דבר בעיתו Gabbai handbook I use in my Shul. ה תמוז this year was the date for תקופת תמוז. A lot of Rebbe’s and people into Kabbalah have the minhag not to drink water left open overnight during the changing of the תקופה. However during this particular change there are more Chumras with regards to water. He brings down that during תמוז all the waters all around the world turn to blood because of the fact that Moshe hit the rock instead of talking to it like the רבש״ע commanded. Problem is that this happened yesterday which was ו and not ה. @Max, could this be what Shiniva Rebbe was talking about?
As the Captain said, the difference is in the experience of the pilot. There were on average about 8.600 flights every week on these planes before they were grounded. This plane was in service for quite some time before these 2 crashes occurred. They were flown mostly in the USA and China where they were flying without much fanfare. I’m sure once the software is updated and the pilots familiarize themselves with the plane it will be fine.
When I saw it for the first time by a Chasidishe Chasunah, I was also surprised. However, since then, my 3 children who are now married were all told by me to hold hands out of the Chupah. I never understood the scene that takes place at all the Yeshivisha Chasunahs. Right after the Chupah is over and they’re walking to the Yichud room, they’re dancing wildly with their friends, separated by people pushing over each other to get in a hug. They waited their whole lives for this moment, let them celebrate with each other.
Maybe he does live on the East Coast but only holds 1 day? Maybe he really isn’t Frum at all? Who knows, who cares?
Nothing, if you don’t need it. Trillions, if you or someone close to you is in desperate need of your blood type.
I’ve been going for years (15-20) already One of the main changes that happened recently that could be responsible for the change in the amount of visitors is the Hachnosas Orchim houses that are open 365 days a year. There is now a Minyan in BodrogKeresztur every day. As far as his brother is concerned, it’s not a recent phenomenon as he has the same Zchus Avos that his brother has.
Please drop off all your unwanted wine at my front door.
On Pesach my wife and I both sit at the head of the table. However she does not get the royal treatment of having the washing cup and bowl brought to her at the table. But that is only because she is bringing the above to her Father who comes to our Seder every year. Another interesting note about Pesach. The Sedarrim are the only 2 Shabbos or YomTov meals that the Rebba here in Forshay eats with his whole family sitting together at one table. That includes men and women, boys and girls.
@CTLAWYER, then Monsey or anywhere in Rockland and Westchester Counties are not going to be any better for you. This mornings local Journal News stated that both of the above referenced counties were 1 and 2 in the country for property taxes. And like Daas said earlier, he accomplished exactly what he set out to do, which is to lower the burden on middle America. The 2 coasts, or the NE and California to be specific, were not now or ever on his most favorite list.
It was Rav Chaim Zimmerman. He was asked to leave his post as Rosh Hayeshiva by the President of the Yeshiva and agreed to do it if they made him a banquet. He got up and told the following story. 3 things complained to the Ribono Shel Oilam, Asher Yatzar, Aleinu, and the Mamzar. Asher Yatzar says, when you come out of the bathroom?? Aleinu says, I’m the last part of davening, everyone is talking, taking off their Tfillin. The Mamzar says what did I do wrong?? The RibonoShel Oilam answered all 3 the following. Asher Yatzar became a Bracha under the Chupah. Aleinu became the central tfilla during Mussaf on Rosh Hashanah. And the Mamzar, Rav Chaim said so eloquently, Hashem said you will become the President of a Yeshiva.
@Joseph, anytime he wanted! My Father supplied the Rebitzen with Potato’s for Kugel for many years so he was there on many a Thursday. We also had a close friend from an old time bank in Yerushalayim that was very close with the Rebbe. Between the 2 of them was quite often.
I met the Lubabitcher Rebbe on a weekly basis growing up and attending Menucha day camp. Living at what was then the outskirts of BP, 16th and 59th, I used to pick up all the dollar bills off the floor he gave us campers that were left on the floor of the bus.
I met Rav Moshe Feinstein on many occasions growing up in Monsey.
My Father was very close with the Ribnitzer Rebbe back in the day and on more than one occassion I got to daven Maariv with him in his private room.
As far as famous non Jews or celebrities are concerned, I once sat in the first row of a United flight down to Orlando next to David Coverdale of the Rock group Whitesnake. He was considered a “Rebbe” to anyone who recognized him. All the stewardesses were crying and asking him for autographs. When it finally quieted down and we started talking, he realized that I hadn’t the foggiest idea who he was. He was very open and interested in the Jewish religion and we had a very spirited conversation. When we landed he got off with me and was met at the gate by hundreds of screaming fans. Yeh, yeh.