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  • in reply to: How Do You Handle halloween? #1108552
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    I think it could be an oppurtinuty for some kiruv (a lot of non-frum kids go trick or treating) I heard a story of two kids that knocked on a door and one of them was dressed up as a bubby.

    in reply to: Flaw in friend #703953
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    bp totty,

    of course you still are, the question is why are you telling them about it if it’s b/c of yourself then you’re not but if u truly want to make them grow, why not?

    in reply to: Flaw in friend #703942
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    a great way to answer that question is put yourself in her shoes, if you were her, (hep personality) would you want it to be pointed out to you

    in reply to: Kashas on the Parsha #1169152
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    i only asked 1 kasha

    in reply to: Kashas on the Parsha #1169149
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    Wellinformed,

    the midrash btw is mem ches, tes zayin

    and the matnas kehuna explains it like this

    ill have to look at rashi again

    Haleivi,

    and what about not having a rechem

    in reply to: Kashas on the Parsha #1169145
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    BH for artscoll (if they didn’t come out with an english transalation for the midrash i would’ve never seen it or even figured it out if i did

    there are two pshatim in chadal

    one means that it started then stopped

    one mmeans it never started

    (the midrash quotes 2 psukim i cant remeber where they are and i dont have a midrash handy)

    in reply to: Kashas on the Parsha #1169143
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    wellinformed, i know about that rashi.

    Chadal means she stopped, are you saying that she stopped after she saw dam on that day (which was when the malachim came) it seems like it’s talking about before that day

    in reply to: Kashas on the Parsha #1169140
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    Perek Yud Alef Pasuk Ches

    i don’t underrstand over there it talks about the dor haflagah and rashi says b’olam hazeh

    in reply to: Kashas on the Parsha #1169137
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    I’m refreshing this post b/c i have a new question that i don’t know the answer to and maybe the CR can help me.

    In this weeks parsha the passuk says Chadal lihiyos Sarah orach K’nashim to which rashi says that dam niddah stopped

    but in Noach where it says Vatihi Sarai Akara lo yalad

    the gemera in yevomos says either she was an aylonis, she was a tumtum or she didnt have a rechem. If this is so, then how can she have dam niddah in any of those 3 cases

    in reply to: Midwood or Flatbush? #722795
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    Why is the neighborhood in Brooklyn that is properly referred to as Midwood, more commonly referred to as “Flatbush” by the Frum community?

    i was talking to a goy and told him my wife was from that area and he said flatbush so goyim do it too

    in reply to: muffin question – any bakers out there? #703906
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    lol i thought you were going to ask “do you know the muffin man?”

    in reply to: Jokes #1201295
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    blinky,

    i hear you, but in reality the change Obama was talking about was the change that’s left in our pockets

    in reply to: 7 letter word game #1208311
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    wellinformed,

    this doesn’t work so well when the moderator can’t post it as fast as people are sending it therefore we have numerous posts for the same letter and noone knows which word to choose

    in reply to: Do you believe in G-d? #701095
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    Do you hold as true, that the existence of One G-d who created the world and runs it, is proven by logic and irrefutable?

    Do you think that is a necessary belief?

    i’m sorry but my answer is no to both

    emunah is that even though Hashem isn’t proven by logic 100% you still believe

    if something is a fact then there is no need for belief, it’s just like saying do you believe that there is a computer screen in front of you (no it’s a fact that there is a computer screen in front of you)

    therefore if its proven by logic and irrefutable then it can’t be a belief

    and the Rambam lists it in the Ani Maamin’s to tell you that it’s a belief and not a fact (albeit 99.99% fact)

    in reply to: 7 letter word game #1208302
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    dietary……

    …..younger

    in reply to: Why New York is the best! #1133385
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    There are people that think Eiruvin bichlal are not so good cause when you go somewhere with out one you carry by mistake!

    true that’s was why I used to not either (but then i got married and had a kid) but if there were no such places like flatbush then there wouldn’t be a problem

    in reply to: Why New York is the best! #1133381
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    And why would you — in Florida with 11.7% — highlight NY’s low unemployment rate?

    i’m not saying NY isn’t better than Florida this thread is about how NY is THE BEST which I’m sorry to say it isnt, if you look at my other posts i slam Florida too, and NY does have it’s maalos (I love it that I don’t have to worry about davening with a minyan, that I can chooses a restaurant to eat at, and that the subway can take me anywhere) but c’mon would you like to eat out on shabbos if you have little kids that can’t walk, once in a while (Personally i think an eruv also defines a community)(that’s how it is in all OOT places anyway) so in essence I’m saying it’s not THE BEST

    in reply to: Why New York is the best! #1133374
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    Michigan 13.1%, California 12.4%, Florida 11.7%, Illinois 10.1%, New Jersey 9.6% Pennsylvania 9.2%, Connecticut 9.1%. (Hmm, not only is NY better than all these States, it seems the closer to New York they are, the lower the unemployment rate!)

    look at maryland 7.3% minnesotta 7.0%

    i don’t think youre 100% right

    in reply to: Why New York is the best! #1133371
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    New York is the place of opportunity — for Jews and for non-Jews

    with an 8.3% unemployment rate

    http://www.bls.gov/web/laus/laumstrk.htm

    in reply to: Why New York is the best! #1133364
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    mybat-

    miami isn’t all that great either it’s hot and humid in the summer, there’s A LOT of pritzus here (much less in north miami beach) and the food is more expensive here

    in reply to: Why New York is the best! #1133306
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    wait!

    what about the Eruv (oh yeah brooklyn doesn’t have 1) (i know it does just no-one holds of it)

    what about filtering tap water (Yaay! fun! can never drink from a public water fountain)

    now on a secular level

    How much do you pay in tolls?

    How’s your traffic?

    still think NY is the best?

    in reply to: Republicans Vs. Democrats #822512
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    Just look at the comments in foxnews and cnn

    there are way more jew-haters (i would say 3 times more) in cnn

    in reply to: Purposely Misinterpreting Questions #701621
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    I’m suprised noone commented that one should throw himself into a furnace instead of embarass some1 and we see that from tamar (so lying shouldn’t be any different)

    in reply to: Republicans Vs. Democrats #822496
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    Bill Clinton was much more pro-Israel than GHW Bush.

    Bill Clinton was much more pro-Israel than Bob Dole.

    lets take Hillary while we’re on the subject of the Clintons,

    she kissed Arafat’s wife (I really don’t understand how NY jews voted for her)

    Bottom line – know the candidate’s positions and don’t make any assumptions.

    correct, i’m just saying more jews are registered democrats than republicans and they have to fight to get every vote

    Welcome back anyway. I’m glad you let it go because the CR is a better place with you around.

    yes it is (and the moon isn’t even full) AWOOO! jk

    in reply to: Jokes #1201271
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    In the year 2010, the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in the United States, and said: Once again the earth has become wicked and over-populated, and I see the end of all flesh before me.

    Build another Ark and save 2 of every living thing long with a few good humans.

    He gave Noah the blueprints, saying: You have 6 months to build the Ark before I will start

    the unending rain for 40 days and 40 nights.

    Six months later, the Lord looked down and saw Noah weeping in his yard – but no Ark.

    Noah! He roared, I’m about to start the rain! Where is the Ark ?

    Forgive me, Lord, begged Noah, but things have changed.

    I needed a building permit.

    I’ve been arguing with the inspector about the need for a sprinkler system.

    My neighbors claim that I’ve violated the neighborhood zoning laws by building the Ark in my yard and exceeding the height limitations. We had to go to the Development Appeal Board for a decision.

    Then the Department of Transportation demanded a bond be posted for the future costs of moving power lines and other overhead obstructions, to clear the passage for the Ark ‘s move to the sea.

    I told them that the sea would be coming to us, but they would hear nothing of it.

    Getting the wood was another problem. There’s a ban on cutting local trees in order to save the spotted owl.

    I tried to convince the environmentalists that I needed the wood to save the owls – but no go!

    When I started gathering the animals, an animal rights group sued me.

    They insisted that I was confining wild animals against their will.

    They argued the accommodations were too restrictive, and it was cruel and inhumane to put so many animals in a confined space.

    Then the EPA ruled that I couldn’t build the Ark until they’d conducted an environmental impact study on your proposed flood.

    I’m still trying to resolve a complaint with the Human Rights Commission on how many minorities I’m supposed to hire for my building crew.

    Immigration is checking the status of most of the people who want to work.

    The trade unions say I can’t use my sons. They insist I have to hire only Union workers with Ark-building experience.

    To make matters worse, they seized all my assets, claiming I’m trying to leave the country illegally with endangered species.

    So, forgive me, Lord, but it would take at least 10 years for me to finish this ark.

    Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun began to shine, and a rainbow stretched across the sky.

    Noah looked up in wonder and asked, ‘You mean you’re not going to destroy the world?’

    ‘No,’ said the Lord.

    ‘The government beat me to it.’

    in reply to: Jokes #1201268
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    i dont get it, is this a true case or a joke

    in reply to: Does a BTL help?? #700285
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    taken from wikianswers website (I’m actually trying to use my BTL to get into a masters program)

    Without going into the actually history of the two accrediting agencies, there are a few issues that should concern individuals when choosing between regionally and nationally accredited colleges and universities.

    For one, the regional accreditation standards are higher than that of the national accreditation agency. Thus, the regional accreditation is preferred by colleges and universities who wish to be recognized as institutions that possess excellence within higher education.

    Second is the issue of transferability of credits. Nationally accredited institutions typically accept credits from regionally accredited colleges and universities, where regionally accredited colleges and universities will not accept credits from nationally accredited institution. This means if you have a coursework and/or a degree from a nationally accredited institution, it would be like starting all over again should you decide to transfer to a regionally accredited school (which most all recognized colleges and universities are). This should also be a great concern should you plan on pursuing advance degrees (master’s, doctorate) at a later date. The degree from a nationally accredited school would not be recognized.

    Third, employers who are aware of the difference in regional and national accreditations may not recognize your education that was completed at a nationally accredited institution

    heres the website

    http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_difference_between_nationally_and_regionally_accredited_schools

    in reply to: Is the CR bittul Torah? #699331
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    i heard if something is done l’toeles (sorry don’t remember where) then it’s not bittul torah and a person needs time to relax (in other words post on the cr)

    in reply to: Jokes #1201247
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    imanonov and shticky guy good ones, i just hope i won’t forget not to tell my wife 😉

    in reply to: Does a BTL help?? #700253
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    BTL stands for BaTul (just kidding)

    personally i got a BTL and i as i see more and more it doesn’t mean as much (a main problem is that yeshivos are accredited under AARTS which is a national acceptance (as opposed to regional which colleges accept)) therefore you have to apply for an exception which, i advise, go to a college that you know will accept it (exception or not)

    in reply to: Best Sukkah Stories………….. #698778
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    remind me that next year sister bear

    in reply to: Dental Insurance #698477
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    bcbs (blue cross blue shield)

    i also suggest googling it

    in reply to: Kollel Wives Who Spend Hours Traveling. #698288
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    Time to start some new affordable communities within shorter driving distance of available jobs and schools.

    good luck with that

    in reply to: shaving on motzai shabbos #698279
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    That’s another pet peeve. He had 3 days, including Motzai Shabbos, to ask his Rav.Why do people persist in asking for piskei tshuva from anonymous posts on the internet?

    If he has no Rav, there are any number of legitamite, frum websites with identified, verifiable poskim ready and willing to answer his question.

    well if you’re wording it that way you’re 100% correct it’s a shame a lot of people don’t have a Rav these days

    in reply to: Rubashkin, November 2nd Election #698397
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    sounds like a stunt

    in reply to: shaving on motzai shabbos #698274
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    With all due respect, where do people come up with these ideas?

    whenever someone says that they don’t really mean to show respect

    1. it’s no longer shabbos

    and therefore, what? there is an inyan of showing kavod to shabbos

    and 2. why shaving? why not going online to ask that question?

    b/c there is nothing wrong with asking a shayloh thats like saying you cant ask a shayloh on friday about cutting nails (the shulchan aruch says you shouldn’t cut them three days before)

    in reply to: Kollel Wives Who Spend Hours Traveling. #698283
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    lol

    what about shabbos? (i’m guessing they live close to BMG so therefore shabbos davening would be there)

    secondly, as popa easily pointed out, the pricing.

    in reply to: Minhug Chasidus (Davening Late, Mikvah, Tish, etc.) #698484
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    Is this in reference to something

    in reply to: Copepods in Boston tap water #1094369
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    The Mechaber in Kesef Mishna, Hilchos Mamrim 2:1 writes:

    Amorim can’t dispute Tannaim, and later generations can’t dispute Amorim because the Amorim accepted the authority of the Tannaim, and the later generations accepted the authority of the Tannaim.

    The Chazon Ish says that such acceptance is an acknowledgement that the earlier generations are more correct since they are wiser and closer to Sinai. (Chazon Ish, Letters 2:24) And the Maharal (Beer Hagolah 6) says that the Amoraim recognized their inferior state in relationship to the Tannaim and therefore didn’t argue with them.

    It seems like R. Ovadia argues with this

    we can say 1 of 3 things

    1)You don’t understand R. Ovadia correctly

    2) R. Ovadia doesn’t hold like this and therefore each is somech on who they hold like, but to say that the people who follow poskim are ignorant is wrong.

    3)we dont understand the mechaber correctly

    I personally would go like #1 or #2

    in reply to: Copepods in Boston tap water #1094362
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    ???? ????? ??? ?? ?????? ?????

    are you saying your a dayan?

    R’ Ovadia probably knows all of shas bal peh including rishonim and acharonim (i’ve heard he has photographic memory) therefore with all the knowledge he has he can pasken and he usually paskens like the SA or the Ben Ish Chai (he doesn’t say his own pshat)

    in reply to: Copepods in Boston tap water #1094360
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    No, it isn’t fundamental at all; in fact it isn’t true! Among the Ashkenazic Acharonim who have argued on Rishonim were the Magen Avraham, the Vilna Gaon and the Baal HaTanya.

    I don’t believe this to be true, do you have a source where they are arguing (also if it is, it’s possible that they are holding like a different rishon (as we see where an amora argues with a mefurash mishna and we say he’s going like this braisa etc.)

    And Rambam argued on everyone

    are you saying he argued with tannaim or amoraim that I for sure don’t agree with you on (my rosh hayeshiva is very big into the rambam and can explain to you every time you think that’s the case)Rishonim he can argue on b/c HE IS A RISHON

    in reply to: Copepods in Boston tap water #1094357
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    If one doesn’t know the sugya well enough he would have to be foolish and reckless to do so. If you want to know if you are a person who can learn through a sugya properly, find someone who knows shas and poskim and ask him if he thinks you are capable.

    and who says you know the sugya well enough

    Ayin Panim L’Torah. maybe, just maybe your learning wrong pshat (i’m sorry but I don’t think you know shas just from 1 sugya and therefore can’t paskin until you know shas at least (there can be someone that is choleik somewhere else)

    in reply to: Copepods in Boston tap water #1094353
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    You responded then that your rav/rebbe “disagree”, but never explained on what authority they so disagree.

    thank you Kasha i was going to ask that when i got a chance

    Obviously for someone who is ignorant these are worthy poskim to rely on, but I’d like to know what basis you have for assuming that they actually determine the halacha and not the gemara.

    are you saying that you are on the level of these poskim and that you know the gemara just as well if not better than these poskim?

    it seems like it from all your posts.

    in reply to: Copepods in Boston tap water #1094341
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    It’s halacha because the gemara says it

    I’m sorry we don’t follow halacha based on what the gemara says we follow it based on halacha (Rambam, SA, Tur, MB)

    in reply to: Copepods in Boston tap water #1094338
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    Agav, I disagree with you; if there is a halacha in the gemara that no one argues with, even if the SA doesn’t mention it, as a general rule every single rishon and acharon will tell you that it is the halacha and no one will argue on it.

    so your saying you know it’s a halacha b/c every single rishon or acharon says it’s halacha.

    Its only b/c the rishon or acharon says not b/c a tanna or amora said, it doesn’t need to be in the SA

    in reply to: Hat and Jacket Always #697054
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    well said aries,

    I wholly agree

    in reply to: Copepods in Boston tap water #1094336
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    yitayningwut,

    is your source a Gemara or a shulchan aruch, there are numerous gemaras where there is no machlokes (at least none that i know of) yet it’s not paskined

    in reply to: Copepods in Boston tap water #1094334
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    Ben Torah,

    doesn’t it seem strange to you though that Hashem allowed earlier generations to eat something unkosher. I don’t think Hashem would put it in the teva of the world that people would unknowingly eat tarfus even if it’s not classified tarfus unless you know it is.

    in reply to: Copepods in Boston tap water #1094309
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    Ben torah,

    I know the web sites, you haven’t answered my questions though

    2qwerty

    they use filtered water (dont use regular tap water)

    in reply to: Chol Hamoed Getaway #696877
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    thin, i think bp is from Boro Park (roshei teivos)

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