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Because unlike those who are classified as non-Orthodox, those who identify as Zionist and Orthodox are Shomrei Torah and Mitzvos. We certainly have our differences, but when so many hate us and so many Jews are estranged, and we are still trying to rebuild the Beis ha’Mikdash which was destroyed due to Sinas Chinam, it as a rule would seem to behoove us to focus on the important things we share in common.

No. If anything, extreme anxiety leads to attempt at conformity. Every person is an individual, and even in an insular society such as ours there is ample oppurtunity for individualism. Only those who are dealing with emotional issues feel an extreme need to conform in an unhealthy manner.

Not a single argument here!

Pretty sure that this would be preferable Halachically.

The short answer is no. For a detailed, claer, and comprehensive treatment, look for the article written by R’ Yehudah Spitz of Ohr Smeach.

These two concepts, and any other espoused in the Seforim ha’Kedoshim, are different ways to express the same idea – namely, to be Makayem Ratzon Hashem. That is the purpose of life. This, of course, requires much discernment to determine what Hashem wants for each individual at any given time. As the original quote goes, G-d is in the details.

Enemies of Jews? Yes. Rodfim? Absolutely. Non-Jewish? not only incorrect, but meaningless. No declaration can change the reality.

Rav Sternbuch yesterday:

“Regarding the prayer gathering [to be held tomorrow]. It is truly a mitzvah for everyone to help the campaign. Hashem will help everyone who sanctifies the Divine Name. They want to completely uproot us, to show that we are like beggars, nothing. And we will show [them] that we do indeed have power. And besides that, our strength also stems from the fact that Hashem is with us. Therefore, if someone does not participate, he shows that he holds the Kingdom of Heaven in contempt. Everyone should make an effort to come, and he will have a great mitzvah and enjoy great salvation, and he will see that the hand of G-d is exalted. Whoever helps us with this, will enjoy success with G-d’s help”.

A few days ago, Rav Sternbuch said that the mitzvah of obliterating Amolek is an absolute obligation mide’oraiso. We are obligated to protest because they want to uproot us. And when certain elements tried to present arguments as to why one should not participate in the gathering, Rav Sternbuch said that it is forbidden to be poresh from the tzibbur.

This Sugya deals with Bishul Akum, which is a Chumra d’Rabanan to begin with. The Turmus in question were not included in the Gezeira (as you are no doubt aware, seeing as you have seen the Sugya). So they are not “Goyishe food”. The point that you are talking about is that those who are not Bnei Torah – meaning that they do not care enough to delve into the finer aspects of the Halachah – are likely to make broad general assumptions. If they hear that one thing is Mutar, they are likely to permit other things that are actually Assur. Therefore a Rav may not permit the Turmus – despite the fect that they are not even Asur mid’Rabanan – to Amei Ha’aretz, lest they then expand the Heter to include things that are actually Asur.
Rav Moshe Shternbuch Shlit”a recalls how in his youth the English city of Liverpool had a thriving religious community, but there was a big talmid chochom there who, noticing the difficult financial situation of the population, declared that he had found a way to keep stores open on Shabbos through a sale to a non-Jew. He publicized the wording of a deed of sale and partnership with a non-Jew, and people started opening their stores on Shabbos on the basis of that rov’s ruling. Unfortunately, within a short period, people started cooking and writing on Shabbos too, and stopped keeping Shabbos altogether. Once the fence of Shabbos observance had been breached, people no longer distinguished between different cases, and breached Shabbos completely, and they and their descendants threw off the yoke of observance completely. A flourishing Jewish community was destroyed because of that initial breach.

coffee addict:

Thanks for finding me humerus – now I’m smiling too!

I am fundermentally disagreeable. Speaking the English is most impotant in order to be societally fungible.

Not sure why my posts seem not to go through (until they all do at once), but at the risk of repeating myself:
I heard from an Adam Gadol who is in position to know that R’ Shmuel understood from R’ Chaim that this is the correct thing to do.
I do not take Shevuos under any circumstances, however.

R’ Shmuel Kaminetsky Shlit”a asked R’ Chaim Kanievsky Zt”l about it, and he was supportive of the intiative. There are certainly great Gedolim on both sides of the debate, but this is more than sufficient to back the backers, and to refrain from bashing them.

R’ Shmuel Kamenetsky Shlit”a went to R’ Chaim Kanievsky ZT”L, who told him that it was a good idea to participate. There are other Gedolim on both sides, but this is more than sufficient to back up the backers, and to refrain from bashing them.

As mentioned, there does not seem to be any source for the assumption of the OP.
Pidyon Shevuyim is a Mitzvah, with no strings attached.
It is not at all unlikely that someone redeemed from captivity may well change for the better. Either way, it is almost gaurenteed that they will perform more Mitzvos afterward then in captivity.

Avira’s position is clear, accurate, and sourced. Nor has he personally attacked any individual or institution. He has clearheadedly pointed out an issue in a balanced and appropriate manner on a site with “Yeshiva” in its name. Those attacking him bring to mind the Maamar Chazal about Kol Haposel.

Hey, I think I may deserve some credit for that as well ?

Nowadays the main Shmoneh Esrei is the one the Shat”z davens to himself. This was told to me directly in response to a question I asked R’ Moshe Shternbuch Shlit'”a.

Participant: That was uncalled for. Please keep thing civil.

Refoel Zeev:

I have been wondering the exact same thing. You are right – about the lack of reporting, and that it should have been obvious, and that the confusion about it proves your original point!

Yes. There are many mainstrem Yeshivos that have done this. It is indeed a more recent phenomenon, but IMHO it is normal and good. It provides a safe, healthy outlet for the guys without them leaving Yeshiva. It promotes camradarie amongst the Chevra. And as a rule, it is locked during Seder. Much better then sending time on a phone, no?

Store where it won’t fall from a height. If dusty, rinse. When buildup accrues inside from blowing, twist pipe cleaners together, 2 or 3 thick, lengthening if necessary by attaching them at the ends. Pour water and a bit of dish soap into the Shofar, and insert pipe cleaners, twisting, puling, and pushing. Rinse thoroughly.

Menachem,

I know of no Mekor for the Chiluk you prsent. The term “Ahavas Yisrael” MEANS loving a Jew for no other reason other than he is a Jew. That which he is a Jew IS A REASON to love him. Ahavas Chinam, a term Chazal never used, to me implies that there is no reason to love him but you should anyway. I am not even sure what to do with that.

A good parallel for current OTD kids would be Chizkiyahu ha’Melech, who was one of our greatest Tzadikim to the point of having nearly been Mashiach. And his son was Menasheh, the greatest Chotei u’Machti Es Harabim ever, whose actions nearly singlehandedly led to the Churban, and who according to some lost his entire Chelek in Olam Haba.

Also, many to most Talmidei Chachamim have large families, and not all of their children necessarily follow the same path.