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it was a great article. It would have been interesting to hear him discuss how his parents’ divorce affected his attitude toward dating and marriage, if it did.
Oh, I’m also very funny. I often crack myself up.
The caterers, photographers, music guys, florists, etc. are greatly relieved. They felt their parnassah was under assault.
People should have the common sense to only spend what they can afford. Those who can afford to knock people’s eyes out should have the common sense to show restraint.
Eitan Katz. Chaim Dovid. Karduner. They don’t entertain, they inspire.
Ugg, Hersheys, Microsoft, Wise, Verizon
Is this some kind of test? Did I pass?
I stay calm during medical emergencies. Kid walks into the house dripping blood, no problem. Kid glues his eyes closed, no problem. Kid fell & knocked out a tooth or two or three, I don’t freak out. I calmly assess the situation and deal with it. This talent is a gift from Above, not something I can take credit for.
But I don’t do well when I see a mouse run by.
I think the CR is a kosher way for people to bounce ideas off each other. But again, if you think it’s bad for you, you should stay away.
there is a difference between addiction and physiological dependence. Addiction has more to do with a psycholgical issue. Physiological dependence means the body now requires certain dosages of the drug to function, almost like a diabetic who requires insulin shots. Of course the 2 often go together, but not always. I am not an expert, but I have done some reading on this topic. It’s important to speak to professionals who have training and experience in these matters.
AH, it sounds like your daughter really has it together, despite her difficulties with chronic pain. I also think it is wonderful that she is open with you, and this is definitely a good sign as far as her addiction/dependence. True addicts tend to be very secretive about their problem. Refuah Shelaima to her!
I think the “powers that be” don’t like the new look because it’s new. In a few years it will be considered perfectly fine.
This is a serious problem. Get professional advice. As in, call a doctor!
HaLeivi, you would prefer one of those automated phone calls?
“Hi, this is Moshiach. I am happy to announce that after numerous avoidable delays I am finally here. We are currently trying to organize the schedule for services in the third Beis Hamikdash. Press 1 if you are a Kohein. Press 2 if you are a Levi. If you are unsure of your status, stay on the line and a representative will be with you shortly.”
I don’t think it’s a tznius issue. You put him on the spot, though. Could be he feels bad that he could not stop to help you so he’s a little uncomfortable when he sees you.
why can’t she just write about people doing mitzvos and chesed and living happily ever after. she’d have a bestseller.
imagine yourself with the middah you want to acquire/improve. How would you look different (facial expression, posture, etc)? Imagine yourself in a challenging situation–how would you act if this midda was better developed? I think the midda becomes part of you more easily if you can form an image of it in your brain.
right, mob related. Brought to you by the letter G for godfather. and by the number 0, for witnesses who will be testifying.
The morality of the secular world has declined & these problems creep in to our world, as well.
so now there seems to be some level of agreement…how dull!
neighborhoods can have different “personalities” from street to street. I used to live on a block where people basically minded their own business. The neighbors were not exactly cold, but were not particularly warm, either. Which was OK, because I didn’t know what I was missing out on.
Then I moved just a few blocks away, and my new block is amazing! The people are friendly, involved in each other lives, organizing shiurim and tehillim groups in their homes, etc. My neighbors are some of my closest friends today.
DY, no one would keep crack in the house because there is no possible healthy use for it.
Maybe a comparison to alcoholic beverages makes more sense. Most people can have wine or whiskey in the house without problems. But some people can’t drink responsibly. Those people should not keep alcohol in their homes. And of course a smart parent keeps an eye on the kids, making sure they aren’t getting into the booze.
if it has tremendous potential for harm, it must also have tremendous potential for good. Kiruv organizations can reach out much more effectively and easily…Aish.com gets gazillions of hits…there are loads of learning opportunities online, lectures and mp3s that can be downloaded for free…
I’m not disagreeing that the internet can be harmful. Used irresponsibly it is dangerous. But the same can be said for Tylenol.
brought to you by the letter “G”. for “gevaldig”.
actually Yochie, men get into more car accidents than women. insurance rates don’t lie!
and thanks for not honking. sounds like you drive a “yeshivish” car—everything makes noise but the horn!
sometimes people don’t realize the value of their small acts of kindness. It was only after I starting pushing a stroller that I realized how helpful it is when someone holds open the door.
Another small kindness that makes a big difference: when you are driving behind someone who is trying to park a car, just stop & WAIT! The extra 30 seconds will not kill you. Yes, you have the right of way…but more time is wasted by people trying to squeeze around the car waiting to park than would be spent on just letting the poor guy back up into the spot!
Real-Brisker, any object in the world can be used for good or for bad purposes. I can use a pencil to write divrei torah, and I can use the same pencil to poke someone in the eye…The tool is a tool. Internet? Can be used for horrible things. Can also be a powerful tool for the good. One day Moshiach’s arrival will be the top story on every website in the world.
“There are 12 People in My Family”
Uncle Moishy gets my vote. “Hashem is here Hashem is there…”
I am sure we can find SOMEONE out there willing to ban dishwashers. They promote laziness & give women too much free time, which is why women are on the internet.
things sure are heating up in the coffee room!
as one of the other comments stated earlier, everyone needs to take responsibility for their own actions. Women who know better and act outside the realm of halacha when it comes to the way they dress will be held accountable by the One Above. Men who do not guard their eyes according to their true abilities will be held accountable, as well.
Adults are expected to do their best to combat their own yetzer hara. Taking personal responsibility is part of being a mature adult.
I heard a well-known rebbetzin say that in addition to getting rewarded for the mitzvah of acting and dressing in a modest way, the woman also gets credit for doing a chesed–she is making it easier for men to avoid viewing things they should not. That said, the purpose of dressing and acting modestly is to promote a woman’s own spiritual self-awareness and growth.
reminds me of an old joke.
where does a 2-ton ogre drink coffee?
any place it wants!
ka-ching
Health:
I do not think women “cry wolf” about abuse. In my experience (with friends who are divorced), most women try very hard to make their marriages work. They stay and suffer for YEARS in the hope that things will improve, or for the sake of their children, or to avoid stigmatizing the family. It’s not easy to be divorced in frum society, and when families break up there is usually a good reason for it.
if you think it will affect your shalom bayis, you should stay out of the coffee room.
What would the gedolim say?! We know darn well what they’d say: “Get off the internet!”
“shalom bayis issues” is kind of vague. could you be more specific? do you mean spousal abuse? do you mean couples who are in unhappy marriages?
Guests who are invited for a meal: please ask you hosts what time they want you to come, and try to come on time.
Always compliment the food, and if your hosts have children, tell the parents how cute/smart/well-mannered their kids are. If you have to be creative, so be it!
a person should be embarrassed if he is doing something wrong…so if you think it is fine to feed your family with foodstamps while you are learning in kollel, seems to me there is no cause to be embarrassed.
Personally, I don’t think it’s right to use foodstamps as a “plan” for long-term survival. Foodstamps should be used to get by when a person has no other choice, just like tzedakah.
I would have trusted my gut more, and everyone else’s opinions less.