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We keep Shabbos to testify that Hashem craeted the world in six days. The Torah is not a riddle. Ki Karov Eilecha Hadavar Me’od. Midrasshim and Aggada are many times alegorical, but not the Torah, unless it is blatant.
Thanks. You’re an inspiration for taking Tochacha well. I wonder what your current, invisible, subtitle is.
MIB, it is highly inappropriate that you are mocking a famous Gadol, especially in the name of YW. Most of us came to this site to avoid just that. We really didn’t expect a moderator to post something that is against the rules.
You are correct. I banned myself.
WWII might be considered by some as Chevlei Mashiach, but Gog Umagog is a war on Moshiach.
My title would be, “If you care to know.”
Are you talking about Ashrei by Mincha?
BTW, A Lubavitcher wouldn’t call himself Ashkenaz when discussing Minhagim, but if you would ask him if he is a Sfardi or an Ashkenazi he would reply, Ashkenazi.
The reason for Mitzvos are to shape our actions according to hashem’s Middos. Learning Torah Lishma shapes our whole thought according to Hashem’s thinking.
Jothar, what if AYC doesn’t want anyone to know who s/he is? —>This<— poster might have a point.
None of the 3 Shavuos have anything to do with establishing a state. The Kuzarim were not Mechuyav to shut the lights when they became Jewish.
Two things are Assur:
1) To come up to Eretz Yisrael ‘Bechoma’, which means, as a crusade. This did not happen.
2) Revolting against the nations — breaking out of Galus. Given the circumstances it is questionable if this was transgressed.
Now, to explain DaasYochid’s point somewhat more, you don’t say they have a point, when it is not their point. You wouldn’t say that the reformers have a point — that there are moral lessons to take from the Torah — because that is not their message; it is what they agree to.
Being against Zionism is not the innvention of the NK; it is not their point.
Well then, send them to me.
A real Lamdan would fall asleep, because he found a Terutz to a famous Kasha on a Rambam or Tosafos.
It sounds like the perfect answer. Answering that it is because of the group might give the impression that it is a subreligion, the way Christianity has many religions with one common beginning. It is important that they understand that we are one people and believe in the same things, although there are differences in preference.
Being hostile to people for picking on other people makes no sense.
I guess there lies the difference between us. Vayomer Larasha Lama Sakke Larei’echa.
It’s amazing. You put your own words in quotes, to make people think that I wrote them. And you are the stickler for Emess!?
But it’s fine. I won’t call you a Chashud or an evil person. You just got caught up in the heat of the argument.
Being Emessdig is definitely a good Mida, but lying in an ideological conversation does not make someone a Muchzak Shakran or any other scary term. At most, if someone is a chronic liar then he would be from the Kat Shakranim, which is one of the four groups tthat are not Mekabel Pnei Hashchina.
Hin Tzeddek that the Gemara speaks of is about keeping your word in business. Midvar Shekker refers to Eidus, although we do use it as a reproach to lying.
Now, you mention my name and Jothar’s as accusers of AYC. That is an example of untruthful manipulation. You also use terminology meant for cheating people, on an ideological conversation. So, are you Muchzak something?
Do you see what I don’t see? The titles definitely don’t suggest prying. Are you talking about content?
Binefol Oyivcha Al Tagil.
What do you remember from last time?
BrainwasheD, did you think of this or are you getting washed up in the grave portrayals? I would imagine if someone said that they are part of a certain family then they probably are. The same goes for any other claim.
Sometimes, in the heat of an argument people blurt out something to level the score, although it is not really the case. People source references when they know that it is out of context. They often hide the truth from themselves. It is not Geneivas Daas, nor is he the world’s greatest Shakran. Whatever it is, it certainly doesn’t warrant being called a stalker (of all things).
To tell you the truth, I don’t think Jothar was being too straightfoward, either. First he starts a thread calling for Joseph, and says it is only Letzanusa, and even emailed Joseph about it. Next thing we know he puts up a picture cheering his demise, after saying that he Rachmanus.
Also, at first he makes it sound like he happened to have noticed phishing lately and some people even got contacted. Then he tells us that it was an inside job.
I already agreed that it is a worthy cause to warn the young and vulnerable to be careful what they put up. But you see, when you are arguing something, you often throw in different things. I might have just done so myself.
BrainwasheD, innocent of what ‘charges’? Just because a moderator wrote something in bold doesn’t make something a crime. Something is very wrong here.
Avram, I like your theory but not the logic. Number 2 just doesn’t make sense. OlderMan calls family X and says (in a low pitch, professional voice), “There is some anonymous person on our blog that says he/she is part of your family!(!!!)”
Family X responds: “and?”
OlderMan: “We are not sure if s/he is legitimate!”
Mr. X: “And if he’s not in my family, then what?”
OlderMan (hyperventilating): “Then he is not legit!”
Mr. X: “Legit what??”
OlderMan: “This is a serious security threat and you are taking it lightly!!!”
Mr. X: “I think I have a beep”
A professional will not make you feel like a bigger loser. If you are a teen or in that vicinity, your life can easily still turn 360 degrees (or 180, which would even better). It’s not worth passing up the opportunity.
Either way, if you won’t go for professional help let’s try this: You’ll join conversations here and exchange opinions on all matters. You’ll gain at least virtual friendsa which will boost your social self perspective.
Why do we say in Betching, “Venomar Amen” while nobody answers Amen and we don’t expect them to. I’m wondering if it is a trick to be able to say Amen, yourself.
Jothar, you are bending over backwards to make someone sound criminal.
So it’s dangerous to claim you’re a Kletzky!!? It’s dangerous for the Kletzkys if someone claims to be in the family!!? Does it mean identity was stolen if you claim to be of any particular family? Please explain.
Charlie, can you explain this one as well?
The times that I post are a dead give-away.
How about Prokofiev?
Jothar, it was spelled a little different higher up on the page.
Old Man, don’t you think it was an aneurysm? That’s what it sounds like to me — sudden headache and sudden death.
Actually the premise is wrong. Being in a coma would mean unresponsive, but breathing, warm and with a pulse.
Popa, you are being Mechalel Shabbos with that theory!
When, upon hearing anything about Starbucks you think, Popa!
When you understand every post. Especially when you know all the Leshitasos.
And you know you never were a Yeshiva guy when all you can say is……………………………
I once heard from a Talmid of Rav Pam Z”L in his name, that when you’re lying in bed and you hear the faucet drip it drives you nuts. On the other hand, if it is raining outside it is a soothing sound, or at least not bothersome. The difference, he explained, is that you cannot do anything about the rain but the sink is someone’s fault.
If you come to terms with the fact that certain things, whether a preference or even a total Meshugaas, won’t go away, you’ll look at it differently. The example here is that if your wife will not take certain jobs, don’t hate her for it. Just view it as a given, and that nothing can be done about it. When making plans take the Meshugaasen into consideration.
When an issue comes up (into your mind), try to think of it in these terms. Try, if applicable, to say to yourself, ‘who said it has to change?’ It’s not a sink, it’s rain. That’s the way it is.
When you stop telling Rashi what he really means to say.
Sam, our Seudos are usually for a Yiddishe cause. We don’t make a Seuda for a birthday, although you might make a party or whatever you want. Avraham Avinu might have been celebrating his special situation.
His coin showed an old couple on side and a young couple on the other. The medrash says that people brought their children to Sara Imeinu to nurse them, just to see and experience the amazing Ness. When Yitzchok was weened that period was completed.
seeallsides, the trick is not to feel Mechuyav. See MY THREAD about doing Chesed by choice and determination, not out of weekness.
I heard a story about a Tzaddik who was a big Baal Tzeddaka. One day he completely stopped giving Tzeddaka. It came to a point where there was a woman begging at his door until she began crying. After that he started giving again. He explained that he wanted to make sure that he wasn’t just giving to sattisfy his own Rachmanus.
msseeker, when someone attacked the Kuzarim were they not allowed to fight them off?
Outside of Satmar, NK and the Eida, the mainstream view is what I wrote earlier from the Steipler, that what was done is done. There is no doubt that the word Zion refers to Eretz Yisroel, or the land that has Zion in it (that’s a whole different thread). To be a Zionist, however, usually means, or should mean, to be a follower of, or subscriber to the ideas of, Zionism.
The Zionists were activists who’s only goal was to get a land, like all other nations, and therefore solve the problem of Galus. They weren’t even particular about Eretz Yisroel, but they focused on it in order to gain the sympathies of religious people. Had it simply been a group of pious, or at least believing, Jews, All Rabbonim would have encouraged it.
The fact is that most Rabbonim did see through it, and what it was trying to accomplish. The fact is that they pulled people off the Derech by the droves. They gave young people an identity other than the Torah.
Obviously, Hashem had plans for it to work out. Of course we are very happy to have it in our hands and to be allowed to Daven at our Mekomos Hakedoshim — oops, the Zionists don’t always let that. If you want to compare it to a Galach it would be more similar to him having found something that is yours while digging for gold. You’ll say thank you perhaps, but you won’t be endebted to him for his great present.
The movement that was, is no more. There are Mizrachi who still follow the ideology of the Frum branch of Zionism. We obviously have different Hashkafos, especially regarding the special high ranks that they consider the state leaders to represent. However they are not doing what the Zionists did. They are keeping Mitzvos and learning Torah. The state is a state like any other state. They aren’t rallying anyone to their cause, because it is a done deal. There is a country not a cause.
If you want, you can email me for someone who might be able to help. Though, you’ll have to guess my email address. (It’s not that hard.)
It’s a pity, because the particular issue you mention is very dealable. You would do well with someone who can put things in perspective.
When you spend money, although it is hard, you feel it is worth it in the long run. You can apply that way of thinking to her job, as well. If it is a strongly ingrained Mishegaas, so be it. It’s possible to look past it. It’s possible for her to look past her complaints, as well. It would be a real pity to give up.
You might not need someone with a degree. A seasoned Talmid Chacham is a great person to talk to, to get things in perspective. You walk away enlightened. You can go to both, too.
Abaye said that they learn more.
I learned Shabbos in Yeshiva. It’s becoming more popular.
Yes, Shabbos has many Geshmake Sugyos. The whole Hotza’a with the Gedarim of Hanachos and Bassar Gufo Garir, how to understand Kluta, and one-way Kluta. The whole Sugya of Ein Mischaven and Eino Tzarich Legufo, and many more.
The Me’iri, in his introduction to Avos says that even the Geonim had this concept of favored Masechtos. Actually, we find in the Gemara, too, that Reb Yehuda was not well aquainted in Uktzin. In the end of Horios it sounds like Rebbe Gamliel wasn’t well versed in Uktzin, either, until he had to be.
By today, the purpose of a Bachur learning Gemara is to be able to understand what Reb Baruch Ber or Reb Chaim were referring to.
If one thrapist didn’t work, try another. I know of people who failed by a few therapists until they got the right one. Anyhow, ending it would be discussed with a professional, as well.
Even if your behavior is offsetting the situation, both of you will need consultation. It’s possible to love someone who has a tough disposition. You just have to learn how to understand, and relate to, him. Not every therapist will focus on this. It is a more natural response to address the behavior that is being perceived as aggressive (or whatever the issue is) directly. Being that it won’t change overnight, a better approach is to learn how to deal with it, and how to appreciate someone who is working on it.
I really hope I don’t come across as condescending. Sorry if I do.
Thank you, Sam, for mentioning that. It talks there about young people dying because of Nivul Peh. I think it is very important for people to realize that, in light of the recent happennings.
Taking-a-Break, that is really great that you try not to say other, less harsh words as well. Something I try for myself and those I can influence, is not to use fill in words at all. Not to say, I have to write this stupid essay. That word, ‘stupid’, is there as an anger word. It doesn’t mean or convey anything, and would better be left out.
As ZeesKite mentioned, you are how you speak. Anyone who worked on refining their speach can attest that you come out feeling clean and different.
What would have been better without Zionism? The European frei Zionists would have been frei anyway.
Er. Without zionism there wouldn’t be zionists. Zionism, like all other isms, pulled people. Without the pull you don’t get pulled. Yes, there were many bad winds blowing, but each one was about an ideology. Zionism preceded the other ones, and was the only one cloaked as Jewish.
Without the reform movement, there wouldn’t be an alternative Judaism. Some people would Shmad completely, but most would have stayed as real Jews. Same here.
The Machlokes of whether it is right to campaign to the UN or the Brits to get our land is not really the point. It did seem like it back then, which is why the movement had the backing of some Rabbonim. Many of them realized, after some time, that they were taken for a ride by those whose goal had nothing to do with Yiddishkeit.
Then there is the issue of Merida Ba’umos, which would only apply to the acts of sabotage against the British. I don’t think any Rabbonim really split over that. It is mainly used by those already against them.
After the state was established, most Rabbonim accepted the fact that what was done was done. This is what the Steipler writes in Kraina De’igrassa. Satmar, Eida, and Naturei Karta continued the fight at different degrees.
The fact is that the only Zionists around are those learning in Yeshivos. Those who were fighting against the sweeping movement that claimed many Neshamos don’t have that complaint or threat anymore. I really don’t see the point in keeping alive an old fight. Should we be making protests against the Tzedukim, too?
It was a foolish idea to get so involved, and it was a bad precendent. However, there were few dissenting voices before going in. After going in eveyone started yelling how bad it was to go.
I wouldn’t complain. I’m very happy to see them parked in illegal spots. They should do it more often. We have a hard enough time getting spots ourselves, why should I want even more cars to fit into the few legal spots?
soliek, he means that it didn’t happen in a laboratory.
Old man, look when it was posted.
The real question is, at 1:45 the first time around, is it a quarter to two or a quarter to 1?