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There is a kosher way to do everything. There are all types of trips at different costs. It’s really not hard to imagine how people can focus on geula while away. But if your really unsure, the answer is an obvious yes. It’s funny you mention Orlando. I wouldn’t exactly call Orlando partying. Many who rent a private home are basic doing the exact preparations for the holiday they would at home, just in a different house. Not sure what you think goes on there.

And to the one who said it is assur for the majority of Jews to be living in Eretz Yisrael, it seems you apparently don’t include anyone who doesn’t wear a hat and white shirt as Jews. Had you included everyone you’d know that the majority of Jews already live in Eretz Yisrael.

I’m sorry that you think that you and your piers make up “klal Yisrael” to the exclusion of every Jew who doesn’t fit into the bubble. Should you wish to expand your definition of what makes a Jew you will find that nothing about that letter says that the Rally will be negative for Klal Yisrael. Each of your 4 points are reasons why certain people should not attend, it says nowhere that the event will have negative results for klal Yisrael, unless, again, you think that you are all of klal Yisrael. And just to stress again, daat torah is not limited to these Rabbis. Even if they expressly stated that No Jew should attend because it would be negative and that every Jew should learn instead, like you pompously claimed, your case would not be rested. KLAL YISRAEL IS NOT LIMITED TO YOU AND YOUR ILK.

UJM you said that going to the rally will have no positive effect on klaf Yisrael. No where in the letter did it say anything like that.

Nobody is forcing anyone to attend. It isn’t difficult to realize why it is beneficial. If it isn’t your speed you should understand that other Jews travel at a different speed. It should not be so hard to be supportive of the way others choose to contribute. Especially when it is heavily supported by religious organizations. Unless there is blatant transgression of Halacha no negative that comments necessary. If the only way you see this event is as “taking away from Talmud Torah” you’re just not understanding that this is an act of Hishtadlut. (Besides, what do you think yeshiva students are going to do in the bus? Watch movies? You don’t think there will be at least some Talmud Torah, Tehilim and singing to Bore Olam?)

UJM, I guess your idea of travel is taking a break from learning? For many, 10 hours traveling is many more hours learning they they would have been able to otherwise. The real question is how can people speak negatively about showing support for Israel in a way that will most definitely make a difference. It’s tiring to hear the same people who constantly make rifts in am Yisrael once again rising to the occasion to divide and speak down on others during this time of supposed “unprecedented unity.” The real question you need to ask YOURSELF is what have YOU done. Frankly, no one needs to know that answer besides you, and you need not comment on others answer. Don’t be the person who won’t accept Mashiah if he doesn’t align perfectly with his Hashkafa. And if you say, “we’ll that’ll never happen because my Hashkafa…” that should tell you something.

Akuperma- the question was not addressed to frum women outside the frum community. But even in that circumstance any woman with confidence could and should dress as she pleases, and there never has been an easier time to do so. And yes, the question is clearly assuming that hats are a more tzanua option.

They want to eliminate Hamas and leave Gaza.

Modern orthodox are simply Orthodox Jews who became less observant and adopted the surrounding culture. In typical Ashkenazi fashion, when the group became large enough they earned their own label as Modern Orthodox. People who ask these questions are incredibly lacking in ahavat Yisrael and choose to further divide rather than bring close.

I was a match for someone about a year ago. They explained to me that to be a match you must be a relative in some way although they would not reveal the persons identity. I took an initial blood test to confirm whether or not I was in fact a match, I was. I was planning my trip to Florida, where they have their facility. I had to take a day off of work to travel a distance to an office affiliated with Gift of Life for a physical. I waited several hours in the waiting room only for the physical to be just a few minutes, after taking blood again. I was of course extremely excited to literally be saving a persons life. I also was very curious who the distant relative might be. Turned out my platelet count was too low and the procedure would be too risky. I could not stop thinking about the recipient who was hopeful to receive his treatment only to be let down by a factor they could have determined way earlier from the first blood test. Sorry I could not share a full experience with you but if I can recommend anything it’s to make sure they take as much data as can be useful from the initial blood test in order not to give false hope to the donor and recipient.

What’s the idea, why does being married make you a reb – on the same level as someone with semicha?

When everyone accepts that Mashiach may come from a group that they don’t identity with or even may disagree with well surely see him sooner.

Comparing the “nisayon” of the State of Israel to that of the holocaust is preposterous. Had the state been run by yere shamayim youd been singing a different tune- despite its being founded with not the most pure intentions. But it didn’t work out that way. That Eretz Yisrael is in our hands is probably the greatest gift Bore Olam has given us as a nation since the last time we received it. Calling that a nisayon is simply kefiyat hatov. No one asked you to support it, just to recognize that it isn’t your greatest enemy, and in fact is a step in the right direction towards biat Hamashiach.

Very true. This is something very new and that will get worse with time. You definitely should not trust random videos forwarded on WhatsApp. The biggest problem is stopping these sources from spreading to those who will believe them. Public opinion can be easily bolstered by fake videos. People generally don’t fact check sources that prove what they already “know.” Videos and pictures without context spread on social media like wildfire. Great efforts will be needed to stop this from happening.

Avira, these mussar books bring pesukim from tanach to supposed every line. Have you learned hovot halevavot or shaare teshuva? I’ve never seen anyone dance with a Gemara on simchat Torah. Studying torah shebichtav is literally studying Gods word. Maybe you are worried about maskilim etc. but there is no denying the importance of learning Tanach. It’s sad that people just skip over the pesukim in mussar books and even Gemara. Just see what the artscroll says and move on…

In addition to what jack said, democrats say that border states receive millions in funding to build infrastructure to receive these immigrants.

What they don’t realize is that there is nothing inhumane about taking an immigrant who dropped themself off in a random city whose infrastructure is too overwhelmed to properly handle them and dropping them off in another random city. The point is being made very loudly and clearly yet many choose to remain deaf eared to the source of the problem. The borders are open and the US can not absorb the about of people entering with any semblance of dignity. If the lesson learned here if that Republicans are evil you simply blindly feeding your bias. Democratic leaders need to wake up and understand what the issue is because until they do this will not stop.

GH an TRT, you should get together. A lot to discuss about these rallies.

While gadolhadora has watched enough of Trumps rallies to know all his lines and even get familiar with the attendees and their attire, typically Frum people find watching a trump rally to be a total waste of time.

If there is no “food” on the table a husband is responsible to quit kollel and make it happen. A son should not choose to join Kollel with and leave his parents no choice but to support him. It should be a discussion. If there is food into the table I don’t see the issue.

In terms of fulfilling the mitzva of Talmud Torah, sure.

I think the UJM approach is the “problem.” Hashem creates every individual with varying ability. To paraphrase YO, the gifted are yechide segula. Even those who learn seriously, usually will not fully understand let alone remember what they’ve learned. (I’m sure with more effort we would have more serious learners but even still, a minority). But with the push nowadays for every individual to learn Torah (which is truly amazing) a great value has been placed on the quantity and the quality has become less important. In truth though, I think there are a large number of real Talmide Chachamim, and the fact that there are so many “not serious” learners just means the Rabbis are doing a good job at spreading Torah to the masses. A great alternative to leaving the Torah to yechidim and everyone else remaining ame haaretz.

I find it sad the Mr Klein did a great job of answering the question and you are all doing the exact opposite. Arguing over “Eretz” or “Medinat.” Talking down on other Jews because they are “Zionists” or “Anti Zionists.” Calling each other out for misrepresenting the truth. Denying that The tragedies even have anything to do with us and our actions, but rather Hashems plan. These past 15 posts should be an eye opening example as to why we are suffering as a nation. We are living in 5782. Every Jew reading this has an obligation to go ask their Rabbi “How should I feel about the Zionist who does tremendous things for Am Yisrael?” “How should I feel about the ultra orthodox who rejects Medinat Yisrael?” “Should I love him as a fellow Jew even though we disagree? Or should I speak negatively about him and make sure everyone knows that he doesn’t represent the true Jew?” This right here in this thread is exactly the type of sinat hinam that the Rabbis talk about. WAKE UP. If you think that shambling Zionism or Anti Zionism is going to bring the geula you are forgetting the great principal of Ribi Akiva.

If you measure responsibilities by number of missvot the answer is clear. Otherwise, while it may be nice to know, Baruch Hashem both men and women have plenty of responsibilities to keep them both occupied constantly. Usually we don’t count our rights in Judaism.

I once heard from Rabbi Akiva Tatz that marriage is not a division of responsibilities, it is two people coming together to do everything they can to help the other. Definitely something to strive for.

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I am not a posek. Halacha is not always clear cut. When a posek is faced with an ambiguous Halacha and one way will make thousands mechalel Shabbat and the other will make them in line with Halacha, a Talmud Chacham who cares about am yisrael should choose the latter. How often do we see the mishna berura quote a minhag and working hard to justify it within halacha.

The big IF.
All I’m asking is to look at the big picture, how have we benefitted. That’s the way Hakarat Hatov works. Looking at the details you’ll find a reason not to thank anyone. “G-d created me, of course he should provide for me.” This thread is not about what we think about Netanyahu, it’s about owing him gratitude. Failing to recognize the good people do is another form of sinat hinam.