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  • in reply to: Klal Yisroel Needs an Official Central Yichus Registry #2026249
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    Those types of registries are handy references for Natzi’s, mullahs, and LDS.

    in reply to: Virginia governor #2023911
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    “Children shouldnt have a say in their kids education”.is a cornerstone of modern yeshiva education in America.
    Tread lightly..

    in reply to: I’m considered an anti Vaccinator #1997439
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    The anti vaccination cult isnt validated by Covid.

    Reminds me of an actor who was asked if he was vegan. He answered, “No, I’m Babtist.”

    The anti vaccination position isnt grounded in אידישקייט, it’s a foolish fad.

    in reply to: According to the Torah, was Chauvin Allowed to Kill Floyd? #1967236
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    “Officers of the court” are permitted to you use force, up to and including lethal force. Full stop.

    in reply to: Withholding funding: Checkmate #1911097
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    Decency:

    I had a different thread in mind for this week, but you’ve inspired me.

    “Some things are simply unique.”

    in reply to: Withholding funding: Checkmate #1910894
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    Personally I think containing “microclusters” is a terrific idea. Instead of a second or third shutdown, like Israel has done, targeted lockdown to contain spikes while keeping the rest if the city and state moving makes sense, if it works. Unfortunately Israel tried the same thing (coincidentally(😉) their red zones were also predominantly חרדי) with limited success. To bad it didnt happen to someone else though (sarcasm intended).

    in reply to: Withholding funding: Checkmate #1910560
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    Charlie,
    The Top 10 things we appreciate about living through a pandemic is next weeks thread.
    (But since you shared, mine is “no משלוחים ringing the bell after מעריב”).

    in reply to: Withholding funding: Checkmate #1910435
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    Reb Addict,

    You’re not equating the refusal to social distance or wear masks with the matters of faith that Jews have joyously endured every matter of suffering for.
    You’re arguing that no matter what the cause, we cant close our yeshivos, and that we should endure every sacrifice to keep them open.
    I just dont see how you can accomplish that with some sort or reconciliation with the broader community of human beings who live in NY state.
    Choosing a hill to die on because you just want to be left alone sounds more like Branch Davidians than Orthodox Judaism.

    in reply to: Withholding funding: Checkmate #1910392
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    Reb Addict,
    As a wise man once told me, הלכה עשב שונא ליעקב. doesnt mean that we should knowingly provoke animosity.
    The מגילה records המן as basing his decree on the claim that יש עם אחד… ואת דתי המלך אינם עושים. Shouldnt we be doing everything can to show good citizenship?
    Prejudice and גזירות are in the hands of the רבש”ע; what we can control our own behaviour. Its time to restore respect and dignity to how we present ourselves to the world.

    in reply to: Withholding funding: Checkmate #1910302
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    Addict, learn דף יומי and apply it to the zones of infection in NYC. It’s literally an עירוב map for Brooklyn.
    It may be easier to externalize the problem and blame it on anti semites, or even dismiss it and claim that as long as that many people aren’t dying it doesnt matter. But I think the time has come for honesty and perhaps a little courage. Infection is higher in religous neighborhoods then surrounding areas because compliance is lax, and its inexusable. Simply put, if we can wear streimels in the summer, we can wear masks to the grocery. The ציבור is strong and resilient and enough to get through this without excuses.

    in reply to: Withholding funding: Checkmate #1910205
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    “We were doing everything right and they still shut us down.”
    That is exactly what the Catholkc schools and churches are saying.
    Unfortunately they are in the same geographic area as those who think burning masks in the street sends a message of responsibility and respect. אוי לרשע אוי לשכיניי
    To those who dont have any experience with dealing with city agencies, be aware that only the most clueless of fools will flaunt noncompliance with health department regulations. It’s a big mindless beaurocaxy that doesnt discriminate or show mercy or understanding when enforcing the rules. Maybe you’re smart enough to argue down a library fine or a speeding ticket.
    Not a violation of public health restrictrictions during a pandemic.

    in reply to: Kashering A Laptop. #1902590
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    What’s wrong with chisels and stone? Yana daba doo!

    in reply to: Is anyone going to Uman this year #1893984
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    Selfishness.

    in reply to: Returning to Lakewood Elul Z’man – Covid update #1892083
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    rational:

    Context.

    edited

    in reply to: Returning to Lakewood Elul Z’man – Covid update #1891903
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    CT Rebbe:

    Test case? Human Guinea Pigs? Comparing the holy ראאשי ישיבה to Mengele חס ושלום? Or suggesting that their דעת תורה knew exactly how many would die in Lakewood already last ראש השנה, and knew it was their time?

    in reply to: Returning to Lakewood Elul Z’man – Covid update #1891268
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    Is it possible that BMG would accept tens of thousands of dollars allotted to colleges to implement Covid safety protocols and not actually have any precautions in place?

    in reply to: Get accepted into Brisk #1890969
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    All of the heroic banter about how the yeshivos in Europe would never have closed because of Covid (absolutely false, bordering on slander).
    Meanwhile bochrim are passing on a chance to learn in the pinnacle of Litveshe learning because its INCONVENIENT.
    Of course bochurin learned in Siberia. And in concentration camps. Because they were יושבי אוהל and עובדי ה’, so they bore adversity with courage and strength.

    in reply to: How did the Poskim deal with the Spanish Flu? #1889332
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    Because of the enormity of the Holocaust, it’s easy to forget that WWI was a catastrophe for European Jewery.
    Unlike today, the “Spanish” Flu wasnt widely reported by the media to prevent large scale panic.
    Between typhus, TB, food insecurity, and the threat of actual programs (“actual” meaning the threat of violence and death, rather than a park being temporarily locked), it is completely possible that there are few surviving responses that deal specifically with the SF.

    in reply to: Does Anyone (Basically) Know (Like) How to Talk (Whatever)? #1886267
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    Covered my face when my son asked his Rebbe about “two dudes fighting over a tallis”.

    in reply to: Hypocrisy thy name is Left #1880111
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    1. “Right” or “Left” is irrelevant, except to inform others of how divoted you are to talk radio.
    2. Democrats have not “ruled the South for most of its existence”. Because I said so.
    3. Y’all had better pray on bended knee that the judge hearing the case for summer camps is an old school bleeding heart liberal, because a law and order judge would laugh the case put of court.

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