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  • in reply to: Jew vs. Jewish Person #2213248
    huju
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    Some comments state or simply that”Jew” has only recently taken on a negative meaning. That’s a hoot. “Jew” has been pejorative among gentiles since we left HarSinai.

    in reply to: Catskill busses #2210071
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    To ujm: …every 2 or 3 months, and glad to do it.

    in reply to: Catskill busses #2209832
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    Busses are a form of affection. Buses are a form of transportation.

    in reply to: Maharal’s Golem #2208967
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    To Sam Klein: Golem existed long before teleprompters. Think before you post, especially when you’re just making it up.

    in reply to: Summer camps #2205955
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    Supply and demand set price. All the jive about costs affects profitability.

    in reply to: Trump Voters #2205085
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    To yechiel: 43, but I am optimistic.

    in reply to: The most pressing issue facing the Jewish community in 2023 #2201187
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    Most pressing issue: Wrinkled pants.

    in reply to: Bridging the Gap Between The Torah World and MO #2201185
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    In addition to bridging the gap with MO, we need to bridge the gap with Larry, Curly and Shemp.

    in reply to: Trump Voters #2201184
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    To CTLawyer: Yes, Trump was a Democrat some years ago. I believe his choice was based on his need to have favorable relations with the political forces that control real estate rules in New York City and New York State.

    in reply to: Ten Commandments Posted in Public Schools #2197366
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    To always asks: it sounds like you are proposing something I have been proposing for years, i.e., frum Jews enrolling in public schools for secular education, and teaching Torah in separate schools. It is plausible in NYC public schools because of of laws that allow “pullouts” of kids for religious training, and because dumping all yeshiva kids in public schools would overwhelm the public schools.

    in reply to: Trump Voters #2195542
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    To ujm: Pol Pot spelled backwards is Top Lop.

    in reply to: Ten Commandments Posted in Public Schools #2195153
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    To Neville Chaim Berlin: A “free market ” for liquor is an oxymoron. Liquor sales have been restricted since at least the Middle Ages.

    in reply to: Cheesecake for squirrels #2195152
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    What is this thread really about? What is the hidden agenda? Is there a hidden agenda? Because there is no such thing as too much cheesecake.

    in reply to: Ten Commandments Posted in Public Schools #2193956
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    Well, only nOnesorah answered my question. Some others had worthwhile comments. The correct answer is as follows: No, a law (federal, state or local) requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments is not good for the Jews. Among other things, such a requirement violates the establishment clause of the US constitution. And it would set a precedent requiring the posting other laws , e.g., accepting a savior, accepting a single prophet, and lots of other things that violate, or are contrary to the teachings of, the Torah. So, no, a legal requirement to post the Ten Commandments would not be good for the Jews.

    in reply to: Chabad Inspires all Jews to Yearn for Mashiach #2193946
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    I believe the fundamental mission of Chabad shluchim is to have non-observant Jews do more mitzvos, whether it’s putting on tefillin or praying for Moshiach to come. In fact, whenever I see shluchim on patrol, they ask men about tefillin, women about lighting Shabbos candles. I don’t think they have ever mentioned Moshiach directly.

    As for believing the 7th Lubavitcher Rebbe is Moshiach: Among the oldest Chabadniks, some do believe that, but among the younger, i.e., under 60, most accept that the Rebbe did die and therefore cannot be Moshiach. I think the younger Chabadniks are waiting for the Rebbe’s generation to go to the Next World before accepting an 8th rebbe. Caveat: these are my opinions based on conversations with many Chabadniks. None of the have said exactly what I just wrote.

    in reply to: Imagine if Trump removed IRS Teams for Investigating #2193435
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    To coffee addict: Please name the KKK leader that Biden eulogized?

    in reply to: German Products #2193361
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    I don’t know who is the current owner of Adidas, but one of its founders, in 1936, was a member of the Nazi Party. He made the track shoes. He also made the track shoes for Jesse Owen’s, who was referred to as “the Schwartz American” by the announcer at the 1936 Olympics, which Hitler wanted to showcase his theory of German racial superiority.

    in reply to: Did we really go to the moon #2189519
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    To akuperma: Why could a frum Yid not have “the right stuff,” even without training on Shabbos. Anti-semites share your opinion that frum and other Yids are weenies, notwithstanding the triumphs of the IDF.

    in reply to: You should get a dog. #2186839
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    To ujm: I think you are kidding. Your comment is as funny as the one about Jews making matzoh with the blood of gentile children.

    To the Mods: I suggest you take down ujm’s comment, and if take my suggestion, you can also take down my comment.

    in reply to: You should get a dog. #2186842
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    President Truman had the best advice about dogs: If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.

    in reply to: Shabbos dips #2186316
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    I thought Shabbos dips was a popular dance in the 1940’s and 50’s.

    in reply to: Biden’s age #2186159
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    Trump’s age is not the problem. It is his rank, overwhelming stupidity.

    in reply to: King Charles and Queen Camilla #2184317
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    When I hear or read “King Charles”, the next thought that comes to my mind is “Spaniel.” When I hear or read the world “Queen”, I think of that guy who sings “We are the champions”. And when I hear the word “Royal”, the next thing I think of is, “Flush”.

    in reply to: Understanding Lag Baomer #2184305
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    I know a Reform Jewish physicist who thinks Lag Baomer is the Hebrew word for Doppler effect.

    in reply to: what is Zaphod Beeblebrox???? #2184300
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    I am not sure this is responsive to the opening question, but I am pretty sure a Breeblebox is where people keep their Breebles.

    in reply to: Joe Biden is not the 46th President of the United States of America. #2184256
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    To ujm: If Trump becomes the 45th and 47th presidents of the US, how many US presidents will be colossal jerks, 1 or 2?

    in reply to: Mass shootings, and non mass shootings, must stop. #2181351
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    To participant: your proposal is sick, and I am not sure about you.

    in reply to: After Biden sent $1 billion to the PLO, Israeli deaths rose 900% #2181294
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    Who thinks lakewhut even understands what 900% of anything is?

    in reply to: Yeshivish Clothing #2180988
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    I hate spellcheck. Brochures vs. Bachurs.

    in reply to: Yeshivish Clothing #2180641
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    If you look at photographs of frum people that were taken 50 years ago, you will see that frum attire has evolved. Hats were smaller, shoes were wing-tipped, suits were differently tailored, and men were thinner. When deciding how to dress, go back to the mitzvahs and authoritative rabbis, not the brochures and yentas.

    in reply to: ORANGE SOAP IN MIKVAS #2180528
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    Anti-bacterial?

    in reply to: I have to say, It hurts me. It really does. #2180258
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    Playing doctor on line? Doesn’t work.

    in reply to: Yeshivish Clothing #2179751
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    I am too tired to fully respond to your comment, so for now, I will say that you have have completely missed the point. Plastic bags are not proper clothing for anyone.

    in reply to: Yeshivish Clothing #2179605
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    First of all, let me clarify my Brooks Brothers recommendation. It’s great if you have money to burn, but if you don’t, look for something more price-competitive.

    Second, Joseph’s guidance is good, but it needs this caveat: The suit should fit, the shirt should be tucked in, and when it rains, do not put a plastic bag on your black hat to protect it. Black felt is naturally water-resistant and will be fine when the rain stops. You will not learn this by observing the bochurim going in and out of yeshivas.

    Halachic question: How disheveled does a bochur have to be to be committing a sin against the Halachic dress code?

    in reply to: Bulk price… Increase? #2179305
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    To fakenews: Are you just trying to show off how well you learned 3rd grade arithmetic?

    in reply to: Judicial reform poll #2178707
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    I don’t live in Israel so I did not “vote” in the poll. Some of my Israeli mishpachah are tired of Bibi and do not support his proposal. Democracy requires ground rules and an independent judiciary to apply and interpret them.

    in reply to: Professional education #2177157
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    To Gadolha: Maybe I am not as smart as I think. Is the last sentence of your comment about skipping college sarcastic?

    in reply to: Lock him up #2175365
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    To jackk: One correction re those people who went to jail – they went because they committed crimes, not because they were connected with Trump.

    in reply to: How much does a shadchan charge? #2173491
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    How much you got?

    in reply to: Does anyone know a rabbi to talk to? #2173489
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    How about THE NYPD Jewish chaplain? 2 birds, 1 stone.

    in reply to: Teen Violence in Lakewood #2171865
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    To the opening poster: Please learn that the plural of violin is spelled “violins”. Very few teens can play the violin well enough to play it in public. The others should stop.

    in reply to: Big Organization Influence in Judaism #2170319
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    To coffee addict: Some chesed traditions are out of date. Certainly in New York, kosher food is available, And some patients need special diets, e.g., free of salt and certain spices, or fat

    in reply to: Who is Feeble and Decrepit Now? #2169320
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    If the opening poster asks this question at the end of Purim, the answer should be, “Everybody.”

    in reply to: Rabbeim- ditch the drink #2169053
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    Lakewhut and I agree. Mark your calendars, or celebrate with one or two drinks, but no more.

    in reply to: Once Again, I Will Not Be Getting Drunk on Purim #2168764
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    I am drunk right nowbut, nevertheless, looking forward to more on Purim. My favorite mitzvah, now that I am too old to be fruitful and multiply.

    in reply to: CPA vrs Masters in Accounting #2168762
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    The college that gave you an accounting degree probably has a career or placement office that can give you better career advice than us yentas on YWN.

    in reply to: Is anyone bicycling? #2168536
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    I won’t get drunk when I am bicycling.

    in reply to: White History Month #2168114
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    Don’t mind me has nicely and precisely settled the issue.

    in reply to: “Karen” #2166542
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    To ujm: I have always believed that the term “JAP,” when referring to a Jewish woman, is offensive for a number of reasons. First of all, it is also a word used during World War II to refer to one of America’s enemies, and it was generally meant to be offensive to all Japanese, including Japanese Americans put into American concentration camps.

    More generally, it sterotypes Jewish women and adolescents as privileged and spoiled. Some of them are, many are not, but “JAP” smears them all. If you and/or your acquaintances use “JAP” as often as your post implies, you are doing a disservice to Jewish women.

    I once heard a Reform rabbi speak extensively about the wrongness of the term “JAP”, so, evidently, the Reform Jews get it, even if holy Jews like you do not.

    “JAP” is, among other things, loshon hara.

    in reply to: Quick Quote about Older Singles from Rabbi Zelig Pliskin #2165217
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    To ujm: I no longer have a shrink. Do you, now, or did you ever, have a shrink?

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