The Islamic preacher and the London Taxi

 

Update: Alert: "All" French Vodkas have a wine issue and may not be used, including Grey Goose- We posted this in 2021-

Rabbi Usher Eckstein has been certifying Schick caterers among other caterers and allowed
"Grey-Goose" at all of their affairs, even though "Grey-Goose" is not on the CRC approved list, but it's on the Star-K's list - That's good enough for Rav Ekstein, Skver, Hisachdus CRC.

The OU, Kof-K, OK, CRC, AKO discovered some 2 years ago that the Star-K Hashgocha is a "Fraud", to put it mildly, but the Heimish accept the Star-K, we are not surprised.

 https://yudelstake.blogspot.com/2021/12/alert-all-french-vodka-have-wine-issue.html

We banned all French Vodka for over 10 years already due to wine issues.

Rav Padwa, banned all french Vodka because of wine issues for a few years already.

It does not appear on the CRC's liquor list as recommended or approved.

Note: The Star-K APPROVES Grey Goose Vodka, because Kashrus issues is not a concern by them. They also approve Red-Bull drinks while the CRC does not approve it. 

Note: Reb Usher Eckstein Belzer  Dayan- discovered America- 

Interesting-he saw it on a whatsap, so he put out an alert.

Ma’aseh Shehaya – Once Upon A Time A Cautionary Kashrus Chronicle

(Dear Readers: Although at the end of last week’s article I stated that I would delve deeper into the meaning of the Chasam Sofer’s novel description of the events of Asara B’Teves, and how it is relevant to unfortunate events occurring all around us, I beg the readers’ indulgence to wait another week for that, as an event took place last week which highlights the importance of reading these columns in Chadash and attending the lectures that are sometimes shamelessly promoted therein.)

Way back when, when we were first getting to know each other, I wrote a series of articles entitled “Just What Are Mehadrin Standards?” We discussed that there are different standards for different Hechsheirim, much as there are different standards for different qualities of anything we deal with, e.g., washing machines, tape recorders, cars, elevators — the point being that even if we can point to a bottom-line seeming similarity (at the end of the day — It’s kosher, isn’t it? It gets the clothes clean, doesn’t it? It plays music, doesn’t it? It gets you from point A to point B, doesn’t it? It moves you up and down, doesn’t it?), there are, nevertheless, distinctions in dependability; in ability to work under less-than-ideal circumstances; in durability; in extra features which ensure a safer, more confident experience. And so surely we should understand that different Hechsheirim offer different standards to confront practical problems which inevitably arise in the real world, especially given the sophistication and intricate reality of the food industry and the complex halachic issues that have to be dealt with. We concluded by making the point that as most laymen (and Talmidei chachamim) are not up to the task of researching the standards of the plethora of kashrus organizations, and equally not up to the task of doing the necessary halachic research (and making halachic decisions) to determine just what those standards should be, every person must have a rav, or some expert in the field to be guided by, no less than we are guided by our doctors, our car mechanics, and our Consumer Reports. To be continued:

בבא קמא נב.-כד רגיז רעיא על ענא עביד לנגדא סמותא- רש"י כך כשהמקום נפרע משונאי ישראל ממנה להן פרנסים שאינן מהוגנים-הפוך בה דכולה בה!

         The word Askan/ Shtadlan, the title public servant, has referred to a person characterized by selfless love for the Jewish people who sacrifices himself for the public good. We grew up hearing stories of people ran across Europe meeting with kings and governments in an effort to avert terrible decrees against the Jewish people. All this was done at their own personal peril and their own expense. The early klal workers in this country wanted nothing more than to spread chinuch and literally were moser nefesh for that ideal.   

        Every good thing can be abused. This includes public service and community service when a trust of the people with interests other than those of the public they represent. If that happens, the people who suffer the most are all of us, all of klal yisroel, because the true askanim / shtadlanim-and there many out in there in the  trenches helping others lesheim shomayim will have lost the goodwill of the public due to the indiscretions and selflessness of the abusers.

         There is a tremendous pitfall in askanus, a pitfall associated with all positions of power, especially those that are based on trust. In other words, the second an askan begins to think that it’s about me not about the cause; he is doomed to failure, because when there is a conflict between the “me” and the “cause”, the “me” is going to win and the “cause” is going to lose. That means that the little guy is going to lose.

         The problem is that some Askanim become so swept up with their roles and their deeds even good deeds, that they often have a hard time separating themselves from the cause. They begin to think of themselves as the cause in itself.

         If askanim want to retain the goodwill of the people and continue to help them; they must understand a few points. Firstly, it’s not about me. It’s about helping people. Secondly, an Askan is there to fill a need or a void. He’s not there to create a need and then becomes a knight in shining armor who will fix it. Don’t create a need or an organization that’s unnecessary or has already been created by someone else. If you do that, you’re not an Askan, but rather opportunist and a copycat to boot.

         In addition, it goes without saying that if a person’s public service will in anyway benefit his own private business, mossad or interest, that person is not an Askan, but rather an opportunist utilizing the public to further his financial or organizational goals.

         One particular form of askanus is that which exists in relationship between politicians and public servants. This is especially so when individuals with personal agendas and financial interests try to become liaisons between the frum community and politicians, taking advantage of the naiveté of so many in our tzibur.

         These words should not be taken as an indictment on askanus. On the contrary, it is because we feel that altruistic public services are such an integral component of preserving the welfare of our communities and ensuring the flourishing of yidishkeit  that we must weed and out and separate the true askanim / shtadlanim, the true public servants, who selflessly give of themselves and their time for the public with little thought for recognition and remuneration, from the charlatans and  opportunist who sully the ideal of askanus and sully the name of our  communities in an unforgettable, unforgivable  way.

         As a prominent Rebebetzin "in the know" said "I never saw an (ex)askan, without full pockets".

 Based on an article by R' A. Birenbaum

UPDATE: Alert: Shatnez issues- The new HIS place clothing store at Evergreen South Lakewood-

Reb Yaakov Kamenetsky, Z"L said it's אסור to use Kreitman for Shatnez testing, he's not to be relied upon at all.

Send us an Email (kashrusy@aol.com)

What stores are using Kreitman.

NOTE: Their Bais Din Shatnez, told us themselves that they do not have a clue in the practical aspect of Shatnez.

They have proven themselves to be a Fraud. We tried teaching them, they refused to learn the basics. 
 

All of the HIS place clothing from the South Lakewood store requires re-checking for Shatnez as they are using unqualified testers.

The HIS Place statements that the Shatnez was removed, is  NOT RELIABLE, but must be checked by qualified testers.

Therefore, Only use the Shatnez Testers that are certified by the International Shatnez testers Association.

Alert: Philadelphia Shatnez lab clothing needs re-testing

The Kreitman affiliated shatnez personnel are NOT QUALIFIED and are being מכשיל את הרבים

2nd Update: Shatnez testing-who should I use?

There isn't any ביטול בשעטנז anymore, because it's a דבר שיש לו מתירין-(the Kreitman group and Lee Ave, are מתיר everything)

I eat anything with a "K", I read ingredients list, then I decide if it's kosher enough, I use non- Glatt, any kosher symbol, I use $25.00 Mezuzahs, ד' מינים, חינוך,tefilin $250.00, we aren't into yoshon or infestation, there are many heteirim, etc.

Then the following Shatnez testers are for you;

Kreitmans- Monsey & Lakewood- 

Shatnez Maven, Shatnez specialists, Cleaning Station River Ave-Cleaners in SeaGull Mall-etc.

The following clothing stores are NOT for you;

 Emporio-

Prestige-

His Place "South Side".

If you are one that has a different standard in Kashrus, then buy your clothing anyplace provided it's then checked by a qualified shatnez lab. make sure the store will allow you to return it, if it's not feasible to remove the Shatnez. 

Get your Shatnez clothing at EMPORIO- with a Non-Shatnez label attached- Emporio has professional "Bouncers" in food establishments "if you question the fraud Shatnez system

ALERT: The Kreitman Shatnez checker [and their fraudulent Bais-Din] are totally unqualified, all of his checked clothing must be re-checked by a qualified shatnez mumcha!

 

Response to "most Muslims are peaceful people"

 

The unfinished battle against the modern "Misyavinim" - They are ALL our fellow Jews R"L [The רבים ביד מעטים וכו' will triumph]

From an Email:

Rav Shimon Schwab spoke at a convention about "The unfinished battle against the modern "Misyavinim". We think there is another modern "Misyavnim" brewing ........

The Misyavnim are not the Schumers, Schiffs, Nadlers, etc.

The Misyavnim are your Friedlanders, Eichtensteins, Lakewood Vaad,  Agudah, Members of Mo'etezes, Garry Schaer, a$$konim, Roshei Moisdois, etc. 

מהרסיך ומחריביך ממך יצאו

Agudah's Avi Schnall officially confirmed that Agudah will always court the Democrats, because that's where the money is (just like Willie Sutton said).

The Misyavnim even refer to the חשמונאים as ולא תהיו כקורח ועדתו ר"ל

NZ Government administrator who leaked data showing a one-in-four DEATH rate for some COVID jab batches ARRESTED

https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-12-05-government-administrator-leaked-data-death-covid-vaccines.html

 According to reports, the man in question was taken into custody by law enforcement for "accessing computers for deceptive purposes." This is rich, considering the New Zealand government's hiding of said data in the first place is the true deception.

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