In general, The Secular Chareidim used to migrate to the Five Towns, but stayed in the closet.
Then some started migrating to Monsey and Lakewood etc, and coming out of the closet.
Lately many have migrated to Toms River, New Jersey.
Be aware of the above.
The Orthodox Atheists, are still in the closet, they must be outed as well.
Sept. 10, 2023
Today's Daf, Shidduch Crisis and Moshiach
Today, like every day, tens of thousands will pore over
their Gemara or listen to shiurim on the daily Daf. Today however, they will
see a key to change which would better so many lives, in this world and the
next. Many will see it, but unfortunately not very many will act on it. This
Gemara is no secret, and has been seen by young and old for centuries, but in
recent years it seems to have been overlooked.
רב הונא לטעמיה דאמר: בן עשרים שנה ולא נשא אשה – כל ימיו בעבירה.
בעבירה
סלקא דעתך?! אלא
אימא: כל ימיו בהרהור עבירה. אמר רבא, וכן תנא דבי רבי
ישמעאל: עד עשרים שנה יושב הקדוש ברוך הוא ומצפה לאדם מתי ישא אשה,
כיון
שהגיע עשרים ולא נשא, אומר: תיפח עצמותיו
Rav Huna taught that one who is not married by the time he
is 20, will live his entire life with sinful thoughts. Rava, as well as Rebbi
Yishmael, taught that Hashem Himself waits for one to get married. When he
reaches 20 and hasn’t attempted to get married, Hashem says “May his bones
swell” (A curse reserved only for those who postpone marriage or for those
who deny ).תחיית המתים
This Gemara seems to be overlooked because the Gemara before
discusses one who is preoccupied learning Torah and wouldn’t be able to
continue his studies after marriage. He therefore is exempt (according to some
interpretations) from the age limit of 20. One may think this exempts all
Yeshiva students, but the truth is that this exemption only applies to someone
who need not be concerned with illicit thoughts. It is for someone on a level
higher than almost any of our day bachurim. The average, and even the best of
our boys cannot vouch on themselves that they have total control over their
Yetzer hora.
This exemption also doesn’t apply to anyone who is going to
Kollel or whose wife, parents, or in-laws will support them after marriage.
(According to R’ Moshe Feinstein, it doesn’t apply unless one won’t be able to
learn Torah even during his set time to learn because of the stresses of work.
If however he could set aside some time to learn properly, he wouldn’t be
exempt from getting married at this age.)
For all practical purposes, for almost all young men, the
correct age for marriage is before they reach 20. This Halacha is codified by
the Rambam, Tur, Shulchan Aruch, and accepted by all halachic authorities of
all times. This includes the Chafetz Chaim, Aruch Hashulchan, Chazon Ish, R’
Moshe Feinstein and so on.
The connection to the shidduch crisis is quite obvious. If
boys were to get married younger the age gap wouldn’t be there. Even if this
would cause more boys than girls according to statistics, we should much rather
have a “crisis” caused by Hashem and not one which we made ourselves. In the
former we can rely on Him, but in the later He relies on us to mend our ways.
But where does Moshiach come in? The Gemara (Niddah 13b)
says that one who marries a young girl who is not old enough to bear children
delays the coming of Moshiach. This is because Moshiach will only come when all
the Neshamos that need to come to this world have already been born. By
delaying marriage we are delaying generations from being born which in turn
delays the coming of Moshiach.
As the Yom Hadin approaches, perhaps as a people we could
aim to get closer to the age Hashem required us to get married. Many projects
have been aimed at lowering the age of our boys, but none of them seemed to
garner enough steam. Perhaps the only way to achieve this goal is not by
throwing money at the problem, or convincing people to do it for the sake of
fixing a crisis. We need to simply realize how detrimental it is for young men
to not be in a marriage at this age. They will inevitably deteriorate
spiritually and suffer with sinful thoughts for the rest of their life.
The Mahrsha comments on today's Gemara that one who isn’t married by 20 gets the not-so honorable title of .רשעThe Medrash in Koheles says that those that delay marriage are worthy of .מיתה בידי שמים
This is a serious
issue, and before the Yom Hadin it is worth examining.
נחפשה דרכינו ונחקרה ונשובה עד ה'
On December 28 and 29, 2020, the Apple Valley Health Care Center in Apple Valley, MN vaccinated its entire senior population against COVID. Everyone was delighted that the nursing home residents were now 100% protected by the safe and effective vaccine. Within the next five days, every nursing home employee who was on Christmas vacation was called back to work early, to help deal with all the dead bodies.
This horrific tale has been covered up for the past three
years now—and it’s not the only nursing home where this “weird coincidence”
happened.
If there is one area where the vaccine fanatics should have
been able to pat themselves on the back over this whole debacle, it should have
been all the lives that the safe and effective vaccines saved in the nursing
homes. After all, nursing homes were the main locations where people died of
COVID over the previous year.
The nursing homes were so
dangerous that Joe Biden’s Secretary of Health and Human Services, B. Levine, took his own mother out of a Pennsylvania nursing home to keep her
safe. Even independent journalist Alex Berenson believes that the COVID shots
offered some limited, although short-lived, protection to people in the 75+
crowd.
This would be a really easy study
for anyone to conduct. Just look at the number of COVID deaths in a nursing
home in 2020 and compare the number of deaths in that same nursing home in 2021
after every resident was given the shot. It would be that simple. Easy-peasy.
Kiss the girl, pop the champagne and take a victory lap. The shots saved
grandma and grandpa!
A whistleblower at the Apple Valley Health Care Center in
Minnesota released that exact data to Steve Kirsch a few days ago. For those
who don’t know Kirsch is a software developer and philanthropist who was
injured when he got the COVID vaccine, and he’s been on a crusade against these
dangerous and ineffective shots and corrupt healthcare officials ever since.
Whistleblowers from healthcare facilities turn internal documents over to him
because no one in the bought-and-paid-for press will cover this stuff. This is
the first nursing home data that anyone has given to him in the past three
years, and it’s been corroborated as authentic.
In 2020, before the vaccines existed, the Apple Valley
Health Care Center had 27 reported cases of COVID among its 140 residents, and
none of them died. Zero deaths in the nursing home with no vaccines. That’s
impressive any way you slice it. They kept every patient with COVID alive, and
they deserve credit for that at least.
BUT… once the COVID shots were administered, they had too
many dead bodies to cope with after the first five days. Within three weeks of
the injection days on December 28 and 29, there were 40 deaths out of 140
residents. A stunning 30% of the elderly patients just died all of a sudden.
In 2020, there were 27 COVID cases and zero deaths all year
long. In 2021, they suddenly had 90 cases of COVID in that three-week span, and
28 of them died from COVID after being vaccinated. They had an explosion of
COVID cases and one-third of them died after the vaccines were given to all of
them. And this was a facility that obviously knew how to care for elderly COVID
patients and keep them alive.
After the shots were administered, the number of COVID cases
tripled and dozens died. The additional 12 simply died from “suddenly” after
receiving the shots. The data is now clear across all age cohorts.
The COVID shots make it more likely for you to catch COVID,
no matter how young or how old you are. The shots also drastically increase
your chances of dying from COVID. That’s not safe and effective.
Steve Kirsch has called the Apple Valley Health Care Center
multiple times to try to talk to someone about what happened. They keep hanging
up on him. No wonder. Nobody wants to talk about this.
Many Rabbonim were very disturbed by the big פירצה בצניעות
כל כבודה בת מלך וכו
Of pictures of the prospective shidduch together with the resume.
Recently some girls that we contacted about their Resume they said My Rav instructed me "No pictures".
We hope more Rabbonim will instruct "No Pictures".
חן אישה על בעלה can not happen with a picture.
One can use a Spoonful of Apple Cider Vinegar in a glass of water twice a day and the reflux is gone.
No long-term issues.
California City Harasses Rabbi for Hosting Religious Gatherings in His Home-August 11, 2023
by Jorge Gomez • 5 min read
We sent a letter this week on behalf of Rabbi Levi Illulian.
The City of Beverly Hills, California, is harassing and trying to prevent him
from hosting religious gatherings in his home.
In June, city officials sent Rabbi Levi a “Notice of
Violation” letter prohibiting all religious activity with non-residents at his
property. However, the city allows other social gatherings of similar size in
the same neighborhood. While neighbors can invite their relatives into their
homes for a card game or dinner party, the city singles out Rabbi Levi for
inviting friends and family to pray or celebrate Shabbat. The letter also
threatens Rabbi Levi with civil and criminal proceedings.
Our attorneys are asking the city t. We explain that Rabbi Levi has a right under the First Amendment
and federal law to worship in his home.
Rabbi Levi believes he has a religious obligation to make
his home a sanctuary for God and hosts a variety of gatherings throughout the
week to meet the religious needs of his family, neighbors, and friends. He has
lived at the residence since October 2022 and hosted gatherings for months
without incident.
The Orthodox Jewish faith requires adherents to observe the Sabbath—the Jewish day of rest that lasts from sundown on Friday evening
through nightfall on Saturday night. During Shabbat, members traditionally join
their family and friends to recite prayers and for meals prepared in accordance
with their religious beliefs. Because their faith teaches to “make the Shabbat
a delight,” many members of the Orthodox Jewish community tend to gather at the
home of a family member or friend. Additionally, many Jewish congregants
cannot work or drive during the Sabbath.
Some neighbors complained about “parking, noise, and trash
filling up.” But our letter sets the record straight. We point out that Rabbi
Levi strives to keep his gatherings intimate and only invites people into his
home as guests, not the general public. He even instructs guests to be
courteous to others in the community. On days when people drive to his home, he
tells them to park further away in order to avoid inconveniencing the
neighbors.
The city itself conducted an investigation and concluded the
neighbor’s complaints were unfounded and closed its case. But that hiatus was
short-lived. The city reopened the investigation and is once again targeting
Rabbi Levi, all because a few disgruntled and hostile residents don’t want him
living out his faith.
City officials engaged in multiple stakeouts of the home
over many hours, something one would only expect to happen in Orwellian novels
or serious criminal investigations. The city even tallied the number of
individuals and cars coming and going from the residence and photographed
guests.
What the city is doing is wrong and illegal. The home is one
of the most sacred and protected spaces for the free exercise of religion. As
our letter explains:
“Rabbi Illulian’s right to engage in religious exercise
at his Home with family or friends, free from government burden and interference,
is fully protected by the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States
Constitution and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of
2000.”
The good news is that we regularly succeed when First Liberty answers the call to defend people of faith from these attacks. Our record
includes essential wins for clients such as:
It’s unconscionable when government officials brazenly
discriminate against Americans because of their religious beliefs. It’s time
for Beverly Hills to stop harassing Rabbi Levi and acknowledge that he’s within
his legal rights to engage in religious activities in his home. He should be
able to worship in peace with his friends and family.
The Monkey Business analogy.
A
lot of monkeys lived near a village. One day a merchant came to the village to
buy the monkeys. He announced that he would buy the monkeys for 10.00 each. The
villagers thought he was mad. Still, some people caught a few monkeys and gave
them to the merchant and he gave them 10.00 for each monkey. This news spread
like wildfire and more people caught more monkeys to sell to the merchant.
After a few days, the merchant
announced that he would buy monkeys for 20.00 each. Even the lazy villagers now
ran around to catch the remaining monkeys and sold them for 20.00 each. Then
the merchant announced that he will buy monkeys for 50.00 each.
Then the merchant said he was going
home for a week and when he returned he would buy monkeys for 50.00 each. He
asked his employee to take care of the monkeys he bought. The merchant went
home and the villagers were very sad as there were no more monkeys left for them
to sell at 50.00 each.
Then the employee told them he will
secretly sell them monkeys for 35.00 each. This news spread like wildfire.
Since the merchant will buy monkeys for 50.00 each, there is a 1500 profit for
each monkey. The next day the villagers made a queue near the monkey cage. The
employee sold all the monkeys for 35.00 each. The rich bought monkeys in big
lots. The poor borrowed money from money lenders and also bought monkeys.
The villagers took care of the
monkeys and waited for the merchant to return. But nobody came. They ran to the
employee. But he had already left too. The villagers then realized that they
had bought the useless stray monkeys for 35.00 each and were unable to sell
them.
I don’t know, but just like the
villagers trading monkeys, scam crypto currency will bankrupt a lot of people
and make a few people filthy rich.
Dear Fundraiser,
You called me for years; I was always responsive to your
requests. It was habitual. Every year you called, every year I responded. A
receipt was sent, I helped fellow Yidden, you were successful at your Job, I
was doing my hishtadlus.
Hard times fell recently. You called. I didn’t pick up. You
called again, I picked up and brushed you off. It’s Painful, super painful to
say No. I’m hoping, or I say I was hoping that a professional like you will
understand the lack of response and take as they say - the Hint. No, no hint
taken.
You called again. Again. Again. Until I said outright I’m
sorry I can’t give this year. All fine, right ? Out comes a letter stating that
we have to be nice to you - the fundraisers. Fundraisers are just doing their
job.
We should act like a mensch. Really? Want to act like a
mentch? Take the social Que and understand that if somebody pushes you off a
few times, that it might actually be a NO. Especially in these times.
Especially if he always gave. Especially if you’re a professional and
understand how to read people. After all, it is your job. My pain of saying NO
is way more painful than you are receiving a NO.
It’s just your job to collect, it was my happiness and
Simcha to have the ability to give. That simcha is not there now, albeit iy”h
temporarily, but understand, truly understand, grasp it - a NO is not always
necessarily spelled out as NO.
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The response; "we don't charge extra for the insects".
Kusher oich?, that would be extra!
Rav Shmuel Felder of Lakewood BMG does not rely on any of the commercial Hashgochas for infestation issues.
Rav Felder only eats vegetables and fruit that was checked by his wife. Therefore she has many years of hands on experience.
Check with her what works best, each leaf, Shmatah bedikah, both, etc.?
One of the most reliable proven methods for checking for infestation in fruits and vegetables is the Shmatah Bedikah or thrip cloth method. One washes the fruits or vegetables and pours the water through a fine mesh cloth, and then they check the cloth over a lightbox for any evidence of insects. If one is not trained in identifying insects, merely using the Shmatah Bedikah is of no value as a surgeon having a fully equipped operating room but not experience in the surgery.
The method described involves washing fruits or vegetables,
filtering the wash water through a fine mesh cloth, and then examining the
cloth over a lightbox for the presence of insects. This method seems very
practical and helpful in examining and detecting small insects that might not
be easily seen on the fruit or vegetable.
Using a light box, the insects caught in the cloth become
more visible because of the contrasting background. This would make it easier
to see tiny insects like thrips that might otherwise be hard to notice.
As pointed out, knowledge and training about insects that
might infest fruits and vegetables is essential. Otherwise, one might not
recognize an infestation even if it's on the cloth.
It's also worth noting that this method might only catch some infestations. Some insects could still be present in the fruit or
vegetable but not be dislodged by washing so they wouldn't be caught in the
cloth. Therefore, while this method can help detect specific infestations, more is needed for all situations or pests.
As with any method of pest detection or control, it's always
a good idea to consult with professionals or experts in the field for advice specific
to your situation and your local area. They can provide information about
common pests, effective detection methods, and strategies for prevention and
control.
Tartaric acid can be added to beverages for a few reasons:
Flavor: Tartaric acid is a relatively strong organic acid and can contribute a sour or tart flavor to beverages. It's commonly found in grapes and bananas, and is one of the primary acids found in wine.
Acidity Regulation: It can be used to regulate the pH of beverages, which can impact flavor, color stability, and microbial stability. Acidity can affect how other flavors in the beverage are perceived, and can also inhibit the growth of certain microorganisms.
Antioxidant: Tartaric acid can act as an antioxidant, which can prevent or slow down oxidation, improving the shelf life and quality of the beverage.
Chelation: Tartaric acid can bind to metal ions that might otherwise cause off flavors or speed up spoilage reactions.
Stabilization: Tartaric acid is important in wine production for its role in the formation of potassium bitartrate crystals ("wine diamonds") that can be removed from the wine, thus preventing their formation after bottling. This makes the wine more stable and consistent.
So, while tartaric acid can impact the flavor of a beverage, its usage extends beyond just taste.
It contains Tartaric Acid, which is a derivative of Grape Juice.
Tartaric acid is naturally present in grapes and can be
extracted from grape juice or grape pomace (the solid remains of grapes after
pressing for juice). The extraction process typically involves clarification, filtration, and concentration.
To obtain tartaric acid from grape juice or grape pomace,
the following general process is typically followed: Clarification: The grape
juice or pomace is clarified to remove impurities and solids. This can be done
through settling or filtration processes.
Filtration: The clarified juice is further filtered to
remove any remaining particles or impurities.
Concentration: The filtered juice is then concentrated to
increase the tartaric acid content. This can be achieved through various
methods, such as evaporation or reverse osmosis.
Crystallization: The concentrated juice is cooled down,
leading to the formation of tartaric acid crystals. These crystals can be
separated from the liquid by filtration or centrifugation.
Purification: The obtained tartaric acid crystals may
undergo purification steps to remove any remaining impurities.
Note: Halal bans fermented wine or derivatives, Grape Juice, etc is not fermented.
Rabbi Avi Kahan, you may in violation of interfering in a judicial proceeding:
Interfering with Judicial Proceedings is a Class 1 Misdemeanor. If convicted, you can be required to serve up to 6 months in jail, pay a fine of $2,500, and serve up to 3 months of probation. The Court may impose additional terms, like classes and treatment. Being charged with Interfering with Judicial Proceedings is not the time to challenge the validity of the allegations made against you in the Order of Protection or Injunction Against Harassment.
But in that last quarter, he put the lie to the claim by the progressive left that they merely oppose "certain government policies." If those leftists in Congress only objected to certain policies of Israel’s current right-wing government, then they would have attended and applauded yet louder. Herzog is a member of the Labor Party, a former left-wing legislator who would prefer Netanyahu fail in his quest to rein in Israel’s out-of-control Supreme Court. He highlighted the current street protests as reflecting Israel's democratic character. Others would describe them as an attempt by the secular left, defeated at the ballot box, to blackmail the rest of the country. So America's progressive left, those now trying to engineer a leftist takeover of the U.S. Supreme Court, should have proudly supported Herzog's message. His last several minutes at the podium also saw the only one-sided ovation, when many Republicans stayed seated, and much to their credit. President Herzog touted Israel’s tolerance when “the sound of the Muezzin calling to [Muslim] prayer blends with the siren announcing the Sabbath in Jerusalem…” while “one of the largest and most impressive” Pride Parades was happening in Tel Aviv. Sorry, but true tolerance does not require a celebration, and, not incidentally, would permit individual business owners to decline to support causes that violate their own beliefs. That sort of tolerance, of course, is lacking in many corners in both Israel and America today. The progressives boycotted, because they do not care what Israel’s policies are, even when they favor leftist causes. All they care about is that Israel is the one place in the Middle East that protects the rights of religious and ethnic minorities, including Jews. The loud applause in the hall was an open repudiation of their hate. So, all in all, it was a very good and helpful speech, and we look forward to being part of many more such events. Only with your partnership can we continue to expand and amplify our crucial voice. Thank you in advance for your support! Yours sincerely, |
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Rabbi Yaakov Menken |
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Discover meat-free protein alternatives
So before you throw a steak on the grill, think about incorporating more plant proteins in your diet. Many plant protein sources contain plenty of fiber, little fat and an array of vitamins and minerals — without the higher saturated fats found in many meats.
The recommended daily amount of protein for an average sedentary adult is 0.8 gram (g) for every 2.2 pounds (1 kilogram) of body weight. So someone who weighs 165 pounds (75 kilograms) should get 60 g of protein a day.
Older adults should get slightly more protein — about 1 gram (g) of protein for every 2.2 pounds of body weight. In this case, a 165-pound person should get about 75 g of protein a day.
How does that translate into food sources? One 3-ounce serving of lean meat contains about 21 g of protein. Compare that with these plant proteins:
