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Rabbi Dov Lipman and I have similar ideas when it comes to education.
He and his party, Yesh Atid, are in my opinion, fighting God’s war to
ensure that all children in Israel have the ability to get a proper
education. As it stands many children from the Haredi sector in Israel
only ever get an education in Judaic studies. They learn Bible and
Talmud to the exclusion of all else. Yesh Atid together with its
rabbinic Knesset Members Rabbis Lipman and Piron are trying to ensure
that Haredi children learn core curriculum such as English and math.
A newspaper op-ed piece by an Israeli writer has revived an emotional
debate surrounding Israel’s 45-year rule over the West Bank and east
Jerusalem: Do Palestinians who throw rocks at Israelis exercise a
“birthright” of resisting military occupation, as the author argued? Or
is stone-throwing an indefensible act of violence?
BY: YOSEF YITZCHOK
I know that it’s way after Gimmel Tammuz, but today is Chof Zayin Ador.
Eight-page color, glossy inserts arrived included in major Jewish
publications this past week heralding rabbinic rulings purportedly
issued by leading gedolim (sages) in Eretz Yisroel proclaiming Va’ad
Harabbonim as “The Most Mehudar” (ideal, preferred) venue for Purim
matanos l’evyonim (charity [distributed to] poor people [on Purim day]).
Op-Ed: A yungerman at the Crown Heights Kollel writes about a growing problem that is being ignored.
Yossi Stern
of Crown Heights Shmira writes, "I have seen many community members
raise the issue of problems facing our community, and then complain that
our leadership is not doing enough to correct things."
Flyer in the Full Story!
All
of the Torah (the Bible) – has been presented by G-d to the world for
it to be an eternal lesson of G-dly wisdom for all people in all times.
There are an incredible amount of powerful life lessons from the weekly
portion of the Torah that we are currently reading When a person has a
dream that repeats itself, the Talmud tells us this could be an
indication to take note of this dream In his Kosher Caffeine blog, Rabbi Shlomo Ezagui, Chabad Shliach to Palm Beach, Florida, explains some of the many lessons learned from this week's Parsha.
 With the storm they call Sandy three weeks gone (though not its
repercussions, unfortunately), the rear-view mirror perspective allows
us to reflect anew on a Jewish truth: that “natural” disasters are meant
to make us think.
 We woke up yesterday morning to the prospect of another four years
under the leadership of President Barack Obama. This is the new
reality.
Op-Ed: When it comes to shidduchim, we need to look at what's most important. To simply to "Lift up our eyes and see."
There is a
thing in the baal teshuva world known as the “flaming baal teshuva”.
This often happens in the first phase of their returning to Judaism, and
can be identified by extreme amounts of kavanah (passion and focus) in
prayer, being extremely judgmental of other Jews, and taking on lots of
mitzvahs super fast. This happens because at first, being religious is a
drug.
More than
40,000 Orthodox Jews are expected to pack the stands at Citi Field today
— with an overflow of 22,000 in nearby Arthur Ashe Stadium — to take
swings at the “evils of the Internet and the damages caused by advanced
electronics.” The Union of Communities for the Purity of the Camp raised
more than $1.5 million for the controversial, male-only assemblage.
Here, event spokesman Eytan Kobre, 52, explains the group’s rationale.
A
CrownHeights.CH reader replies to Mimi Hecht's Op-Ed, saying: "This is a
well-written article based on false information. Whether or not I agree
or disagree with the gathering, it is important to get the facts
straight. This is not the first Op-ed on a Chabad site that I have read
which reveals that you have got it all wrong"
As a young adolescent with hormones raging, all it took was a little hint from an immature classmate to spark
off my curiosity, and with a little help from 'Professor Google',
another young mind was quickly filled with the worst type of shmutz -
the kind that a lions share (4/5ths) of websites are dedicated to, in
one form or another This is a cry to Rabbonim, Mechanchim and community
leaders - help! And this is a warning to parents - watch out before it's
too late, the Internet poses real dangers.
In November
2011, Facebook announced that there were now 4.74 degrees of separation
among their 721 million active users. Jewish thought may instead call
these degrees of connection because the number 474 is also equal to the
sefirah of knowledge (דַעַת); the power of connection in the soul After
teaching the Kabbalah of Facebook and Twitter, Yonatan Gordon returns
with a third fascinating Op-Ed, this time about discussing the potential
of positive connections on Facebook Op-Ed.
Oh, how
ludicrous when people say the heretical statement that ‘I don’t really
need Moshiach, I just want the Rebbe to come back חדש ימינו כקדם ! Let’s
forget about why it happened and what we are supposed to do, I just
want to be by a Kos Shel Bracha again.’ How שפיץ it sounds! Instead,
after Chof Zain Adar chassidim spent endless energy in the wrong places.
Two years of stupid distraction. We have to fight and beshmutz our
fellow chossid. We had the opportunity and we squandered it An anonymous
Shliach presents thoughts on our mission from the Rebbe, and why 21
years later we are still in Golus.
This article is in response to the upcoming convention at Citi Field. (reported on Mar 14 2012 by CrownHrights.CH
A Crown Heights resident shares a true story that occurred on Shushan Purim, Friday, March 9, 2012.
 Driving from the school run
yesterday, I had the pleasure of hearing my six-year-old brother's full run-down
of the latest school news: which teacher he likes and which he isn't so keen on
etc. Despite being 16 years his senior, it’s almost enjoyable to hear it, not
least as it reminds me of myself at that age. But in the middle of it all, he
mentioned something that made me think.
Can a website,
run anonymously, with no transparent operating guidelines or credible
research policy, no psychologists or professionals on board, be allowed
to bad mouth and disgrace so many in our community whilst destroying
their families? On the other hand, can people who are dangerously at
loose, leaving lifetime scars on our very own precious children, be
allowed to walk guilt free whilst their victims cower in fear?
Weddings are often very
extravagant affairs. It is an opportunity for people to share a joyous
occasion with friends and family. If the parents of the bride and groom
are wealthy, they will want to invite as many friends and acquaintances
to join them in a high-end event, with top level service and
entertainment.
Hi, my name is Mendel. I
am 6 feet tall, slim, and dress in style. I went through the system and
almost have Smicha. I am not a Shlichus Bocher, but I work hard and can
already support Shluchim. Do you want me as your son in law?
Raanan Isseroff replies
to Dovid Efune's article advocating that Chabad Shluchim carry guns
During the Gulf war the Rebbe told us "Eretz Yisroel is the safest," he
didn't say "Buy guns," He could have There is a new hysteria that grew
up within Chabad after Mumbai that was, perhaps fueled on by efforts
within Chabad to fundraise, claiming Chabad Centers were being targeted.
There never was proof that Chabad houses are indeed being "targeted."
But the hype went on Op-Ed.
 With the launch of the first Russian language Rohr Jewish Learning Institute course, Jews in formerly communist countries will benefit from advanced learning opportunities.
Former Congressman Anthony Weiner
“America
has believed that in differentiation, not uniformity, lies the path of
progress. It acted on this belief; it has advanced human happiness, and
it has prospered.” (Louis Brandeis)
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