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Ask JTF for Sunday, September 27, 2009
The One and Only Mo:
Dear Chaim,
Shkoyach for your answer to me last week.
I am not sure if this show will be before of after Yom Kippur, but I'll ask my question anyways. I find that the Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur davening gets very long and sometimes I drift off and get tired or bored. It's a problem I've had since I was a little child. It's not that I chas v'shalom don't have kavanah, but there comes a time where I feel I need a break, espcially Yom Kippur where I am weak from the fast and have a headache. I was told it's alright if I bring some books into the shul to read just in case. For example on Rosh Hashana I read "The Ways of the Tzadikim" and Mesilas Yesharim. Yom Kippur is much longer, however, and I feel I might need some other books to help me stay fresh. I was thinking about Paysach Krohn or Hanoch Teller books. Can you make any suggestions for reading material or a way to stay focused during the long davening? Thank you, and may you have a meaningful fast and a gmar chasima tova.
Lewinsky Stinks, Dr. Brennan Rocks:
Shalom Chaim,
My topic this week regards your opening discussion on last week's Ask JTF regarding the sellout Menachem Begin and his insane handover of the Sinai. Unfortunately, the handover of the Sinai is to this very day the third rail of Israeli politics--a true sacred cow. Israeli public opinion may have improved a lot when it comes to Kahanism, encouraging the Arabs to leave, and later retreats such as Gaza, but sadly it hasn't changed at all on the Sinai surrender and the resultant "peace" with Egypt. All of Israel--left, right, and center, to this very day--completely supports Begin's treacherous backstab just as much as they did in 1978. Opposing the handover of the Sinai, to this very day, is very much a true "fringe" position in every sense. Why do you think Israelis have clung more stubbornly to this abominable decision than any other?
So, my question is, Chaim, what do you think that we can do to shake average Israelis from this absurd sacred cow?
Bonesfan
Nekama:
Hello Chaim:
Hope all is well this week at JTF. G-d bless you in all your endeavors. Here are my questions for the week:
(1) First let me preface that my first question to you is based on the Jewish concept - "La'havavdel Elef Havdalot" - ok - I have enjoyed your Shvartze stories for 15 or more years. You have single handily lowered my blood pressure with my outbursts of uncontrollable laughter for these many years. Who can forget Brazilia! Ok - the question - The sodomite homosexuals have something they call "Gaydar" which I suppose is some sort of six sense (actually a "sick" sense, in which one homo can pick out another homo in a crowd.) I wonder if Hashem, in his infinite wisdom, gave you some kind of Shvartza radar or magnet, or perhaps, the Shvartzas have some unexplained sixth sense to seek you out in and make your life miserable. You have an uncanny ability to attract these creatures. Also, I've noticed a lot more homeless Shvartzes in Forest Hills, especially Austin Street. Have you noticed this recent trend? I thought Obama-Osama was going to take care of his "bros" now that he is elected. Your comments please Sir Chaim.
(2) This past Sunday September 20, the second day of Rosh Hashanah, I spent Yom Tov at my in-laws who receive the weekend New York times. They are good frum people who don't know better. So I decided to indulge myself and read a story about that great country South Africa. The story dealt with education and stated that only 2 black students out of of 1000 passed the sixth grade country wide math test. How in the world is this possible? Let's say the test was multiple choice with 4 answers. Statistically, more than 2 people should pass the test? How do you explain such insanity? How could a group of people be so stupid?
(3) What is you opinion of Bibi's speech before the UN? Were there any parts you liked? How would a speech by Prime Minister Chaim Ben Pesach before the UN General Assembly sound like?
Thanks,
Nekama
Trace:
Shalom Chaim,
Dr. Dan:
Shana Tova Chaim
First, I want to wish you and your family a Shana Tova. May all of you be inscribed in the book of life for the new year and all great things happen for you, Gd willing.
My question for this week: I know that zebras and leopards don't change their stripes and spots, however, what would Arabs need to do to be trustworthy for a true peace. What concessions do you believe they need to make, if any?
Thank you and have an easy fast
Dr. Dan
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