tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309929059139673041.post7839455367310777227..comments2024-03-28T02:08:17.990+02:00Comments on Daas Torah - Issues of Jewish Identity: Superbus fined for asking girl to move to backDaas Torahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07252904288544083215noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309929059139673041.post-84954966087020836872012-07-11T21:43:47.359+03:002012-07-11T21:43:47.359+03:00Two quick points:
1. The fact that the Israel Rel...Two quick points:<br /><br />1. The fact that the Israel Religious Action Center ("the public and legal advocacy arm of the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism") was involved is a chilul HaShem.<br /><br />2. The whole issue is a chilul HaShem. The posek hador, Rav Moshe Feinstein, dealt with a much more complex issue, riding a crowded subway, in Iggros Moshe (EH II:14), long ago. This is a huge kal vechomer, a non-issue, and is divisive for no reason.<br /><br />To sum up: This issue is a lose-lose proposition, and there are many more important issues that should be dealt with.Yishai Kohennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309929059139673041.post-39898038950382401602012-07-11T21:01:05.495+03:002012-07-11T21:01:05.495+03:00http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/General+News/1...http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/General+News/133000/Draft-Law-Controversy-Involves-American-Rabbonim-Too.html<br /><br />According to a Chadrei Chareidim report, on Tuesday evening Israel time, Eida Chareidis Ravaad HaGaon HaRav Moshe Sternbuch Shlita telephoned the Satmar Rebbe of Williamsburg, Rav Zalman Leib Teitlebaum Shlita. Eida secretary Rav Yaakov Riter who made the call was also on the line.<br /><br />Rav Sternbuch briefed the rebbe as to the events in Eretz HaKodesh regarding ongoing efforts to draft avreichim. Rav Sternbuch is quoted as saying “It appears the gezeira will happen and you must protest and take action to stop this using all your strength”.<br /><br /><br />Advertise On YWN »<br />The three spoke towards formulating a plan as how best make the voice of protest audible. At some point, Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva HaRav Malkiel Kotler joined the conversation.<br /><br />The decision was made to join forces for a unified fight including chareidim in the United States and Eretz Yisrael. This will include statements from rabbonim and roshei yeshiva shlita.<br /><br />Announcements are expected in the coming days regarding tefilla rallies and other measures.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407460404034430042noreply@blogger.com