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The “Glitter” of Parshas HaMon (Tuesday Parshas Beshalach)
(The following is a guest post from a talmid chochom in Lakewood who I share many views with.) Undoubtedly, we will all receive emails today regarding the segula of parshas hamon which has become a yearly ritual religiously kept by yidden all over the world (even by those who are otherwise lax in observing mitzvos) in [...]
(AUDIO) Succos: Leave Your (Fancy) House for a More Realistic Home
For seven days, we are to leave our permanent homes and make residence in flimsy little succahs, with no roof over our heads. As the meforshim all explain, the essence of the mitzvah is to remind us how flimsy our very existence is. Our lives are wholly dependent on Hashem’s protection and care. During these [...]
Day # 4 – Relationship with Friends & Relatives
Leaving kollel invariably will cause a stir amongst your friends, neighbors, acquaintances, and relatives. Its not every day that a serious learner picks himself up and goes out to work. During these Aseres Yemei Tshuva, you should make it a point to decide how to deal with all this gossip and incredulous stares that you [...]
The # 1 Reason Why to Leave Kollel
In order to make a decision to leave kollel, you have to have a good reason for doing so. Here is a list of perfectly valid reasons, but there is one reason that stands out above all: Parents/in-laws financial support ending Not feeling “fulfilled” Getting older Wife unable/unwilling to be the sole income producer Growing [...]
Is Parnossa the Wife’s Responsibility?
My wife told me that when she speaks with her friends, they all agree on this point. They all feel that it is their duty to bring in parnossah for the family, and if they c”v lose their job, the pressure is on them, as the breadwinners of the family, to replace the income lost. [...]
An Overheard Conversation
It’s not usual that I listen in to the ladies chattering, but this was a topic that I could relate to (it had nothing to do with labor or shaitels!). I was at my in laws’ house over Pesach, and my wife’s younger sister (who’s husband works, and never really was much into learning) was [...]
What is Kollel all About Anyways?
I know, the question itself is pure kefira. But that is something that crosses my mind countless times a day, when I am awake, at night trying to fall asleep, or during davening. What is the goal of spending so many years in Kollel? I am a 29 year old yungerman in Lakewood, having spent [...]
