All Entries Tagged With: "social pressure"
Who’s Jealous of Whom?
Usually its the poor kollel guy or “person in chinuch” guy who is jealous of the fancy rich guy, with the fancy cars, big house, and the “freedom” to spend thousands of dollars without giving it a second thought. But on Purim, the reverse is true. Its a lot easier to be a simple poor [...]
(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 [...]
When Your Wife Says No
Besides the embarrassment of friends and relatives, many yungerleit looking to leave kollel are held back by opposition from their wife. Most of the time, the wife’s refusal is not motivated by lofty ideals. It is more likely a product of the social pressure that is so much a part of today’s society, similar to [...]
