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More Actual shaylos from the Choshen V’Efod Kollel:
Question #3: Like many men, I have a pocket mirror to check that my
shel rosh is sitting properly on my head. It has come to my attention
that it says in Yorah Deah, that it is forbidden for a man to look in a
mirror because of beged isha. I realize that on Purim, we are lenient
with this issue but how is it permissible the rest of the year?
A. This is truly a real challenge for men in today’s society. Rabbi
Shirley Youjest in his masterwork, “Looking for chumras in all the
wrong places”, discusses this at length, along with the parallel ques-
tion of, is it beged isha for a man to ask directions? He first suggests
that perhaps one could use his phone’s reverse camera but rejects that
on the basis of the issur of bringing an avoda zara into a shul ( “My
life is in my phone” and “I can’t live without my phone” ). He finally
paskins that as the Mirror Rosh Yeshiva once said “We are all just a
reflection of the Torah greats of past generations”. So our looking
into mirrors, isn’t an act of beged isha, but one of humility and defi-
nitely permissible.
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As a service to those who are planning on driving in Israel we would
like to explain the meaning of some of their most popular street signs.
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How many times have you walked in to a new shul and aren’t sure
where to sit? No one wants to infringe on someone’s makom kavua.
The innovators of “Spot Hero” are intro-
ducing the Kavua Maven app, available “Gas prices are so
for Iphone and Android. We have the high even reform Jews
layout of all the shuls in the neighbor- are walking to shul.”
hood, as well as makom kavuas, not just E. Gold
of the members but even the non mem-
bers. Look soon for our advanced version, that will highlight which
topics are usually discussed in each section.
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Excerpt from Great Jewish Debates of the 1700s by Barrel Wine
During the mid 1700s in Poland, the head of the church, convinced
the king to have a debate between him and the great rabbi of the
town. Whomever, could not answer the question of the other, would
be taken away to be killed. The Rabbi was very worried. One of the
most unlearned men in town came and begged to take the place of the
Rabbi in the debate. The Rabbi refused to let him. But, after many
days of insisting, the Rabbi finally acquiesced.
The day of the debate finally arrived. The am haaretz was given the
chance to ask the first question. He asked the priest , “What does “ani
lo yodea” mean?” The priest answered, “I don’t know”. With that, the
debate was over and he was taken away and killed.
The Rabbi congratulated him and asked how he came up with such a
clever question. The man answered, “When I was young, I asked my
rebbe in cheder, “What does “ani lo yodea” mean?” and he said “I
don’t know”. Then I asked the principal, the shoichet and the shul rav,
and they all said “I don’t know”. So, I figured if none of them knew,
the priest for sure wouldn’t know.”
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From our science desk: Anyone who doesn't believe in climate change,
obviously did not hear Vice President Pence’s speech in the Knesset.
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We have retaken Likutei Tipshim back from the Russians and to retali-
ate we have bugged President Vladimir Putin. Here is an exchange he
had when he visited Hungary:
Hungarian passport control Agent: Name?
President Putin : Vladimir Putin
Hungarian passport control Agent: Place of origin?
President Putin: Russia
Agent: Occupation?
President Putin: No, just visiting.
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Purim Musings from around the globe:
I bought the world's worst thesaurus last week. Not only is it terrible,
but it is terrible.
I told my wife that I am flying to Uman for Rosh Hashanah. She told
me to daven for a good Shiduch!
All those who believe in psycho kinesis, raise my hand.
This is my stepladder. I never knew my real ladder.
Halachic Corner
Zmanim for Purim 5778 (2018 CE)
Sof zman achilas hamantaschen:
Yeshiva Bochers Erev Pesach
Seminary Girls Maybe just a taste
All agree that there is a mitzvah to have a Purim Seuda. There is however,
a debate on what is the halachic definition. What kind of foods should be
eaten? How much of said food? If I drank the appropriate shiur (ad dlo
yoda) and I can’t remember anything about the meal, am I yotzei? The
great and holy Rabbi Reb Alter Shtus in his sefer, “Achilas Gasa,” paskins
that one should have bread, meat and wine but if you are a non drinking
vegetarian, just whine.
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THIS YEAR’S LIKUTEI TIPSHIM IS SPONSORED BY:
The bored directors of the Humor Training College wishing mazel tov to
bored members Mr. & Mrs. Jack Powers on the birth of their son William.
We are confident Will Power will be a source of strength and inspiration
to the entire community.
New kodshim chabura forming. Do you have an interest in how the
korbanos were brought? Do you want to be ready for the return of
korbanos with Moshiach and the rebuilt Beis Hamikdosh? Then, this cha-
bura is for you. If you belong to PETA, don’t bother showing up as we
know you are trying to maintain a low korban footprint.
By a shul on Touhy, reminding you when you think Purim, THINK
PURIM! And reminding everyone if you want to take it to the next level,
try the staircase.
The friends of J. Kase wishing him much success on the opening of his
insurance company. If you are worried about an unexpected accident, call
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Valerie Crow is excited to announce the opening of her tailoring and
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New music school opening. If you are interested in learning to play a
string instrument, contact our director, Mandy Lynn.
Mazel tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Light on the engagement of their daughter
Crystal to Yoni Miller. The Miller Light wedding will take place at Busch
Stadium.
Public Service Announcement: After 15 years of study, the government
office of standards has announced their findings, that water is wet and fire
is hot.
Got 5, 15, 30 or 45 minutes? Grab a cup of coffee, eat a snack or open a
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