‘Why Move to Israel?’ – Tzvi Fishman

Excerpt:

An article published this week on the Chabad “COLlive” website proudly reports: “Hundreds of Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries and supporters from over 40 states and dozens of countries converged upon the NATION’S CAPITAL to mark the 120th anniversary of the Rebbe’s birth… The attendees marveled at the prestigious locations where events were held, such as the Senate Kennedy Caucus Room, the Library of Congress, and the St. Regis Hotel which is just across from the White House. The day concluded with a gala reception and banquet in the Presidential Ballroom of the Marriott Marquis Hotel. It was a sight to behold!”

Where, I ask you, is it written anywhere in Jewish sources that WDC is “the nation’s capital”?? It is a tragic by-product of the physical and spiritual isolation from Eretz Yisrael which came to pass in Galut.

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Ladies First?!

Found here (p. 15):

According to Chazal it is forbidden to walk behind a woman because it could lead to inappropriate thoughts. Generally, on the streets today it is impossible for a man to avoid this and one can therefore be lenient. Nonetheless, a person should be careful what he looks at when walking and it is still proper to avoid walking behind a woman when possible. Since it is considered derech eretz in America to open the door for a woman and let her go first, it is recommended to do so when dating.

Footnote (105):

Rav Schachter (oral communication) said that since it is considered derech eretz in America to let a woman go first, one should do so. Similarly, Rav Willig (oral communication) thought that strictly speaking we follow those who permit walking in the street behind a woman and when possible should one avoid it. However, on dates, since it is considered polite and considerate to let a woman go first, one should do that and not be strict.

How is this a “minhag”? Goyim simply want to look at women!