Seems that the Yarmulka is making inroads into professions that were heretofore unknownst to Orthodox Jewish children.
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What bothers me is that people are striving to be a "sideshow".
Why not "Be all that you can Be"?
Would you rather be the Besht or a Bahelfer?
Do you want to be a Bat Boy or the Babe?
Do you strive to be a Ball Boy or Bjorn Borg?
When I was in Yeshiva, I asked my Rosh Yeshiva if I can take some time off to visit Eretz Yisroel. He asked why, and I replied that I wanted to see the Gedolim. To which he responded "Become a Godol yourself!"
Rabbi Shlomo Freifeld used to admonish his Talmidim to "Be Big!"
Become Bnei Braq Bavliist.
ReplyDeleteBetter Become Brooklyn Barclays BasketBall Baseline Buzzer Beating Bucket Ballplayer.
DeleteAt least the marines are true heroes ...not like sports , ahem, heroes
ReplyDeleteBesides the marines hold by Oorah.
http://www.google.com/#as_qdr=all&q=oorah+marines
Interesant. I didn't know that. I wonder if our Lakewood Kiruv friends are aware of this.
DeleteToday most people fulfill Rav Shlomo's mandate by overeating. Then they must shop in the BIG and tall shops
ReplyDeleteI knew I could count on you, Bray. Few others could appreciate this post.
DeleteAw shucks.
ReplyDeletePerhaps if more would read more would appreciate ;-)
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