When Do You Have to Fight?
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Loved the video and the way to keep it cool and straight.
Cool interaction Rav.
All the best!
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Rabbi - Not sure if you're going for Alabama or Georgia (or a bad W.C.Fields!). Really enjoyed the video! I would agree that anyone that would attempt to keep us from the Torah should be summarily dealt with. It would take a high degree of wisdom in this day and age to discern that as the root reason for the particular confrontation,though. Can you think of a modern day scenario that would provide an example of this (other than, of course, your asking the question "are you preventing me from access to the Torah?" and getting a response of "yes!") ... Reply
Dear Jack: I would ask myself “is this preventing me from access?”. IOW, is this issue/situation/problem etc (Amelek) causing doubt or unbelief in my life? Am I moving on trust in Hashem here or is my faith waning? If so, that’s blocking my access! I must fight! If not, Hashem will do battle for me as I call out to Him (not complaining but in prayer!).
Michael’s vids are 🤩 amazing.
B”H
Hadassah
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I think that you are being overly simplistic in the analysis. Throwout the History of Isreal, HaShem has directly fought for Isreal (horse and his rider and rocket "cast into the sea. " ) and raise up leaders to lead Isreal in war. (Moses and Bibi) The American Army said it right, Pray for peace, prepare for war. " Reply
Thank you, and.... what a beautiful gal! Way to go, Chighel team! Reply
I don’t want or like to fight, since it’s upsetting to all parties and sometimes does more damage to the relationships instead of bringing about any type of good or resolutions. However, I’m the type of person, who minds her own affairs, doesn’t enjoy gossiping and usually has very little time for small chit chat. But if someone or more than one person steps over my boundary line then
I’m in the ring; I’m not with boxing gloves, but I’m with a whole list of facts and truths why they shouldn’t stepped over the line. I usually try to give them a kind warning, if there’s such a thing, first, then if they pursue I’m going in to prove my point. Especially when the involvement concerns my self, my family, my home, any thing of real importance to me. Some people just don’t know how, when, or where, or even why they should stop. And if you allow them to take a inch they’ll probably begin to take feet. My motto is it’s always best to walk away, but there’re times when you just can’t.
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I applaud your diplomacy, but urge you to look into 'situational awareness'. As a combat veteran, I come from the polar opposite of diplomacy, but it all begins with being aware of your situation. If a scenario begins to take shape and you can see it coming then, yes, by all means,B''H get out of the way. Walking away is always the better decision, since we don't know who we are about to engage, but we do have permission to defend ourselves. So, if you cannot walk away, make sure you understand the degree to which you are being threatened and respond accordingly. May Hashem continue to keep you safe and light your path. Reply
Great videos This is phenomenal, thank you for these great videos. They are both very informative and entertaining. Great acting, great actors and actresses. Thank you for doing this. Baruch Hashem. Reply
Why do you need to mock a certain group of people? Just discuss the parsha. Don’t alienate other people. As Jews we already have enough problems with others. Think first before you speak