What can you expect from them, they dont put on Rabbeinu Tam tefillin, their tefillin is not ksav Ari, etc. Period. Theres nothing wrong with serving HaShem differently then another Yid might be serving HaShem. And its revolting Is this what our future gedolim are being taught? Shouldnt be on social media? And btw we make fun of them all the time too. We just dont hold the litivish identity (as distinct from the Yidden who identify as litvish) in high enough regard to make a mocking display of. The amount of time spent on this the menahel had to know it was going on. Ner Yisroel is dedicated to producing Bnei Torah that reflect their unique strength and personality. Its a two way street my friend. The Rebbe is the Nasi Hador and to make a mockery is playing with Fire. When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. For eighty-eight years, the yeshiva has molded and strengthened talmidim, imbuing them with dedication to Torah study and communal leadership. The letter sounds like Purim Torah to me. There are many examples like this. Where is the BSD on the Top of the letter My son was in elementary school and got into a fight with a boy who ripped up a picture of the Rebbe and was mocking my sons belief. You think at least the bochurim would sign off as plony ben plony. Theyre just frum Jews, no matter what they like to believe. The coverup/deflection is worse than the crime, Its took me a while to figure out that it said kisef hamalchus. I am of the opinion that nobody in Lubavitch has the power to forgive and forget any insults or abuse other than the victim. The 2 boys that delivered it are so sweet I hope the Shlucha invited them in for a cup of coffee and some chocolate Babka. This was a full week ago. Israel News - Israel News, Analysis and Opinion on Israeli Politics, Business, Culture and Travel. This unique breadth and inclusiveness fosters a very special atmosphere thatinspires talmidim to set high goals and ambitions for themselves, and gives them the tools to confidently succeed as Bnei Torah in an increasingly challenging world. The apology has been made because a group of yidden are upset. Two large, newly renovated battei medrash one for the mechina and one for the bais medrash and kollel, classrooms, dormitories, kitchen and dining facilities, ample outdoor recreational space and many amenities provide the talmidim with an ideal atmosphere that is most conducive for their growth in Torah and Avodah with minimal distraction. Please ,Hashem have rachamanus on them they dont know better, A freilichen Purim to all my brothers from Chabad lubavitch, When the Rebbe was nistalek, Schachs followers danced in the street. Collive does a great service to Lubavitch but by no means to they represent it. So this might just be a symptom, the main issue is way deeper and was expressed through this Abt #3- a spoof of elokhist philosophy Nice try. This was childish and offensive. Embodying the lessons of Ner Yisroel, they carry its influence everywhere as distinguished mechanchim, rabbanim, and baalei battim in every profession whose lifeblood is limud haTorah. He was very happy to oblige, and I took it home at the end of the year. There is nothing new here and u can have whatever perspective of it you would like positive or negative or neutral but publicly inciting hatred against another yid is most probably an issur even on Purim. Learn some history. The fact that the institution did not send out a formal letter with a stationary and the signature of the Rosh Yeshiva is a complete chutzpah to Lubavitch. Its therefore rather easy to conclude that this display is reflective of the school in general including the administration. The founding Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Ruderman ztl, was from Chabad roots. No one there noticed that someone (or maybe everyone) there says Ashrei 3 times a day (allegedly) and is saying it WRONG!!!!! The kids and teenagers know better and ahavas yisroel and derech eretz is more ingrained. The Rebbe would certainly not tolerate his chassidim engagingRead more . TheRead more . He also gives special lectures for the alumni and community at large. Ofcourse it is very wrong but its their problem. Be careful what you say here, its a public forum. Ahreinu Ma Tov Chelkeinu! However lets keep in mind thatRead more . Preliminary report on fatal Provo airport crash released BH Doesnt feel so good when the shoe is on the other foot. B) Judaism has many different shitos and ways, thats the way HaShem designed us, its the way He wanted it to be. The Yeshiva accomplishes this goal with its diverse staff, talmidim, and educational programs. Meanwhile, all Lubavitcher holidays should be observed at Ner Yisroel with farbrengens and toasts to the Rebbe, . The fact that the Rosh refuses to apologize is evidence that they dont truly believe that they have done something wrong. It means opponent to chassidus. and shame the name of their yeshiva. Did you catch the part where they called the Rebbe a Chamor (donkey) on the matzeiva? Forty years ago a shliach put up a menorah in the town square of a small city, and a non-frum Jewish lady became extremely upset and wrote letters of protest to the local newspaper. Let them go to the Ohel to ask for forgiveness. The Rebbe is about ten thousand times greater then any otherRead more , shame on ner isreal.They are a choshesh onto am yisroel. But no G-d forbid to be a tiny bit educated. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Provo, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. Rabbi Hochman has been an instructor with Ner Israel for more than 40 years and is renowned for his in-depth knowledge of Talmud and Jewish Jurisprudence. Whoever did it for their own good better make their way to the ohel and ask mechila ASAP. As someone who grew up in the Lubavitch community, I have never seen such an unwelcoming atmosphere to other gedolim and limmud haTorah outside of what the Rebbe perscribed. I personally think that this should be viewed as a sincere attempt to right their wrong. Spirited reigns in Ner Yisroels bais medrash, where talmidim in their critical, formative years spend three sedorim a day and beyond learning beiyun, bekius, and chazarah. Perhaps this will be the start of something good in a revealed way. Its totally ridiculous that it was put on social media. And as a parent Im sure its harder. They havent hurt us; they have only hurt themselves. Disavow, A slight turn, I am glad someone apologized, however, we dont know if this was two bochurim, 10? A few points 1) The first picture. We must learn from the yeshiva how not to behave. It is not signed by anyone. No, no Rabbi Cook, this is not how others behave. disgraceful. Either Tanya or sichos of the Rebbes. Those asking us to lighten up, are perhaps misapplying a good sentiment in the attempts to keep the peace. Even if not all of our teenagers are doing what they are taught, at least they know what they should be doing. to this offender group of Litvishers. It wasnt a formal apology. These boys come from all over the United States and Canada; many attend public school all year; others are enrolled in Hebrew day schools but come from homes with little or no Torah observance. #letsbefriends give me your number MG . has to fix this They can fix this AND The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. I asked them about the Purim shtick. The school should be ashamed of themselves! So definetly it was overdone a bit, and talking about the Rebbe is no small thing. I think though that chabad is above this. Just to tell you guys that Ner Yisroel is one of the most respected mosdos and has been since inception There is bechira by yidden. Now back to business. As a knas the students should learn chassidus once a week. This must be the And then they hate. People should really think before they speak Maybe the Rebbe owns us more likely And honestly, have you never heard the saying that imitation is the biggest form of flattery? The next time they are asking for kosher food in some far location for their vacation they can forget about chabad.These are sick people, Again they missed out the h. What terrible spelling. A rigorous, comprehensivelimudei cholprogram features all the requisite courses, as well as exciting electives in relevant subjects such as public speaking, Jewish history, and the like. This is an amazing thing and we should continue to do this. So here theyre just letting you know how they feel and its Purim. Im almost certain. He is the author of many books dealing with commentary of the Bible and Commentaries. U want them to start hating lubavitch? They think they are so righteous as they shockle & veyn, but they have no problem pushing women & kids out of the way to get on a bus first. do u learn sichos?, do you say chitas?? We are taught from birth to look beyond the superficial. TA 12th Graders Fahered at Yeshivas Ner Yisroel (Photos) Hopefully those involved will realize the severity of the action and do teshuva. Thus the ones writing the letter were not the perpetrators! spirit of certain individuals Hamans!!!. Unfortunately we should not respond or acknowledge such debased behavior. Yidden going to the Ohel etc. He also gives special lectures for the alumni and community at large. the mere fact that he anwered it that way , shows he has no respect for Torah or Hashem. Do they start up? March 1, 2018 - 14 Adar 5778. Also on Baltimore Jewish Life To bow, Theres Sefardim, Ashkenazim, Belz, Satmar, etc etc. ner israel hes been making fun of lubavitch on purim for over 30 yrs only now they got busted, a letter to the shliach in town then the story should be put to rest, Common? I hope everyone gets on with it and continues to accomplish what Lubavitch is capable of accomplishing., VIDEO: Israel Clapman, a Crown Heights resident, speaks out, Sign up for the COLlive Daily News Roundup and never miss a story, And as a former Talmud of Ner Yisroel, I can say that I was never ever taught anything remotely hateful about Chabad. I suggest their menahalim spend some introspective time analyzing what the ridicule was REALLY all about. How many people wore long peios, shtreimels There is just a lot more about us to make fun of. 15 years!!!! Its time to start teaching Mussar and stop feeding hate. The Yeshiva must assume some responsibility. For anyone willing to forgo ones own honor, thats a choice the individual makes. Just because we do not keep the same minhagim or shita does not mean we have to seek blood. The chabad shluchim have been advocating for a moment of silence in public schools so that the children can be afraid of the eye that sees and the ear that hears. Its a reflection of a pathetic disconnect from any Jewish values and learning. I said a person can be a true tzaddik and talmid chacham without a relationship to YOUR rebbe or his chassidus.. Like many thousands of other Chabad bochurim, my boys wereRead more . Thornhill, Ontario 83, grow up. So because they dont have ahavas yisroel or derech eretz, we should stoop to their level? Until they Rebbe hardly needs your help and certainly not nasty mean comments Its a simple letter which shows the hanhola had nothing to do with it. Ner Yisroel should be gozeir a taanis, and have a special kinnus where Lubavitchers address the entire yeshiva about the Rebbe and Chasidus, at the conclusion of which a picture of the Rebbe is placed permanently in front of the Beis Medrash and hundreds of nusach Ari siddurim are brought there for the talmidim. Be proud, ashreinu, and nebach, feel sorry for them. We gave the admin countless opportunities to do the right thing and formally issue an apology, but they clearly refuse. Litivish doesnt rate a purim shpiel. you cant have such a theology without making enemies. The alumni association of Yeshiva Toras Moshe | Ner Michoel If you have a child in that school, SEND HIM SOMWHERE ELSE! Having opposition is not a new idea. but they should know: theyre playing with fire! Dont be a sore sport and pretend you had nothing to do with it and act like its not a problem! They should institute mandatory classes in Tanya there, mandatory trips to the Ayhel and 770, appoint a Lubavitcher as mashgiach and mashpia, and a Lubavitcher as Rosh Yeshiva. This is an UNOFFICIAL Video trying to capture and highlight some of the greatest moments of our class through the years 2016-2020 in Mechinas Ner Yisroel. A) I dont care what time of year it is or what place in the world you live, laughing and disrespecting another Yids way of life in such a public and chaos-arousing way is inexcusable. Nusach. If this is what they write, they dont understand what chasidus is about. Let the mechanechs encourage the children to make a cheshbon nefesh and do a sincere teshuvah along with the themselves ! He also gives special lectures for the alumni and community at large. the problem is not with the children or students..they are sponges..they are echoing a tone they have heard..the leadership of these boys communities and their homes is the source of this mockery..or disrespect or disunity..the leaders need to take responsibility for their students actions .. Every Litvish organization and gadol talks about Kiruv, Ahavas Yisroel, Moshiach, chassidus etc These displays are a vision into the future. Rabbi Sheftel Neuberger, president of the Ner Yisrael Rabbinical College in Baltimore, passed away this week after being ill for the past year, according to Jewish news sources.