https://www.thelakewoodscoop.com/news/2020/09/audio-message-from-lakewood-igud-harabanim-for-covid-matters.htmlIt's almost as if they like playing from behind.
To bring down the positivity rate
I hear why that may help their case, but...the message was apparently stating that they want to comply with the government’s will. If all they are doing is playing the system, why present it as following the will of the government? And why say it on the record (for Goodness sakes!)? They must have a different goal?
Quotes in a signature is annoying, as it comes across as an independent post.
This is a disgrace.
It's so childish.
These are Rabbonim who listened to what the askanim and doctors had to say and decided on a course of action. Rav Uri Deutch and Rav Chaim Meir Roth are well know and respected individuals. How about calling them on the phone to discuss instead of calling them names on a public forum.
Has any bit of the Igud's course of action been successful? Perhaps I should talk to them; however the frustration of countless missteps on their part has reached a point where I don't feel like I trust them to represent me. (Thinking that it's time for me to move on from this town.)
Perhaps I should talk to them; however the frustration of countless missteps on their part has reached a point where I don't feel like I trust them to represent me.
(Thinking that it's time for me to move on from this town.)
It’s not what I would chose to do, but indications are that these Rabbonim are having real discussions and taking medical and political considerations into account, and are making decisions based on their fact finding. They deserve more than to be called childish. I certainly identify more easily with the positions taken on DDF but should DDF be deciding policy for the town?
You don't need to trust them to represent you, you don't need to have them represent you at all. You don't even need to agree with them. You still shouldn't call them childish.Why do you think the next place is going to be better. (if their covid policies might be more to your liking something else will irk you)
By the way, I'm wondering where the eleventh of the aseres hadibros "לא תעשו לך איבה" disappeared.In the first round, Lakewood was very busy with it.
They hinted it, while maintaining the appearance of trying to work with the government. For now, they want to keep up the facade that they are working together with the Murphy administration.
https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2020/09/lakewoods-covid-19-positivity-rate-hits-27-as-cases-surge-well-above-statewide-average-of-3.html
From the article "Callahan said local police in Lakewood had seen multiple images of worshipers not wearing masks indoors."Take a look at any the local publications, whatsapp statuses, you'll see many images of Lakewood residents indoors without masks or social distancing, including many community leaders. This is the worst kept secret, the government knows exactly what's going on, and is biting it's tongue not to respond too harshly (I'm not sure why they're showing such great discipline, I suspect backdoor politics play a part.)
From the article "Callahan said local police in Lakewood had seen multiple images of worshipers not wearing masks indoors."Take a look at any the local publications, whatsapp statuses, you'll see many images of Lakewood residents indoors without masks or social distancing, including many community leaders. This is the worst kept secret, the government knows exactly what's going on, and is biting it's tongue not to respond too harshly (I'm not sure why they're showing such great discipline, I suspect backdoor politics play a part.) Meanwhile Lakewood's response is to double down on an already exposed bluff and continue everything as usual. I can't fathom how the gov will take this lightly.
Disappeared down the same rabbit hole as Pikuach nefesh (and it's offspring safek pikuach nefesh), hishtadlus, veahavta lere'acha, etc. Seems like lots of Torah was forgotten when we were locked out of the BM.
... it makes people more receptive to lenient guidance even though r'l it is already disastrous and way too late.