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COVID-19 / Wuhan Novel Coronavirus Discussion / Re: Halachik Status of Illegitimate Minyanim

« on: April 13, 2020, 12:02:33 AM »

I was taking a walk today and saw multiple Minyanim (kinda felt weird answering Amen Yehi Shmei Rabbah for the first time in 3 weeks).. This particular one everyone was more then 6 feet apart on their porches and a chashuv Rav was participating. Others I passed were not being careful, DW asked me if we are allowed to answer.. and wanted to rush past the area to not feel uncomfortable about actually answering or not..

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General Discussion / Re: All Halocha Shailos and teiffa Questions

« on: April 07, 2020, 01:34:36 PM »

That is better than even meluban and according to many can be equivalent to a kli rishon depending on the reasoning for iruy to be below kli rishon. I do that too with some additional personal "kuntzim".

Can you elaborate on your "kuntzim"..?

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Destination Guides And Trip Planning / Re: Lakewood NJ Master Thread

« on: April 05, 2020, 04:48:36 PM »

The Rav I spoke with is a very prominent and Chashuv Rav in Lakewood, whom I have a personal connection with, and who knows my Dr. as well.
He asked me not to spread his name (Seemingly so as not to publicly contradict the BMG Poskim)

I in no way mean to give anyone advice, I myself have not made up my mind yet. I believe everyone should consult with their own physician and Rav. I was merely responding to a few posters that mentioned unequivocally that every single Rav and Dr. in town are saying not to go.

The fact that he gave you a personal psak for whatever reason Doesn't change anything regarding that every Rav & Dr are publicly unequivocally saying no to go. You don't belong posting anywhere that there are Rabbanim and Doctors saying it's not a problem.
The responsibile thing to respond would be that if someone believes they have a unique situation, it's very K'dai to be in touch with your personal Rav & Dr...

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Destination Guides And Trip Planning / Re: Lakewood NJ Master Thread

« on: April 05, 2020, 11:50:09 AM »

Lakewood is politics. I know a few prominent rabbanim that allow going away to parents/in-laws.

Signed by 4 Doctors, I'm sure you are aware there are many other (Very Prominent) Doctors in town, one of whom told me it is completely ok for me to go to my Parents for YT.

I challenge you to post their names so we can verify.
This is a matter of life and death.
There is no reason they would tell you and not us.

+1000000

There are definitely unique situations and it's possible that a Rav & Dr would allow it for specific individuals. But it's not what I'm hearing from anyone. Could be @elya is such..

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Destination Guides And Trip Planning / Re: Lakewood NJ Master Thread

« on: April 04, 2020, 11:42:41 PM »

What age group are you ?

25-30

The question is also the age group that your going to..

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General Discussion / Re: All Halocha Shailos and teiffa Questions

« on: March 29, 2020, 03:24:13 PM »

@aygart can keilim be toiveled in lake carasaljo? If not is there any better places around?

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COVID-19 / Wuhan Novel Coronavirus Discussion / Re: Getting groceries delivered

« on: March 29, 2020, 01:35:38 PM »

Try the smaller stores, they are less swamped. when people panick they tend to go straight for the big stores and forget the smaller places. Think Blue ribbon, (Jerusalem glatt), foodex, aisle 9, Kollel food store, Feldman's..

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COVID-19 / Wuhan Novel Coronavirus Discussion / Re: Coronavirus Stimulus Aid Package

« on: March 26, 2020, 08:57:29 AM »

http://howmuchismycheck.com

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COVID-19 / Wuhan Novel Coronavirus Discussion / Re: PSA - Stop Hoarding Masks

« on: March 24, 2020, 10:20:00 AM »

Is it illegal to hoard ?

From yesterday's presser..

Attorney General Barr: if you are sitting on a stockpile of surgical masks you'll be hearing a knock on the door

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COVID-19 / Wuhan Novel Coronavirus Discussion / Re: Corona virus and your shull

« on: March 22, 2020, 01:05:08 AM »

This is besides that joining from different places is only bshaas hadchack. Once the rabbonim say not to do it then it can no longer qualify.

Please question is purely להגדיל תורה ...  (Mostly) Not practical purposes...

Do you have sources for such a situation as to what would be considered tefillah b'tzibur as far as distance from each other? Is porches considered a diff room?
What Kol Chai with minyanim on the radio to be considered bzman shatzibur mispallim etc..

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COVID-19 / Wuhan Novel Coronavirus Discussion / Re: Do you have Coronavirus? Were you tested?

« on: March 22, 2020, 12:23:38 AM »

It's also skewed that certain clinics in certain areas have WAY more available tests than anyone else. (Nevermind that same areas mentioned, that if you line up to get tested your likely to get it while waiting..)

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Destination Guides And Trip Planning / Re: Lakewood NJ Master Thread

« on: March 20, 2020, 12:38:57 AM »

Any idea what caused tonight's robocall?

Yeshiva. Everyone has to quarantine for 11 days

They gave a specific reason or specific batie medrashim? For some reason half their robo calls I can't hear..
 there's rumors that all 4 roshie Yeshiva were in a long meeting a few days ago with someone who just tested positive..

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Destination Guides And Trip Planning / Re: Lakewood NJ Master Thread

« on: March 20, 2020, 12:36:29 AM »

anyone know is Sprint has good service in the prospect street area?

Yes

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COVID-19 / Wuhan Novel Coronavirus Discussion / Re: Corona virus and your shull

« on: March 17, 2020, 07:28:11 PM »

A few shuls in Lakewood are finally getting it. The doctors are working really hard trying to convince people...
I'm sure @aygart can probably comment on the meeting that led to this letter, not that it says much anyway..

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COVID-19 / Wuhan Novel Coronavirus Discussion / Re: BORO PARK CORONA UPDATES

« on: March 17, 2020, 07:21:34 PM »

On paper

A chasuna in Ateres Avraham was physically shut down today. As well as a few last night.