Kobe Bryant, one of the greats RIP!

[Yard sale]

You're a bit muffled, stand up and turn around so we can hear you better.

Maybe it’s time to move on. Nobody is going to convince anyone else to change their viewpoint. On the one hand you have those who are convinced that a Jew throwing out the first pitch, or giving away a caught foul ball, or opening a kosher hot dog stand in every stadium in the league is a Kiddush Hashem of the highest magnitude, while others are convinced that those very things are among the reasons moshiach hasn’t come yet, and in Mitzrayim it was probably the guys who were using Frequent Chariot Miles to buy the privilege of throwing out the first javelin that got us stuck there for 210 years.

That’s called “irreconcilable differences” and that means it’s time to recognize that things are hopeless and move on...

[mercaz1]

he is getting mourned similar to a regular person
its just his impact was global so more people are mourning him
 

[CountValentine]

Kobe Bryant's Widow Vanessa Speaks Out Following Husband and Daughter Gianna's Tragic Deaths
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/kobe-bryants-widow-vanessa-speaks-out-following-husband-and-daughter-giannas-tragic-deaths/ar-BBZsGrp?ocid=spartanntp
https://www.instagram.com/p/B77K8XWDY7O/?utm_source=ig_embed

My girls and I want to thank the millions of people who’ve shown support and love during this horrific time. Thank you for all the prayers. We definitely need them. We are completely devastated by the sudden loss of my adoring husband, Kobe — the amazing father of our children; and my beautiful, sweet Gianna — a loving, thoughtful, and wonderful daughter, and amazing sister to Natalia, Bianka, and Capri.
We are also devastated for the families who lost their loved ones on Sunday, and we share in their grief intimately.
There aren’t enough words to describe our pain right now. I take comfort in knowing that Kobe and Gigi both knew that they were so deeply loved. We were so incredibly blessed to have them in our lives. I wish they were here with us forever. They were our beautiful blessings taken from us too soon.
I’m not sure what our lives hold beyond today, and it’s impossible to imagine life without them. But we wake up each day, trying to keep pushing because Kobe, and our baby girl, Gigi, are shining on us to light the way. Our love for them is endless — and that’s to say, immeasurable. I just wish I could hug them, kiss them and bless them. Have them here with us, forever.
Thank you for sharing your joy, your grief and your support with us. We ask that you grant us the respect and privacy we will need to navigate this new reality.
To honor our Team Mamba family, the Mamba Sports Foundation has set up the MambaOnThree Fund to help support the other families affected by this tragedy. To donate, please go to MambaOnThree.org.
To further Kobe and Gianna’s legacy in youth sports, please visit MambaSportsFoundation.org.

Thank you so much for lifting us up in your prayers, and for loving Kobe, Gigi, Natalia, Bianka, Capri and me. #Mamba #Mambacita #GirlsDad #DaddysGirls #Family ❤️

[CountValentine]

Kobe Bryant Leaned on Catholic Religion Hours Before His Death
https://heavy.com/sports/2020/01/kobe-bryant-catholic-religion-christian-believe-god/

Kobe was an icon who inspired us through his words and actions to set our goals, work hard and achieve our dreams. He was a committed Catholic who loved his family and loved his faith. A longtime Orange County resident and parishioner in our Diocese, Kobe would frequently attend Mass and sit in the back of the church so that his presence would not distract people from focusing on Christ’s Presence.

[EliJelly]

Someone got the idea of some of the above comments wrong.

Is there a term to describe Orthodox Jews that hate non-Jews?

[CountValentine]

How Kobe Bryant helped connect Asian Americans with both Asia and America
https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/01/29/cheering-for-kobe-bryant-was-a-ticket-to-southern-california-life-for-many-of-the-regions-asian-americans/

“It was always the topic of conversation you can bring up to people,” Kim said. “Our core friend group was white kids, Mexican kids, half-Asian kids, but we were religiously following Kobe. That was really what tied us together.”

[jj1000]

Maybe it’s time to move on. Nobody is going to convince anyone else to change their viewpoint. On the one hand you have those who are convinced that a Jew throwing out the first pitch, or giving away a caught foul ball, or opening a kosher hot dog stand in every stadium in the league is a Kiddush Hashem of the highest magnitude, while others are convinced that those very things are among the reasons moshiach hasn’t come yet, and in Mitzrayim it was probably the guys who were using Frequent Chariot Miles to buy the privilege of throwing out the first javelin that got us stuck there for 210 years.

That’s called “irreconcilable differences” and that means it’s time to recognize that things are hopeless and move on...

Just to be clear so there isn't any confusion.

Dan caused the Holocaust, murdered millions of babies, burned down the bais hamikdash, and is working everyday to stop moshiach from coming, etc.

Seems legit.

Probably best to go back to your tabloids, enjoy the bad stories and gossip about people's lives, and ignore the good people do. As you said

a charitable foundation isn’t everything.

I'm sure you believe millions of dollars to charity, bikur cholim, etc. are not everything and really nothing important to acknowledge.

Judging people seems to be something you pride yourself on.

[Yard sale]

On the one hand you have those who are convinced that a Jew throwing out the first pitch, or giving away a caught foul ball, or opening a kosher hot dog stand in every stadium in the league is a Kiddush Hashem of the highest magnitude, while others are convinced that those very things are among the reasons moshiach hasn’t come yet, and in Mitzrayim it was probably the guys who were using Frequent Chariot Miles to buy the privilege of throwing out the first javelin that got us stuck there for 210 years.

That’s called “irreconcilable differences” and that means it’s time to recognize that things are hopeless and move on...

Just to be clear so there isn't any confusion.

Dan caused the Holocaust, murdered millions of babies, burned down the bais hamikdash, and is working everyday to stop moshiach from coming, etc.

Seems legit.

Probably best to go back to your tabloids, enjoy the bad stories and gossip about people's lives, and ignore the good people do. As you said  I'm sure you believe millions of dollars to charity, bikur cholim, etc. are not everything and really nothing important to acknowledge.

Judging people seems to be something you pride yourself on.

facetious[ fuh-see-shuh s ]

Definition:

adjective
not meant to be taken seriously or literally:
a facetious remark

Sheesh!

[ad120]

Honestly you guys do not belong online on public forums with these horrible outlooks and opinions.

And That is a wrap!
Or should I say #MamabaOut 
Great way to win an argument: Censorship.     
You should give debate lessons.

[Yehuda57]

facetious[ fuh-see-shuh s ]

Definition:

adjective
not meant to be taken seriously or literally:
a facetious remark

Sheesh!

As a bit of a facetious connoisseur myself, nah.

[aygart]

And That is a wrap!
Or should I say #MamabaOut 
Great way to win an argument: Censorship.     
You should give debate lessons.

Right. It is good thing for everyone to blast every dumb opinion of theirs across the world in the name of Judaism. mmmhhhmmm.

[mochjas]

And That is a wrap!
Or should I say #MamabaOut 
Great way to win an argument: Censorship.     
You should give debate lessons.

Im not trying to win any arguments. All I’m trying to say is that we’re not in the BMG coffee room so be careful what you say.....

[Yard sale]

Nice weather we’ve been having. Not much snow so far.

[pointer]

Nice weather we’ve been having. Not much snow so far.

Kobe would've been happy. RIP.

[CountValentine]

It's not gossip, it's being reported by ABC, but still seems Fishy, which is why I posted a disclaimer. There still isn't anyone else reporting it so I'm assuming/hoping it isn't true.

ABC News Suspends Matt Gutman for Inaccurately Reporting All Four of Kobe Bryant’s Children Were on Helicopter
https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/abc-news-suspends-matt-gutman-for-inaccurately-reporting-all-four-of-kobe-bryants-children-were-on-helicopter/ar-BBZsVH0?ocid=spartanntp

[CountValentine]

Kobe Bryant's family says inaccurate reports are adding to the pain, newspaper says
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/kobe-bryants-family-says-inaccurate-reports-are-adding-to-the-pain-newspaper-says/ar-BBZvPq2?ocid=spartandhp

[Jellybelly]

Very apropos that today’s daf falls out תוך שבעה. Mentions אנו רצים והם רצים...

[Shmobaum]

Very apropos that today’s daf falls out תוך שבעה. Mentions אנו רצים והם רצים...

The gemara is referring to Jews wasting their time shmoozing instead of learning. Not applicable to Kobe.

[Jellybelly]

The gemara is referring to Jews wasting their time shmoozing instead of learning. Not applicable to Kobe.

Really? I never learnt like that. Ill have to look at it again
I always thought it was talking about goyim

[Shmobaum]

Really? I never learnt like that. Ill have to look at it again
I always thought it was talking about goyim

No sir. Look in the ערוך.