Master thread to help me with words/phrases.

[YitzyS]

"I will bl"n take upon a kabbalah for the next 30 days"

bl"n is an acronym for bli neder, which means "without a vow". In Jewish law, if someone accepts a good practice, it can be constituted as a vow, and there can be great ramifications for breaking the vow, even inadvertently. Thus, many are careful to specify "bli neder" when accepting on themselves a positive kaballah.

[TimT]

A resolution to do something good for a person or their departed soul.

[Kobe Bryant]

probably this
https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=124510.0

This. I should have proactively posted here.

[CountValentine]

Letoeles?

[Yehuda57]

Letoeles?

For constructive purpose.

For instance, speaking ill of someone else is gossip and forbidden. But if is letoeles it might be permitted, or even required, such as warning you that the person you are about to transact with is a renowned scammer and you will lose your money. What, when, and how something might be considered "letoeles" is quite complex.

ETA: While the above may be true in the stricter sense, I had previously offered a more accurate definition as per common usage:

Toeles
Toy-eh-less
adjective

1) Meets an individual's personal agenda
"My post that @Something Fishy is a liar and a cheat was not gossip, it was l'toeles; so that no one goes on his trips. It had nothing to do with my ongoing feud with his mother in law."

[CountValentine]

Neis?

[Yo ssi]

Neis?

Miracle

[Yehuda57]

Neis?

https://youtu.be/HVhE7_AUtNI

[Yehudaa]

Meh. Let's go Fahrdrei the Yoitzrois because someone (?) doesn't like being called Shvigger.

Can someone help me with this?

[ExGingi]

Can someone help me with this?

Reverse the order of things

[Yehudaa]

Reverse the order of things

Thanks.

[yshad]

Can someone help me with this?

Thanks for being that guy who asks the questions that all of us are wondering but are too embarrassed to ask ourselves.

[mevinyavin]

My Yiddish isn't up to this. Knowing it will probably ruin it, can someone translate?

[imayid2]

My Yiddish isn't up to this. Knowing it will probably ruin it, can someone translate?

An answer to the Bais Yosef’s kashya:
The first day was also a miracle, because they found a jug with a seal from only one Rabbi, yet everyone agreed it’s kosher!
Can there be a greater miracle?!

[mevinyavin]

An answer to the Bais Yosef’s kashya:
The first day was also a miracle, because they found a jug with a seal from only one Rabbi, yet everyone agreed it’s kosher!
Can there be a greater miracle?!

Thanks. Wow, the line wasn't ruined!

[Definitions]

...from her G-dmother and us...

What's a godmother?
Who becomes one?

[CountValentine]

What's a godmother?
Who becomes one?

"A godmother is a female godparent in the Christian tradition; she is present at the christening of the child and promises to see that the child is raised to be a Christian. She may also offer mentorship and/or claim legal guardianship of the child as her own if needed due to circumstances."

What is a godmother?

A godmother is a woman who acts as a sponsor or guardian for a child during baptism, and who is often chosen by the child's parents to take on this role. In many cultures, the godmother has an important role in the child's life, providing guidance and support as the child grows up. The godmother is typically considered a role model for the child and may have a close relationship with the child throughout their life. Some godmothers are also called godparents, along with the godfather.

[Definitions]

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I googled it but Im curious to know if there is a custom to who becomes the godparents and how much support is the usual. Also baptism/christening means the same thing? Is that where the priest sprays water on the baby or something like that?

[CountValentine]

Also baptism/christening means the same thing?

For the most part, yes. Baptism is one of the seven sacraments for Catholics.

Is that where the priest sprays water on the baby or something like that?

[Lurker]

What's a godmother?
Who becomes one?

A female mob boss.
A scary Italian woman.