Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "To All SHABBAT SHALOM שבת שלום.
Parshat Tazria-Metaora.
There is a lot of controversy about all the items in this Parsha, whose emphasis is on purity versus impurity.
1)
I’m not going to get involved with any of that except one point which in Europe and America has become an important issue.
Circumcision.
For Jews, this should not be an issue.
2)
Growing up, Passover was my favorite holiday. My mom and I cleaned the house, got rid of chometz and changed our dishes. We shopped until we dropped and made special meals and lots of desserts. My family has a lot of heirloom family recipes for dessert. 1)
We alternated between going to my grandma's house and our house and we had both sides of the family in attendance. On my dad's side, they made and brought their own wine. 2)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote "IS THERE MORE THAN ONE GENDER? ASK AN ELECTRICIAN
Any electrician knows that there are two types of electrical connections, male and female. Your house has electric outlets, the female. Your appliances have a plug, the male. 1)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "PASSOVER THOUGHTS ON THE PHAROH, PLAGUES, AND GREAT-GRANDMOTHERS 1)
There is some wisdom my grandmother used to say that she learned from my great-grandmother. She said, never wish something bad on someone else lest what you wish happens to you. 2)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "חג הפורים שמח HAPPY PURIM
A COMMENT ON THE HOLIDAY OF PURIM
Today, we celebrate Purim with costumes and parties, parades, and celebrations. 1)
What are we celebrating? We celebrate Jewish survival and the defeat of our enemies. We survived an attempt at genocide in ancient Persia, and our enemies fell, and we survived an attempt to kill us all in the 20th century, and we survived and our enemies fell. 2)
"Lucy Dee's Chicken Soup recipe Keeping Lucy Dee’s (Hy”d ) memory alive:
Here is Lucy's chicken soup recipe that she kept a secret until she finally shared it with her husband, just days before the terror attack." 1)
Message from Rabbi Leo Dee: "This was the chicken soup recipe Lucy finally shared with me. Please share with the world.” 2)
Chicken Soup with Vegetables 1 packet chicken neck/ wings or turkey neck; 2 medium yellow onions, chopped; 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 4; 2 courgettes (zucchini) in 4 pieces; 1 piece of puparsley rmpkin cut into 4; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 tomatoes chopped small; 3)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "Shabbat Shalom Everyone
Parshat Tzav Leviticus 6:1–8:36
Parshat Tzav is about the sacrifices and Sanctuary rituals which later became the practices in the Temple in Jerusalem, 300 plus years later. 1)
You can read these yourselves.
You see, in those days, most peoples, most cultures made sacrifices to their gods - everything from sacrificing grains that were burned completely in fire or animals that were publicly slaughtered and burned, 2)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "In October 2022, President Joe Biden claimed that China cannot compete with the US equally because China does not have its own sources of energy and was dependent on world market prices. 1)
When asked about the rail disasters Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "I think there has been negligence on a wide scale. Since 2008, there's been a pattern of Federal Agencies choosing to ignore problems when they come from powerful interests & it is a big part of the problem. 1)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "THE US MEDIA WOULD HAVE THE WORLD THINK THAT TRUMP'S INDICTMENT MEANS GUILTY.
That is contrary to US Law. One is Innocent until proven guilty in a court of law in the USA. 1)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "I AM STARTING TO ASK HOW STUPID THE DEMOCRATS MUST BE.
BECAUSE EVERYTHING THEY ARE ATTACKING DONALD TRUMP WITH CAN BE SAID AND PROVEN MUCH MORE EASILY WHEN IT COMES TO THE CLINTONS, THE BIDENS, AND THE OBAMAS. 1)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "THE UNIQUENESS OF THE SHOAH (HOLOCAUST)
Tuesday is Yom HaShoah.
Yes, this is not the date that the World Community uses to commemorate the Holocaust AND FOR A GOOD REASON Because the Shoah has special significance for one people - 1)
the Jewish Nation. Simple? It is because only the Jewish people, spread throught the world were targeted to extinction, though not an enemy of anyone.
There is no more horrible example of how evil humans can be. 2)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "OPTIONS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF MEXICAN CARTELS
President Obrador on March 9, made it clear that he and his government will do nothing about the Cartels. 1)
Whether he is an ally of the Cartels or a prisoner of the Cartels, makes no difference, as it means nothing will be done by his Administration to make changes.
What options does the USA have? 2)
Roger Froikin @rledraim wrote, "A QUESTION FOR THOSE ON THE LEFT THAT WANT TO RAISE MONEY TO HELP THE PEOPLE OF HUWARRA???
I do not approve of mob revenge.
But, think for a moment. 1)
Had the raid never happened, what would the people in Huwarra have done with those who murdered two unarmed young Jews?
We all know the answer. The people of the village would have praised the killer. They would have celebrated the murders. 2)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "MONDAY EVENING NETANYAHU PROPOSED A DELAY AND NEGOTIATIONS ON THE JUDICIAL REFORM PLAN. GANTZ WENT ON TV AND AGREED, AND LAPID ISSUED A STATEMENT AGREEING. 1)
UN report calls for decriminalization of all sexual activity, including between adults and children 1) liveaction.org/news/un-report…
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "It is a lie. The truth is that Israel limited the number of people visiting the Church of the Holy Sepulcher to no more than 1800 at a time to prevent violence & to insure safety as it takes a large army and police contingent to prevent conflict 1)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "STARTING WITH FLORIDA WHEN GOVERNOR DESANTIS OUTLAWED BOYCOTTS OF ISRAEL, MORE AND MORE STATES AND CITIES ACROSS THE USA ARE DOING THE SAME THING 1)
And as one might expect, there are groups in the USA that object to this. They desperately want to damage the State of Israel for what they call mistreatment of Palestinians. 2)
But here is the catch. Can they demonstrate evidence that Palestinians are being persecuted, massacred, tortured, or in any way damaged by Israel, or any evidence that Israel can change things unilaterally without endangering itself? 3)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "THE EU HAS WARNED HUNGARY AGAINST MOVING ITS EMBASSY TO JERUSALEM.
In fact, the wording of the EU’s statement sounds a bit like a threat. 1)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "ON MONDAY, 4 AMERICANS WERE KIDNAPPED IN MATAMOROS MEXICO BY CARTEL OPERATIVES 1)
These kinds of things are becoming all too common. The US State Department has warned Americans about the dangers of visiting Mexico, particularly certain areas. 2)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "A SUPPOSED “EXPERT” ON CHINA, SPOKE ON FOX BUSINESS THIS MORNING, CLAIMING THAT CHINA UNDERSTANDS AND VALUES THE CONCEPT OF TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY AND WOULD NEVER CONDONE A COUNTRY AGGRESSIVELY TAKING THE TERRITORY OF ANOTHER PEOPLE. 1)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "SHABBAT SHALOM
Parshat Tetzaveh Exodus 27:20–30:10
I generally do not see much to interpret or to discuss in those Parshiot that just describe a function or clothing or objects. 1)
But this Parsha does have interesting statements that for me need to be looked at.
HaShem tells Moses to receive from the children of Israel pure olive oil to feed the “everlasting flame” of the menorah, which Aaron is to kindle each day, “from evening till morning.” 2)
Tony Attanasio shared, "If Alvin Bragg is looking for a felony in the case he has brought against former President Donald Trump he may want to look in the mirror, in his office, or at his grand jury. 1)
Legal scholar & famed Democrat attorney Alan Dershowitz said, in an interview and that whoever leaked the sealed indictment is the person guilty of the only felony in this entire case!
“It is likely that a serious felony has been committed by District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
2)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "SOME THOUGHTS FOR PASSOVER
A Universal Message - Or a Message for Jews.
Now I can almost hear the screaming in advance from those Jews who prefer to see Pesach as just a story about Freedom, 1)
and who want the story to have universal appeal so they can say to their Gentile friends and the wider Gentile world, “see, we all in this together, this desire for freedom”. It sure sounds nice.
Sorry, but it’s not really true. 2)
Paul Gherkin wrote, "A terrifying trifecta: for the first time since the Second Intifada, the majority of Palestinians favor killing Jews, for the first time ever, a majority of Palestinians favor dissolving the Palestinian Authority, 1) firstonethrough.wordpress.com/2023/04/04/for…
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "The US Constitution in the 5th and 6th Amendments, make it very clear that charges against a defendant be specified. 1)
But Alvin Bragg, in his case against Donald Trump, claims the Constitution does not matter, that State Law does not require him to tell the defense anything. 2)
It is clear that Bragg is basing his entire case on a lie. He claims that a mislabelling a journal entry was intentional and lead to a violation of Federal Election Financing rules in a manner that was intended to affect an election. 3)
Reuven Efraim wrote, "THIS AFTERNOON, DAY ONE OF PASSOVER, HUNDREDS OF ROCKERS WERE FIRED FROM LEBANON INTO ISRAEL. — AS MANY OF US REALIZE, NOT THE FIRST TIME THE GARBAGE HAS DECIDED TO ATTACK ISRAEL ON A JEWISH RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY. 1)
OF COURSE, THE MEDIA, PARTICULARLY THE EUROPEAN MEDIA, ARE ALREADY BLAMING THIS ON ISRAEL - FOR THE POLICE ACTIONS ON THE Temple Mount. 2)
@CAMERAorg Jonah Cohen wrote: "To People Who Want to Criticize Israel
To those who complain that any criticism of Israel is wrongly labeled as “antisemitism”, here is some advice. 1)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "SOME THOUGHTS THIS Holiday of PESACH
We are told to see ourselves, not just our ancestors, as if we, not just them 3400 years ago, participated in the exodus from Egypt.
1)
And every year, we read the story for ourselves and our children, to remind us, anticipating the feast that goes along with the event.
But, just a thought, do we really internalize what happened as we should ?
2)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "DO NOT IMAGINE THAT THE ABORTION DEBATE IS ENDING
Because the Florida Constitution includes a Right that the federal Constitution does not explicitly have.
THE RIGHT OF PRIVACY IN ONES OWN HOME AND BODY. 1)
My opinion?
I dislike abortion, especially when there are plenty of pregnancy prevention methods today for those who want them, plus the Plan B pill that has been proven quite effective and is not an abortion pill, as it prevents conception. 2)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "YOM HASHOAH (Holocaust Remembrance Day)
Has made me think of a current issue. 1)
When we look back at the Shoah, one of the smaller issues of that period was the Medical Experiments that were done on Jewish prisoners, including Jewish Children, under the auspices and direction of Dr. Josef Mengele.
2)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "I CHALLENGE ANYONE TO SHOW ME WHERE THE LAW IN FLORIDA IN ANY WAY DENIES GAY PEOPLE RIGHTS.
This was published, in something called "The Advocate" which appears to be an advocate for LGBTQ+ 1)
@frisrael wrote, "On Holocaust Memorial Day, a terror attack in Jerusalem.
Because there are many people who don't like living Jews.
In Passover we read: "In every generation they rise up to destroy us and God saves us from their hands." 1)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "TODAY, TO CELEBRATE YOM HASHOAH WITH THE JEWISH PEOPLE, THE SHAH OF IRAN (The late Shah's son - Reza Palavi) came to Israel to pray at the Western Wall for peace. 1)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "BACK IN THE EARLY 1950'S, THE SCHOOLS AND THE MEDIA USED TO SCARE US TO OPPOSE COMMUNISM, BY TELLING US KIDS THAT
UNDER COMMUNIST RULE, THE GOVERNMENT WOULD REPLACE OUR PARENTS AND FAMILIES, AND DECIDE WHAT IS BEST FOR US. 1)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "THE NEWS TODAY REVEALED THAT MONEY THAT THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION IS SENDING FOR HUMANITARIAN AID IN AFGHANISTAN, IS BEING GIVEN BY THE TALIBAN GOVERNMENT TO RADICAL GROUPS. 1)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "I THINK IT IS INTERESTING THAT LAPID, IN ISRAEL IS MAKING EVERY EFFORT TO PREVENT THE GOVERNMENT FROM ACTING ON JUDICIAL REFORM - AND REFUSING TO NEGOTIATE AS DEMANDED BY THE PRESIDENT, PREFERRING MOB TACTICS. 1)
And how do we know that Lapid is more interested in power, along with Sa'ar and Lieberman?
Easy, because only a few years ago, Lapid and Sa'ar proposed the same kind of Judicial Reform that they now claim will destroy democracy. 2)
Just Human wrote, "MyPillow founder and prominent election denier Mike Lindell made a bold offer ahead of a “cyber symposium” he held in August 2021 in South Dakota: 1)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "AN OPEN LETTER TO ITAMAR BEN-G’VIR, Minister of National Security
For 200 years in Eretz Yisrael, terrorists have targeted Jews. 1)
The volume of attacks has varied, of course, but terrorism continues and unless things change - both in how it is viewed and how it is fought, it will continue.
There are two ways to look at this: 2)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "COVID - ONE MORE TIME
Finally, people are admitting officially that it looks like Covid came from Wuhan China, but Fauci, Biden, and some of the Media are still denying it,
1)
as if blaming China and avoiding irritating the Chinese Communist Party is an important issue for them. 2)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "The Supreme Court OF THE USA Today (FEBRUARY 28) WILL HEAR THE STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS PLAN OF Joe Biden.
I BELIEVE THE COURT WILL RULE AGAINST THE PLAN.
1)
Not because of its cost. Not because it is unfair to those who pay off their loans
But because it is UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
2)
The President of the USA cannot make law. The President of the USA cannot usurp the responsibility of the House of Representatives which under the US Constitution is the sole body that can allocate Federal Funds.
3)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "The US Department of Justice stated that Trump does not "deserve Immunity for January 6 because he’s accused of inciting “imminent private violence.”
IT SEEMS THE ADMINISTRATIONS ATTORNEYS NEED A DICTIONARY. 1)
"INCITEMENT" IS DEFINED
In criminal law, as the encouragement of another person to commit a crime. Depending on the jurisdiction, some or all types of incitement may be illegal. 2)
Where illegal, it is known as an inchoate offense, where harm is intended but may or may not have actually occurred. 3)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "SOMEONE THIS MORNING SENT ME A VIDEO OF AN ISRAELI PROTESTER, A FOLLOWER OF YA'IR LAPID
PROUDLY BURNING A PAIR OF T'FILLIN.
Think of all the Jews who, wearing T'fillin were killed by Nazis, tortured, and burned. 1)
And here we see an Israeli Jew (I used the term questionably) burning T'fillin in an outdoor fire -- and proud to do so. 2)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "IN ANY CRIMINAL TRIAL IN ANY COURT OF LAW, TO GET A CONVICTION, PROSECUTORS GENERALLY HAVE TO SHOW “INTENT” OR “MOTIVE”.
People make decisions in life based on what outcomes they desire. 1)
PERHAPS WE SHOULD JUDGE POLITICIANS THE SAME WAY, AND POLITICAL PARTIES, AND GOVERNMENTS.
So, here are some questions we need to answer.
The US Biden Administration made, as one of its first decisions, to create a situation where the price of oil, gasoline, diesel, and 2)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "IT IS CLEAR THAT THE MEXICAN-BASED DRUG CARTELS ARE A THREAT TO CIVILIAN DEMOCRATIC RULE IN MEXICO AND A THREAT TO THE USA. IT IS TIME TO END THEIR EXISTENCE. 1)
And the Government of Mexico seems incapable of doing anything to stop the Cartels, whether because of fear or corruption, and the US Government also seems unwilling to do anything, whether because of a lack of interest or because of corruption in Washington. 2)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "THE ARCHITECTURE OF TYRANNY
Today, autocrats do not give bombastic speeches, waving their arms around and yelling. Instead, they concentrate on creating and maintaining an image that they know will pacify and appeal.
1)
They concentrate on appearing calm, soft-spoken, and confident. They choose terminology designed by experts that have been successful in advertising for psychological acceptability. Truth, and facts, do not matter as much as a focused presentation.
2)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "ON AL-ARABIYA
A Saudi official stated that the Iran-Saudi agreement completed this week, was a “step” toward normalization of relations and hopefully a reduction of suspicion and hostilities. 1)
#DulceMariaAlavez was 5 years old when she vanished from a park in Bridgeton, NJ on Sept. 16, 2019. Meet Up: 9th Birthday Sunday April 23 3-5pm Bridgeton City Park by Dulce Memorial Tree Anyone with info about the case is asked to contact authorities via one of these options:
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "ALL THE AMERICAN COMMENTATORS ON CNN, MSNBC, NBC, ABC, CBS, AND FOX
HAVE BEEN SAYING THE US MUST DO SOMETHING BECAUSE CHINA AND RUSSIA WANT TO REPLACE THE USA AS THE WORLD LEADER. 1)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "FINALLY SOMETHING Elizabeth Warren SAID WITH WHICH I CAN AGREE
The Federal Reserve Bank assumes that if they raise interest rates sufficiently, they will reduce inflation.
1)
Questionable assumptions, given the history of the same tactic being used and failing.
The fact is that in the USA, inflation has already happened and already leveled off. Prices are not currently increasing. If one compares month-over-month statistics. 2)
Roger Froikin @refraim wrote, "NY District Attorney for Manhattan Alvin Bragg is an interesting character.
HE HAS BEEN IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK BECAUSE OF HIS CASE AGAINST DONALD TRUMP 1)
which will make history for pursuing a case that no one else wanted, long past the statute of limitations. Does not sound so intelligent, does it.
But he has an interesting recent record. 2)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN SOMETHING TO ME.
Trump says he expects to be arrested Tuesday as New York law enforcement prepares for a possible indictment - CNN 1)
3 women sue now shuttered Parmadale children's group home and the Catholic Diocese over sexual and physical abuse allegations spanning decades 1) cleveland.com/court-justice/…
Lawsuits against Parmadale, Catholic Diocese allege sexual, mental and physical abuse
Four lawsuits filed Tuesday claim mental and physical abuse in a former children’s home run by the Catholic Diocese, three of which also claim sexual abuse. 1)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "SHABBAT SHALOM
שבת שלום לכל עם ישראל
Parshat Vayikra
Leviticus 1:1–5:26
No, I’m not going to write about the Sacrifices mandated for the Tabernacle (Mishkan) and then carried over to the Temple in Jerusalem. You can read those yourself. 1)
have 3 observations only about the “sacrifices (Korbonot). 1. They were done off and on for 1400 years. 2. After the destruction of the 2nd Temple, they were discontinued and our Sages replaced them with prayer.
2)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "A WORD ABOUT MISSIONARIES
and the Jews
I have just been informed that Tommy Waller who heads an organization called HaYovel, has openly said that he is proud to be able to “inform the Jews about their Messiah” 1)
That makes Tommy Waller a missionary and HaYovel, a Missionary Enterprise, and all the excuses we have heard from some of his Jewish supporters do not change the fact that when they make such excuses, 2)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "THE HUFFINGTON POST SEEMS TO HAVE TAKEN UP THE FIGHT TO LIBEL FLORIDA GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS.
IN ONE RECENT ARTICLE, THE PUBLICATION CLAIMED THAT DESANTIS "VICIOUSLY ATTACKED THE LGBT COMMUNITY. 1)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "WHAT REALLY HAS CHANGED IN US PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
IF ONE COMPARES THE 1960’S WITH THE 2020’S, WHAT HAS CHANGED. 1)
A. The average size of classroom has changed. In the early 60’s and late 50’s, classrooms were 28-35 kids controlled and taught by one teacher. 2)
Note: These emojis are used nationwide. Parents, beware of these emojis: Ohio officials
Concerning activity could be hiding behind friendly-looking text messages. 1) fox8.com/news/warning-n…
The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) is warning all parents about emojis that are reportedly being used on social media and cellphones to market, sell and buy illegal drugs. 2)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "DO NOT LET THEM INFLUENCE YOU BY QUOTING STATISTICS WITHOUT DEFINING THE STATISTICS THEY USE.
Example: "Illegal border crossings from Canada to the USA have increased 800%". (by a GOP Congressman) 1)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "TIRED YET OF HYPERBOLE OF FEAR?
I am.
A SHORT LIST OF EXAMPLES - THAT YOUNG PEOPLE WORLDWIDE SEEM SCARED TO DEATH ABOUT. 1)
CLIMATE CHANGE will kill all of us by 2035. (Changed from Al Gore’s claim of 2010, then edited to 2020). How many times have I heard college students screaming and crying about how we’ll all be dead soon if somehow Global climate change is not stopped. 2)
Roger Froikin @rkefraim wrote, "FACT: THERE IS ONE JEWISH PEOPLE, ONE JEWISH NATION, UNITED BY ONE CONSTITUTION, ONE SYSTEM OF BELIEF AND THOUGHT. TORAH, WITHOUT WHICH THERE WOULD BE NO JEWISH PEOPLE, NO JEWISH RELIGION, NO JEWISH STATE. 1)
When former High Court Judge Aharon Barak stated in his recent TV Interview that he knew nothing of Torah and had no interest in knowing anything about it or Talmud,
When Lapid decided to eliminate Torah from the Curriculum of the schools, as Prime Minister, 2)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "SHABBAT HA-GADOL. (The Great Shabbat)
For the last 3400 years, this is what we have called the Shabbat immediately preceding the beginning of Pesach. 1)
In Egypt, on the 10th day of the month of Nissan, only 5 days days before the march to freedom began, on that day, our people were were given their first instruction which applied only to that Shabbat, but not to future generations: “ 2)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "I FIND IT INTERESTING THAT CHUCK SCHUMER, NANCY PELOSI, AND ALL THOSE TALKING HEAD LAWYERS ON CNN, MSNBC, CBS, ABC, NBC, SEEM TO KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THE CONSTITUTION OF THE USA. 1)
Roger Froikin @rlefraim wrote, "צדקה Tzedakah
This is a Hebrew word most often translated as “charity” in other languages. 1)
And there is a problem with that, because it connotes, therefore, the concept of giving help to those less fortunate as an expression of caring and love and interest in the welfare of others. 2)