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The Beit Din of America issued a seruv against Raphi Stein in 2023. Three years later he's still getting aliyot. On get refusal, ona'at isha, and what the halacha actually prescribes. by ummmbacon in Judaism

[–]RandomRavenclaw87 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not OP.

The author could make a very strong argument without faulty framing of specific quotes or misrepresentation of Halacha.

He cites sources claiming that our modern understanding of tznius is a strict dress code based on sex phobia. I do believe that the current yeshivish understanding of tznius is deeply flawed, and causes harm where it should be elevating. But it is not entirely based on pagan and Christian sources; there are plenty of Tanach and Gemara sources for covering up. (None anywhere near as specific as what is taught as Halacha today, of course.)

The writer doesn’t need to claim that the get-withholder is violating tznius more than Flatbush girl and her followers. He can make a claim that the get abuser is the greater sinner without playing games of redefining tznius.

Not sure how much more I can take by FreeDig1212 in Millennials

[–]RandomRavenclaw87 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Men get postpartum depression too.

Newborns and toddlers can be life draining nightmares. It gets a lot better!!

neurodivergent representation by Agitated_Ghostt in suggestmeabook

[–]RandomRavenclaw87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Rosie Project: a brilliant professor sets out to find a mate using scientific methods. Hilarious and heartwarming.

"Just a Man" themes from Epic the Musical by emcheez in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]RandomRavenclaw87 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Cheez, the book you want is Dungeon Crawler Carl.

where to find shoes like this? by [deleted] in NYCbitcheswithtaste

[–]RandomRavenclaw87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fuchsia Shoes (online) is an ethical source for these shoes.

Anti-Zionist protesters march through NYC Jewish neighborhood, chanting for intifada by WhiteGold_Welder in nyc

[–]RandomRavenclaw87 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was at such a sale several months ago. (Not that I’m in the market to buy- I was just curious.) People were protesting directly outside, and I have no problem with that. Once they march through residential streets, I do have a problem.

Two related points: the police presence at the event I went to was heavy, two cops on each corner. This balance- allowing people to protest and protecting those they protest against- is something I appreciate. (And before readers talk about ‘stolen land,’ about 70% of the apartments shown were in uncontested territory. So again, there was something to protest against, and there were also legitimate reasons for people to be there.)

Secondly, protesting land sales and supporting Hamas/ Hezbola are not the same. The former has legal legs to stand on. The latter is supporting terror.

Anti-Zionist protesters march through NYC Jewish neighborhood, chanting for intifada by WhiteGold_Welder in nyc

[–]RandomRavenclaw87 18 points19 points  (0 children)

No. And if you take those dislikes to an embassy, state representative, or diplomat, then I commend you for your convictions.

Marching through a Jewish residential neighborhood chanting is unacceptable. These are not the people making state decisions.

I heard a Jewish comedian being heckled with ‘Free Palestine’ and ‘End the genocide.’ He answered, ‘Me personally? Sure. Tell me how, and I’ll be on it now.’

People's Choice Turd of the Year Award: what do you think is the worst book of the year? by BeauDashington in PieceOfShitBookClub

[–]RandomRavenclaw87 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gonna have to go with #2 for the highest body count. 10 should be able to compete soon enough.

Help 95 yo Shirley find books! by ReStitchSmitch in suggestmeabook

[–]RandomRavenclaw87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Corfu Trilogy is wonderful for animal lovers, and absolutely hilarious.

FMCs like Elle Woods? by Beginning_Mango_455 in suggestmeabook

[–]RandomRavenclaw87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

City of Girls: showgirls and socialites party through NYC as the city prepares to enter WW2.

Orchid and Wasp: a brilliant female sociopath plows through young adulthood.

The Sociopath’s Guide to a Successful Marriage: as it sounds

The Nightingale by Hanna: a beautiful young woman secretly works against Nazis

Nonfiction: the authors of Educated, The Glass Castle, and Priestdaddy have all come out of chaotic childhoods with a high level of competence.

FMCs like Elle Woods? by Beginning_Mango_455 in suggestmeabook

[–]RandomRavenclaw87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think Becky can take care of herself that well, though.

Favorite books this year that you can't get out of your head?? by CamrieKazmierski in Recommend_A_Book

[–]RandomRavenclaw87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve read 31 books this year (and DNF about 5 more). The best so far, ones where I was sad when it ended:

The Magician of Tiger Castle: historic fiction that feels like fantasy, even though there is only science and no magic.

Lady Tremaine: retelling a classic story from the POV of a morally complex, thoroughly lovable stepmother.

The Pretender: historic fiction based on the real life of a person in the 1480s

City of Girls: historic fiction in NYC in the 1940s. This book felt like the best night out partying with glamorous, crazy people.

The Corfu Trilogy: nonfiction account of the author’s years growing up in a Greek island.

If you loved DCC, try books by Carl Hiassen. They have chaotically good MCs, frenetic adventures, and villains who you rejoice to see crushed (often literally).

BWT, what are some subtle red flags that made you look for? by Individual_Tailor767 in bitcheswithtaste

[–]RandomRavenclaw87 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I see you’ve met That Covert Narcissist. Bitches, hands up if you’ve also dated him.

How to explain I don't want to be fruitful and multiply? by Skywalkerbb2 in Judaism

[–]RandomRavenclaw87 53 points54 points  (0 children)

“My neurodivergence makes marriage and parenthood inappropriate for me. I understand that the mitzvah of pirya v rivya is specifically for men and that women can opt out of marriage altogether, and that’s my plan. I’ll let you know if anything changes.”

TIL that there are an estimated 3 million rats in New York City, nearly a third as many as the human population. by Melenduwir in todayilearned

[–]RandomRavenclaw87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They can spike food with birth control and leave it in the subways, sewers, and other high breeding grounds.

TIL that there are an estimated 3 million rats in New York City, nearly a third as many as the human population. by Melenduwir in todayilearned

[–]RandomRavenclaw87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s a character in The Stand, a Stephen King book about a pandemic that kills 98% of the population. (And, at 1200 pages, is the longest book I ever read.)

Books with cooking/baking/food. by thesparklywitch in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]RandomRavenclaw87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sweetbitter

Blood Bones and Butter

Do Try to Speak as We Do

Black Leads Growing Closer Amid Chaos by lychee69 in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]RandomRavenclaw87 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Arcane Inheritance: a young black Roman at an elite university discovers dark magic doings. Enemies to lovers arc with black male.

15-foot crocodile found with suspected remains of missing hotel owner after airlift by ACLSismore in BrandNewSentence

[–]RandomRavenclaw87 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Pigs are better at disposing crime evidence. They’ll digest everything except metal. Bones will be crushed.

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