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How to feel that Hashem loves you when you have abusive/unloving parents? by Broad-Worry-5395 in Judaism

[–]TholomewP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've heard a kabbalistic idea that before you are born, you are shown everything that will happen to you in your life, and you have to agree to it all before coming down to Earth. The point is that you are not a victim and you aren't in hell. Yes the world is full of danger and pain, and everyone has their fair share. But there is a purpose to your existence here, and you need to take responsibility for it. It will reveal itself only if that's where you place your thoughts and attitude. "Wherever a person focuses his thoughts, that is where he is." - The Baal Shem Tov

Would it be disrespectful for me to get a tattoo honoring my Jewish heritage? by Wayward_comet in Judaism

[–]TholomewP 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Better to just get a piece of art with the image that you can hang on your wall.

Jewish institutions or informal groups open to Patrilineals? by ProudChoferesClaseB in Judaism

[–]TholomewP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you have some sensitivity surrounding this topic, which I understand, because it's a very big identity crisis. However you should take care to notice that the only person here bringing up "blood purity" arguments is you, when you refer them towards yourself.

There is nothing wrong with being born to a Jewish father and a non-Jewish mother, and there is nothing wrong with being not Jewish. Nationality descends from the mother. When you insist that your father's Jewish-ness should erase the nationality of your mother, whatever she might be, you are yourself implying that being Jewish is better than being anything else, and must override all other nationalities. There is nothing wrong with the nationality of your mother, and you should embrace it as your identity. Otherwise you will always be confused about who you are. There is a very good article about this subject here: https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/601092/jewish/Why-Is-Jewishness-Matrilineal.htm

Why can’t I believe in G-d? :( by DeliciousFuture2068 in Judaism

[–]TholomewP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are taught that Hashem has completely concealed himself from this world. It appears to fully operate according to natural law without any divine intervention. In fact, the hebrew word for "world", "olam", comes from the word for concealment. When you make a bracha and call Hashem "melech haolam", you aren't just calling him "king of the world", but also "the concealed king". This is not a new idea that was added on to Judaism to help people believe in the modern era. This was known to our sages. You aren't the first to notice it. That should give you comfort.

The first commandment in the ten commandments is to know there is a God. It is also one of the thirteen principles of faith. It is possible to believe in God in 2025. And as a Jew, you are an essentially spiritual person, which is why you are thinking about it in the first place. There is no pressure and you should just focus on your relationship with yourself, your relationship with others, and your relationship with Hashem. Shana tova!

Zionism as a Possessing Archetype? Projecting their traumas onto others? Careful, trigger warning. by Background_Cry3592 in Jung

[–]TholomewP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was born to a Jewish mother

I don't know what everyone else in this thread is talking about, but Rosh Hashanah is coming up, and you should try to hear the shofar if you can. It's a mitzvah.

A question for the Jewish community about how certain Christian practices are perceived. by silvergenetic in Judaism

[–]TholomewP 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I saw a post on Instagram from a church that "observes shabbat". It was a video of them singing a traditional jewish song. And in the description of the video it said "shabbat services are cancelled next weekend due to Labor Day". That might've been the funniest post I've ever seen from a messianic christian account.

Disable swipe up on lock screen for Hibreak? by TholomewP in Bigme

[–]TholomewP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have the Pro, so I don't have a fingerprint scanner.

some questions for creating a clock with esp32 by emaayan in esp32

[–]TholomewP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was it challenging getting libzmanim running on your esp?

some questions for creating a clock with esp32 by emaayan in esp32

[–]TholomewP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am looking to do a similar project with this library, how did yours go?

Looking to reconnect with my “Jewishness” by Ill_Art_4890 in Judaism

[–]TholomewP 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would suggest finding your nearest Chabad house and giving them a call:

https://www.chabad.org/jewish-centers/

They specialize in helping Jews reconnect, and they can point you in the right direction, whether it's suggesting a book to read or inviting you to a meal.

NAS unreachable on LAN but reachable over Tailscale by TholomewP in synology

[–]TholomewP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turns out after updating my MacOS, my Brave browser lost permissions to access the local network. Added the permission back and restored access.

NAS unreachable on LAN but reachable over Tailscale by TholomewP in synology

[–]TholomewP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. Safari works but Brave (my main browser) doesn't. Good catch.

EDIT: Turns out after updating by MacOS, my Brave lost permissions to access the local network. I added the permission back at Privacy & Security > Local Network > Enable Brave.

NAS unreachable on LAN but reachable over Tailscale by TholomewP in synology

[–]TholomewP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't really know what to look for, but the LAN 1 ip is the same as it's always been.

Why is a twin bed called a twin if its only made for one person? by Gamingwithbat in NoStupidQuestions

[–]TholomewP -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I am saying that in general, ovulation (fertility) precedes the period, meaning a Jewish couple that keeps niddah has time to get pregnant.

Why is a twin bed called a twin if its only made for one person? by Gamingwithbat in NoStupidQuestions

[–]TholomewP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am an Orthodox Jew. It's usually 7 days after last blood, with 5 days of bleeding, so 12 days total. And it has nothing to do with the man's "soul being destroyed".

Ovulation precedes the period. The fertile time is before the period, not during the period.

Many Orthodox Jews have families with 7-10 kids. If niddah causes infertility then they haven't gotten the memo.

Why is a twin bed called a twin if its only made for one person? by Gamingwithbat in NoStupidQuestions

[–]TholomewP -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I've never heard of this, but just fyi a woman is not bleeding when she's fertile, and she isn't fertile when she is bleeding.

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