If only I'd realized this, I would have converted MUCH sooner... 😳
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- Опубліковано 31 гру 2023
- I've been wanting to share this story and was grateful that Hashem let the words out today. A reminder that a Jew's essence is expressed through real actions. May we all merit to step up in moments of discomfort to do good for each other. Thank you dear sister, for your beauty and kindness...wherever you are! ❤️ - Meorah
Tzniut is so much more than clothing, but the only part that others can see is the external part. Modest clothing is great, but it also needs to go along with a modest heart - a heart that sees the humanity in everyone and always looks for the best in people. The woman you encountered has the internal component of tzniut on a higher level than most other people. And I love that you could see the modesty of her heart and admire the beauty of it. And because you shared this story, we can all hold her in our hearts as a role model!
You said it! its a mitzvah so I was saddened to hear so many didn't want to help you and the fellow Jew. You inspire those who had listened to your journey to conversion. To those who are thinking about it it is a different journey for everyone. Joining the tribe is no small feat and is not something to be taking lightly or quickly. Be well
This story made me cry :( How can these men say no to helping someone in need. And yes, actions speak louder than outfits
"Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh Bazeh" - All Israel are responsible one for another. You and that girl showed real love for your brother who was in need. That, to me, is אהבה קדושה, the holiest love. Bezrat Hashem may you always be blessed with such love and compassion!! 💖💖💖
I worked in health care and I have seen a lot of intimate parts of both men and women, so it would not have been a big deal for me to help that man. But I would assess the situation to make sure I would not be endangering myself. But it seems he was harmless man who genuinely needed help.
Meorah, you are one helluva mensch. An inspiration. G-d Bless You.
Your story reminds me so much of the story of The Good Samaritan, in the NT.
The love that you have for HaShem and for your fellow Jew is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing this story with us...I will try to be more loving to others and to be less judgemental towards others as well. May HaShem continue to bless you and keep you and all Am Yisrael strong and safe.
This story made me weep. I also love the Frum community and at first I thought I wanted to be conservative but I found a love in the Frum community that I thought I saw in the reform and conservative community
You are the example. Thank you for helping this man. We all know your Nishama, you're at the level, you shouldn't be self conscious. I learn so much from you. Please stay safe in these difficult times.
You are 100% Jewish. It doesn't matter how you look. You're children will all be 100% Jewish. This is a gift that only woman can give, and you have given them that gift and the rest of am Yisrael.
People are people, there is good and bad and in between in every community.
I'm an orthodox Jew and it was a lesson life taught me. That doesn't mean we shouldn't have any standards for how Jews should dress and move in the world, but we need to be humble about how we're seeing and treating other people. Only G-D knows a person's heart, people can wear masks when interacting with others.
Also sometimes clothes are just clothes, for many people it's not even a choice, it's a community thing.
Thank you for sharing this. You are verry inspiring. May you be blessed.
im happy i found your channel
hashem should grant you only the best
You are very fortunate to have converted! I wish that I could. It would be very difficult for me. B'H!
Short of saying this sounds exactly like something I would have heard in a Church, it is infact an important lesson none the less. I wonder what halacha prevented these men from doing a good deed.
It wasn’t Halacha that prevented those passing from helping him, unless it was a woman who didn’t want to touch a man, the men passing him did wrong. Full stop.
All of Israel is responsible for helping one another. (Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh Bazeh)
These people were just awful who passed him and did nothing to help him out. Especially with the man asking for help. Shame on them.
You never know when an angel comes to test you and Bless you. In sharing this with such vulnerability you are Blessed. Shalom.
Yes! That man in need was Eliahu Hanavi, in disguise, come down to earth to test and teach. Like Meorah, I will continue to dress according to tzniut (bli neder), but remember that clothing is just a top layer. Kabbalah teaches that our neshamot (souls) are "clothed" (made visible) by our thoughts, words, and deeds. May we merit HaShem's guidance and blessings!
Good message. No labels no "them" we are all one. With that said the pple that "didn't" help need to be don lekaf zchus preventing from helping out.
Amen, that’s an excellent point. ❤
Great honor. Blessing from Eytan and Jessica.
The people who did not help have failed. It would NOT happen in Chabad Krayot, that a man in the street needed help and would not get it. Kindness is the basis of Judaism. These people failed as Jews and even as human beings.
You are a beautiful person! And a big listen to all of us. Hashem should bless you with all your heart desires
That was a very awkward situation. She and you are such special people to help him. Thank you for your beautiful message ❤
Beautiful story and well said
the Good Samaritan
Great story. Thank you for sharing.
Nice.... you are 100% correct, sad but true
YOU HAVE GOOD HEART,, GOD LOOKING AT OUR HEART. BLESSINGS TO MEORAH.
An example of this story is in the Christian New Testament. The story of the Good Samaritan shows the Jews who seemed like good rabbis and tzadikim just walked by a guy on the side of the road, but a Samaritan man helped him.
This story was partly an attack on Jews, and maybe those Jews had a point because it was known that some Samaritans would pretend to need help and would then attack who helps them just like in Modern China where people feign illness to then sue whoever helps them.
Yet, nonetheless, the lesson still stands that we shouldn't be hypocrites and should first focus on kind deeds above all else. As a former Christian and current convert to Orthodox Judaism, I bear in mind the lessons from the New Testament, which are all about Jews being hypocrites, because ultimately that's what got people fed up enough to start another religion.
People getting fed up also created reform and conservative, which never happened in Sefardi countries because Sefardi countries actually posek more like Beit Hillel as we're supposed to and find more leniencies. Leniency is important because we know from Gemara that we are righteous if we study Torah to then do it, but if we make it very difficult to do, then it doesn't mean much. For these reasons and others, I chose to go Sefardi and then ended up choosing to follow the Yemenite minhag because I like Rambam's ideology, which I think is more like the Tannaim.
This is an absolute beautiful drash! It really does come down to the neshamah and not the façade people present.
Anyone can present themselves as ‘righteous’ or ‘pious’ and be ugly inside. The appearance is just that - an appearance. What *_truly_* matters is that the heart is tzadik.
Love this! Stay safe and enjoy the (Gregorian) New Year! 🎉
I think you have just met Eliyahu HaNavi. Mazal Tov. You are a beautiful neshama.
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Sure the frum clothing is just a costume and we all have a greater responsibility to act when we see someone who is vulnerable
I wouldn't call frum clothing "just a costume." It's how we show respect for the marvelous bodies that HaShem gives us.
I am sad and disappointed that the men did not help.
I'm sad that this can happen in our community. I wish i had more context. As i would usually try to help unless I know the individual and he had a history of latching on to people that helped him. This has happened to me and made me uncomfortable to hep some people that need it.
I would hope that there are community services for these types of situations. People who are trained to help in appropriate ways.
Oh, that is a real Asian culture. I myself am Asian too.
Hi dear, in my experience, most religious' people are nervus. It is weird, but then there are people who have what you got, GUTS. I am frum, but I noticed that in my community. For example, they don't greet people they do not know, NOT because of hate, it is because they don't know how to deal with this situation.
Thank you, dear. I am considering an Orthodox conversion after at 1987 Masorti conversion. Don't be intimidated. We say the same prayers.
Beautiful . My 6 year journey has finally arrived. I started my conversion class . I too want to be Orthodox. My class is in a Conservative Synagogue, but the Rabbi knows Orthodox too . I’m waiting for now , but I intend to tell him I want to be Orthodox and an Orthodox conversion. Do you have any advice?
I think it's crucial that you consult a real, practicing Orthodox rabbi, and convert by them. If you convert, don't you want to make sure it's according to Torah law?
Um this is like verbatim the parable of the good samaritan
ah I didn't remember that parable. just looked it up, I guess it is quite similar. a little remix I suppose!
How are you? Your beautiful sister!!!
@@hameorah Samaritans desecrated the Second Temple and Torah law. I would be very leery of their "help."
I am disappointed in the men that walked on. Men, in general, seem afraid to help each other. I like to think I would help and spare my belt, maybe arrange a follow up.
That story is remind me of the Good Samritan story in the Bible.
Hopefully you'll take the ultimate step and embrace the Lord Jesus Christ.
Put it in your mouth