Shulom Aleichem!HaBucher HaChushev Ploni ben Nistar here for shtick, news and fun. You know, a Chassidic life isn’t as boring and heavy as most people might think! ;-)מצוה גדולה להיות בשמחה תמיד Remember you can always easily stop the playlist at the bottom of this page. Also don’t hesitate to send me an ‘ask’ if you have any questions. I don’t bite at the first time. rm_f1st('8','220','true','false','1711cf','5tyvbpglnoz','true','ff0000'); DISCLAIMER: Questions on Jewish Law (Halacha), I will try to answer to the best of my ability. Note that my understanding may not be accurate nor be the final word on asked topic. One should consult an Orthodox Rabbi before drawing any conclusions.HBH"C Ploni Ben NistarTumblr (3.0; @bennistar)http://bennistar.tumblr.com/Shabbos is coming up!Gefilte, anyone?Git Shabbos!<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f5c98ddbbd44c611493003fd4fead1d9/tumblr_mmq61bOhmd1rw9n7co1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Shabbos is coming up!</strong><br/>Gefilte, anyone?<br/><br/><em>Git Shabbos!</em></p>http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/51224477110http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/51224477110Fri, 24 May 2013 17:01:23 +0300JewishJewsJudaismJewish foodShabbosShabbatlolJewish Pride: This is a hypothetical situation, but I want to see your guys' take on it? Jewish Pride: This is a hypothetical situation, but I want to see your guys' take on it? :...http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/51220734643http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/51220734643Fri, 24 May 2013 15:31:13 +0300TattoosChinuchHalachaJewish lawParentsParentingKibud AvKibud Av Va'emThank you for answering my mechitza question...I have a follow up, why is it a problem for the men to see the women but not the other way around?[Follow up on this ask]There is a principle in the Torah that women are exempt from all time-related...http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/51216563157http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/51216563157Fri, 24 May 2013 13:21:26 +0300JudaismHalachaJewishJewsJewish lawMechitzawomenaskThe father of a friend of mine told me that Chassidim wear the right side of the bekitsche over the left in the front to symbolize that Chesed (associated with the right side) overrides Gevuroh (associated with the left side) if one has to choose between the two. Is that really the reason, or are there other reasons as well?Your friend’s father was right. Though it’s not only our bekitches. It’s with...http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/51182234021http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/51182234021Fri, 24 May 2013 02:20:41 +0300HasidicJudaismJewishJewsHalachaJewish lawAskYichus is lineage? How do you know it? Those rabbis lived a long time ago.[I suppose this is a follow up on this ask] Yes, yichus = lineage. Within Orthodox families it is a...http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/51169814286http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/51169814286Thu, 23 May 2013 23:30:57 +0300JudaismJewsJewishPersonalaskחתונה תולדות אברהם יצחק<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3rQIQwPLuRg?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>חתונה תולדות אברהם יצחק</p>http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/51100271811http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/51100271811Thu, 23 May 2013 01:23:08 +0300JewsJewishHasidicWeddingOyf simchesTumblr Rebbe's speaking tour I&#8217;ve officially been &#8216;booked&#8217; to speak for a group of 30-ish European Jews on the...http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/51075245461http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/51075245461Wed, 22 May 2013 19:02:00 +0300Personalcourt-of-the-tambler-rebbe: The Tambler Rebbe when he’s old… <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c4206a50f582dfa121acc1688bb977e0/tumblr_mn45pp3me11srgwb4o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://court-of-the-tambler-rebbe.tumblr.com/post/50929399073/the-tambler-rebbe-when-hes-old" target="_blank">court-of-the-tambler-rebbe</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>The Tambler Rebbe when he’s old…</p> </blockquote>http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/51020324665http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/51020324665Wed, 22 May 2013 01:23:27 +0300HasidicAlways younglolfunnyBennistar's Early Return From Simchas Beis BelzJust came back from the Belzer chassene. No, it isn&#8217;t over yet. It will probably continue...http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/51007145518http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/51007145518Tue, 21 May 2013 22:30:48 +0300HasidicJewsJewishBelzPersonalhow do you reconcile being chassidic and being zionist?Again?This a public service announcement to ALL anons. Before you ask these kind of questions please...http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/50991744178http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/50991744178Tue, 21 May 2013 18:01:33 +0300ZionismWhy don't people ever read?Lazy peopleAskHi, could you explain the purpose of a mechitza if women are already separated and standing behind the men?I was raised in an egalitarian conservative shul but spent most of the last year visiting a beit chabad for chagim (it was the only shul in the country). I understand the purpose of a mechitza if women are next to men, but I dont understand why this is necessary if they are already behind. It felt like the only purpose was to ensure women wouldnt be able to see the torah when it was lifted.Hey, When women stand behind the men there is still not a real separation between them. Both of them...http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/50990762549http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/50990762549Tue, 21 May 2013 17:40:41 +0300JudaismJewishJewsWomenMechitzaShulSynagogueAskSivan: the month of Rebbishe chassenesAs I&#8217;ve said before the chassene (wedding) season has been opened. A busy season not just for...http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/50987674257http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/50987674257Tue, 21 May 2013 16:30:30 +0300HasidicJewsJewishJudaismweddingchassenessimchesoyf simchesThe Bnei Yisaschar, Chatam Sofer and the Rambam? That is so cool! :-D[follow up on this post]Uhm yeah … I suppose it is…http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/50944511007http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/50944511007Tue, 21 May 2013 02:32:35 +0300PersonalAskA zchus it is for sure מעולה! חרדי מחקה את הרב אמנון יצחק,דרעי,אורי זוהר,...<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/tdQM6Ydgm_w?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><blockquote> <p>מעולה! חרדי מחקה את הרב אמנון יצחק,דרעי,אורי זוהר, לפיד,שרון. </p> </blockquote> <p>Bucher mimicking <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amnon_Yitzchak" target="_blank">Rabbi Amnon Yitzchak</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aryeh_Deri" target="_blank">Deri</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uri_Zohar" target="_blank">Uri Zohar</a>, Lapid, and Sharon.</p>http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/50938102062http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/50938102062Tue, 21 May 2013 01:09:22 +0300JewsJewishComedyHebrewfunnylolQ: "What do you think of Hebrew tattoos?"Made reblogabble upon request. Click here for original. [Click here for my post on tattoos in...http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/50932244346http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/50932244346Mon, 20 May 2013 23:55:28 +0300HebrewTattoosJudaismJewishChristianJewsloshon hakodeshWhat do you think of Hebrew tattoos? Do you think it's appropriation?[Click here for my post on tattoos in Jewish law]Short answer: While I disapprove of them, I do...http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/50931207009http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/50931207009Mon, 20 May 2013 23:42:20 +0300JudaismHebrewTattoosJewishJewsaskChassene Beis Nikolsburg (son of the Rebbe shlita) at Ateres...<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/f-GqUlT7-Jk?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Chassene Beis Nikolsburg (son of the Rebbe shlita) at Ateres Chei Sura in Monsey Jan 29 2012.</p>http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/50927998777http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/50927998777Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:51 +0300JudaismHasidicJewishJewsWeddingChasseneoyf simchesWhy aren't you following me? Many people are following you but you don't follow us back.Uhm. I suppose it would’ve made it easier if you’d sent this off-anon.  Anyway, I...http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/50925282753http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/50925282753Mon, 20 May 2013 22:23:00 +0300PersonalAskDid I just use a fandom gif on my blog?Yichus, if any?LOL what? Mine? You’re checking up on me, Anon?- Avraham...http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/50859644387http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/50859644387Mon, 20 May 2013 01:58:28 +0300PersonalAskYumi Lowy & A Symphony Orchestra Singing...<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/GoZVk0QWeRA?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><span>Yumi Lowy & A Symphony Orchestra Singing <strong>“Mehirah”</strong> From Shloime Gertner ,Conducted by Yisroel Lamm On January 6 2013, An Aaron Teitelbaum Production</span></p>http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/50858692464http://bennistar.tumblr.com/post/50858692464Mon, 20 May 2013 01:45:39 +0300JewishJudaismJewish musicJewsWedding musicChassene