I have been unequivocal over the years about my disdain for Chabad: their idolatrous reverence for Schneerson, their in-your-face attitude towards fellow Jews, their superstitious and, at times, exceedingly irrational understanding of text and tradition.
Make my point? I think so.
Nonetheless, I came across the following video this morning. Not only is it amusing, but I think it represents an enviable approach to outreach and teaching.
Bring it to them, put it on their level, and you will succeed... [Extra points for finding the error!]
They did not say the blessing for the Rosh!
Posted by: Zachy D | Monday, August 20, 2007 at 02:51 AM
Fine, but there's something else even more glaring.
Posted by: David | Monday, August 20, 2007 at 02:43 PM
I'm anything but the rabbi student as you are, but isn't it supposed to spell out "Shin Dalet Yud" on the hand? This video doesn't look like it does.
Posted by: Daryn | Monday, August 20, 2007 at 08:03 PM
They forgot a few blessings...
Other than that it seems okay. Never seen the 3 coils above the bayit done, but maybe that's just a way of wrapping (?)
I don't think I'm getting this error thing...
Posted by: Josh Levin | Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at 01:14 AM
All nice ideas, but notice how many times he wraps around his forearm...
Posted by: David | Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at 04:47 AM
Ocho!
Posted by: Adam | Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 05:50 AM
woah! 8 times!
Posted by: zach | Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 08:51 PM
Chevra, u ain't seen nuthin yet.
Posted by: Morris Lamor | Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 07:57 PM