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OPINION & COMMENT Shinui — A Destructive Flash in the Pan After probably not refusing a single media interview in the
years since he entered politics, Shinui leader Tommy Lapid
has not said a public word for several days now. Most
observers say that he will probably announce his retirement
from politics, but his supporters say that if he really knew
what he wanted to say there is no way that he would be silent
for so long.
Letters About our Editorial: "Challenges of the Modern World:
Diabetes and Obesity are Immoral." * When Diabetes is Not a Moral Issue
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Chanoch Lana'ar Al Pi Darko Adapted from the book Darchei HaChaim which includes guidance and hashkofoh in Torah, the basics of chinuch for our times, and tips heard and recorded from HaRav Michel Yehuda Lefkowitz. Meaningful Prayer Ma Tovu Oholecho Yaakov (Part 2) The great heathen prophet Bilaam prided himself on being able to hear the sayings and see the visions of Hashem. In the same posuk (Bamidbor 24:4) in which he praises himself for these abilities, he also admits that these virtues are only accomplished in a state of nofel ugelui einayim — whilst fallen and with uncovered eyes. Rashi explains that Bilaam did not have the strength to stand up during a Divine Revelation, because he was uncircumcised. Politica: The Real Ailment Furious With the Title and Content As the wife of a very prominent talmid chochom, who unfortunately suffers from Diabetes II, I take great exception to the title of your leader in the issue of Yated Ne'eman 13 Teves 5766/13th Jan. 2006, entitled "Diabetes and Obesity are Immoral," as well as to the contents. Overweight and Diabetes: Immoral? While I generally enjoy your articles, I think you are off base by implying that obesity and diabetes are moral problems. I certainly agree that a person should strive for the madreigoh of self-control, and that people should make choices for themselves that lead to greater health. To The Editor:A large reason for the rampant increase in diabetes (Opinion and Comment, 11 Teves) is due to excess sucrose consumption. In the West we now eat on average more than 120 lb. of sugar per year each (2 1/2 lb. per week!), much of it as hidden filler in foods! "If only a small fraction of what is already known about sugar were to be revealed, this food additive would promptly be banned!" (Professor J. Yudkin in his book Pure, White and Deadly). When Diabetes is Not a Moral Issue I really enjoyed the article "Granny Was Right" (Parshas Vayigash). I found it interesting and practical. I was suffering from some minor problems and infections that the conventional methods didn't seem to help. I found immediate relief and improvement from the recommended kitchen remedies such as onion, garlic, olive oil and — chicken soup, of course. If anyone else understood that we were advocating that diabetes should not be treated as a health problem but instead as a moral problem, we take this opportunity to stress: We do not mean to suggest that the medical aspects should not be treated, or even to imply that the vigor with which the medical aspects are approached should in any way be diminished.All material on this site is copyrighted and its use is
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