Shmuel Lemon

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Aug 11, 2024, 4:33 PM

Can I Cause You to Feel Upset?

What’s the question!? Of course you can! Don’t we all exclaim, “You caused me to feel angry!” “You caused me to loose my temper etc…” Isn’t this is how we all naturally feel and respond when someone says or does something...

Jul 25, 2023, 2:32 PM

Is ahavat chinom the solution?

Here are a few more examples... But first, let's just recap. Baseless hatred means that there is no factual cause, no basis for the hatred. There may be a perceived one, but upon examination it is shown to be false. We often...

Jul 23, 2023, 10:55 AM

An open letter to rabbis, counsellors, and educators

IS AHAVAT CHINOM THE SOLUTION? WHY ARE YOU NOT GIVING US A MESSAGE ABOUT SELF-AWARENESS? We read numerous articles and hear many lectures that ahavat chinom is the remedy for sinat chinom. But is it really? What about the hatred...

Nov 3, 2020, 2:48 PM

Just base your decision for whom to vote for on common sense (just one reason)

Preservation of Life Take a look at some of the statements he has made concerning the virus “Not to fear the disease” “It’s patriotic to wear a mask” “We have it totally under control” “USA in great shape!” “It’s going...

Nov 2, 2020, 11:02 AM

Vote for Life not for Death

Look at what has been revealed yesterday and it says it all. Stanford researchers estimate Trump rallies have caused 700 COVID-19 deaths Economists with Stanford University have calculated, using a statistical model, that an estimated 700 people have died of COVID-19...

Nov 1, 2020, 6:48 PM

An Open Letter to the Rabbis

How can one vote for the President? Take a look at some of the statements he has made concerning the virus “Not to fear the disease” “It’s patriotic to wear a mask” “We have it totally under control” “USA in...

Oct 29, 2020, 11:35 AM

Are some rabbis advocating voting against G-d’s values?

Are some rabbis advocating forsaking G-d’s values? What does G-d value? G-d values humility G-d values modesty G-d values refinement of speech G-d values honesty G-d values integrity G-d values empathy G-d values refinement of character G-d values benevolent governance G-d values contrition G-d values tolerance G-d values morality G-d values consistency G-d...

Oct 27, 2020, 11:43 PM

Is Man ready to vote against G-d?

G-d says that preservation of life takes precedence over all other considerations whatever they maybe. Preservation of life means not saying, “that the virus might disappear through a miracle.” Preservation of life means not saying,” This is like a flu.” Preservation of...

Oct 26, 2020, 3:55 PM

Some people blame Titus for the destruction of the Beis Hamikdosh

These are the words of Harav Avraham Schorr, son of Reb Gedlya Schorr former Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Torah Vodaas Our Sages say that the generation at the heels of Moshiach is like the face of a dog. What does this...

Nov 24, 2017, 4:48 PM

Let’s Talk about Sheitels: A Response to Dovid Kornreich

We Need to Understand Why We Don’t Understand. In his article concerning the new trend of provocative sheitels, he presents us with a number of unanswered questions that I would like to reply to. Let’s place the focus on the following. Let’s...

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About Me

Shmuel Lemon has been a communal orthodox Rabbi, teacher, educator and engaged with the Jewish community; presently residing in Edgware England. He had a chareidi background but now considers himself to be a plain orthodox Jew. He has experienced the pulse of today’s adults having being involved with different communities from different backgrounds especially in Israel and Johannesburg. He can be contacted at shmuellemon@gmail.com