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A great example of - At any point in time - Jew - or Non-Jew. We are what we are - because - of a constant accumulation of all the stimulus events - people we’ve met - and the experiences occurring throughout our life - spiritually - mentally - emotionally - physically - financially. It isn't until - we experience and learn something totally new - that totally debunks - what we thought was true - that we can change our lives - and our relationship with G-D - and our fellow man.
Last edited 6 months ago by Gershom
One Jew's thoughts
6 months ago
Check out the full, hour-long video on livingkiddushhashem.com, with more stories like this and more.
Also, interestingly, the fellow who played the part of the guy with the tattoos (the actual story took place 25years ago), turned out to be Jewish! The video company hadn't known this when they hired him. They helped him put on tefillin right there in the store -- with the straps wrapped on his arm opposite the Nazi swastika drawn on!!
Interesting story - about Jewish motorcycle guy who was able to help fellow with Nazi tattoos find the night part in a shop. When he brought up the tattoos, the fellow was embarrassed. The Jew also noticed the tattoos were a bit faded, clearly from a different "period" in the guy's life.
I'm thinking, perhaps that is one of the reasons the Torah tells us tattoos are forbidden: Why should certain perceptions -- that one become cooked up about at one point -- become permanent in one's life? Unless one knows for certain that they are right. And what is that? Only things we can prove strongly are from the Torah - and our transmission from Sinai. Otherwise, man's interests can blind him - just as bribery blinds a judge.
p.s. Tattoos can be removed with laser...
Nancy
6 months ago
Wow Great example of love. Great story.
So sad to see I people like him. Glad he changed
Lynn
6 months ago
Let your light shine before people, so that they may see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven.
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A great example of - At any point in time - Jew - or Non-Jew. We are what we are - because - of a constant accumulation of all the stimulus events - people we’ve met - and the experiences occurring throughout our life - spiritually - mentally - emotionally - physically - financially. It isn't until - we experience and learn something totally new - that totally debunks - what we thought was true - that we can change our lives - and our relationship with G-D - and our fellow man.
Check out the full, hour-long video on livingkiddushhashem.com, with more stories like this and more.
Also, interestingly, the fellow who played the part of the guy with the tattoos (the actual story took place 25years ago), turned out to be Jewish! The video company hadn't known this when they hired him. They helped him put on tefillin right there in the store -- with the straps wrapped on his arm opposite the Nazi swastika drawn on!!
https://forward.com/opinion/481971/an-orthodox-dad-and-a-biker-with-nazi-tattoos-walk-into-a-hardware-store/
Interesting story - about Jewish motorcycle guy who was able to help fellow with Nazi tattoos find the night part in a shop. When he brought up the tattoos, the fellow was embarrassed. The Jew also noticed the tattoos were a bit faded, clearly from a different "period" in the guy's life.
I'm thinking, perhaps that is one of the reasons the Torah tells us tattoos are forbidden: Why should certain perceptions -- that one become cooked up about at one point -- become permanent in one's life? Unless one knows for certain that they are right. And what is that? Only things we can prove strongly are from the Torah - and our transmission from Sinai. Otherwise, man's interests can blind him - just as bribery blinds a judge.
p.s. Tattoos can be removed with laser...
Wow Great example of love. Great story.
So sad to see I people like him. Glad he changed
Let your light shine before people, so that they may see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven.
A great example of bringing heaven down to earth!
Wow Baruch HaShem
Awesome!!
WONDERFUL!