LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor,

In going a step further with the DOE complaints about how our yeshivos lack sufficient secular education, I wish to add my own critique. We all know that gym, drama, music and art are a waste of time. The reason why most don’t teach these subjects is because  we gear all our studies strictly to limudei kodesh. We are doing a fine job, but there is even more room for improvement. I would like to propose that we eliminate lunch, recess, and breaks of any kind. It is exactly during these off times that gashmiyus and shtus permeate our wonderful institutions  and the impressionable minds of our dear students. Talk of trading snacks during recess, and play of any sort have no place in our yeshivos. Think of all the valuable time wasted on these ‘breaks.’ Who needs a break from Torah anyway?!

Rabbi Moe Lerner

Dear Editor,

I am a teen who reads your magazine each month and I was very offended by your latest feature on why teens do risky things.  I am outraged that you referred to our whole demographic as “birdbrains” “reckless” and “silly.” You just don’t understand where we are coming from and the challenges we face. In response to this outrageous article, I will express my protest by suspending myself from the roof of my house while eating pop rocks mixed with cough medicine and playing guitar. Maybe that will teach you to take us more seriously!   Member of Generation Z

Dear Editor,

I really enjoyed your article last month “Don’t Jump.” It was filled with such great insights. It also really gave me a lot to think about. I mean, Tide Pod challenge, Kiki challenge, Ice Bucket challenge, Bird Box challenge and riding gold carts while intoxicated: why didn’t I think of all that?!  Do you have any more ideas my friends and I can try? Yanky Chelm

Dear Editor,

You know why we are so obese? I’ll tell you why; it’s because everything is done for convenience. Your magazine is also partly to blame. Why can’t  Jewish Echo be left on my steps or lawn like so many other publications? Instead you choose to deliver it right into my mailbox.  Picking up wet, soggy and stained circulars and weeklies was my only source of exercise.   Chaya Gross

Dear Editor,

I don’t know if you have a classified or lost and found section, but I am hoping in the spirit of hashovas aveida that you can please post this since I am desperate.  I have looked everywhere, but cannot seem to find my Samsung 8 phone. It  should not be hard to spot as it has very distinct features like a pink bedazzled case with the name ‘Fay’ on it. Well, it’s not really bedazzled it’s more like select purple rhinestone lettering. In daylight like I am looking at it now, it’s actually more of a lavender shade than purple.  Also, there is a very visible gash on the left side that can actually scratch your finger like it is doing to me now. Oh wait, umm never mind tzku li mitzvos       Fay Atenschon  

Dear Editor,

These Pesach hotel programs have really gotten out of control. They take out beautiful full-page ads  revealing all their amenities, which get more extravagant year after year. What ever happened to staying home and enjoying a nice, quiet Seder with the family? Every year our family attends one of these Pesach all- inclusive programs and I don’t know what’s the big deal. They offer a 24- hour tear room fully stocked with every pastry you can imagine. They invite a professional chazzan and esteemed rabbi to lead all the davening and  Sedarim, they have captivating lecturers and speakers to make the day go by, and they even hire a mentalists, magicians, and music bands to entertain guests on Chol Hamoed. Speaking of Chol Hamoed, we didn’t  have to schlep the kids on long lines anywhere since they were so occupied with the indoor pool, basketball and tennis court and gym that we didn’t even have to leave the premises. We lavishly ate food prepared by a gourmet chef and I always make a bunch of new friends. But we all know that staying home is much better, right? Yes, I am sure it is. This is what I have heard, which is why this year we decided to stay put.  I’m sure it will be a breeze and lots of fun, at least that is what everyone says, ok? It is, right? Is it too late to sign up for a program, any program?

Frazzled Mom

Dear Editor,

I think newspapers should implement a non- anonymous policy when it comes to submitting and printing  letters to the editor. If a reader feels so strongly about a particular subject or in their feedback on a specific article, then they should feel comfortable revealing their full name. Anything other than a real name is cowardice.                   David Klein