Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Thousands flock to KJ wedding for rabbi's daughter
For a young man and woman still shy of their 20th birthdays, it was the dawn of a new life together.
But for thousands of Satmar Hasidic onlookers shivering outdoors in the center of Kiryas Joel last night, the wedding held great symbolic significance: Their leader, Aron Teitelbaum, was marrying off a child for both the first and last time since becoming Satmar grand rebbe.
There, under an enormous canopy, or chuppah, in front of the main synagogue on Garfield Road, stood Margalis Teitelbaum, the youngest of Rabbi Aron's eight children, and her husband-to-be, Yoel Rokeach, a young Monsey man with his own distinguished lineage.
Thus began the public portion of the grandest Kiryas Joel wedding in recent years — typical in its marathon length but bigger and more elaborate in most other regards. The all-night celebration was expected to continue until 4 a.m. or so today.
Missing from the assembled throngs were those who believe Rabbi Aron's younger brother, Zalmen Teitelbaum, inherited the Satmar crown after their father, Moses, died in April. Rabbi Zalmen presides over the main Satmar congregation in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn.
Since the death of the previous grand rebbe and the unusually public succession battle that ensued, the two rival Satmar factions have often turned holiday gatherings into a sort of referendum by trumpeting the size of the crowd each brother can command.
But Aron supporters said yesterday that crowd-size propaganda didn't matter here and generally pertained to events in Williamsburg, where the two sides have been waging a court battle for control of buildings and other assets.
The Kiryas Joel wedding was so big, they said, because the bride was the last of Rabbi Aron's children to marry.
The ceremony felt a little like a rock concert. Men and boys wearing dark, furry hats known as shtreimels packed the square in front of the synagogue and pressed against metal barriers surrounding the chuppah.
The event adhered to the Orthodox practice of keeping men and women separated. During the ceremony, women gathered in a parking lot on the opposite side of the chuppah. Afterward, men and women ate and danced in separate locations until being united after midnight.
The men celebrated in a 40,000-square-foot tent erected beside the synagogue. The women were bused to a girls school for their celebration.
When the women joined the men in the tent early this morning, they were seated behind a partition.
It was during that part of the celebration that the bride and groom danced together for the first time.
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061024/NEWS/610240318
For a young man and woman still shy of their 20th birthdays, it was the dawn of a new life together.
But for thousands of Satmar Hasidic onlookers shivering outdoors in the center of Kiryas Joel last night, the wedding held great symbolic significance: Their leader, Aron Teitelbaum, was marrying off a child for both the first and last time since becoming Satmar grand rebbe.
There, under an enormous canopy, or chuppah, in front of the main synagogue on Garfield Road, stood Margalis Teitelbaum, the youngest of Rabbi Aron's eight children, and her husband-to-be, Yoel Rokeach, a young Monsey man with his own distinguished lineage.
Thus began the public portion of the grandest Kiryas Joel wedding in recent years — typical in its marathon length but bigger and more elaborate in most other regards. The all-night celebration was expected to continue until 4 a.m. or so today.
Missing from the assembled throngs were those who believe Rabbi Aron's younger brother, Zalmen Teitelbaum, inherited the Satmar crown after their father, Moses, died in April. Rabbi Zalmen presides over the main Satmar congregation in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn.
Since the death of the previous grand rebbe and the unusually public succession battle that ensued, the two rival Satmar factions have often turned holiday gatherings into a sort of referendum by trumpeting the size of the crowd each brother can command.
But Aron supporters said yesterday that crowd-size propaganda didn't matter here and generally pertained to events in Williamsburg, where the two sides have been waging a court battle for control of buildings and other assets.
The Kiryas Joel wedding was so big, they said, because the bride was the last of Rabbi Aron's children to marry.
The ceremony felt a little like a rock concert. Men and boys wearing dark, furry hats known as shtreimels packed the square in front of the synagogue and pressed against metal barriers surrounding the chuppah.
The event adhered to the Orthodox practice of keeping men and women separated. During the ceremony, women gathered in a parking lot on the opposite side of the chuppah. Afterward, men and women ate and danced in separate locations until being united after midnight.
The men celebrated in a 40,000-square-foot tent erected beside the synagogue. The women were bused to a girls school for their celebration.
When the women joined the men in the tent early this morning, they were seated behind a partition.
It was during that part of the celebration that the bride and groom danced together for the first time.
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061024/NEWS/610240318
Comments:
Hey Shmekidik: I noticed you only refer to spray deoderant. Since you are the resident expert on deoderant on this board, I am interested to get your opinions on roll-on and stick deoderant, and with regard to stick deoderant do you prefer solid or gel.
Comment Credit ---This article posted by 
: October 24, 2006 5:02 PM
: October 24, 2006 5:02 PM
Shmuckdik seems to be overly focussed on mens physiques. I hope I never find him behind me on line at the mikveh.
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 24, 2006 5:04 PM
: October 24, 2006 5:04 PM
he will stick you in the mikvah with HIS deoderant stick
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 24, 2006 8:43 PM
: October 24, 2006 8:43 PM
It was during that part of the celebration that the bride and groom danced together for the first time.
First and Last
First and Last
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 24, 2006 8:48 PM
: October 24, 2006 8:48 PM
Thanks for the coverage of the wedding chaptzem,as always it was very informative.Do you have anything on the Zalman Leib wedding which took place a night earlier?As for shmekidik I think its time for him to see a psychiatrist.
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 24, 2006 9:42 PM
: October 24, 2006 9:42 PM
To the one who addressed his post to - "Shmuckdik" - Is this a typo or WHAT?
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 24, 2006 9:47 PM
: October 24, 2006 9:47 PM
I was there at the Chasuna , there was a massive crowd and it was very lebedik, I have to agree with ''shmekidik'', that yes , the odor inside was not too pleasent, but we had fun anyway, I came from Boro park and met all my friends, but of course everybody was staring at us all night because my friends and I actually do look a little different than most of the other Chasiddim there,we dress Chassidish, we look Chassidish, but are not your everyday Chusid who dresses and looks slobby, we are Chassidish with a Taam.We are dressed well, are in very good shape and use deoderent and cologne I really think that they all looked at us out of jealousy, because the staring did not stop all night.I also got a couple of giggles and winks when I was standing outside going to my car, I wanted to tell them 'sorry but I am married allready'but ES HUT NISHT GAPAST TZI REDEN MIT MEIDLECH BY A REBBESHE CHASINE so I just walked away. Read my own blog and you will see what I mean.
anyway, Mr. Shmekidik has some very good valid points.
anyway, Mr. Shmekidik has some very good valid points.
hey Mr. Shmekidik, you are so fixated on smelling nice. That's not going to get you to Oilom Haboh. Better work on your Ruchnius more than working out in the gym.
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 25, 2006 12:52 AM
: October 25, 2006 12:52 AM
Hey Shmekidik: Why do you go where your nose finds it offensive? Maybe you could put a clothespin on your nose.By the way check your spelling - it is de-odor-ant (has the word "odor" in it)
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 25, 2006 1:33 AM
: October 25, 2006 1:33 AM
To Shmekidik:
Why don't you be a brave soul and reveal yourself once and for all- imagine all the people that are chaleshing to meet you and experience your classy smell and looks. Introduce yourself to the oilem and show an example and offer autographs. Your admirers are all waiting. Are you married? If not,people are plotzing to set you up.
We all know you're anxious to make a Kiddush Hashem by example- Every day that you linger, you are making the Oilem lose out.
C'mon, why wait?
Why don't you be a brave soul and reveal yourself once and for all- imagine all the people that are chaleshing to meet you and experience your classy smell and looks. Introduce yourself to the oilem and show an example and offer autographs. Your admirers are all waiting. Are you married? If not,people are plotzing to set you up.
We all know you're anxious to make a Kiddush Hashem by example- Every day that you linger, you are making the Oilem lose out.
C'mon, why wait?
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 25, 2006 1:42 AM
: October 25, 2006 1:42 AM
Shmekidik-
Don't you secretly wish you could be as innocent as the Chosson Kallah in the picture?
Don't you secretly wish you could be as innocent as the Chosson Kallah in the picture?
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 25, 2006 1:13 PM
: October 25, 2006 1:13 PM
To Shmekidik:
There is not a single psychiatrist alive, whether Goyish, Frei, Heimish or from any sphere of society that would classify you as normal.
But please don't see one because we need you to keep on spreading your gospel- we need comic relief in these serious times of tzaros all around, nebach.
There is not a single psychiatrist alive, whether Goyish, Frei, Heimish or from any sphere of society that would classify you as normal.
But please don't see one because we need you to keep on spreading your gospel- we need comic relief in these serious times of tzaros all around, nebach.
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 25, 2006 1:19 PM
: October 25, 2006 1:19 PM
Folks admit it-
Shmekidik would love to be as innocent as the Chosson Kallah in the picture, but something made him stray.
I guarantee you the Chosson Kallah and their families smelled great.
Shmekidik would love to be as innocent as the Chosson Kallah in the picture, but something made him stray.
I guarantee you the Chosson Kallah and their families smelled great.
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 25, 2006 8:00 PM
: October 25, 2006 8:00 PM
Shmekidik and Chasistud - GET REAL! Do you really think any girls were ogling you? You are such nut jobs. How sexy do you think you look in a langeh rekel? As for your "good smelling" deodorant - I have yet to meet any girl that fell into a swoon from deodorant. You are totally fantasizing about getting picked up...and at a Satmer wedding too. You guys need help for that alone - forget the deodorant aspect.
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 25, 2006 11:11 PM
: October 25, 2006 11:11 PM
To Shmekidik:
There is not a single psychiatrist alive, whether Goyish, Frei, Heimish or from any sphere of society that would classify you as normal.
But please don't see one because we need you to keep on spreading your gospel- we need comic relief in these serious times of tzaros all around, nebach.
You know you're nuts- otherwise you'd reveal yourself to your adoring public on 13th avenue .
Please consider it- we're all diiiiiiiiiiieing for you- male and female.
There is not a single psychiatrist alive, whether Goyish, Frei, Heimish or from any sphere of society that would classify you as normal.
But please don't see one because we need you to keep on spreading your gospel- we need comic relief in these serious times of tzaros all around, nebach.
You know you're nuts- otherwise you'd reveal yourself to your adoring public on 13th avenue .
Please consider it- we're all diiiiiiiiiiieing for you- male and female.
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 26, 2006 9:49 AM
: October 26, 2006 9:49 AM
To Shmek!
All these people that you claim need deodorant- are you willing to take an IQ test with them and see who does better?
Tell us about yourself- how do you spend your day?
All these people that you claim need deodorant- are you willing to take an IQ test with them and see who does better?
Tell us about yourself- how do you spend your day?
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 26, 2006 10:32 AM
: October 26, 2006 10:32 AM
shmekidik- how eidel can you be if all you think about is bodies? Trust me, I'm a girl and every girl I know would run in the opposite direction from a guy like you. Mr. Gym-comb in his back pocket- cologne loving- fool. You are a stereotypical self centered bozo. Maybe your big in the deodorant department, but small in the brain department. P.S. Sexy is not a four letter wod.
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 26, 2006 10:42 AM
: October 26, 2006 10:42 AM
"To y.y.
your comment does not deserve a responce"
shmeckedik, please fix your spelling! if u cant', don't be a slub, we know u can't speak a straight word of english!
your comment does not deserve a responce"
shmeckedik, please fix your spelling! if u cant', don't be a slub, we know u can't speak a straight word of english!
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 26, 2006 10:43 AM
: October 26, 2006 10:43 AM
All you commenters have nothing better to do than comment about how smelly chassidim are. Why don't you stick to the posted topic? - the chasuna. Chaptzem didn't post a topic about whether or not chassidim do or do not use deodorant.Get A Life!
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 26, 2006 11:58 AM
: October 26, 2006 11:58 AM
to Shmekidik: I sincerely believe that you think Cleanliness is next to Godliness, and I believe that everyone should take a shower every day. But, I don't think that one should dwell on this subject so much that it consumes one's whole being. Maybe you have OCD about cleanliness (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). You can be a very good Jew even if you don't smell so nice all the time, that's what's really important in life; being a Toiradike Yid, not working out in the gym and showering TWICE! daily, and wearing cologne (which may be Assur to men, by the way). The Yevonim thought their bodies were the most important thing, but Yidden shouldn't think that way. It is Hellenism, and is assur.
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 26, 2006 1:24 PM
: October 26, 2006 1:24 PM
jolly, what does smelling from shvitz, have to do with the torah or with chassidus.
the chassidim need to learn hygiene. The smell is one of the reasons, I dont go to a chassidic ocassion, I am not sure how their women bear it.
the chassidim need to learn hygiene. The smell is one of the reasons, I dont go to a chassidic ocassion, I am not sure how their women bear it.
Hey Shmek-
The world is full of billions of very good, good and not so good smelling people from all races and religions but only a mishiggener like you would want to discuss it. Tell us what other advice you have for the human race. With the smell issue, you've passed your quota! Times up Kiddo!
There is not a single psychiatrist alive from any sphere of society that would classify Shmek as normal. Perhaps we ought to take up a collection for him, nebach. He probably overspent on cologne.
The world is full of billions of very good, good and not so good smelling people from all races and religions but only a mishiggener like you would want to discuss it. Tell us what other advice you have for the human race. With the smell issue, you've passed your quota! Times up Kiddo!
There is not a single psychiatrist alive from any sphere of society that would classify Shmek as normal. Perhaps we ought to take up a collection for him, nebach. He probably overspent on cologne.
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 27, 2006 12:11 AM
: October 27, 2006 12:11 AM
Shmekidik- what's your opinion on the war in Iraq? What's your opinion on Giur K'Halacha in Israel? What's your opinion on the Lakewood real estate fiasco? What's your opinion on Senator Lieberman? What's your opinion on dissent within Chassidic groups? What's your opinion on the present increase of Kids at Risk? What's your opinion on prevention of proliferation of nuclear weapons? What's your opinion on the Iranian Pres.? What's your opinion on tax credit for parochial school parents? What's your opinion on how we can prevent terrorism? What's your opinion on different Chassidic groups coexisting peacefully?
I know, I Know, when Chassidim will use deodorant,everything will be OK and Moshiach will come.
I know, I Know, when Chassidim will use deodorant,everything will be OK and Moshiach will come.
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 27, 2006 2:10 AM
: October 27, 2006 2:10 AM
Hellllllllllllllllo Shmek!
We are waiting for your commentary on what might be of inferior importance to deodorant, but nonetheless important to some people.
Please.What's your opinion on the war in Iraq? What's your opinion on Senator Lieberman? What's your opinion on dissent within Chassidic groups? What's your opinion on the present increase of Kids at Risk? What's your opinion on prevention of proliferation of nuclear weapons? What's your opinion on the Iranian Pres.? What's your opinion on tax credit for parochial school parents? What's your opinion on the Lakewood real estate fiasco? What's your opinion on how we can prevent terrorism? What's your opinion on different Chassidic groups coexisting peacefully?
We are waiting for your commentary on what might be of inferior importance to deodorant, but nonetheless important to some people.
Please.What's your opinion on the war in Iraq? What's your opinion on Senator Lieberman? What's your opinion on dissent within Chassidic groups? What's your opinion on the present increase of Kids at Risk? What's your opinion on prevention of proliferation of nuclear weapons? What's your opinion on the Iranian Pres.? What's your opinion on tax credit for parochial school parents? What's your opinion on the Lakewood real estate fiasco? What's your opinion on how we can prevent terrorism? What's your opinion on different Chassidic groups coexisting peacefully?
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 27, 2006 12:07 PM
: October 27, 2006 12:07 PM
SHMUKIDIK FINALLY SPELLED DEODORANT CORRECTLY!!!!!!!!!! YESSSS!!!!!THERE IS HOPE FOR THE CHUSIDS!!!
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 27, 2006 3:21 PM
: October 27, 2006 3:21 PM
Let's talk about the chasuna already not the odor.
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 28, 2006 10:51 PM
: October 28, 2006 10:51 PM
Hey Shmek:
I wanted to help your wonderful Avodos Hakodesh by letting you know that since people who have never used deodorant previously may find it very challenging to remember to apply it daily, you may want to reccomend that they start with MITCHUM deodorant. Mitchum advertises that it is so powerful that it works even if you skip a day. This will allow them to ease into the practice of using deodorant and eventually it will become second nature. It is also a cost effective way for those who are wondering how to fit deodorant into the budget. This way they will not have to cut out the DELI 52 Thursday night special.
I wanted to help your wonderful Avodos Hakodesh by letting you know that since people who have never used deodorant previously may find it very challenging to remember to apply it daily, you may want to reccomend that they start with MITCHUM deodorant. Mitchum advertises that it is so powerful that it works even if you skip a day. This will allow them to ease into the practice of using deodorant and eventually it will become second nature. It is also a cost effective way for those who are wondering how to fit deodorant into the budget. This way they will not have to cut out the DELI 52 Thursday night special.
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 28, 2006 11:35 PM
: October 28, 2006 11:35 PM
I GET IT- SHMEK OWNS THE GYM. He ain't no dummy!
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 29, 2006 1:19 AM
: October 29, 2006 1:19 AM
Shmek couldn't respond to the 10 questions posed earlier, so he posted a question anonymously ("Let's talk about the chasuna"). That's the best he can do at news analysis. Nebach.
Hashem Yiracheim. Refiyeh Shleima B'Kurev to him.
Hashem Yiracheim. Refiyeh Shleima B'Kurev to him.
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 29, 2006 10:39 AM
: October 29, 2006 10:39 AM
To shmeck: I don't know why anyone should have to choose between a smelly pot bellied chusid or a body worshipper like you. There are nice normal guys who are clean and don't make an issue about it at all. It's second nature to them and they don't talk about it because it's as natural as breathing.( I know cuz I'm married to one.) Maybe for you it isn't natural and that's why you can't stop. Anyway about looking hot in a langeh rekel - the whole point of the langeh rekel is to avoid that sort of look.
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 29, 2006 12:20 PM
: October 29, 2006 12:20 PM
I just want to tell Shmekedik that you spell very nicely and your grammar isn't all so bad. Where did you learn?
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 29, 2006 1:56 PM
: October 29, 2006 1:56 PM
Shmek, isn't your wife embarassed- or is she another one like you?
If she's sane, she's either running for her life or staying with you only BEC. you have lots of YERISHA cash, not "DEODERANT" AND NOT your PHYSIQUE or GREAT ADVICE or BRAINPOWER.
You have too much free time to be making a living yourself.
But don't despair, there's hope for everyone, even you.
If she's sane, she's either running for her life or staying with you only BEC. you have lots of YERISHA cash, not "DEODERANT" AND NOT your PHYSIQUE or GREAT ADVICE or BRAINPOWER.
You have too much free time to be making a living yourself.
But don't despair, there's hope for everyone, even you.
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 29, 2006 8:08 PM
: October 29, 2006 8:08 PM
shmek, when I say a girl does not have to choose between a pot bellied chusid and a body worshipper, I say that because there is some middle ground. Pull yoursef away from the mirror for a minute and you'll see. You'll also see that no one is looking at your muscular arms in that hot langeh rekel. Careful, you are on the verge of turning into a modern day Narcissus. (bet you don't know who that was)
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 29, 2006 11:19 PM
: October 29, 2006 11:19 PM
Shmekidik, if the girls are staring at you in your langeh rekel puffing out your chest like a rooster it's because you look weird, not hot.
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 30, 2006 9:52 PM
: October 30, 2006 9:52 PM
Whether you are gay or happily married, please go spend time with your partner 24/7 and leave us all alone. Don't deprive your partner of yourself for even a minute. They are desperate for you all the time.
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 30, 2006 10:58 PM
: October 30, 2006 10:58 PM
Shmekidik, I'm cool because i realize that a person's true appeal is his personality and mind, not his muscles. It's time for you to research Narcissus. Get those brains going.
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 31, 2006 8:31 PM
: October 31, 2006 8:31 PM
Attention Bloggers:
Does anyone really think they can get Shmek to say anything meaningful? This is getting more and more boring, it's probably time to start ignoring him.
For all we know, there's always the possibility that Shmek is a bored housewife who thought up this annoying character for fun.
Does anyone really think they can get Shmek to say anything meaningful? This is getting more and more boring, it's probably time to start ignoring him.
For all we know, there's always the possibility that Shmek is a bored housewife who thought up this annoying character for fun.
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : October 31, 2006 9:11 PM
: October 31, 2006 9:11 PM
Shmek-
What about not being echod bapeh v'echod balev? If you have such strong feelings against your fellow chassidim, why don't you tell them what you think about their hygiene to their faces?
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What about not being echod bapeh v'echod balev? If you have such strong feelings against your fellow chassidim, why don't you tell them what you think about their hygiene to their faces?
Comment Credit ---This article posted by : November 01, 2006 8:46 PM
: November 01, 2006 8:46 PM
