Dear Editor@Matzav.com,
I am writing to express my concern regarding a trend that I believe warrants discussion and reflection within our community. Specifically, I have noticed a growing number of individuals within the frum community who utilize non-Jewish music as background accompaniment to their social media posts, statuses, and Instagram stories.
We have a responsibility to uphold a certain standard. Having such music on frum social media pages is a disgrace! What a chillul Hashem!
Using non-Jewish music as a backdrop to your social media presence goes against everything we stand for.

Dear Editor@Matzav,
I saw your stories and pictures and videos from the Adirei HaTorah and really enjoyed them all.
However, I feel compelled to share the following:
I’m a plain stupid Joe. I work at my job from 9 to 5. I’m off on Sundays and legal holidays and I have to negotiate and trade for Chol Hamoed days. They’re pretty gracious about Yom Tov, but Erev Yom Tov is a full work day.
I get up at 5 each morning, learn from 5:30 till 7, at which time Shacharis begins. I’m at the office at 9:00.

Dear Editor@Matzav,
With the upcoming Adirei Hatorah event this Sunday, I believe it is essential to discuss a matter that concerns the etiquette, hashkafah and atmosphere of such gatherings.
In recent years, I have noticed a growing trend at various Torah events where people have started clapping after speeches to express their appreciation or admiration.
This has to stop.
I would like to draw attention to the inappropriateness of this gesture at a Torah gathering of gedolim and bnei Torah, such as the one we are eagerly anticipating this Sunday.

Dear Editor@Matzav,
I am writing to express my deep frustration with bosses who consistently refuse to provide raises, despite the rising cost of living. It is disheartening to witness this disregard for the financial well-being of hardworking individuals who are struggling to earn a parnassah.

Dear Editor@Matzav.com,
Over the last two months, I’ve had guests almost every week for simchos – aufrufs, sheva brachos, bar mitzvahs, etc. I am appalled by a lack of basic courtesy and respect that I’ve experienced.
When staying in someone else’s home, we should treat it with the utmost care . It is a fundamental expectation that guests should leave the accommodation in the same, if not better, condition than they found it. However, it appears that some orchim either forget or choose to ignore this.
I cannot comprehend the audacity of those who believe it is acceptable to simply walk away, not bothering to take off the linen! Seriously?!

Dear Editor@Matzav.com,
I write this letter with utmost frustration and disappointment regarding a matter that has deeply troubled me. It pertains to the abhorrent lack of food on Shavuos night at certain shuls.
Devoted individuals stay up all night to engage in Torah study, yet they are left starving, with barely any food served in their shuls. Come on. Would it kill to give some refreshments?
Recent failures in adequately providing food on this important night have left me with a bitter taste in my mouth.

Dear Editor@Matzav,
I am writing this letter with a profound sense of frustration and annoyance regarding an issue that continues to plague our roadways and test the patience of countless drivers in our frum communities.
It pertains to those individuals who seem to have an inexplicable desire to drive at a snail’s pace, completely oblivious to the long line of vehicles they hold captive behind them. What’s worse is that these slow drivers have the audacity to become indignant and irritated at those of us who simply want to drive at a reasonable pace and not endure an excruciatingly slow journey.

Dear Matzav Editor,
I write this letter to express my perspective as a frum Jew who has chosen not to live in Eretz Yisroel, particularly in light of recent events that have brought to the forefront the unfortunate anti-chareidi sentiment among some sectors of Israeli society.
Undoubtedly, Eretz Yisroel holds tremendous spiritual significance for us all, and it is our shared dream to witness the ultimate redemption of Moshiach and the ingathering of the exiles. However, the recent displays of contempt and derogatory accusations against religious Jews by certain segments of Israeli society have been deeply disheartening and unsettling.

Dear Editor,
I write this letter with a mixture of curiosity and bewilderment, wondering if I am the only woman in our community who has a full-time job and actively participates in the workforce.
Just the other day, I found myself needing to take a day off from work to tend to some medical appointments. As I passed a local dairy eatery, I was taken aback by the sight that greeted me. The place was bustling with activity, filled with women who appeared to have ample time on their hands. They sat at tables, engaged in animated conversations, seemingly without a care in the world. I couldn’t help but wonder: Don’t these individuals have jobs or other responsibilities to attend to?

Dear Editor,
I am writing to express my deep concern and frustration regarding the exorbitant costs associated with frum summer sleep-away camps.
I have witnessed firsthand how these exorbitant fees place an immense financial burden on parents who are already struggling to make ends meet.

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