As the country gears up for super Sunday, many in the frum community have been following or getting swept up with superbowl fever. While some are knowledgeable seasoned fans, others just jump on the bandwagon for the superbowl, not knowing much about the rules of the game. The NFL has been marketing the big game more than ever, and for 2 full weeks it dominates the airwaves, advertising and other media. This culture has impacted many in the frum community, by hosting parties and watching the big game, be it for the commercials, the half time show, or the actual game itself.
The NY Giants playing in this years game has strongly impacted many in the tri state area. Many mosdos and yeshivos have fundraising dinners scheduled for this Sunday February 5th. There are many weddings and other simchas too. Now, should a mossad or family not schedule a simcha or dinner on super Sunday? Who could plan ahead on the NY giants making it to the Superbowl. Is it fair to let down a baal simcha or to not support a yeshiva for 3 hours of enjoyment that has no eternal gain. A baal simcha was quoted as saying that he will have to put up screens for the game at his daughters wedding, or the guests wont show! Some point out that following sports is a healthy outlet, but does it take precedent over something eternal?
Win or lose, those learning Daf Yomi and those rejoicing with them, will for sure have home field advantage at Met life stadium for the upcoming Siyum hashas I'yh.
No, people shouldn't schedule an event on the date of another event that will have a large following, such as the super bowl, when that event's date is well known far in advance. Whether the giants are in the game or not, people participate in the "festivities" of the day.
ReplyDeleteI disagree ,no reason for a yeshiva or a simcha to take it into account if thats the best time to do it. We must have our priorities straight and no matter how great a show it maybe to watch men throw a ball and knock each other down, Torah and Chesed come first.
ReplyDeleteHow sad that several frum blogs and websites are posting raffles for superbowl tickets. Many kosher takeout stores and eateries too are advertising shamelessly superbowl specials. Is this what we aspire for on vos iz nies they had an ad for a chesed orginazation raffeling tickets to the superbowl.as much as there are those that follow and watch this game its another issue to publicly advertise about it.
ReplyDeletehttp://somehowfrum.blogspot.com/2012/02/does-davening-determine-dynasties.html see here
ReplyDeleteOh come on! Finally a raffle worth bidding for. Did you notice some of the other prizes lately?
ReplyDeleteEveryone (even the most yeshivish Rosh Yeshiva) knows that the Super Bowl takes place on a Sunday in February. If the mosad or baal simcha wants the crowd to attend.......they should accomodate by asking someone who knows. Super Bowl Sunday is a 'mini Yom Tov' regardless if the Giants or the Cleveland Browns play in the game.
ReplyDeleteIf it's any indication, I looked through all the Yated ads last Friday and saw NOTHING scheduled for Sunday, Feb 5, except for the Acheinu gathering in Lakewood which was scheduled for... 10PM.
ReplyDeleteLok at the Yated on pg. 14 the Riverdale Yeshiva had the dinner scheduled for Sunday feb 5th.
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