Observant Jews often don't spend lots of money on all of the many expensive distractions that non-Jews do. Instead, they spend their money on the things that they value. From what I have observed, this is books on Torah, utensils for kosher, personal grooming and dress, beautification of the home for their family, (kosher) food, special family occasions, holy days, and charity. Except for Torah books, non-Jews also spend money on the same things, and THEN spend more on all sorts of other things. As for poverty, that's being aggravated by the policies of the current administration. People who are addicted to drugs that have been allowed into the country by pusillanimous policies often have little appetite for food. Even homeless people can get enough food in America by begging or offering to work in exchange. Inflation isn't caused by a Jew buying an esrog. Address the root of the problem rather than throwing an Either-Or at someone's values when they already do both.
Now price a CNC'ed prototype made out of a quality metal. Things are expensive now. $100 for a tallit AND yarmulke isn't that bad. You want to approach the Torah with honor, don't you? How much would you value it if you could buy both for $5 at Walmart? Would it seem holy to you?
@@TacShooter No it wouldn't, But the nations will spend $120+ for a Nxke outfit. So I don't have a problem spending almost $100 for my Holy uniform. I'm still pointing out the fact that everyone doesn't have 100-$300 to spend on Judaica.
@@kaishungibson7032 If you've seen Ushpizin, then it shouldn't be a leap to conclude that in real life The Creator can provide you with what you need to fulfill a mitzvah the way you want to fulfill it. There are people in the world wearing loin cloths. That doesn't mean we should so that we aren't so ashamed by the prosperity we have been blessed with. The Dead Sea Scrolls community was said to be "competing in good works" and "perfecting their way". A convert or ba'al teshuvah isn't expected to be a Tzaddik overnight. Rather than feeling humbled by comparing yourself to another Jew, rejoice that another Jew is observing the mitzvot.
@@TacShooter I've never seen the movie, But I didn't need the Tallit to keep the Mitzvah for Tzitzit because I already have some Tzitzits. I know the Pharisees had Tallitot and I wanted one too, Also it kinda feels like a uniform in G-d's army so that's why I bought it.
@@kaishungibson7032 Are you tzitzit on a four-cornered garment like a tallit katan? Highly recommend the movie. I think it might be here on RU-vid for free.
