Change..

So.. strolling down the street on Shavous Afternoon, and they pass... Well you see I am not your typical Stamford hilly so I don't on principle stare. EVEN if i see someone wearing hot pink shoes. No I NEVER stare. But this was double takish.

She had a massive smile on her face, he was spaced out. They were holding hands. Oh.. did i mention? She was NOT wearing a sheitle. I could see my sister giving her the once over, mouth slightly open, then peering to the top of her head. Nope no wig. Skirt that covered her knees- check. high neck line-check. black and white for him-check. holding hands-check.

Now every thing has a one off once in while, but they weren't the only unmarrieds, definitely not engaged (yes little nosy me checked) strolling down the almost separate sides of Stamford hill streets this Shavous.

Is Stamford Hill really changing? The question that I have is how?
Is it a change of the teenagers literally not giving a damm and doing what they want, or perhaps a small perhaps are people taking notice and starting to actually open there mouth?

We need a new R'vad. I'm not quite sure why, and there is someone who wants to take his place. But no one has actually been appointed. Why? Because people are opening their mouths and dont want him? Is that for the better or for the worse? Will the Mikvah be renovated, if he comes to place? Or will he just need a bunch of extra Kavadim?

Do the good people of Stamford Hill not want him because they are scared of change? Or is it a deeper meaning? How about the scandal that is currently rocking Keddasia? Are we scared of doing the right thing in this case. Are we scared of the ever increasing price of meat? Are we scared of doing the right thing, a case of Aishas Ish, a clear Averiah in favor of getting cheaper meat?

One thing is for sure, there will be a bigger outcry over the few teenagers that dare to walk on the street with male acquaintances that that of a clear desecration of Halcha. But were used to that dear folks, aren't we? Or are one of you going to bravely stand up and make a fuss? No I didn't think so...

I leave you once again, disappointed and truly disturbed at my home town and society.