@IlanBlock@ezalmanov@KassyAkiva @mamashchamuda Those who were present can tell you about the unique circumstances of this announcement. (Pretty sure it was hours before Rosh Hashana began. People went running to nail a pushka before Yom tov)
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@JMMusings@ShaisTaub There is a place for both. (Not halachic leniency).
Some people aren't ready to come to a Jewish event. So something that seems neutral is what will bring them through the door.
ומתוך שלא לשמה בא לשמה
@JMMusings@ShaisTaub It depends which people. Some people need to be baited yes. That doesn't say anything about the quality of our message. Many people don't need bait but will take it if it's offered. Some just focus on the bait and miss the messages entirely.