BT In A New Key
A blog for people who seek alternative approaches to kiruv and the baal teshuvah experience.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Feminism has not benefited men, women and children.
Let me count 50 ways feminism has harmed society:
1. Decline in male college enrollment
2. Parental alienation in family courts
3. High male suicide rates
4. Loss of male-only mentorship spaces
5. Sentencing disparities for men
6. Stigmatization of traditional masculinity
7. Workplace hazards remaining male-dominated
8. Lack of domestic abuse resources for men
9. Due process concerns in HR/Legal settings
10.The "two-income trap" making single-income homes impossible
11. The "Double Burden" (work and home labor) for women
12.Devaluation of stay-at-home motherhood
13.Rising female burnout and stress
14.Declining female happiness metrics
15.Delayed marriage and fertility struggles
16.Breakdown of the nuclear family
17.Rise in fatherless households
18.Increased child poverty in single-parent homes
19.Hookup culture replacing stable relationships
20. Hyper-competition in the workplace
21.Erasure of female-only safe spaces
22.Over-sexualization in the name of "empowerment"
23. Loss of traditional social protections for women
24. Economic pressure on mothers to return to work early
25. Decline in male role models in schools
26. Lower birth rates and demographic decline
27.Increased childhood anxiety and depression
28. Heavy reliance on institutional daycare over parental care
29.Loss of clear rites of passage for boys
30. Weakening of community social fabric
31.Increased polarization between the sexes
32.Disruption of the "provider" identity for men
33. Legal risks associated with modern marriage
34. Conflicting social expectations for "modern" men
35. Academic underperformance of boys
36. Loss of traditional manners and chivalry (male/female)
37.Commodification of the home and family life
38. Social isolation for older men
39.Pressure on women to "have it all" simultaneously
40. Decline in male-dominated trade participation
41.Rise in "Deaths of Despair" (addiction/overdose)
42. Gender-based tribalism in politics
43. Erosion of the complementary partnership model
44. Over-litigation of social interactions
45. Parental stress impacting child development
46. Loss of distinct cultural roles for men and women
47.Housing market inflation based on two-income norms
48. Increased loneliness across all age groups
49. Fragility of modern relationship contracts
50. Loss of long-term intergenerational stability
Monday, April 27, 2026
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Germany was ruined because Germany listened to women too much.
I am a German woman, I live here.
I often hear Germany used to be so great, strong and beauitful?
Today I do not see this anymore.
The men have become weak and subservient to women
The women have become masculine and lost all femininty
It is not pretty anymore
LGBTQ? Mass Immigration? Islam? Great!!
This all started because men tried to be nice and listened to women. But it destroyed Europe.
If the West, Europe or Germany wants to become great again, we need to not let women rule society.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
#1
many men say that they make their kids their #1 priority in life
Monday, April 20, 2026
early Zionists
The percentage of early Zionists who were Hasidic was extremely small, as the early Zionist movement was primarily driven by secular, socialist, or modern-orthodox Jews, while the majority of the Haredi world—including most Hasidic dynasties—initially opposed political Zionism.
- Initial Opposition: Many Hasidic leaders in Eastern Europe treated early Zionism with suspicion, viewing the push for a secular Jewish state as a rejection of divine providence and a violation of waiting for the Messiah.
- Minority Participation: While the vast majority of Hasidim opposed the movement, some individual Hasidic figures and followers, particularly within the Mizrachi (religious Zionist) movement, supported settlement in Eretz Yisrael and played roles in building early communities such as Neve Tzedek.
- Demographic Context: In the late 19th century, before the rise of the Zionist movement, 99.7% of the world's Jews lived outside of Palestine.
- Modern Day Shift: While a very small percentage historically, today a significant number of Israeli Haredim (a category that includes Hasidim) identify with Zionist or pro-Israel sentiments, with recent surveys suggesting between 33% and 45% of Haredim may identify as such, though this is a modern development, not reflective of early Zionism.
The same people
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late marriages, what happens to men
Testosterone
- Decreased Production: Regular sexual activity, particularly orgasm, stimulates testosterone production. Without this stimulation, testosterone levels can gradually decline over time.
- Research Evidence: Studies show that men who engage in regular sexual activity (at least 2-3 times per week) maintain higher testosterone levels than those with infrequent or no sexual activity.
- Potential Impact: Lower testosterone can lead to decreased libido (creating a vicious cycle), reduced muscle mass, increased body fat, lower energy levels, and mood changes.
Prolactin
- Elevated Levels: Sexual activity, particularly orgasm, triggers prolactin release. In a sexless marriage, the prolactin surge that normally follows sex doesn't occur regularly.
- Paradoxical Effect: While immediate post-sex prolactin increases, chronic abstinence can lead to dysregulated prolactin patterns, potentially affecting libido and satisfaction.
Cortisol
- Increased Levels: The stress of a sexless relationship can elevate cortisol, the primary stress hormone.
- Impact: Elevated cortisol can further suppress testosterone production and contribute to anxiety, sleep disturbances, and weight gain.
Oxytocin
- Reduced Production: Often called the "bonding hormone," oxytocin is released during sexual activity and physical intimacy.
- Impact: Reduced oxytocin can decrease feelings of connection and intimacy between partners, potentially exacerbating relationship issues.
Dopamine
- Altered Response: The dopamine reward system is activated during sexual activity. Without this regular stimulation, men might seek alternative dopamine sources (potentially leading to other compulsive behaviors).
The hormonal changes in a sexless marriage create a physiological feedback loop that can make resuming sexual activity more challenging over time. The longer the period of abstinence, the more entrenched these hormonal patterns may become, potentially requiring both medical intervention and relationship counseling to address effectively.
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