tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.comments2023-09-25T11:57:30.359-04:00On One Foot: Joshua Hammerman's BlogJoshua Hammermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07212338296000469708noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-6256092211253308302011-10-04T20:08:27.238-04:002011-10-04T20:08:27.238-04:00Unfortunately, most people of all faiths use praye...Unfortunately, most people of all faiths use prayer to petition favors for themselves or others. They too seldom listen to what the divine expects of us.Ron Krumposhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05371279514024960026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-27593950888676155122011-10-03T18:33:09.534-04:002011-10-03T18:33:09.534-04:00One of my favorite quotation on mystical prayer:
...One of my favorite quotation on mystical prayer:<br /><br /><i>“Think of yourself as nothing and totally forget yourself as you pray. Only remember that you are praying for the Divine Presence. You may enter the Universe of Thought; a state of consciousness which is beyond time. You must relinquish your ego.”</i> Maggid of MezerichRon Krumposhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05371279514024960026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-81907136147551065882011-08-12T11:06:55.883-04:002011-08-12T11:06:55.883-04:00Very nice, All Jewish people are one !Very nice, All Jewish people are one !Gary M. Levinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16205704913440150198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-63774441377124928032011-08-07T23:48:39.599-04:002011-08-07T23:48:39.599-04:00Beautiful story!! Dr. Rick Abbott will be perform...Beautiful story!! Dr. Rick Abbott will be performing brain decompression surgery on Aug. 23 for my Chiari Malformation. I pray all will go well. I have alot of faith in Dr. Abbott. So happy your dad is doing okay.<br /><br />ChristineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-62122830467417092912011-06-17T22:44:07.289-04:002011-06-17T22:44:07.289-04:00Shalom & Boker tov...actually, the subject is ...Shalom & Boker tov...actually, the subject is more complex than Alan Lucas intimates. cf. Meir Bar-Ilan, 1988. Jewish magical body-inscription in the first and second centuries. Tarbiz 57(1):37-50 [Hebrew, English abstract]. Bar-Ilan has made available a 27 page English translation by Menachem Sheinberger at www.scribd.com<br />The 'mark' or 'sign' of the magician has also chofetzchayimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04599957617930620791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-51172448418886799042011-05-26T20:05:45.615-04:002011-05-26T20:05:45.615-04:00I think Obama made another mistake -- his advisers...I think Obama made another mistake -- his advisers, who seem to be just yes men. He (or they) should have known about Prime Minister Netanyahu's background. He's not just an Israeli head of state or an Israeli citizen who knows the daily threat of terrorism. His brother, Yoni, died while fighting Palestinian terrorists. Yes, he takes this issue personally. Yoni Netanyahu was one of IsraelMetro Journalisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05870370115794139597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-51893186411880754922011-05-13T15:18:00.068-04:002011-05-13T15:18:00.068-04:00The little boy in the green shirt is the the best ...The little boy in the green shirt is the the best ad for TBE. He loves Judaism and Hebrew and can read all the letters on the shirt in both the traditional and modern fonts. (OK -- full disclosure: he's my son, a third generation TBE member.)Metro Journalisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05870370115794139597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-78823960542032650902011-02-23T17:17:54.439-05:002011-02-23T17:17:54.439-05:00What absolutely wonderful letters.
What happened t...What absolutely wonderful letters.<br />What happened to us?<br />We forgot?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450157977290811998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-27574782651171273772011-02-09T16:07:55.890-05:002011-02-09T16:07:55.890-05:00I think the best way to strengthen Conservative Ju...I think the best way to strengthen Conservative Judaism is by doing away with the nomenclature. <br /><br />For instance, the strength of Temple Bethel Stamford is in the love of HaShem of its congregation, the fellowship between its members, the welcome provided to potential new members, and to the love and spirit shown by its rabbi and cantor. There is so much to focus on in these terms and Zushahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01003858086410130864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-51035369539905075652011-02-07T19:35:42.156-05:002011-02-07T19:35:42.156-05:00I LOVE THIS GIRL'S NAME AND HER STORY ITS AMAZ...I LOVE THIS GIRL'S NAME AND HER STORY ITS AMAZING!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-40160313118173058582011-02-04T17:29:39.368-05:002011-02-04T17:29:39.368-05:00I like your reasoning! Actually, a Jew, Nate Abra...I like your reasoning! Actually, a Jew, Nate Abrams, co-founded the Packers with Curly Lambeau. Ron Wolf, now-retired, is the gm that led team in nineties to superbowl win. He is a a member of our congregation. Another member is on the board of directors. Basically everyone in towns owns shares of the team, nearly all of our members are owners. Few synagogues can claim to nfl team ownership.Rabbi Shainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10922888101370760350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-23189465842170858322011-02-04T14:07:51.682-05:002011-02-04T14:07:51.682-05:00Sorry Rabbi, but can you remind me about which tea...Sorry Rabbi, but can you remind me about which team you picked in the Patriots unbeaten season when they went up against the lowly 6th seed NY Giants?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-58630681049811580362011-02-04T13:18:34.813-05:002011-02-04T13:18:34.813-05:00Love reading your annual prediction! Having attend...Love reading your annual prediction! Having attended 23 Super Bowl and hanging with some folks not so unwilling to condone gambling on the game, I can tell you your method is better than most! Will enjoy watching to see if you have picked another winner!Peggy Kalternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-47909328519057216362011-01-12T13:32:22.109-05:002011-01-12T13:32:22.109-05:00This morning, while musing on the continued report...This morning, while musing on the continued reporting of the tradegy in Tuscon, it came to me that a 'candidate civility rating' might become a strong mechanism for promoting better political discourse. So, I googled 'civility rating' to see if it already existed. I don't think it does, but you've suggested it. So, what do we do next? My initial thought is that such Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16798673811711576688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-7152706675000236182011-01-08T19:16:56.182-05:002011-01-08T19:16:56.182-05:00For more on shofar, you can download my book, &quo...For more on shofar, you can download my book, "Hearing Shofar: The Still Small Voice of the Ram's Horn" at www.hearingshofar.com,Michael Chusidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05450387557968843922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-60564749183836151822011-01-07T14:38:36.601-05:002011-01-07T14:38:36.601-05:00Regarding the concept of virtual friends. I believ...Regarding the concept of virtual friends. I believe this should be limited to those individuals with whom one has had a live interaction or at the very least, a friend in common that has had a face to face interaction with that person. I believe this is an important consideration because it is so very easy for anyone to misrepresent themselves "behind the screen".<br />Renea HammermanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-13869857447452331352010-12-01T13:12:20.702-05:002010-12-01T13:12:20.702-05:00Is it Hanukkah or Purim?? ;)Is it Hanukkah or Purim?? ;)Rabbi Jason Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805550465729805847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-83174563003775008332010-10-31T18:34:37.564-04:002010-10-31T18:34:37.564-04:00Fairway -- YEAH!!
See my blogs:
http://www.tumbl...Fairway -- YEAH!!<br /><br />See my blogs:<br /><br />http://www.tumblr.com/tumblelog/ronniefein/search/fairwayRonnieVFeinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876093195424377665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-45395325060514630072010-10-29T16:04:29.226-04:002010-10-29T16:04:29.226-04:00One of the best ads I have ever seen. I had never ...One of the best ads I have ever seen. I had never heard of AJWS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-17652858128734235622010-10-27T10:22:13.213-04:002010-10-27T10:22:13.213-04:00Why the focus on "Young Professionals"? ...Why the focus on "Young Professionals"? How do you know that Carly is a "professional"?BZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242965196421853025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-18427460088548177722010-08-22T23:39:27.763-04:002010-08-22T23:39:27.763-04:001. I am somewhat surprised that you directly suppo...1. I am somewhat surprised that you directly support blames that Christians are responsible for the Holocaust. It is historically incorrect and misleading. The National Socialistic Movement was not rooted in the Christian Religion and fascists actually persecuted many Christian Leaders. This whole topic is beyond our discussion here but has an important historical significance as related to the Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02121090431632952026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-34662887727352210802010-08-20T13:08:05.364-04:002010-08-20T13:08:05.364-04:00Well thought out and well said. Bravo!
No one woul...Well thought out and well said. Bravo!<br />No one would (or should) have raised any question about this, as there is already a mosque in lower Manhattan and, as you said this proposed cultural center is NOT at Ground Zero -- but for midterm elections in November. How convenient for those who wish to make political points by raising fear levels and being irresponsible in their rhetoric. Have you RonnieVFeinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876093195424377665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-14875179719237193802010-08-11T11:48:10.720-04:002010-08-11T11:48:10.720-04:00Take it and smile...world peace and all that. I&#...Take it and smile...world peace and all that. I'll just call you Ray. Congrats, SHBSandy Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04447881006743657086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-37621068135830880912010-08-01T07:10:28.410-04:002010-08-01T07:10:28.410-04:00On the connection between nazis and sons of Haman ...On the connection between nazis and sons of Haman see also<br />http://ohr.edu/yhiy/article.php/3440/html/rss/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842602043077856970.post-60995977123941967302010-07-08T17:43:58.873-04:002010-07-08T17:43:58.873-04:00I can see Meryl and Judy dancing - waht joy it bri...I can see Meryl and Judy dancing - waht joy it brings me to see them so happy - and so cool!<br />Rosalea FisherUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09512391195324020720noreply@blogger.com