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Comment on The Most Important Verse in the Bible

Bob Stoner — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:53:59 GMT

I cannot stratify the Tenach like that. However, you both make excellent points. I translate Genesis 1:1 differently. G-d created space (heaven) and time (earth). That fits in much better with my understanding of reality.

Comment on Speak To You Tomorrow, Mr. President

Jay Perler — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:38:09 GMT

That question separates the "chaff from the wheat." Its a red line in and of itself for this administration and its policy towards Israel. The questions begs ( or should I say demands) to be answered.

Comment on Speak To You Tomorrow, Mr. President

Rabbi Benjamin Sendrow — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 04:35:34 GMT

Of course! It is my question for whomever occupies the Oval Office, without regard to party affiliation. It is an honest question, not an attempt to trap the President.

On or about November 6, we will know if Gov. Romney's answer will be insignificant, or of the utmost importance come January.

Comment on Speak To You Tomorrow, Mr. President

Jack Kamen — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 02:08:52 GMT

Superb question.
A step further: may one fantasize on what Mitt's response would be?

Comment on Dear Linda Hirshman: Shut Up!

shoshi — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 23:14:41 GMT

Agreed. Seems "we" over share as a country. Privacy is really ok. The fact that the general public found out about Ms. Ride's personal life after her death is just fine. As I used to say as a kid, "it's none of your beeswax!" There is a book by Manis Friedman "Doesn't Anyone Blush Anymore?" Seems in the spirit of modesty. Ms. Ride just didn't want to bring attention to herself. I understand Neil Armstrong was similar. It makes sense that astronauts need to be of solid character/modest to do what they do and remain focused. Thanks, Rabbi Ben!

Comment on Dear Linda Hirshman: Shut Up!

Rabbi Benjamin Sendrow — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:20:59 GMT

I used to read Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report. I replaced USNWR with The Weekly Standard. I played too many baseball games to send out only three infielders. You have to cover all the bases!

Comment on Dear Linda Hirshman: Shut Up!

yerachmiel ben mordechai — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:36:05 GMT

re linda hirschman. still reading newsweek?

Comment on The Most Important Verse in the Bible

Jack Kamen — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:34:59 GMT

Of the three verses cited, my vote would be with Hillel.
Why?
Of all three verses, this is the one that prescribes a code of moral conduct. It is a form of a ‘thou shalt’ commandment.
The other two are chiefly theological confirmatives.
Ones who believe in the existence of G-d need not be told that he created the heavens and the earth.
Who else?
How else?
Although the second verse cited contains an implied exhortation to ‘behave yourselves’ for you are “holy ones“, it ends with the affirmation of the existence of G-d. Is this not a given?
Yes, all biblical verses have importance. But it is the Hillel advice that gives guidance to a religiously fulfilled life.
Jack Kamen

Comment on The Most Important Verse in the Bible

Marv Hershenson — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 04:19:03 GMT

Ben: Dennis Prager does make a good point and I do have to agree with him. I certainly would have answered the question differently but upon reflection I certainly cannot disagree wtth Mr. Prager. Without G-d involvement, the Bible would not exist. It is because of G-d's willingness to create this world, we can love our fellow himan beings because all of us are created in the Divine image.

Comment on Am I Friends With Lena Dunham: Communicating in the 21st Century

Rabbi Benjamin Sendrow — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 21:54:44 GMT

I agree that blogs are the best forum for serious discussion. Twitter and Facebook are OK more for a thought or quote than for a fully developed idea. I do try to use them to attract new readers to the blog, and that can be effective.