tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.comments2024-03-15T20:20:40.718-06:00Rabbi Joe BlackRabbi Joe Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09392641515181150108noreply@blogger.comBlogger400125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-67664195675802813262024-03-15T20:20:40.718-06:002024-03-15T20:20:40.718-06:00I just read your blog about the war. I agree with...I just read your blog about the war. I agree with everything that you wrote, but my heart is still breaking about the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. I am terrified about what the future has in store for our freedom and democracy. Much love, JudyJudy Lazarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334340074605164728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-75623123485682516732024-03-15T20:09:36.200-06:002024-03-15T20:09:36.200-06:00Thank you so much for adding the suffering of Pale...Thank you so much for adding the suffering of Palestinians. Last Friday as I watched the online service, I was struck by the fact that there were several prayers for Israel but non for the innocent and suffering Gazans. I questioned the Jewish morality that I take great pride in. Where is Solomon whern we need him so badly? Shabat Shalom.Judy Lazarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334340074605164728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-14278442078171537722023-03-27T01:43:55.907-06:002023-03-27T01:43:55.907-06:00Wait..You’re Back???
And as bonkers and delusiona...Wait..You’re Back???<br /><br />And as bonkers and delusional as ever.<br /><br />Who is it specifically I’m being hatful towards?<br /><br />No one.<br /><br />You however are gleefully advocating hatred to those who don’t share your political outlook, which is woefully infantile and uninformed one.<br /><br />I think it’s because you’re an idiot bigot, desperately flailing around to validate Lebetkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08042795697065271038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-50182579913849382922023-03-23T14:42:58.076-06:002023-03-23T14:42:58.076-06:00If you actually read my post, you would realize th...If you actually read my post, you would realize that I have reported facts. Smotrich and Ben G'vir ARE Kahanists. While you may not be repelled by their racism - I am. this is not "two-dimensional" - it reflects the opinions of the vast majority of American Jews and hundreds of thousands of Israelis who are demonstrating in the streets of almost every city in Israel. I thank you Rabbi Joe Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392641515181150108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-45390252613839404582023-03-17T01:36:23.576-06:002023-03-17T01:36:23.576-06:00Again - it is YOU and ONLY YOU that is advocating ...Again - it is YOU and ONLY YOU that is advocating hate.<br /><br />You’re not addressing that central point because you can’t.<br /><br />And you’ve convinced yourself it’s perfectly moral to be hatful in this case because you’ve ‘othered’ me, put me into a little box that fits your prejudices.<br /><br />Just look at your hatful language ‘Your screed’. I called you a bigot because of your Lebetkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08042795697065271038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-45075337362621933682023-03-16T13:42:57.891-06:002023-03-16T13:42:57.891-06:00I have shared your words with all of my facebook f...I have shared your words with all of my facebook followers as an example of how and why the issues that the Jewish People are facing are so dire. Your screed does not bother me - it simply reinforces why it is so essential that Jews around the world are aware of and attuned to the issues of sSnat Chinam that the current government (which you obviously support) are so dangerous. As we find in Rabbi Joe Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392641515181150108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-79749316116515787752023-03-16T01:37:22.895-06:002023-03-16T01:37:22.895-06:00It's YOU that is espousing bogus, overwhelming...It's YOU that is espousing bogus, overwhelmingly antisemitic talking points that you are painfully ignorant of and paradoxically have complete confidence in. And you’re doing that to encouraging a hatred of one’s fellow Jew (and human).<br /><br />YOU are the only one who is hatful, not me.<br /><br />And who are YOU, an American Reform Jew, REALLY lecturing anyone else about DEMOCRACY??? Lebetkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08042795697065271038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-21187806830086062972023-01-09T16:50:36.815-07:002023-01-09T16:50:36.815-07:00Every word so true of her entire life, and of ever...Every word so true of her entire life, and of every life she touched. May her memory be a blessing, and may we continue to carry her light.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18227713603590815451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-69316526199724848192022-04-04T10:52:29.541-06:002022-04-04T10:52:29.541-06:00Wonderful words and thoughts.Wonderful words and thoughts.Jay F.Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04787278379726586994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-65697678770925304482022-04-01T14:44:14.121-06:002022-04-01T14:44:14.121-06:00Beautiful thoughts and words. Thank you. DorieBeautiful thoughts and words. Thank you. DorieDottyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03266944247964905839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-31612344520217429342022-03-09T17:43:43.003-07:002022-03-09T17:43:43.003-07:00Hello Rabbi - I saw this story on the local news a...Hello Rabbi - I saw this story on the local news and I immediately thought of you and Sue - I am so grateful to you both for so courageously sharing your story and speaking out about this Act and just how important it is WE all reach out to our legislators to make our voices known. Shalom, Pam Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06725787418220112053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-91524107530126485512022-03-04T16:50:20.042-07:002022-03-04T16:50:20.042-07:00Thank you Rabbi for your meaningful words. My hear...Thank you Rabbi for your meaningful words. My heart is heavy for us all. Jackie FrazinAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08584138612931562420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-88526704351624048142022-02-25T15:15:33.664-07:002022-02-25T15:15:33.664-07:00Rabbi Black, Thank you for so eloquently sharing y...Rabbi Black, Thank you for so eloquently sharing your family's history, and our shared history as Jews. I am always profoundly grateful for your legacy of leadership and inspiration. Peace, PamAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06725787418220112053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-55100202802936872082022-02-24T20:51:23.327-07:002022-02-24T20:51:23.327-07:00Rabbi, Thank you for sharing this story on this sa...Rabbi, Thank you for sharing this story on this sad day. Mark Newhouse Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11141993256371356960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-63452966349547702152022-02-24T17:55:38.939-07:002022-02-24T17:55:38.939-07:00This is Karyn Grossman Gershon
This is Karyn Grossman Gershon<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161889362698676185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-20137139630331028292022-02-24T17:55:08.264-07:002022-02-24T17:55:08.264-07:00Beautiful post. I remember your grandmother so fo...Beautiful post. I remember your grandmother so fondly.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161889362698676185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-9396875946016175742022-02-11T19:19:37.109-07:002022-02-11T19:19:37.109-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-69695293292622525172022-02-10T20:45:29.914-07:002022-02-10T20:45:29.914-07:00Thank you Pam!Thank you Pam!Rabbi Joe Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392641515181150108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-64137532014147782412022-02-10T11:50:14.924-07:002022-02-10T11:50:14.924-07:00Rabbi Black, this is just perfect! Thank you for ...Rabbi Black, this is just perfect! Thank you for sharing your gifts and powerful reminders to love fully and to rely on G-d to more fully to make a difference in our world born out of love. The first time I met you was after hearing you pray at the CO House and shortly after at Temple Emanuel. I am so glad you are still guiding our legislators in prayer. PAGL Blessings, PamAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06725787418220112053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-43727802295679754132022-01-21T10:29:36.847-07:002022-01-21T10:29:36.847-07:00Rabbi Black, I take such great comfort that you ar...Rabbi Black, I take such great comfort that you are a leader in our community at large. Your efforts with faith leaders and your leadership to bring comfort to the Jewish community have been evident since the horrific terror that occurred in Colleyville. I want you to know that I am certain that this prayer offered to legislators called them to remember our shared humanity instead of divisive Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06725787418220112053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-69064386163116229072022-01-10T07:15:09.196-07:002022-01-10T07:15:09.196-07:00Thank you for bringing your beloved friend and men...Thank you for bringing your beloved friend and mentor to shine in this beautiful poetry about her life so well lived and loved, PAGL<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06725787418220112053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-61042211554447309532022-01-10T02:55:35.997-07:002022-01-10T02:55:35.997-07:00יהי זכרה ברוך!
Thank you, Joe. Many memories captu...יהי זכרה ברוך!<br />Thank you, Joe. Many memories captured in your poem. ד"ש חם.M. Rotterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02266111440453326719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-64581894723835265662022-01-09T17:59:10.342-07:002022-01-09T17:59:10.342-07:00Likewise... she is missed.Likewise... she is missed.Lewis Eisenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04958045751333751217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-50533757889563629952022-01-09T12:51:12.907-07:002022-01-09T12:51:12.907-07:00my heart. Thank you Joe. This is how I remember he...my heart. Thank you Joe. This is how I remember her from those early days at Sinai in Chicago.JavaChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05523936988201207226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313695036114939210.post-18614665978126649852022-01-07T20:06:36.417-07:002022-01-07T20:06:36.417-07:00Thank you, Rabbi Black, for this powerful reminder...Thank you, Rabbi Black, for this powerful reminder to find common ground, strive for consensus building and most importantly to remember to see the holiness in each person we meet. Embracing our shared humanity with humility, kindness and respect in times of division is so important. I LOVE Deuteronomy 16: 20, such an important lesson especially in times of division and strife. Your writing, Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06725787418220112053noreply@blogger.com