tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.comments2013-07-03T16:53:57.142+03:00Fear No QuestionBinyaminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04395448373664460430noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-15536342709957829032010-10-17T18:04:50.700+02:002010-10-17T18:04:50.700+02:00Prioritizing one's life desires is dynamic, no...Prioritizing one's life desires is dynamic, not static. Priorities are an ever changing concept as one travels through the different chapters of life. What was a priority at 18 usually changes in the 20s, and again in the 30's and so on. So much of one's priorities is guided by their family commitments and life expectations. You cannot view priority as a "bucket list" ofAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-33000821335004586712010-10-17T16:37:19.450+02:002010-10-17T16:37:19.450+02:00Really interesting questions. Thanks for posting, ...Really interesting questions. Thanks for posting, glad you're back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-53639232406797550052010-06-11T02:29:52.133+03:002010-06-11T02:29:52.133+03:00I think I couldn't disagree more and I have no...I think I couldn't disagree more and I have no interest in discussing it further--Ha Ha. All jokes aside, well said. The hint of Korach comes right from the start- "and he separated himself". Once one separates him/her self (don't want to offend Aviva) from the community in the name of disagreement or to maintain a machloket, that is destructive to the klal. Good Shabbos toAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-61913045186321539632010-05-28T14:34:41.187+03:002010-05-28T14:34:41.187+03:00Beautiful thought. Yasher Koach. Shabbat Shalom....Beautiful thought. Yasher Koach. Shabbat Shalom.Daniel Schwartznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-90045476367848952242010-05-27T15:43:19.688+03:002010-05-27T15:43:19.688+03:00"After witnessing the miracles of the Exodus ..."After witnessing the miracles of the Exodus why did the Jewish people need the Sinai experience, didn't they already believe in G-d?"<br /><br />Yitziat Mitzrayim represented our physical freedom, whereas Har Sinai was for our spiritual independence. Even then we could not appreciate this gift fully as evidenced by the Chait Ha Egel so soon after. Hence, what we witnessed in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-29531837755945076592010-05-23T15:55:59.191+03:002010-05-23T15:55:59.191+03:00oh my gosh! he is beautiful - just to go along wit...oh my gosh! he is beautiful - just to go along with everyone else's sentiments - there is plenty of room in my apt :-) i think he would enjoy :-)<br />mazal tov!!!<br />Aunt TaliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-48040214475717233652010-05-23T15:53:03.176+03:002010-05-23T15:53:03.176+03:00i would like to address the first question and las...i would like to address the first question and last question - the first. something that the kuzari mentions that for some reason has resonated with me is that unlike with most other religions the revalation at Sinai was witnessed by 600,000 adult men plus women and children. For most other religions their revalation was something that one person experienced and reported to other people. So the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-60337142409965545862010-05-21T17:20:39.236+03:002010-05-21T17:20:39.236+03:00But then again, Highland Park is a nicer & saf...But then again, Highland Park is a nicer & safer place for that gorgeous baby! Mazal tov, I can't wait to get my hands on him. Counting the days til you get here! Love u! nishikot!Doda Deetanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-21120288512590897112010-05-18T07:42:15.574+03:002010-05-18T07:42:15.574+03:00I say keep him. That is, unless you want to send h...I say keep him. That is, unless you want to send him to Staten Island for safe keeping. We have a few Kohanim here that could keep an eye on him! Beautiful baby, beautiful parents, and beautiful speeches by all! <br />Love you!Bubby SInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-81465649997701771172010-05-17T17:01:28.620+03:002010-05-17T17:01:28.620+03:00He is so insanely cute, in case you didnt know tha...He is so insanely cute, in case you didnt know that already. And I say lets keep him - although I wouldn't mind putting in a condition for the Kohen that he gets him between the hours of 1 AM and 6 AM.Avivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681232589982699320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-4153433978742253782010-05-16T20:04:16.604+03:002010-05-16T20:04:16.604+03:00mazal tov mazal tov! i eagerly await pictures of t...mazal tov mazal tov! i eagerly await pictures of the pidyon - so beautiful to have so many smachot!<br />TaliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-50875932243059596032010-05-16T17:47:18.428+03:002010-05-16T17:47:18.428+03:00It is so wonderful to receive these e-mails! It h...It is so wonderful to receive these e-mails! It helps us to feel a part of the B"H simchas in the Miller family. We wish Yoni and Ariel a huge mazel tov - to the parents and the whole beautiful family! Mazel tov on the upcoming Pidyon Ha'ben of the darling Matanya Yisrael. Please give him a kiss on the keppie from us. My heart is filled with joy for these gifts from Hashem! May He Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11779537342289992550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-19884381622700300442010-05-09T23:51:21.825+03:002010-05-09T23:51:21.825+03:00this was a lovely post and true testament to how v...this was a lovely post and true testament to how very much things change once your little bundle arrives! as you said, in mundane ways, but so much more. suddenly every decision has a different, additional purpose and teachable moment. in one word, it is: amazing. mazel tov and good luck!Minnesota Mamalehhttp://tcjewfolk.com/category/minnesota-mamaleh/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-4148737938189470842010-05-03T05:14:21.042+03:002010-05-03T05:14:21.042+03:00what an amazing analogy! indeed, ups and downs *do...what an amazing analogy! indeed, ups and downs *do* go hand in hand. whether we like it or not, whatever will be, will be. it's so hard to let go of that faux-control and realize that, though! <br /><br />in real life, i'm a teacup gal-- roller coasters scare the well, everything out of me! but in your metaphor i will revert back to a t-shirt slogan: if you're not living on the edge, Minnesota Mamalehhttp://tcjewfolk.com/category/minnesota-mamaleh/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-82868544874972795712010-04-28T16:41:23.755+03:002010-04-28T16:41:23.755+03:00Mazel tov!!!!!! Were so happy for you both. Binya...Mazel tov!!!!!! Were so happy for you both. Binyamin, beautiful speech, but Aviva's speech's link isnt working...<br />Molly and AaronAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-83326221495087640152010-04-13T14:16:49.391+03:002010-04-13T14:16:49.391+03:00This comment needs a response. I agree that the s...This comment needs a response. I agree that the silence of Aharon Hakohen was a meritorious act; however, to compare his silence to silence in response to the Holocaust or any tragedy for that matter is very difficult. The greatness of Aharon's silence was in that he felt the incredible pain of losing two children and was able to overcome that pain because he realized that at that moment asBinyaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04395448373664460430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-27176253653121411152010-04-13T09:33:41.111+03:002010-04-13T09:33:41.111+03:00Why is being silent a sign of weakness? Silence w...Why is being silent a sign of weakness? Silence when it comes to tragedy is a sign of great strength as represented by Aharon HaKohen when his sons were killed. And he was praised for his reaction! It must be that Aharon's silence was a deep level of faith in the Almighty. In addition, silence, as emphasized by Chazal in Pirkai Avot and elsewhere, is among the most admirable modes of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-23283433877471265262010-03-16T00:01:34.657+02:002010-03-16T00:01:34.657+02:00Perhaps Pandora's Box would be more befitting ...Perhaps Pandora's Box would be more befitting then a slippery slope. Since women cannot be Eidim, how can they have the title or position of Rabba. Does this make them Eidim Zomemin? Perhaps Rabbi Weiss should revisit his own comments about women Rabbis when announced by the Reform and Conservative movements. He may realize just how far he crossed over the abyss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-21200836697229445072010-03-15T23:49:52.268+02:002010-03-15T23:49:52.268+02:00This is a very late response to your answer regard...This is a very late response to your answer regarding drinking on Purim since Pesach is just around the corner. Unfortunately I have had precious little time to respond. WIthout being too lengthy, your response, while quaint, ignores one significant concept; namely, bechirah. According to your argument, G-D removes bechirah on Purim just so that one can get drunk. While I certainly respect Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-29657178568894314722010-03-14T10:07:17.314+02:002010-03-14T10:07:17.314+02:00Shalom U'vracha! I read your account of your ...Shalom U'vracha! I read your account of your Purim experience this year. You should know that you are among many that attempt to "let go" and reach "Ad d'lo yada" but are unable to. One possibility that was suggested is that you should get there without drinking at all. While there is great validity to the idea, it is not practical for someone that wants to uphold Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-29345144652091182652010-03-14T00:02:35.930+02:002010-03-14T00:02:35.930+02:00Certainly, you can write them as a comment to any ...Certainly, you can write them as a comment to any post and i will look at them. If i think i can answer them i will.Binyaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04395448373664460430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-87286248044948188772010-03-13T19:13:04.388+02:002010-03-13T19:13:04.388+02:00is there a way to post questions that we have for ...is there a way to post questions that we have for you? not necessarily on this topic, but in generalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-44363608020021508282010-03-11T08:33:43.982+02:002010-03-11T08:33:43.982+02:00To respond to the comments of Vivash. I think tha...To respond to the comments of Vivash. I think that there may be room for a women on a rabbinic staff. She could be a valuable asset to a community working in a professional role both in the areas of life couseling and halachic guidance. However, I believe such a position would need to have clear limits in that she would not be serving as a public figure. Obviously it would be challenging to Binyaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04395448373664460430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-35434495889742075322010-03-11T08:02:20.288+02:002010-03-11T08:02:20.288+02:00The challenge to appointing of women as rabbis see...The challenge to appointing of women as rabbis seems to be "It is different than how we have done things until now." This is the sentiment I am hearing from Agudas Yisroel, from you, and from every Chaim, Shmuel and Harry who are uncomfortable with it.<br /><br />The questions you posted and this posting as well reflect the social challenge of female rabbis rather than a clear halachicYShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13548745467542048126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743468745138038229.post-74300306835411777302010-03-09T15:35:56.862+02:002010-03-09T15:35:56.862+02:00I'm wondering if you would consider the positi...I'm wondering if you would consider the position of "assistant rabbi" as something that the modern orthodox world could become comfortable with. I say this as I address your two points:<br /><br />1. I would agree entirely that a woman who shirks her families responsibility for the sake of her profession (whether that profession be a doctor, teacher, or Rabbi)can not be a "vivashnoreply@blogger.com