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Comment on Egalitarianism in Judaism by david i. bernstein

david i. bernstein — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:11:33 +0000

The thoughtfulness and nuance here is unusual, and appreciated.

Comment on Pardes in Poland-Auschwitz-Birkenau by Bogo

Bogo — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:28:58 +0000

here’s my post from 2 years ago

Comment on Week 23: Planting Seeds by fschmidt

fschmidt — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:24:52 +0000

Derek – completely beautiful, as always.

Comment on Week 23: Planting Seeds by Devorah

Devorah — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:56 +0000

I always love reading your blog entries, Derek! I also remember my own Tu B’Shvat seders at the synagogue where I grew up: swirling white & red grape juice, a variety of fruits and nuts, talk about the land of Israel, etc. Very interesting experiences you are having; how enriching! I admire your scholarship and dedication to understanding. Totally your personality to want to learn in the Beis Medrash alone I’m so glad you’re gaining so much from this experience! =)

Comment on Week 23: Planting Seeds by smichaelson

smichaelson — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:27:14 +0000

well done. you ARE a writer!

Comment on The Frustrations of Being an American Rabbi… by Devorah

Devorah — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:27:41 +0000

Derek, This is great!! Love it! I could see maybe William Shatner doing this monologue? Someone with some chutzpah =)

Comment on [PEP Student] Witch’s Brew by Esther Mazal Sterlin

Esther Mazal Sterlin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:37:14 +0000

Daniel, this is awesome, and so well-said!
Im so honoured that I get the be the chevruta that goes on this journey with you:)

Comment on [PEP Student] Witch’s Brew by david i. bernstein

david i. bernstein — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:49:16 +0000

well done, daniel!

Comment on Week 22: Aramaic, Women, Meditation, and Other Foreign Languages by Esther Sterlin

Esther Sterlin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:40:26 +0000

Derek this was awesome:)
Love your writing style! And even more so, what you have to say…

shavua tov!
be blessed:)

Comment on God in Judaism by david i. bernstein

david i. bernstein — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:39:34 +0000

Well done, Ben! I think you summarized Prof. Kugel’s main ideas quite well. As for that God thing, you are correct that much has been done that is destructive in the name of God; but much has also been done in His name that has benefited humanity, the poor, etc.
In the end, like almost anything else in the world, Torah and God can be used for good, and for evil.
And one more thing: the greatest mass murderers of history (Stalin, Hitler, Mao) had no God.