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Comment on Bullying in Jewish Day Schools ‘Bullying Must be Address – My CJN Article November 3, 2009 by judy

judy — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:20:23 +0000

i agree if the jewish community is to survive we must treat each other well. We can no longer use anti semitism as an excuse. If it weren’t for my parents, I would have joined jews for jesus in 1980 due to mistreatment

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Comment on Canadian Schools and Native Canadians: Are We Teaching our Kids the Truth? by avrum

avrum — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:11:57 +0000

Thank you Ellanora. I’m grateful

Comment on A Yom Tov Prayer for Peace and Unity by avrum

avrum — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:11:09 +0000

Xaria, that was so nice of you. Thank you!

Comment on A Yom Tov Prayer for Peace and Unity by Xaria

Xaria — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 05:08:16 +0000

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Comment on Canadian Schools and Native Canadians: Are We Teaching our Kids the Truth? by ellanora

ellanora — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:15:37 +0000

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Comment on I lost a friendship – a CJN Article (November 21, 2011) by devoramason

devoramason — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:25:40 +0000

Avrum, although the reasoning behind your friendship lost is attributed to religious differences, I beg to differ. I know that you probably are like me because I find that in general I have friends who are so different than me. This can range from religious differences, lifestyle choices, political opinions, personalities, hobbies etc. The differences are part of what makes being with them so great. As painful as it may seem, isn’t it possible that you both have just grown apart? It happens for so many different reasons. I wrote a post about this when I was getting divorced. Some friendships survive and others do not.

http://devoradesign.wordpress.com/2011/03/13/gone-with-the-wind-friendships/?preview=true&preview_id=184&preview_nonce=aa4e2596cf

I am not judging, just telling you my experiences.

You are great. Whomever gets to be your friend is lucky.

Comment on Answer this Question by Sarina

Sarina — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 02:38:43 +0000

If I were to see “Oh God I’m dying, I need help,” my first instinct would be to reply, “What’s wrong?”. You can’t consider to help a person if you don’t know what is, in fact, wrong. Even then, depending on how they answer it is generally a good idea to give them suggestions on how to seek help rather than sending them money.

Comment on IN AWE OF LIFE: THE TERMITE QUEEN by avrum

avrum — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:38:49 +0000

thisis so beautifully written.

Comment on What do you Feel Upon Ghadafi’s Death? by esther

esther — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 19:17:24 +0000

It was a Barbaric act. It was supported by the ” so said civilized nations and organizations” such as usa, europe, UN, NATO. It violated human rights to a fair trial. It was a Barbaric act. Now, no one is safe. The word is silent to this act of shame. Anyone can be next. It is a shamefull barbaric act!

Comment on 130 Neptune Sukhah – CJN Article, October 2011 by avrum

avrum — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:31:46 +0000

My partner on radio and television used to demand that we end our shows on a positive. I considered his words and figured it was a good thing for us to be a force for positive behaviour. And it worked. It was good. But i think when it comes to writing articles, that sometimes it’s important to express different sentiments and feelings. I work to compel the reader, to consider ideas, to make changes, and i think that negative conclusions, or even simple facts about harsh or challening things can accomplish that — as well. i so appreicate your response. Thanks for taking the time Toby. I truly hope that one day we’re all in Israel as well. My boy is 5, thank God, so I’m here for another 20 years or so. I’ll be 71 then. Wow, 71. How wiill I deal with that? Take care Toby. Chag Samayach.

Comment on 130 Neptune Sukhah – CJN Article, October 2011 by Toby

Toby — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:28:15 +0000

Good luck in your new home. We were almost neighbors as I live in the “Sukkah” of 3636 Bathurst Street, (have also lived here for 4 years; separated, with two kids Bli Ayin hara, still waiting for my Get). And so I read your article with interest, if some confusion until I realised you were writing of the building itself as Sukkah. I have to say I am left with an overall feeling of melancholy, and the salutation of Chag Sameach somewhat jarring at the end. This is unfortunate; I know you meant to convey appreciation. I wish you would have ended on a positive note as to the future. This strikes me as just so sad. Wishing you all the best wherever you are. Moadim leSimcha – may this truly become a time of joy for all of Am Yisrael – and may we soon be led back to our ultimate/ancient Home in Eretz Yisrael.

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Bill — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:38:34 +0000

Thank you for the motivating post! I have relished your post and will continue to watch.

Comment on Guest Author: My ‘kosher’ shoes By Miriam Porter by follw36@hotmail.com

follw36@hotmail.com — Mon, 23 May 2011 09:55:10 +0000

Thanks for your share,I will share to my frieds!

Comment on Question: Finding a Synagogue Church Mosque by Tikka Smiley

Tikka Smiley — Fri, 13 May 2011 18:24:59 +0000

Oy, Avrum, I’ve been dealing with this same conundrum for the past 4 years! I’ve done a fair bit of shul-shopping and have yet to find the perfect match. Living in the Beaches, I’m very aware of being amongst very few Jews and want to find a community that my family can soulfully embrace. Having grown in a very liberal, egalitarian Reform congregation, I’ve been searching for a place to fill the spiritual void in my life.
I found the congregants at the Lodzer extremely warm and welcoming, however, now that they’ve let their young rabbi go, it’s a bit too rigid for us. These days, I’m leaning towards joining Temple Emanu-el; rabbi Deborah Landsberg is full of passion and warmth. And while it is a rather mainstream shul, I feel it may be our best option…
I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed the High Holiday services you lead at the DJC back in 2005-ish and loved the sense of spiritual community you created. Alas, none of the leaders they’ve had since have had your haymishe flair…
Good Shabbos and fruitful searching,

Tikka

Comment on Question: Finding a Synagogue Church Mosque by Robyn Tousson-Segall

Robyn Tousson-Segall — Fri, 13 May 2011 17:56:46 +0000

Put the Village Shul on your list of trials. I think you will be impressed.

Comment on Question of the Day by Howard Isenberg

Howard Isenberg — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:58:48 +0000

Total accord conscious and sub-conscious, ego and I’d, enlightened and meditative, I and Thou.
Love of family and HaShem is probably the closest we mortals can come to authentically vibrating with all and being in tune with one’s inner self. With humility and integrity we can be true to ourselves and respect the rights of others. Love and share. Don’t judge.
Could go on but embarrassed by the rambling and contemplation of one’s navel. Unity!!!

Comment on Ha’motzi on Melba Toast – An Avrum CJN ARticle by Stephen

Stephen — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 05:37:50 +0000

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