Happy Rosh Hashanah

[juantoo3]

L’shanah tovah tikateivu v’teichateimu

I had to look up the greeting, this one seemed fitting

 

[RabbiO]

L’shanah tovah tikateivu v’teichateimu

I had to look up the greeting, this one seemed fitting

It is. You did well.

 

[Cino]

Have a sweet, successful new year, all you who celebrate. And stay healthy!

 

[wil]

I wonder why it is I appreciate Jewish traditions more than Christian ones?

 

[muhammad_isa]

I wonder why it is I appreciate Jewish traditions more than Christian ones?

Old age?

Feast days / celebration is always good.
..and Happy Jewish New year to all who celebrate.

 

[juantoo3]

I wonder why it is I appreciate Jewish traditions more than Christian ones?

Maybe because you get 8 days of presents during the Yule season, rather than the single one on Christmas?

 

[RabbiO]

…..I appreciate Jewish traditions more than Christian ones…..

Interesting, So so I.

 

[moralorel]

I wonder why it is I appreciate Jewish traditions more than Christian ones?

I like them better because they don't seem to need any mascots for their traditions.

 

[wil]

I like them better because they don't seem to need any mascots for their traditions.

I think for me it is the introspection...

 

[ReformJew]

Hi @RabbiO, are you Conservadox ?

 

[RabbiO]

Hi @RabbiO, are you Conservadox ?

It feels like it is deja vu all over again.

 

[ReformJew]

Where is everyone? Where are the alta kakers ? Jayhawker Soule?

 

[RabbiO]

Where is everyone?

Define everyone.

 

[ReformJew]

Help me remember. They were all Conservo or OJ’s. Metis was the only Reform. Seems like many posts are missing.

 

[RabbiO]

Another year reaches its conclusion. A new year begins. May we know peace. May it be a year for good, not evil, for hope and not despair,

 

[Faithfulservant]

I'm sorry. I just saw the news.

 

[Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine]

Another year reaches its conclusion. A new year begins. May we know peace. May it be a year for good, not evil, for hope and not despair,

L'Shana tova tikvusevu, RabbiO

Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine

 

[Thomas]

Another year reaches its conclusion. A new year begins. May we know peace. May it be a year for good, not evil, for hope and not despair,

Amen

 

[otherbrother]

Another year reaches its conclusion. A new year begins. May we know peace. May it be a year for good, not evil, for hope and not despair,

Praying for healing, strength, and guidance for all of the world, especially those in the Middle East where the conflict seems to be escalating.

Dear RabbiO, I am so sorry that I left you with an impression on other threads that I am down on the Jewish faith tradition. The “tribalism” I am concerned with is mostly in the Christian tradition. I am a Christian, and I am clear about the fact that the morality and discipline of Jewish faith laws is part of being spiritual. Also I have no reason to think Jews are “tribal” as a whole. The Jewish methods of group-processing of scripture seem way more open-minded and geared toward deeper spiritual understanding than most of the teaching methods of the Church. I think there are enlightened in any religion, and that the Jewish tradition is just as good a vehicle for spiritual growth as any. In fact, I see Jesus as being a highly spiritual Rabbi who only “saves” me by setting a good example and teaching me about spirituality, “The Way“
He didn’t take away my sins. He helps me grow towards wholeness so I am no longer as enslaved by brokenness and clinging to lesser, worldly, things.
Love,
Darrell (otherbrother)

 

[talib-al-kalim]

Peace be with you on Yom Kippur and therafter.