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Comment on It’s a Knitzvah by Jeri Newman

Jeri Newman — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:34:33 +0000

When I heard that you were offering this course, I was doubtful of how it could incorporate Jewish learning. My mother tried to teach me to knit, and I barely learned how to make a scarf. What possible Jewish lessons could our students learn from this class? But, knowing you and your passion for teaching – I should never have doubted your creativity! This class seems like it will instill in the children a “life lesson” that will carry on well past this mini-course. Where can I sign-up for the adult version of the class?!

Comment on It’s a Knitzvah by Beth Frank-Backman

Beth Frank-Backman — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:29:21 +0000

This is beautiful! Thanks for writing this.

Comment on It’s a Knitzvah by Sally Levy

Sally Levy — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:44:39 +0000

As I read what you wrote it brought back my memories. My grandmother crocheted a queen size blanket for Larry and me for a wedding present. We use it to this day 51 years later. Her words to me were “every stitch was made with love” I am sure that the blankets you knit and the love you put into them will be remembered for many years to come…

Comment on It’s a Knitzvah by beth levine

beth levine — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:21:31 +0000

I am sure that he can feel all the love every time he is wrapped up in that beautiful blanket. Congratulations on the new nephew and on being a most wonderful, creative and inspiring teacher. I wish I had teachers like you in Hebrew School when I went!

Comment on By gearing the seder towards the kids, are we cheating them out of the best experience? by By gearing the seder towards the kids, are we cheating them out of the best experience? | RJ Blog

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:27:32 +0000

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Comment on The Eighth Candle by Gratitude 104: Light and Warmth Chanukah Candles Emit on a Cold Winter Night « Perpetual Gratitude: A Photographic Diary

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:22:45 +0000

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Comment on The Fourth Candle by beth levine

beth levine — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 02:16:03 +0000

I have really been enjoying all your posts so far. For some reason the site would not let me comment the first three nights. But that hasn’t stopped me from trying. I do not give up easily! So, as for what I learned when I went to one of your suggested websites the other night … Either I had forgotten, or never learned that the celebration of Chanukah had anything to do with Sukkot.

Now I want to know why no one ever tells the true story of Chanukah? The one where the MaCabees killed the Jew for worshipping the Greek god. And that is what started the war. Not that the Greeks didn’t deserve a whooppin’. After all they were insisting all the Jews give up their ideas and take on the Greek Religion. But, there are just as many lessons (good and bad) to be learned from the real story and all the after math, as there is from the traditional one. Maybe we can honor our tradition by telling the traditional one and the true one. This learning a myriad of lessons.

Comment on The Third Candle by Cantor Neff

Cantor Neff — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:24:10 +0000

Here’s a great example: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017025447_apuslayawaysantas.html

Comment on Journeys by Sally Levy

Sally Levy — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:59:58 +0000

Take time to smell the roses…thanks for the reminder

Comment on Synonyms for Inspired by Barbara

Barbara — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:30:55 +0000

Please excuse typo in the comment above – it’s after 5:00 a,m, – sleep is going to happen eventually, but as of right now i am too full of adrenolyn to even lie down!!!