tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post271993475111857246..comments2024-03-28T19:56:28.968-04:00Comments on THE BLOG: CLOSED FOR ATONEMENTRumpolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08380575650255695462noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-83612989743559363292014-10-05T16:50:23.643-04:002014-10-05T16:50:23.643-04:00I was only commenting on Kol Nidre as being an anc...I was only commenting on Kol Nidre as being an ancient ceremony, and it being a ceremony of people who were slaves since- and I have had many discussions with Rabbis and other religious scholars about this- Jews were forced to make oaths and obligations that were not entered into voluntarily. Thus, with the understanding that such oaths and obligations were patently unfair, they were absolved from such oaths. In fact, when I went to A Kol Nidre ceremony this year, I learned that the entire chant was written in Aramaic and not Hebrew because that was a more common language at the time. <br /><br />I meant no offense about this whatsoever, and whatever mistakes I made were not intentional. I am still at a loss to understand what has you so upset. However, a quick research reveals that the chant of the Kol nidre has been in effect since at least Geonic period starting around 590. <br /><br />I have re-read my post and see nothing offensive in it. In fact I have always been entranced with the beauty of such an ancient LEGAL ceremony, as all scholars are in agreement that it is not a prayer. My thought that a religion absolves someone of a vow they cannot keep is a wonderful thing, since we as humans often promise more than we can deliver and thus Kol Nidre is a ceremony that evinces profound understanding of the human condition. <br /><br />Again, I recognize your anger. I apologize - no pun about the season intended- and I offer you an unrestricted response to my transgressions whatever they are. Write what you want- I will post it completely. and You can add your name or not, Rumpolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380575650255695462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-49942659497414296472014-10-05T13:57:29.806-04:002014-10-05T13:57:29.806-04:00What a shameful blog! To misconstrue my faith in ...What a shameful blog! To misconstrue my faith in a demeaning and mean spirited way is appalling.<br /><br />Your blog had the same impact as if you had written that Jesus's resurrection was a ploy by his followers - who stole his dead body. Would Christians be offended?<br /><br />Perhaps you can suggest, next Ramadan, that Mohammed never lived. Maybe that would make others angry.<br /><br />While you may think of yourself as learned, your explanation of the holy day of Yom Kippur is completely without a factual basis. The rules of the holiday were in effect beginning while the kingdom of Israel lived [approx. 1100 BCB to year 170 of the common era. We were not slaves. Our laws did not change.<br /><br />By the way, since you know my e-mail and phone - I am more than glad to discuss this LIE about oaths and obligations. Nothing that takes place on Yom Kippur reduces ones debts under law or to his fellow man. We ask G-d to absolve us of oaths we gave to Him and were unble to fulfill. We are not absolved - but we may be if we ask. All personal obligations remain until satisfied. This rule applies also to personal affronts. We must ask forgiveness from one who we may have insulted or verbally harmed. Only their forgive ess forbears a wicked decree for the following year.<br /><br />Thank you for wishing me an easy fast.Abe Laesernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-40837926976314864902014-10-04T23:50:30.237-04:002014-10-04T23:50:30.237-04:00What stars, what thought and sadness up above, and...What stars, what thought and sadness up above, and what ignorance below.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-79435734764738998142014-10-04T15:41:37.120-04:002014-10-04T15:41:37.120-04:00http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/02/supreme-c...http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/02/supreme-court-judicial-campaigns_n_5920368.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-46873569344476568302014-10-04T13:29:40.999-04:002014-10-04T13:29:40.999-04:00Happy Fasting. Only a few hours to go.Happy Fasting. Only a few hours to go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-60370855571502293912014-10-04T12:10:57.328-04:002014-10-04T12:10:57.328-04:00I too attended the Gayles investiture. His speech...I too attended the Gayles investiture. His speech was great. He acknowledged his boyfriend and said he loved him. I had a tear in my eye. We have indeed come so far.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-54257044260845441922014-10-04T10:07:17.517-04:002014-10-04T10:07:17.517-04:00Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and ...Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-30484079300434448002014-10-04T08:39:35.795-04:002014-10-04T08:39:35.795-04:00La ilaha ila Allah
There is only one God , Allah
...La ilaha ila Allah<br /><br />There is only one God , Allah<br />Though Allah does have many names , like Hashem Claude Erskine-Brownenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-37395784634860299922014-10-04T07:02:34.177-04:002014-10-04T07:02:34.177-04:00what a loud of crap. I'm hungry....lets eat!what a loud of crap. I'm hungry....lets eat!real Fake Former Judgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-62394886735006141852014-10-03T19:18:44.125-04:002014-10-03T19:18:44.125-04:00This year both the jewish holiday and the muslim h...This year both the jewish holiday and the muslim holiday fall on the same day. Interesting. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-38658107950889709092014-10-03T18:46:23.177-04:002014-10-03T18:46:23.177-04:00One of the most thoughtful, intelligent and correc...One of the most thoughtful, intelligent and correct commentaries that you ever wrote. Life does go by fast. There are so many tragedies and acts that disregard humanity.<br /><br />Let's not be defined by others who act in despicable ways. Let's define the world and others by our acts of kindness, compassion and love.<br /><br />Love, kindness, compassion, generosity, forgiveness and tolerance is the only answer.<br /><br />Thank you Rumpole for all of your time and effort and heart that you put into this site. Your kindness has not gone unnoticed with this loyal reader. Your inquiry into the thoughts and minds of your readers is so valuable and appreciated.<br /><br />With much gratitude ….REAL FORMER JUDGEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-77837075011830698172014-10-03T17:19:20.573-04:002014-10-03T17:19:20.573-04:00Nice investiture for Darrin Gayles today in federa...Nice investiture for Darrin Gayles today in federal court. Never seen so many African Americans attend an investiture. We've come so far yet, have so far to go.........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-43782089227045739462014-10-03T16:38:11.608-04:002014-10-03T16:38:11.608-04:00Would it be asking too much for Albert Milian and ...Would it be asking too much for Albert Milian and Martin Zilber to take down all the signs they still have up weeks after the election? Really!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com