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Post by sharon on Mar 27, 2012 7:30:26 GMT -6
New article today: tcjewfolk.com/child-who-does-not-know/So the one thing to know is that a tradition part of the Seder text (the readings done at a Passover Seder) is a description of four children - a wise child, a simple child, a rebellious child, and a child who does not know how to ask a question - as well as specific instructions as to how to teach each of them about Passover, since we are required to teach all our children about the Exodus.
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Post by bunsy on Mar 27, 2012 8:07:23 GMT -6
Lovely article. Thanks Sharon.
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Post by dara1012 on Mar 27, 2012 16:07:51 GMT -6
Beautifully written. Justin and his family were lucky to have such wonderful friends to open their home and develop a Seder that was inclusive, just as I am sure you feel blessed to have had that opportunity.
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Post by sharon on Mar 28, 2012 5:55:59 GMT -6
Thank you both.
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Post by sharon on May 16, 2013 4:54:17 GMT -6
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Post by bunsy on May 16, 2013 7:50:39 GMT -6
Yahoo! Congratulations to Ian!
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Post by sharon on May 16, 2013 8:01:16 GMT -6
Thank you!
I think the only thing in there that a Non-Jew would not know is that Shehechiyanu is the prayer of gratitude said for happy occasions. It is translated as "Blessed are You, Creator of the Universe, who gave us life, kept us alive and allowed us to reach this day." It is said on holidays, on milestones like a wedding or a Bar Mitzvah, and for some families it is incorporated into "firsts" (including first time this year) or big occasions of any sort. I'm a big Shehechiyanu person, and like to take the time to thank G-d for happy things large and small - recently we have said it for our first dinner of the year in the backyard, our first bike ride, and of course, we said it at the capital more than once recently.
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Post by dara1012 on May 16, 2013 9:52:18 GMT -6
Lovely! So happy for your family and all of Minnesota!
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Post by mom2kyle on May 16, 2013 14:02:02 GMT -6
Hi Sharon,
I am a long time lurker, first time poster. I am also a very conservative Christian and Rebuplican, which I suppose places me in the same group many refer to as bigoted, hard hearted, hateful, fearful and horrible. But I am not any of those things. I am woman, wife and mother who holds her faith closely to her heart, much like you do I would say. I am someone who believes the Bible is the divine word of God, pure Truth in all contexts and THE lifeline.
I was so moved by this latest article you wrote just as I have been by all of your posts throughout the site related to marriage equality. I have dear people in my life who are part of the GLBT community - men and women who love deeply, care about our world, are fierce advocates for children. I don't know you but based on your posts, this is how I would describe you.
I don't really know what I am trying to say other than I wanted you to know that even though you and I most likely represent the very opposite ends of so many spectrums in our society and I do sincerely grieve in many ways what has happened this week, your words provide a powerful bridge of understanding. I think it's an important conflict that I feel...my heart is broken by how I see God's intent of marriage being destroyed (in many ways) and my heart has also has been broken by your telling of your sweet Ian's experience through this entire journey. And I am asking God about it. He wants me to do that. He is a loving God who doesn't want passive, permissive followers but rather warriors for love and His kingdom.
I don't have resolution in my heart. I truly don't. And yet I am so very happy for your sweet little boy, you and your wife.
Your words have planted seeds and for that I am so grateful. Thank you for your courage.
God less you and your family,
A fellow mom
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Post by sharon on May 16, 2013 14:22:36 GMT -6
Thank you for sharing so honestly and for your exceedingly kind words! I really appreciate it! One good thing that has come out of all this is the honest respectful and HARD conversations. I am so grateful you are willing to be a part of that.
Nothing in your post sounds at all hateful, bigoted or any of those other things you say. Absolutely nothing. In fact, it is clear from your post that you are a very kind and respectful person.
The only thing I would ask of you is that I would love you to remember that while you are a Christian and believe, and I would bet cherish, the things you say above, you are also - I think - an American. And in America we have freedom of religion. To me it is about boundaries - one can practice one's own religion freely but cannot force someone else to do the same. Your marriage is also not considered valid in my religion, for example, but I would not seek to deny you a marriage license, which is about civil (government) marriage on that basis. I think some of this has gotten very confused because the separation between civil and religious marriage is often muddied in this country. You likely also eat food that is considered an abomination in my religion, but I would not use the rule of law to try to in any way punish you for that. That is my religion and practicing it is my choice.
What you believe is G-d's intent of marriage is a perfectly appropriate thing to believe and to act on. In my opinion, it's just not reasonable to expect that I would pay the price for that. But I'm also willing to agree to disagree - you may feel differently. This is my view.
G-d bless you and your family too! I'm so glad you posted! I hope you will continue to post more!
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Post by dara1012 on May 16, 2013 16:22:19 GMT -6
Mom2kyle- Thanks for sharing. Your post was heartfelt, respectful and honest. While I may not agree with you I respect you for your beliefs and understand that you are grieving and praying about this.
There is always room for disagreement when it is respectful and approached with an desire to seek understanding of what the other side believes.
Glad you posted - hope to "see" you around here more.
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Post by mom2kyle on May 20, 2013 11:16:17 GMT -6
Thanks, Sharon and Dara - for your kind responses and warm welcomes!
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