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May 22, 2007
What is the Seraphic Secret?
Karen writes: I want to thank all those who acknowledged the strength that our blog has given them, and those who appreciate that we have transmitted Ariel's A"H spirit through this medium, however diminished, and infinitesimal in comparison to knowing him in life.
We called this blog Seraphic Secret for several reasons, but mainly because we felt that Ariel was angelic even in life, and once he departed this earth, we hoped he would still inform us, inspire us, love us, if not overtly, physically, audibly, then secretly, through a discreet, spiritual form. We are always listening. I hope the communication goes both ways.
I love you Ariel. Chag Sameach. Learn well tonight.
Posted by Robert J. Avrech at May 22, 2007 07:14 PM
Comments
Seraphic Secret is private property, that's right, it's an extension of our home, and as such, Karen and I have instituted two Seraphic Rules and we ask commentors to act respectfully.
1. No profanity.2. No Israel bashing. We debate, we discuss, we are respectful. You know what Israel bashing is. The world is full of it. Seraphic Secret is one of the few places in the world that will not tolerate this form of anti-Semitism. That's it. Break either of these rules and you will be banned.
Dear Karen and Robert,
I have been reading your blog off and on for a few months, and it is one of my favorites. I am learning some new words, too! :-)
Blessings on you and your family. Thank you for sharing your pain, love, humor, and insights with strangers.
Posted by: Carol at May 23, 2007 04:11 PM
You said it, Carol. And there's no one stranger than me. ;)
Karen and Robert,
I can't imagine how you feel about the loss of your son. I've lost a parent but I can't imagine it's the same. I'm glad, though, that you have tried to turn it to a positive good in this manner.
Posted by: Kent at May 24, 2007 08:22 AM
Carol:
Thanks so much for reading and now writing. If we ever write a word you don't understand just drop us a line and we'll be happy to translate :)
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at May 24, 2007 11:12 PM
Robert,
Thank you for your kind offer, but I would not burden you so! I am not Jewish, so the Hebrew is new to me although I do understand the Yiddish (high school German helps). I've been able to find most everything on the Internet, and what I haven't figured out for myself I've pestered out of patient friends and colleagues.
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your beloved son. It is plain to see that Ariel was an extraordinary person. The world is poorer without him.
Posted by: Carol at May 25, 2007 09:43 AM
Carol:
We tend to write automatically, and shamefully forget that not everybody is conversant in modern nor Biblical Hebrew. We will try to provide English translations with all the Hebrew that we post.
Again, thanks so much for your kind words and thoughts about our son.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at May 25, 2007 09:58 AM
Good, clear thinking here.
Israeli Politicians should use that "apartheid" concept to jujitsu criticism when they are accused of it.
Posted by: Real Name at May 25, 2007 04:18 PM
It's a beautiful website, and I think you folks are special people. I'm proud to be your friend.
Posted by: kishke at May 26, 2007 09:04 PM
Kishke:
We feel the same way about you, and hope to meet you and all the Kishkes face to face very soon.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at May 27, 2007 10:59 AM
May his memory be for a blessing.
Posted by: Juggling Frogs at June 7, 2007 01:59 PM
Juggling Frogs:
Thanks so much.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at June 7, 2007 03:09 PM