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June 15, 2007
Ariel Avrech Memorial Lecture 2007
This weekend:
The Fourth Annual Ariel Avrech ZT'L Yahrtzeit Lecture will take place, AY”H, on Sunday June 17, 2007, at 10 AM at the Young Israel of Century City, to be followed by a brunch.
Young Israel of Century City
9317 West Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 273 - 6954
We are pleased to announce that we have engaged Professor David Shatz to present this year’s lecture.
David Shatz is Professor of Philosophy at Yeshiva University, Adjunct Professor of Religion at Columbia University, editor of the Torah u-Madda Journal and series editor of MeOtzar HoRav; Selected Essays of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik. He has published eleven books and over fifty articles and reviews dealing with both general and Jewish philosophy.
Dr. Shatz received semicha, rabbinic ordination, from Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary and his Ph.D with distinction from Columbia University. He is a member of the Orthodox Forum Steering Committee, a board member of the Orthodox Caucus, a member of the Editorial Board of Tradition, and a Fellow of the Academy for Jewish Philosophy.
The title of Dr. Shatz’s lecture is: Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik on the Problem of Evil.
We look forward to seeing all our Seraphic Friends and relatives at the lecture. Learning Torah was Ariel's greatest joy. There is no better way of honoring Ariel's memory than by participating in this lecture series. We thank you all in advance.
May Ariel's neshama have an aliyah.
You do not have to RSVP to attend. The lecture and brunch are courtesy of the Avrech Family and Friends.
Karen and I would like to welcome all our relatives and friends who are in Los Angeles to attend the lecture. There is no better way of honoring Ariel's blessed memory.
Karen and I wish you all a lovely and meaningful Shabbat.
Posted by Robert J. Avrech at June 15, 2007 02:20 PM
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Dear Robert and Karen,
I am so looking forward to it. A wonderful tribute to your son, Ariel ZT'L.
I remain,
Very Sincerely yours,
Alan D. Busch
Posted by: alan at June 15, 2007 02:58 PM
I just wanted to tell you that I really wanted to attend the Yarzeit lecture this year, I even went on the YICC website a while ago, to see when it would be! But unfortunately I am in New York now and will not be able to attend. I am sure that the Torah learning tommorrow will truly be a zechus and aliyah for Ariela's neshama and hope that it will offer some comfort for you and your family. My thoughts will be with you-N.L.
Posted by: nl at June 16, 2007 09:27 PM
nl:
Thanks so much for the note. We'll miss you, and sincerely hope that maybe next year you can join us.
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at June 16, 2007 09:39 PM
Robert:
Unfortunately, I cannot attend the lecture in memory of your son.
I hope that you and your family only know simcha and that your son's undying love for Torah continues to burn in all of us.
Posted by: David at June 17, 2007 09:46 AM
May Ariel z"l be a meiletz yosher for Klal Yisrael. Umacha Hashem dim'a me'al kol panim!
Posted by: Mordechai (Morty) Schiller at June 17, 2007 10:50 AM
Robert and Karen,
unfortunately, I couldn't attend this year. I know, based on the last two years, what a wonderful day it will be, such a special way to honor Ariel's memory. I hope you will write about the day...I will miss being there.
Posted by: cruisin-mom at June 17, 2007 11:02 AM
Dear Robert and Karen,
The memorial lecture and brunch went beautifully.
I was so impressed by the beauty of the shul, the wonderful hospitality and friendliness of everyone and just the general atmosphere of congeniality and common purpose that bound us all together in honoring Ariel's memory.
I was pleased to meet you and Karen in person and thank you once again for the warmth of your welcome.
I know that my kallah-who is presently firshlufin-would concur with me on how wondeful the morning was.
I remain,
Very Sincerely yours,
Alan
Posted by: alan at June 17, 2007 12:53 PM
It was both a pleasure and a privilege to have attended today.
Thank you for having me.
Posted by: Jack at June 17, 2007 03:29 PM
Hi Jack,
My wife and I attended this morning. Would have liked to meet you.
Alan
www.thebookofben.blogspot.com
Posted by: alan at June 17, 2007 03:39 PM
What a wonderful tribute. I hope you will write about it for those of us too far away from LA!
Posted by: orieyenta at June 17, 2007 05:21 PM
David:
Thanks so much. Perhaps another year.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at June 18, 2007 08:37 AM
Mordechai:
Thanks so very much.
Cruisin Mom:
We really missed you. Hope you can come next year.
Alan:
It was wonderful meeting you and Heather. Thanks so much for flying in all the way from Chicago, Hope you have a great time in LA.
Jack:
Great meeting you—finally. Sorry we didn't get more time together. Thanks so much for coming.
Orieyanta:
I will blog about the event, as soon as I have a few free moments to work.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at June 18, 2007 08:42 AM
I can't believe I missed meeting Jack!!!!
Posted by: cruisin-mom at June 18, 2007 02:52 PM
Cruisin Mom:
That's what happens when your absent. You miss all the good stuff. Jack and I even went outside and shot off a few rounds with my .45. Fun!
Just kidding.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at June 18, 2007 02:57 PM
Ditto to Alan.
Missed you, Randi.
Indeed, a pleasure to meet you to, Jack.
Keeping in mind, as Karen reminds, the dity of Torah stury and of Ariel's zt'l ever amiable spirit, it was ever humbling and inspiring to have attended Professor Shatz's lecture and the rich reception afterwards.
Posted by: Jeremiah at June 19, 2007 09:54 AM
pardon me: "duty"
Posted by: Jeremiah at June 19, 2007 09:58 AM
Robert - I posted my own recap of the lecture here.
Posted by: ralphie at June 19, 2007 04:35 PM
Hi Alan,
I am sorry that I missed you too.
Cruisin,
Every now and then I leave the cave.
Jeremiah,
It was great speaking with you.
Posted by: Jack at June 21, 2007 10:36 PM