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June 16, 2008
First Time in Shul
Ariel Avrech ZT'L studying Torah during a visit to
Camp Morasha, Summer 1998.
Our dear friend and blogmother Jackie—check out Qik, Jackie is head of marketing for this amazing service—attended the Ariel Avrech ZT'L Memorial Lecture yesterday. It was her very first time in shul and here's her lovely and generous report.
Bonus footage: A picture of yours truly with Jackie.
Oh, almost forgot, here's Haveil Havalim #169, Part I presented by the cleverly titled, Writes Like She Talks.
Here's Part II.
Posted by Robert J. Avrech at June 16, 2008 08:09 PM
Comments
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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.
As I commented there, Jackie's post is beautiful. (You're looking sharp in the pic.)
Posted by: kishke at June 16, 2008 08:35 PM
Kishke:
Jackie's a very special lady.
As for looking sharp, well the Seraphic Secret is that it's all in the American-Israeli flag pin I wear.
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at June 16, 2008 08:43 PM
I agree, a beautiful post and it's nice to see a picture of you for once!
(I haven't commented in a long time- I'm more of a lurker, actually, but I had to put my two cents in, because I was so moved by the post.)
Posted by: Katie B. at June 16, 2008 11:06 PM
That was a wonderful post, you look great, and I wish I could have attended. I am looking forward to the video, though.
Posted by: DrCarol at June 17, 2008 08:44 AM
Katie B:
Thanks so much for delurking. Always glad to hear from you.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at June 17, 2008 09:07 AM
Dr. Carol:
Hope to have the video up in the next 48 hours.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at June 17, 2008 09:10 AM
Thank you for the kind words about my blog's title. Funny how we can use things that were intended as criticisms in a way that defines us in a positive light (as in, my teachers were always downgrading my writing because I write like I talk).
I also want to say how much I look forward to blogrolling and really spending more time with the amazing blogs, and people - I've discovered by hosting HH. I've neglected getting vested in it and I really need to turn toward it.
Although I'm not familiar with the details of your family's loss and heartache, I thank you for using a blog as a form of expression about what you are thinking, and I would guess what you hope others might think about.
Posted by: Jill at June 17, 2008 11:05 AM
Jill:
I love your bog's title because some of the best writing in the blogosphere comes from people who do write like they talk, but with better punctuation.
Thanks so much for your words of nechama, they help more than you could ever imagine.
Keep up the fine work on your blog and let's stay in touch.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at June 17, 2008 12:11 PM
Thank you for the reports. W/o video it's still weighty. There's plenty good to be had, even if not returning this year was a sin of omission.
best,
Posted by: Jeremiah at June 17, 2008 01:07 PM
How beautiful. I wish I could have been there.
Posted by: mata hari at June 17, 2008 07:17 PM