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Comment on “Elu v’elu’ are the words of the living God by Sidney Slivko

Sidney Slivko — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:07:42 +0000

JT: Don’t think I said it. Do wish I had.

Comment on “Elu v’elu’ are the words of the living God by JTW

JTW — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:02:25 +0000

I’m not sure if this is attributed to Hazal or anyone in particular but this quote, “Paradoxes are guideposts to wisdom,” has always resonated with me. Perhaps it was you who taught me this epigram? And thanks for the idea of doing a 49 types of dairy party for next years’ Shavuot. Thanks for the food for thought~

Comment on …but it’s a derekh. by Harold

Harold — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:26:14 +0000

I returned to review that page and my comment. I mis-characterized it. It wasn’t an ad hominem remark, although it was somewhat disparaging. Here and there, the Gemarah does record some Amoraim’s snarky comments. I have no quarrel with that or with the Amoraim who deliver them. Yes, they and we are people.

Comment on …but it’s a derekh. by Sidney Slivko

Sidney Slivko — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 12:20:52 +0000

Truth is, I don’t like it when disrespect is the coin being traded in discussions. But, people are people, and sometimes, well, we let our impulses drive our actions and our words. The important thing is not to let it slide.

Comment on …but it’s a derekh. by Harold

Harold — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:52:38 +0000

Since you mention how very pleased you are that the people of the group you mentioned keep their discussions respectful, for example, in that they eschew ad hominem attacks, I want to ask you what you think of the Amoraim’s use of ad hominem attacks and what you think of the inclusion of such attacks in the text of the Gemarah. I encountered one only last week (Ketubot, 85 a, toward the end of the page, Rav Papi rejects Rav Bibi ben Abaya’s ruling allowing a legal document to be issued prior to the occurrence of the events that would make it valid), and I’ve read perhaps three or four others, one or two also in Ketubot, although I can’t readily cite them.

Comment on Why Madonna didn’t show up to my Shavuot shiur (and what she missed: Part 2) by Why Madonna didn’t show up to my Shavuot shiur (and what she missed: Part 1) | Got Talmud?

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:48:14 +0000

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Comment on Why Madonna didn’t show up to my Shavuot shiur (and what she missed: Part 1) by RBO

RBO — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:22:22 +0000

Fascinating but not so surprising, including the marriage part. Most people today take care of that themselves and don’t need parental help. Looking forward to the elephant hunt. When will that begin?

Comment on My Mother’s Ketubah by pjgbooks

pjgbooks — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:54:44 +0000

Sid, I hope you will find the ketubah, because I recognize a kindred archivist’s need to preserve documents. However, you know that you already have it in your possession, because you have this beautiful story, the ability to share it with others and your memories of your mother, z”l.

Comment on Kitniyot – A Pre-Yom Hashoah Reflection by Sidney Slivko

Sidney Slivko — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:55:20 +0000

Thank you very much. By all means, share it.

Sid

Comment on Kitniyot – A Pre-Yom Hashoah Reflection by pjgbooks

pjgbooks — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:37:01 +0000

Reb Sid, this is a lovely piece. I would like to share it on FB, with your permission. B’shalom, Pamela