tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32118121.post4955431062808041903..comments2024-02-26T18:18:55.644+02:00Comments on Esser Agaroth (2ยข): Haveil Havalim #312 - It's Time To Talk About The Elephant In The RoomEsser Agarothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12853681733864707489noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32118121.post-15120446042708365112011-04-14T09:45:45.166+03:002011-04-14T09:45:45.166+03:00Great job, Yaakov. And kol hakavod for addressing ...Great job, Yaakov. And kol hakavod for addressing the elephant in the room. And lest one think that the elephant is has one face, it bears mentioning that not a few can be found wearing kipot or snoods. The kind of "religious" Jew who repeatedly censor any Torah position that is stated honestly without concern for PC sensibilities, but would let anti-Israel leftists vent their bile. Some of these types would sooner give Spinoza a forum were he alive, but if I quote Maimonides, my submission ends up in the electronic trash bin. <br /><br />But I'm not bitter. I just wait for Esser Agaroth to host, or a few other bloggers (across the religious and political divide) who at least have the intellectual honesty to present a more balanced platform. <br /><br />YBY, you are one of the few bloggers out there who consistently present (in my opinion) a fascinating and compelling blog that addresses issues from a intellectually stimulating perspective, while also offering an open forum for those with differing views. More power to you.Ben-Shmuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11246286434527274674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32118121.post-50208188763415373792011-04-12T15:53:44.725+03:002011-04-12T15:53:44.725+03:00Thanks Elisa.
Thanks for writing, s5. Yes, that ...Thanks Elisa.<br /><br />Thanks for writing, s5. Yes, that is comment, as are the other two things which "offend" me.<br /><br />Because of craziness at work before Pesah, I probably will not be able to respond until during Pesah itself.<br /><br />I just wanted to let you know that your comment is appreciated.Esser Agarothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12853681733864707489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32118121.post-20401006713183841052011-04-12T10:25:49.594+03:002011-04-12T10:25:49.594+03:00Excellent job as always. And kudos for addressing ...Excellent job as always. And kudos for addressing the elephant problem. Maybe some of the more intellectualy honest elephants out there will see themselves in the mirror. Then again, maybe not.Ben-Shmuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11246286434527274674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32118121.post-14282647503297232812011-04-12T06:53:21.456+03:002011-04-12T06:53:21.456+03:00"I find it offensive when Jews confuse Wester..."I find it offensive when Jews confuse Western culture and sensibilities for Jewish ones. Whether we are talking about "innocent civilians" during a milhemeth misswah" <br /><br />Is this a comment by "esser Agoroth"?<br /><br />I think it is a pity they did not publish it, since it would open a very interesting discussion.<br /><br />Judaism is often equated to the epithomy of humanity, kindness, rachamim. Yet, this comment defends the point of view that Judaism can be very cruel.<br /><br />This is absolutely a topic that should be discussed in our time and age: has the cruel part of judaism become obsolete because it could not be practised for centuries, or would a liberated judaism, that is free to practice every aspect of the religion take up the cruel aspects again, even if it contradicts contemporary notions of humanity and kindness.<br /><br />The more rightist circles seem to defend the last point of view.<br /><br />Which makes me worry about what judaism really is? Could a jewish theocracy be as cruel and unjust as an islamist state?Ilanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292365558266518895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32118121.post-30664149605674073432011-04-12T05:15:55.010+03:002011-04-12T05:15:55.010+03:00Thanks for including my post!Thanks for including my post!Elisa Heismanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418611033054094044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32118121.post-42450345135473761862011-04-11T10:21:17.440+03:002011-04-11T10:21:17.440+03:00IP, Devash, Isreview, Batya, Jack, Paul, Risa, Isr...IP, Devash, Isreview, Batya, Jack, Paul, Risa, Israel21c,<br /><br />Thanks!Esser Agarothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12853681733864707489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32118121.post-89459597419206311932011-04-11T10:05:04.561+03:002011-04-11T10:05:04.561+03:00Interesting post. Thanks for the inclusion!Interesting post. Thanks for the inclusion!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547807053658452117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32118121.post-29231189673663482012011-04-11T08:23:02.129+03:002011-04-11T08:23:02.129+03:00I love the little elephants. Yasher Koach on the l...I love the little elephants. Yasher Koach on the lovely post.Risa Tzoharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05012097234847651866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32118121.post-89254218002439005552011-04-11T08:09:18.392+03:002011-04-11T08:09:18.392+03:00Thanks for including my post. While I disagree wi...Thanks for including my post. While I disagree with your perspective, I provided your opinion some space on my blog at http://rabbipaul.blogspot.com/2011/04/haveil-havalim-what-other-jews-are.html. <br /><br />I look forward to reading more of what you write.Paul Kipneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918982580260471641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32118121.post-70699802526212715212011-04-11T00:58:43.011+03:002011-04-11T00:58:43.011+03:00An interesting comment exchange at my post if anyo...An interesting comment exchange at my post if anyone else wants to chime in. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32118121.post-18540964396042380262011-04-10T20:36:52.775+03:002011-04-10T20:36:52.775+03:00Nope, no ban we need hosts.Nope, no ban we need hosts.Jack Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32118121.post-1712469180423794902011-04-10T19:38:21.014+03:002011-04-10T19:38:21.014+03:00Ya'aqov, I agree it's not an easy situatio...Ya'aqov, I agree it's not an easy situation. I think you did a great job in your latest <a href="http://shilohmusings.blogspot.com/2011/04/esser-agaroths-pc-havel-havelim.html" rel="nofollow"> Havel Havelim</a>.Batyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09402874037427009327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32118121.post-61589336772644567562011-04-10T18:34:42.583+03:002011-04-10T18:34:42.583+03:00Thank you for your hard work and for including my ...Thank you for your hard work and for including my posts .<br />I really appreciate what a good job you do as host.Isreviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08880293007709039212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32118121.post-84723060955767959202011-04-10T17:38:35.918+03:002011-04-10T17:38:35.918+03:00I'm thrilled to be included in the blog carniv...I'm thrilled to be included in the blog carnival hosted by the infamous and notorious Ben-Yehudah of Esser Agaroth. Todah rabah! I've posted the link.Devorah Chayahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03625277197970920616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32118121.post-32391606062548697992011-04-10T17:18:52.108+03:002011-04-10T17:18:52.108+03:00Thanks for including my post.Thanks for including my post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com