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Comment on Will Chelsea Clinton have a Jewish Wedding? by Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:23:50 +0000

As half of an interfaith couple, I’d like to chime in. My husband is Protestant and while we did have “dueling clergy” at our wedding it was done out of respect to both faiths and both families. Now, 15 years later, we have built a family life based on shared beliefs and the celebrations unique to each of us. We were fortunate that our families never questioned our choice of spouse. And we are all richer for it.

Comment on Women in the Military: Israel and the US by Barbara

Barbara — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:16:22 +0000

The My Turn column in Newsweek for Feb 15th is called “Asking and Telling in Israel” about gays in the Israeli military. Interesting stuff.
And I almost didn’t ask him if I could take his picture, but I’m glad I did.

Comment on Stained Glass Windows: Creation vs. Evolution by Sequoia

Sequoia — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:55:37 +0000

PS. Great photos, BTW.

Comment on Stained Glass Windows: Creation vs. Evolution by Sequoia

Sequoia — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:54:50 +0000

Fascinating blog, Laura. I didn’t realize the double helix part. Sounds like comparing the physical windows was a good jumping off point.

Comment on Tim Tebow Super Bowl Ad Controversy by Laurie Ogborn

Laurie Ogborn — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:09:08 +0000

Planned Parent published a beautiful response to this controversy, in advance of the Super Bowl. In essence, they thanked Pam Tibow for her strong support of their position that a woman should have the right to consider the advice of others and then make her own decision based on her personal needs/values… which is exactly what she did. How brilliant is that?!

Comment on Tim Tebow Super Bowl Ad Controversy by Marcie Rosenston

Marcie Rosenston — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:49:18 +0000

If you don’t terminate your pregnancy, you too can give birth to a good-looking star quarterback with a bright future! How naive. I have always wondered - how many right-to-lifers adopt unwanted children?

Comment on Tim Tebow Super Bowl Ad Controversy by Brian Anten

Brian Anten — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:35:08 +0000

Stir it up!
I respect your courage for raising the issue.
Those that believe , either way, will not be persuaded by a commercial.
First Amendment equals exposure through revelation.
Sincerely,
Brian Anten

Comment on Virgin Mary Toast and Jewish Star Pasta by LGreyhawke

LGreyhawke — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:34:01 +0000

I’m in for $50.00 American for Our Pasta of Fattyfoodima.

Comment on Virgin Mary Toast and Jewish Star Pasta by Brody Baum

Brody Baum — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:16:45 +0000

Hello Auntie Laura,

I usually eat pastina and not usually whole wheat, but that Star looks delicious!! I would like to bid on it! My parents say, “$25.00 is our starting bid”

Talk soon,

P.S. I am napping and my mother and father are writing on my behalf!

Your wonderful nephew,
Broden

Comment on Why are People Posting Colors to Facebook Statuses? Power of Social Media by Fry

Fry — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:05:08 +0000

Rabbi Baum, I was wondering the same thing as I checked my facebook. But please remember that posting or clicking something on your facebook does nothing to truly help a group or organization other than to create name recognition. Not saying that you shouldn’t be impressed with the grassroots movement that happens inside facebook. I am disturbed by how people think that clicking a cause on facebook makes a difference. Love the online Jewish community and I’m not even Jewish. Love to learn and watch. Thanks Rabbi Baum