To: Frank Grose
From: Rob Weinberg
Subject: Re: Bible Study
At 03:31 PM 9/18/97, you wrote:
I have had difficulty finding a Jewish person with whom I could discuss the Jewish faith, Holidays, and customs.
In Limestone County? I can imagine. ; ) As to the faith, holidays, customs, etc., I'll be happy to answer what questions I can, but I have much to learn myself. Recently (I guess we all do as we get older), I've taken an interest in acquiring knowledge about those things, and have some good reference materials at home. So, fire away and fall back! Trying to answer your questions, I'm sure I'll learn a lot myself.
Are you Orthodox? I am more interested in religion than politics!
I was raised Reform. Have always had more of a social and academic interest in my heritage than a religious one. I was bar mitzvahed when I was thirteen. Went to Israel about 15 yrs. ago for a month long tour.
Missler has a lot of Jewish-related stuff on his site, and gets deeply into the "Old Testament" (pardon) of your Holy Scriptures.
Pardon? That's what I call it. We refer to the Old Testament or the Torah, the Five Books of Moses. I'm not as literate as I'd like to be. I'm one of those lawyers that can quote scripture when necessary, but I've never read it cover to cover.
Sorry we don't agree on this issue, but it surely isn't a problem for me. In fact, it is refreshing for someone who sees it differently to articulate their views. I'll have to reserve further comment till a later time, but I'll share my views on it with you. Perhaps we can understand the other's point of view a little better.
Who was it who said, "come let us reason together"? I look forward to further dialog.
Absolutely no offense taken!
None here either, we're off to a fine start!
I’m still learning! I feel like I've found a new friend. We probably have much in common. I enjoy sharing views (with an intelligent person).
Same here.
God told Abraham that through his seed, all the earth would be blessed. Your sharing information with me is a fulfillment of that promise.
That's the most interesting and flattering statement about Judaism I think I've ever heard. I've always believed that the pursuit of knowledge and understanding was its own reward. Now THAT I've always attributed to my Jewish awareness. And I've always been one to share what I know and think. But I've never thought of it in that light, that's it's also a fulfillment of the promise. Neat.
I will be blessed personally. Through your official duties, my County and State will be blessed. Your Jewishness actually gives me a great deal of comfort and confidence in you.
Hey, some of my best friends are Jews.... JUST KIDDING!!!!
Your discussion of your side of racial prejudice is enlightening. It is also saddening.
I'm not one to harp on that kind of thing if I can help it. What I try to do is help the person I'm talking to realize that there's another point of view and help them imagine walking in that other person's shoes for a while. That you find it enlightening shows great promise for our future discussions. The mantra for the 90s will be Rodney King's "can't we all just get along?"
But remember, you are God's "chosen" people!
Not sure I ever really understood that one. If we were his chosen people I'd hate to be one of the peoples he didn't like. ; )
Take care. Rob
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