tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008006782907969381.post3302620204859694243..comments2024-01-01T01:47:59.449+02:00Comments on Yaacov Lozowick's Ruminations: PhD as InvectiveYaacovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12835192312242961481noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008006782907969381.post-76603779346324770442008-08-23T19:01:00.000+03:002008-08-23T19:01:00.000+03:00FROM CAROL HERMANOkay. Another "invective" worth ...FROM CAROL HERMAN<BR/><BR/>Okay. Another "invective" worth noticing. <BR/><BR/>Since this one, here, deals with how "educated" Jews deal with their hatreds and jealousies, in public. Where they claim "the turf."<BR/><BR/>While the prime minister just got questioned a 6th time. SANS BEING CHARGED! SANS A JUDGE. With the trimmings of a non-partial jury.<BR/><BR/>What's with you folks?<BR/><BR/>It's not religion when it's just ornery folks who scam money through their religious enterprises; and then misuse "the text."<BR/><BR/>Same is true when you have police who feel free to attack an elected official; and drive them from offide.<BR/><BR/>You've recently seen the "rape charges" that got Katsav to resign, actually put into any legal format, where you'd read the man didn't rape anyone. It was just a bunch of feminists and elite academic liberals, who've taken over the Rule of Law. And, discarded common sense.<BR/><BR/>Most people have enough common sense to know when the system stinks.<BR/><BR/>But sharks and lawyers, and rabbis, too, are smart enough to know that when people lose their faith in these organized religions, down the road the price is going to affect the State's edifice. Wasn't just Rome that forgot how to exercise good judgement.<BR/><BR/>So, you count believers today.<BR/><BR/>I'll predict: Empty pews ahead, though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008006782907969381.post-32880295394943400912008-08-22T23:20:00.000+03:002008-08-22T23:20:00.000+03:00FROM CAROL HERMANAlas, there was once a time to be...FROM CAROL HERMAN<BR/><BR/>Alas, there was once a time to be a rabbi brought respect to the entire family. And, not just in old European shtetls.<BR/><BR/>Heck, I had a friend who was a rabbi's daughter. And, she complained about how perfect she had to act in public. Well, that was long ago.<BR/><BR/>In today's world? So many American Jews aren't even affiliated; that about half the Jewish population is unaware, even, of temple politics.<BR/><BR/>Even Bar and Bat Mitzvah's, if you're rich enough, get leached of all religious meaning. And, becomes a way to show off wealth. (Where, in Hollywood, it means you can get top talent to provide entertainment to your guests. In your living room. Or under a tent in your backyard.) And, the kids? They count the cash.<BR/><BR/>Ah, once. Jewish mothers dreamed their sons would become doctors, and lawyers. (Not even becoming a dentist was good enough.) And, if you went back to the 1930's, the old ladies thought "becoming a rabbi" was good, too. Till ya just can't earn a living being one!<BR/><BR/>Ah, the problem's been solved in America, because NOW, women are ordained.<BR/><BR/>As to the fights between sects, you think it's just over words between rabbis? Look at the Catholic Church, and how Martin Luther exploded the teachings that kept men celebate. Today? Ministers are married. And, there's such a variety of Christian thinking, you can probably find any kind of church you'd like to suit your purpose. Some are pretty flakey, too. Believe it. Or not.<BR/><BR/>Now, if you think the Israeli brand of Judaism is powerful, then, how come so many Israelis go to Cypress to wed? How many kids are "run-aways?" Not interested. And, not buying.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes, you gain reality when you look to see if the economics provides customers for your lifestyle.<BR/><BR/>While adding women to the roster of the rabbinate, here in America, is a very good thing! And, some females are cantors. People are much more bold than the "alta-kahkers."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com