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Comment on Rabbi Josh Zweiback Appointed Director of the Year-In-Israel Program at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Jerusalem by Carmella Huser

Carmella Huser — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:59:28 +0000

Congratulations to Rabbi Joshi. I was fortunate enough to attend one of his adult education classes. I found him to be the most talented and inspiring teacher I’ve ever had.

Comment on Purple States of America by Rosie Zweiback

Rosie Zweiback — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:05:22 +0000

Magda – Thanks for sharing a great story about an amazing day for you and David and for all of us. You capture it all so beautifully, as usual! Yasher Koach!

Comment on Where are we getting our information about Israel? by Sally Kaplan

Sally Kaplan — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:24:00 +0000

Thank you for providing us such a wide range of voices on the current conflict in the Middle East; as Reform Jews we have an obligation to educate ourselves and to reject simplistic viewpoints of this ever complex issue. Its wonderful to have this resource!

Comment on I didn’t experience first-hand any news about the conflict with the Palestinians until about 4 weeks ago by Maya

Maya — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:42:06 +0000

Hello, Jonathan! We are praying here for you and all of you there; it may sound funny, but I take my Siddur to college where I work and pray there… Please be safe and know that we are all thinking of you and constantly update ourselves with information and news. I don’t say good bye but Lehitraot (Till we meet again.)!

Comment on From extended family in Israel by Maya

Maya — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:26:56 +0000

Dear Jordana, being a formermilitary in Israel, I know exactly how this feels and what your cousin is going through! My parents and all my relatives live in Israel; some in Tel Aviv area but most of them in the North and South. I have my cousins’ kids in the military fighting as I write… Needless to say, I call everyone on almost daily basis, and if I can’t get through, naturally imagination gets the better of me. I’ve send your letter to at least 15 people and about 5 U.S. government officials… I wish I could say more. Just be strong and let your cousin know that our prayers and thoughts are with them and Eretz Israel.

Comment on Shalom by Katherine Finnegan

Katherine Finnegan — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:47:00 +0000

Uri, it didn’t take the Gaza war for your name to come on Omaha’s radar. You are a household name here! Do you know Gili Zimran? He is the son of my friend Avia, of Kibbutz Matzuva. He was also deployed to Gaza. Avia works as a volunteer with the Partnership and is a Bible teacher at Sulam Tsor High School.
We will take any information. I have a terrible feeling that our information will be limited as we are going into the inauguration her and our news seems to be terribly unable to multi-task. Initially we were getting a lot of news but it is now only about 5 minutes every hour on CNN (not that CNN is the only source), so insight you can provide would be helpful. Thanks. Be safe.

Comment on I didn’t experience first-hand any news about the conflict with the Palestinians until about 4 weeks ago by Katherine Finnegan

Katherine Finnegan — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:18:53 +0000

Thanks so much for your post. As we are all listening today of the 4 katyushas hitting near Nahariya, we are all so concerned for your safety and for the young soldiers who have been sent into Gaza. My friend Avia was in the safe shelters with her Bible class waiting for the buses to take her students home when it was safe. The news isn’t saying much because Obama is just coming on with a big economic statement. Hopefully more news about Hezbollah’s actions will come this afternoon. Funny how news doesn’t multi task. Avia’s son is in Gaza so I am saying extra prayers for his safe return. Take care of yourself.

Comment on Photos from Israel by ed Thompson

ed Thompson — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:31:27 +0000

I love the pics. thank you. hope all is good

Comment on Safe Right Now by Nancy Nogg

Nancy Nogg — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:40:48 +0000

Enjoy, I keep waiting for your blogs-all of our thoughts are with all of you. I wish we could be with you but maybe next year we will be able to do be in Israel.
Nancy Nogg , Ari and Maddee

Comment on Safe Right Now by susan rothholz

susan rothholz — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:06:29 +0000

Thank you for the blogs. They keep Omaha connected to you in Israel.
Keep safe and well and have a wondrous rest of the trip.