tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26966147.post3685653867678602483..comments2023-06-02T11:11:48.771-04:00Comments on Faith and Family: A Dad's Search for Truth: Shabbat Shalom! A First Experience with JudaismNoVA Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661990626635939447noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26966147.post-5179820806652436502009-06-23T00:19:52.784-04:002009-06-23T00:19:52.784-04:00I came here via Cheek of God. Great post. I am a...I came here via Cheek of God. Great post. I am a firm believer in learning about the faith of others--you've got to give respect to earn it in return. Glad to see another NoVa blogger, btw. Your handle is what attracted my attention. I'll def be back for more.Not Afraid to Use Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11622378209801018927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26966147.post-11372871281109458232009-06-09T20:12:37.970-04:002009-06-09T20:12:37.970-04:00very nice account. watching my son learn his tora...very nice account. watching my son learn his torah portion and listenting to him recite it as well as his speech was a very moving moment in time for me.rdlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04062856086277201874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26966147.post-85451816654174488782009-06-06T17:12:06.106-04:002009-06-06T17:12:06.106-04:00Very nice retelling Matt.. loved the details.. and...Very nice retelling Matt.. loved the details.. and "Shabbat Rocks".. that was very revealing.. never think of a Jewish congregation rocking it out :)<br /><br />Like you I was confirmed in the Episcopal Church (All Saints in NYC) and, looking back, wish that I had a better appreciation of the Episcopal/Anglican heritage. In NYC I always felt like I belonged to a lesser form of Catholicism.<br /><br />Again, great and informative Matt.. well done!kc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26966147.post-87765283272531609782009-06-06T13:30:27.336-04:002009-06-06T13:30:27.336-04:00Hey me too on the music. Not a fan of music on blo...Hey me too on the music. Not a fan of music on blogs. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00088119765077193302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26966147.post-75442339894260816572009-06-06T13:30:02.534-04:002009-06-06T13:30:02.534-04:00Julie: I think a lot of people forget that the Old...Julie: I think a lot of people forget that the Old Testament is in fact a collection of Jewish writings; in fact, I think folks sometimes forget that Jesus was Jewish. The whole service was remarkable; I'd like to go back when they're doing a more traditional form of worship, and perhaps even explore the difference between the reform, orthodox, conservative, and reconstructionist styles of Judaism.<br /><br />Nancy: I had the same thought with regard to my own confirmation. I hope my two daughters, when they become of age, will by then have been given a better understanding of what it means to be a confirmed member of the church (and have a good grasp of where the Anglican church comes from). And I, too, had gotten tired of the music; I liked it but got tired of muting it every time I went to the blog. For the time being, I've copied the code and saved it in a Word document - perhaps one day I'll pull it back out:-)NoVA Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661990626635939447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26966147.post-82680978977659510172009-06-06T12:43:00.331-04:002009-06-06T12:43:00.331-04:00I loved reading this, Matt. Thanks for sharing yo...I loved reading this, Matt. Thanks for sharing your Shabbat experience.<br /><br />A Methodist in my family of origin, I "joined church" at the age of confirmation and had absolutely no real understanding of having become an adult member of the congregation. I like to think my kids, as Lutherans who went through two years of confirmation class and then went on to accept some responsibilities in the church, had a better understanding.<br /><br />I really liked your post. And I gotta tell you that I ALWAYS turn off your music. As nice as it is, I can't read your blog and listen to it at the same time!Nancy Near Philadelphiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08803134620826322075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26966147.post-42576040130754150792009-06-06T11:44:30.555-04:002009-06-06T11:44:30.555-04:00What a detailed account! Sounds wonderful. I'v...What a detailed account! Sounds wonderful. I've been to many services, but never in a reformed temple. I love the "Shabbat Rocks." Cracked me up. Like Vineyard or something.<br /><br />This prayer moved me: Mi shebeirach imoteinu, m'kor hab'racha l'avoteinu. Bless those in need of healing with r'fua sh'leima, the renewal of body, the renewal of spirit and let us say: Amen.<br /><br />And I love the reflections you had on the scroll. It changes the "OT" to the Hebrew Bible for me. I think we forget that we are borrowing their Scriptures into our tradition.<br /><br />Very cool Matt.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00088119765077193302noreply@blogger.com