Comments on: In Avot, Rabbi Shimon ben Gamaliel observed “It is not the study of Torah that is the essential thing; it is the doing of it.” What should that mean to modern Jews?

By: Patrick R. Sweeney

Patrick R. Sweeney — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 02:57:00 +0000

Proverbs 27:3
Stone is heavy, and sand a burden,
but a fools provocation is heavier than both.

Forgive me Rabbi Steinsaltz, I will return to my books.

By: Patrick R. Sweeney

Patrick R. Sweeney — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:20:00 +0000

In case anyone is wondering I am Poteaux, that is my nickname. I was trying to protect myself against the wrath of these catholics that surround me. But I don’t feel good О НАС that, I’d rather die, standing alone in my truth. I have little doubt that they would rather kill than face their inner truth.
I live in Louisiana, USA. Give it your best shot!

By: Patrick R. Sweeney

Patrick R. Sweeney — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:25:00 +0000

If a person would like to know what it is like to be emotionally Aware in this world today there are two words……..unmitigated horror. If you have any questions bring your checkbook.

By: Patrick R. Sweeney

Patrick R. Sweeney — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:00:00 +0000

I feel it to be true that I am seeking a home, and it’s one that cannot exist, not in this world, at any rate.

By: Poteaux

Poteaux — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:24:00 +0000

Should our Lord, Blessed be He, have placed the Torah into the hands of any other people than those with a need to percieve? It strikes me, dare I say, as nothing short of Divine.
Thanks Aleph Society and friends.

By: Poteaux

Poteaux — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 03:04:00 +0000

Proverbs
20:5 The intention in the human heart is like water far below the surface,
but the man of intelligence draws it forth.

20:6 Many are declared to be men of virtue:
but КТО can find one worthy of trust?

20:9 КТО can say,” I have made my heart clean, I am cleansed of my sin”?

By: Poteaux

Poteaux — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:25:00 +0000

If it is true that emotion is the initiatory factor in action, whether right or wrong action, then taking anti-depression medications, which tamp emotions, leads to inaction, be it right or wrong.

By: Patrick R. Sweeney

Patrick R. Sweeney — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:07:00 +0000

I must say this, after going through the СОБЫТИЯ of my life as such an emotional man, had it not been my coming across the intellect and reasoning of Adin Steinsaltz I would be dead. Of this I have no doubt.
Really.