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Comment on Being a Man by Rabbi Eliot Malomet by Craig Artel

Craig Artel — Sun, 05 May 2013 18:53:28 +0000

I’m very proud, indeed, not only to be a Co-President of the Men’s Club of the Highland Park Conservative Temple – Congregation Anshe Emeth, but to be a member of the Temple under the spiritual leadership of our rabbi, Eliot Malomet. Yasher koach!

Comment on Being a Man by Rabbi Eliot Malomet by Al Davis

Al Davis — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:57:13 +0000

Interesting take, Rotman. Leave it to an attorney! Yasher Ko-ach.

Comment on Being a Man by Rabbi Eliot Malomet by Larry Eisenstadt, Ritual Coordinator, Temple of Aaron, St. Paul, Minnesota

Larry Eisenstadt, Ritual Coordinator, Temple of Aaron, St. Paul, Minnesota — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:19:29 +0000

Yasher Koach!!! Excellent

Larry Eisenstadt
Ritual Coordinator
Temple of Aaron
St. Paul, Minnesota

Comment on Being a Man by Rabbi Eliot Malomet by Orin Rotman

Orin Rotman — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:12:39 +0000

I think the Hebrew of this quote from Pirke Avot lends itself to another lesson:

It says “Ein Anashim”, not “ein ish” at the front end. “Anashim” here might be referring to a situation where there is already one “man”, one person or even maybe one small group doing the work, taking the responsibility, but only one. Don’ t leave that man alone to do it all, to burn out, because then there will truly be “ain ish” no man left.

Comment on Being a Man by Rabbi Eliot Malomet by Bob Braitman

Bob Braitman — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:51:40 +0000

I was moved and inspired by the Rabbi’s speech. To be a full “man” we need to have a spiritual life and be there for our communities.

Yet it left me wondering-is this ALL there is to being a Jewish man today? I’ve been thinking long and hard about this issue as we prepare for the FJMC convention.

As fathers we are “men” when we mentor our sons. Indeed, as men generally, we need to step up and be mentors to other younger men. Whether this is in the workplace or in social settings, our behavior, our ethics, our model is essential to ensuring that the next generation will indeed be “men”.

To be a “man” we need to take care of our bodies. We need to do what is right by eating and diet to maintain our health-for ourselves, for our families and our communities.

To be a “man” we need to be productive. Whether that is on a job that supports our family financially or as a volunteer that supports our community (or both). We need to stand up and be men.

I am grateful to Rabbi Malomet for throwing down the gauntlet. I hope that other readers will chime in and help us flesh out the many aspects of what it takes “to be a man”

Comment on Being a Man by Rabbi Eliot Malomet by Al DAvis

Al DAvis — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:46:10 +0000

A hearty yasher ko-ach to my rabbi, Eliot Malomet, for hitting a grand slam homer with these words. As we strive to live up to our FJMC mission — to involve Jewish men in Jewish life, what better way to do this than to be a role model for what such involvement means. We have taken on the motto: Leadership – Innovation – Community. The five steps Rabbi outlines put us square in line with all three concepts. May we merit to be considered true (Jewish) MEN!

Comment on Being a Man by Rabbi Eliot Malomet by Jeff Schulman

Jeff Schulman — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:27:11 +0000

I had the opportunity to hear Rabbi Malomet deliver this d’var torah at one of the NNJR Man of the Year dinners. It is a powerful message and one that has resonated with me personally. I have taken this message to heart and I have adopted the phrase “In a place where there are no men, be a man” as a personal mission statement.

If anyone would like to discuss this further with me, please contact me at jlschul@optonline.net

Comment on A Spiritual Moment by Bob Braitman by Alex

Alex — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:23:15 +0000

I have heard Rabbis refer to the naming of a child as the only form of prophesy than most of us ever get to experience. When seen in this light, the spirituality of selecting a name for a newborn becomes even more awesome.
As a Jew-by-choice, I had the very usual experience of selecting my own Hebrew name. This selection was not something to take causality knowing the spiritual meaning and associations that accompany this choice. In the end I select Yogev Zander as it most closely resembled my given name and kept alive the associations and spirit of the choices my parents gave to me.
-Alex Romano

Comment on A Spiritual Moment by Bob Braitman by Burt Fischman

Burt Fischman — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:19:14 +0000

Beautiful, Bob! Keep up the great work.

Regards,

Burt Fischman aka Captain Ruach

Comment on A Spiritual Moment by Bob Braitman by Art Spar

Art Spar — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:42:12 +0000

At my granddaughter’s, Cara’s, naming, I had the honor to speak about who she was named after. Ken, the father of my son-in-law, passed away shortly before Cara was born. Ken and I presided over the marriage of our children. We partnered in what was one of the most important occasions in our families’ lives. We bonded. Before Ken died, we spoke about the future. But I was privileged to be witness, and Ken was not. Cara was also named after my father-in-law. My wife’s father, Shelley’s father Bill, gave me man-to-man affection that helped me to become the man I am today. I spoke lovingly of both men. As Bob said, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. Being part of the cycle of life, remembering those who have left, and honoring those who come, is a profound experience. How marvelous to be a mohel, and participate in the cycle of life.