tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.comments2020-12-18T16:07:12.728-08:00Random thoughtsChavivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00021143885591592377noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-64947279483045478662020-12-18T16:07:12.728-08:002020-12-18T16:07:12.728-08:00I am so sorry for your loss. What a lovely way of...I am so sorry for your loss. What a lovely way of describing your friendship.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06684907399554357140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-63072990578662393562020-04-22T13:17:12.238-07:002020-04-22T13:17:12.238-07:00Sniff sniff.....Sniff sniff.....Agnes.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680186141003536236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-19306881073169135402020-04-22T12:52:00.775-07:002020-04-22T12:52:00.775-07:00What a beautiful tribute to this old feller! He su...What a beautiful tribute to this old feller! He sure was one of a kind!! ��♥️MaggieZAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11439831386356494874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-244126885975449162015-07-08T17:50:56.159-07:002015-07-08T17:50:56.159-07:00This was sad but a very good read. I already knew ...This was sad but a very good read. I already knew why we were friends but knowing how much you guys love dogs just reinforces it.Ryan Bellerosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14676295465349050779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-62296005770922887002015-07-08T09:07:01.324-07:002015-07-08T09:07:01.324-07:00Sitting here sobbing and barely able to see what I...Sitting here sobbing and barely able to see what I'm writing... my heart aches for Bronwyn, Wiley, Sacha, you (Bobbi), and anyone who loved or knew Ben...<br /><br />Ben, you were the best!! I feel so blessed to have had you in my life and to have played with you whenever possible... I hope that you and our Dahab are playing in a big field somewhere over that rainbow bridge... Keep an eye on your momma, Ben, and know that NO ONE could have ever loved you more than she did, and always will!<br /><br />I hope that all the good memories will bring you all some comfort in time... <br /><br />Love<br />MargieMaggie Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16075403297503449283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-78490186480239725752014-01-14T10:17:02.797-08:002014-01-14T10:17:02.797-08:00I'm sure it was, Lilith. It had to have been. ...I'm sure it was, Lilith. It had to have been. xoChavivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021143885591592377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-27825380520308400302014-01-14T09:55:00.002-08:002014-01-14T09:55:00.002-08:00Spirits travel on the wind.... truth. Deep in our ...Spirits travel on the wind.... truth. Deep in our hearts we know it was him. xo Lilith Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10291905161053141257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-132765659981689052011-10-31T19:46:57.023-07:002011-10-31T19:46:57.023-07:00I suspect that the reasons for disconnection are a...I suspect that the reasons for disconnection are as varied as those who experience it. In my case, I came to feel that I was going through the motions in religious observance, and what I was missing was that unfathomable thing that spoke not just to my mind but to my soul.Chavivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021143885591592377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-48999484594163215442011-10-14T05:41:11.956-07:002011-10-14T05:41:11.956-07:00Thanks for your comment. I'm still shaking my...Thanks for your comment. I'm still shaking my head about the experience, because it was just so unbelievable to me. I'll post a follow-up if either the rabbi or the Board responds to my letter.Chavivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021143885591592377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-89100045997549186092011-10-13T20:00:44.593-07:002011-10-13T20:00:44.593-07:00Thank you Chaviva, for sharing this experience.
I...Thank you Chaviva, for sharing this experience.<br /><br />I'm not Jewish, so I had to look up what Koi Nidre is, so first of all, thank you for that. That sheds a little more light on my understanding of Judaism and its tenets and practices.<br /><br />I am as surprised as you as to the reaction of the rabbi to this young families predicament of an unruly child in service. He can't have been the first child to act out in the course of this rabbi's career. perhaps it is time for him to retire, leave the position to a younger, more open mind. Which isn't to say one leads to the other as much as it says a change is needed in that congregation.<br /><br />Good for you for walking out. It is the least you could do and it's a sad fact that more people didn't do that in support of the family. You also acted by communicating your displeasure to those involved. You couldn't do more.<br /><br />Good post. Thank you for sharing.mShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16470735375699181514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-81259956493408143952011-05-05T11:12:16.126-07:002011-05-05T11:12:16.126-07:00WHY have we become so disconnected? Do you ever th...WHY have we become so disconnected? Do you ever think of that?Deborah Marchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211999112146380759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-79024163632811263212011-02-13T12:33:09.064-08:002011-02-13T12:33:09.064-08:00I love how you respect the traditions while still ...I love how you respect the traditions while still questioning its history and rules ...... that's a fine line which is incredibly hard to walk!<br /><br />Love you!Maggie Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16075403297503449283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-35887891104329467172011-01-17T08:55:22.519-08:002011-01-17T08:55:22.519-08:00Hey, Chaviva!
Yeah, I can understand being weirde...Hey, Chaviva!<br /><br />Yeah, I can understand being weirded out by the coincidence! I get teased for having a double-barrelled Hebrew name and certainly haven't met anyone who's shared it! Clearly, we are rare creatures!Chavivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021143885591592377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-11321510678198686192011-01-17T08:41:24.478-08:002011-01-17T08:41:24.478-08:00Hello! You don't know me, but your blog came u...Hello! You don't know me, but your blog came up in my Google Alerts, which I have set for any mention of "Chaviva" online. My name is Chaviva Elianah Galatz, so your blog name "chaviva-eliana.blogspot.com" totally weirds me out! How strange to have the same name.<br /><br />Anyhow, just thought I'd let you know.Chaviva Gordon-Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03332712096317076482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-43174410653403661082011-01-17T05:43:26.335-08:002011-01-17T05:43:26.335-08:00Thanks, Heart... I've been thinking a lot abou...Thanks, Heart... I've been thinking a lot about mothers and babies lately. I do anyhow, having raised my daughter all on my own, and it hurts me to know that there are women out there doing it with far fewer resources than I had. I don't know what to DO about this, exactly, but it's on my mind...Chavivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021143885591592377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-75108968883895230022011-01-15T08:58:11.574-08:002011-01-15T08:58:11.574-08:00This is beautiful! My heart breaks, too, for all ...This is beautiful! My heart breaks, too, for all the mothers and children who lack the basic necessities, whose lives are hard and filled with pain, but most of all, for the many unloved children who surely deserve so much more.heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-58717145610761661732010-11-11T16:24:40.338-08:002010-11-11T16:24:40.338-08:00P.S. Thanks for sharing Leah's first Remembran...P.S. Thanks for sharing Leah's first Remembrance Day!Maggie Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16075403297503449283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-63516350057028545322010-11-11T16:23:48.679-08:002010-11-11T16:23:48.679-08:00I was honoured to share your special remembrances ...I was honoured to share your special remembrances with you today, remembering how my great grandfather Fred Chafe also fought in the first world war. I have many friends who've fought overseas for the freedom of individuals in countries Canada has befriended. Was a very sweet ceremony and a wonderful number of people present!Maggie Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16075403297503449283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-57238828690178728832010-08-12T02:42:06.535-07:002010-08-12T02:42:06.535-07:00Prima tallitot are manufactured from pure virgin e...Prima tallitot are manufactured from pure virgin ewe's wool, and are available in a range of classic colours.<br /><br /><br /><a rel="nofollow">wool tallit</a>Rupinderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035322517452082807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-49297080577559699632010-03-01T18:42:21.735-08:002010-03-01T18:42:21.735-08:00It's not about dignity needing clothing, silly...It's not about dignity needing clothing, silly. It's about dignity refusing to parade around before her husband's advisors simply so that her husband can show off. His intent would've stripped her of her dignity even faster than he wanted her to lose her clothes.Chavivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021143885591592377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-19987731885533221542010-03-01T18:40:57.481-08:002010-03-01T18:40:57.481-08:00You don't want to smile TOO much... we people ...You don't want to smile TOO much... we people of a certain age have to beware of accordian face...Chavivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021143885591592377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-4802551832193391392010-03-01T13:22:14.239-08:002010-03-01T13:22:14.239-08:00I read this one with a faint smile on my wrinkled ...I read this one with a faint smile on my wrinkled face...nice writing!wrobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378250363321939396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-86003038420428980432010-03-01T13:21:01.783-08:002010-03-01T13:21:01.783-08:00The King was playing power games with Vashti, so i...The King was playing power games with Vashti, so in that sense she was right to refuse. But your "as befitting any woman with a shred of dignity" line is fallacious frippery. Dignity doesn't need clothing.wrobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378250363321939396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-9112264916051010432010-02-25T04:33:34.596-08:002010-02-25T04:33:34.596-08:00Evidently, The Boss feels the same way I do!
http...Evidently, The Boss feels the same way I do!<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8PB1a1c9zA&feature=fvstChavivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021143885591592377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2128331354224177445.post-20497006129699389882010-02-04T07:12:37.480-08:002010-02-04T07:12:37.480-08:00Todah, Amir!
You're right on both counts - it...Todah, Amir!<br /><br />You're right on both counts - it is definitely an industry that feeds itself... but it is also, individually, a day-by-day decision. While I think it's sad that younger women (and I suppose some older ones) define themselves by what the industry says is beautiful, I do not, as I think you know, yes?<br /><br />B.Chavivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021143885591592377noreply@blogger.com