zxcvbob wrote:
>
> Donna Rose wrote:

> > Now I'm really confused. Are you saying that merely writing the word
> > "God" is considered taking the name in vain?
>
> It could be. The name is so highly regarded that even writing it out might
> not be respectful enough.

I think if one believes that to be true, then playing little - games
is disrespectful. If you aren't supposed to type out the word God,
then don't. We can tell when one says G-d, you mean God.

nancy

Nancy Young wrote:

> zxcvbob wrote:
>
>>Donna Rose wrote:
>
>
>>>Now I'm really confused. Are you saying that merely writing the word
>>>"God" is considered taking the name in vain?
>>
>>It could be. The name is so highly regarded that even writing it out might
>>not be respectful enough.
>
>
> I think if one believes that to be true, then playing little - games
> is disrespectful. If you aren't supposed to type out the word God,
> then don't. We can tell when one says G-d, you mean God.
>
> nancy


I agree with you. I was just trying to anwer the question.

Best regards, :-)
Bob

Boron Elgar wrote:
>
>> Seems like everyone today adds an adjective to the word Judaism and it
>> magically becomes authentic because it is the American way to say 'who
>> are we to judge these things' therefore they are all equal etc. etc.
>> I'm waiting for Budhist Judaism to be invented.
>

That would be the Essenes. One of the Jewish sects during the time of
Christ. The folks carrying on the name Essenes today are a mishmash of
Budhism, Christianity, Judaism, and I-dont-know-what-all.

Seriously,
Bob

zxcvbob wrote:
>
> Nancy Young wrote:

> > I think if one believes that to be true, then playing little - games
> > is disrespectful. If you aren't supposed to type out the word God,
> > then don't. We can tell when one says G-d, you mean God.

> I agree with you. I was just trying to anwer the question.

Oh no! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you. I was commenting on
the whole issue. Didn't mean to seem as though I was arguing with
you.

nancy

In article >,
zxcvbob > wrote:

> It could be. The name is so highly regarded that even writing it out might
> not be respectful enough.

My understanding of the issue is not in writing it out, but in the
subsequent disposal. That is, if it's written out then later crumpled
out and tossed into the garbage, THAT would be disrespectful.

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Nancy Young wrote:
> zxcvbob wrote:
>
>>Nancy Young wrote:
>
>
>>>I think if one believes that to be true, then playing little - games
>>>is disrespectful. If you aren't supposed to type out the word God,
>>>then don't. We can tell when one says G-d, you mean God.
>
>
>>I agree with you. I was just trying to anwer the question.
>
>
> Oh no! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you. I was commenting on
> the whole issue. Didn't mean to seem as though I was arguing with
> you.
>
> nancy


You should know by know that I'm not that easily offended. (Did I forget
to put a smiley face in my previous message? I'm sorry...)

BTW, a troller started a thread in rec.gardens that has morphed into being
about vicarious offendedness and has been actually kind of interesting.

Best regards, :-)
Bob

zxcvbob wrote:

> BTW, a troller started a thread in rec.gardens that has morphed into
> being about vicarious offendedness and has been actually kind of
> interesting.


What's the subject line? I'll have a look.
--Lia

in article , Lynn Gifford at
wrote on 4/5/04 4:09 PM:

> Lynn in Fargo
> Who can play Jewish oneupsmanship with the best of 'em
> PS: Seriously, I wish you a happy Pesach, Ben. I hope your seder is
> full of people you love who love you.
> G-d bless!
> Lynn
> Off to make Haroset (2 kinds) for 85 people.

Oy Vey!
85 people????
Details, woman! I want details!
(once you recover!)

How do you make your Haroset?
I made mine very simply this year...apples, walnuts, a bit of sugar, a bit
of vietnamese cinnamon (my favorite of the Penzey's varieties), and a drop
of concord grape juice (one of my guests no longer partakes of alcohol. I
will use a bit in cooked foods, such as sauce, stews, pot roast, but not
where the alcohol won't cook off).

I think I made enough for 85 people, Lynn!!!
What was I thinking??? TWO apples went into that food processor!!!!
What do you do with leftover haroset?

Actually, I think it would be a nice flavoring for a matzo kugel that will
serve as breakfast for several mornings. I'm thinking about soaking some
matzo as for matzo brie, then layering it with the leftover haroset and
pouring beaten eggs over the top. Do this all in a 9x9 square pan.

Sort of "apple-walnut french toast" for passover!

Julia Altshuler wrote:
> zxcvbob wrote:
>
>> BTW, a troller started a thread in rec.gardens that has morphed into
>> being about vicarious offendedness and has been actually kind of
>> interesting.
>
>
>
> What's the subject line? I'll have a look.
> --Lia
>


"Kaffir Lily is an offensive name"

Best regards,
Bob

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In article >,
Sheryl Rosen > wrote:

> Actually, I think it would be a nice flavoring for a matzo kugel that will
> serve as breakfast for several mornings. I'm thinking about soaking some
> matzo as for matzo brie, then layering it with the leftover haroset and
> pouring beaten eggs over the top. Do this all in a 9x9 square pan.


Now *that* is an interesting idea.

I never seem to have enough haroset each year. I'll break out the old
hochmesser again and make a ton of it. I still use the traditional
recipe--apple, walnuts, Concord grape wine (so sweet, I never think it
needs any added sugar), bit of cinnamon.

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On Mon, 05 Apr 2004 19:05:42 -0500, zxcvbob >
wrote:

>Nancy Young wrote:
>
>> zxcvbob wrote:
>>
>>>Donna Rose wrote:
>>
>>
>>>>Now I'm really confused. Are you saying that merely writing the word
>>>>"God" is considered taking the name in vain?
>>>
>>>It could be. The name is so highly regarded that even writing it out might
>>>not be respectful enough.
>>
>>
>> I think if one believes that to be true, then playing little - games
>> is disrespectful. If you aren't supposed to type out the word God,
>> then don't. We can tell when one says G-d, you mean God.
>>
>> nancy
>
>
>I agree with you. I was just trying to anwer the question.
>
>Best regards, :-)
>Bob

but names in general have always had mystical significance

your pal,
blake.