http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/my-gift-to-them/ The Marketplace of Ideas Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:25:31 +0300 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/my-gift-to-them/#comment-107788 Varda Epstein Sun, 18 Nov 2012 23:23:13 +0000 http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/?p=79540#comment-107788 I raised you right

]]> http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/my-gift-to-them/#comment-67734 Natan Epstein Sun, 18 Nov 2012 23:21:09 +0000 http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/?p=79540#comment-67734 I didn't have a choice but care for them first as they matter to e more then my life… that's the difference between us and Hamas.

]]> http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/my-gift-to-them/#comment-67728 Varda Epstein Sun, 18 Nov 2012 23:04:51 +0000 http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/?p=79540#comment-67728 Thanks. You have TWO blog posts today??? Wow.

]]> http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/my-gift-to-them/#comment-67724 Zahava Englard Sun, 18 Nov 2012 23:02:26 +0000 http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/?p=79540#comment-67724 Words just don't cut it. You rock, Varda.

]]> http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/my-gift-to-them/#comment-67726 Varda Epstein Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:53:27 +0000 http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/?p=79540#comment-67726 Thanks and Amen!

]]> http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/my-gift-to-them/#comment-67582 Nili Marcia Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:45:42 +0000 http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/?p=79540#comment-67582 Very well written Varda, and appreciated for the personal look into your experience. I guess that answers my question "Are you in any personal danger?" May each and every one of us remain safe and sound.

]]> http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/my-gift-to-them/#comment-67524 Varda Epstein Sun, 18 Nov 2012 15:21:40 +0000 http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/?p=79540#comment-67524 Thanks, Sandra!

]]> http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/my-gift-to-them/#comment-67522 Sandra Orman Sun, 18 Nov 2012 15:21:08 +0000 http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/?p=79540#comment-67522 kol hakavode Varda! I feel the same way.

]]> http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/my-gift-to-them/#comment-67514 Varda Epstein Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:59:15 +0000 http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/?p=79540#comment-67514 Thank you, Shelly. Be strong!

]]> http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/my-gift-to-them/#comment-67504 Varda Epstein Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:54:06 +0000 http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/?p=79540#comment-67504 Ooh. When this is over? Wine and cheese, Baby.

]]> http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/my-gift-to-them/#comment-67502 Shelly Tannenbaum Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:51:21 +0000 http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/?p=79540#comment-67502 Thanks, Varda. You put into words many of the feelings I was experiencing on Friday night. Of course, I have 1/3rd as many kids as you, I wasn't as calm as you were, and I don't write as well as you do :0 But we are all here together living in the land we love, and I wouldn't have it any other way. In friendship always….

]]> http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/my-gift-to-them/#comment-67496 Safra Turner-Granot Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:36:25 +0000 http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/?p=79540#comment-67496 We even share our favorite food! I am glad you are writing about this, I just dont have the energy right now.

]]> http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/my-gift-to-them/#comment-67494 Varda Epstein Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:31:55 +0000 http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/?p=79540#comment-67494 Thank you. Perceptive point about people who choose safety over principle, Gil. I think you're right.

]]> http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/my-gift-to-them/#comment-67488 Gil Reich Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:30:41 +0000 http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/?p=79540#comment-67488 Exactly. Very well written. I think that many of the people who choose safety over principle find that they or their children crave dangers in different ways, from reckless driving to bungee jumping to drugs and alcohol. Health and safety are very important. But, as you wrtie "living for a principle is sometimes more important than living in safety."

]]> http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/my-gift-to-them/#comment-67490 Gil Reich Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:30:41 +0000 http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/?p=79540#comment-67490 Exactly. Very well written. I think that many of the people who choose safety over principle find that they or their children crave dangers in different ways, from reckless driving to bungee jumping to drugs and alcohol. Health and safety are very important. But, as you wrtie "living for a principle is sometimes more important than living in safety."

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