tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986340284482198017.post4018759308107107798..comments2023-08-26T08:52:01.713-07:00Comments on NuViewTalmud: A PURPOSEFUL RECITATION (Berachot 5a)Rabbi Amy Scheinermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15276456247315972887noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986340284482198017.post-52566130407536045122009-07-05T09:48:18.645-07:002009-07-05T09:48:18.645-07:00Rabbi Rieser writes: “If I have the time to clear ...Rabbi Rieser writes: “If I have the time to clear my head from the thoughts of the day past and the anticipation of the day ahead, I consider myself lucky.” Yet, saying the שמע at bedtime is, in effect expressing the belief that each individual “I” is inextricably bound up as part of the whole. When we close our eyes to sleep with this understanding and commitment we may be able to feel that sense of protection about which R. Isaac hints.<br />Thank you for bringing these thoughts to mind.<br /><br />`//rite On!<br />,\\ark Hurvitz<br />www.davka.orgMark Hurvitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09510299795481646177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986340284482198017.post-84596892220314408852009-06-29T12:56:40.518-07:002009-06-29T12:56:40.518-07:00Great to see your blog!
A few minutes ago, I spoke...Great to see your blog!<br />A few minutes ago, I spoke with someone who went through difficult (though somewhat elective) surgery last week. Before the anesthesia, he was encouraged to do a mind/body exercise, I gather it was like using a mantra.<br />Also, I wonder if you/we should take into account the various prayers that go along with the bedtime shema, which are clearly protective.HGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10024137334370421521noreply@blogger.com