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LaTeX is a document preparation system used for the communication and publication of scientific documents. LaTeX is free software and is distributed under the LaTeX Project Public License. Blech & Rohrbearbeitung. Als innovatives Familienuternehmen der industriellen Blechbearbeitung und Rohrbearbeitung produzieren wir in Frankfurt mit modernsten Techniken Blechteile, Systembaugruppen und Komponenten. Seit mehr als 45 Jahren sind wir zuverlässiger Partner vieler Industrieunternehmen. Hier ein kleiner Überblick über unsere Leistungsfähigkeit: Bleche biegen Bleche kanten Bleche schneiden Bleche stanzen Bleche umformen Blechbearbeitung Werkzeuge & Edelstahl. Edelstahrohre umformen Edelstahlrohre biegen. Edelstahlverarbeitung Metalle stanzen Aluminium abkanten Flowdrill Fertigung Fließbohren. Regalsysteme. Kategorie-Übersicht Regale und Regalsysteme. Zur Detail-Übersicht: Regale und Regalsysteme allg. Ausführungen versch. Regalsysteme Einfahrregale, Durchfahrregale Dynamische Regalsysteme: Verfahrbare Regalsysteme, Rollregale Alle Kanallager Alle Schubladen- u. Auszugsregale. Spezial-Ьbersichten aller Regale eines Typus: Alle Palettenregal-Arten Alle Blechlagerregale Alle Langgutregale. Weitere Regalsysteme & Leistungen: Lagerbühnen, Regalhallen Regale speziell für best. Güter Regalprüfung, -montage u. -reparatur. Siehe auch - spezielle Kategorie-Übersicht: Lagersysteme (automatische) Fördertechnik Förderanlagen. Nicht-automat. Regalsysteme Regalsysteme allg. Regalsysteme Firmen-Übersichten. Nicht-automat. Regalsysteme Siehe auch Automatische Lagersysteme A Aktenregal Anfahrschutz Auszug-Langgutregal Auszug-Schwerlastregal Siehe auch Automatische Lagersysteme Automotive-Regale s. Autom. Karossenlager Autoverwerter-Regale s. Kragarmregal B Bereitstellregale (Kanban-Regale) Betriebseinrichtungen Blechlager Blechlagerregal Siehe a. Übersicht Blechlager (inkl. autom. BL) Blechregal als Schubladenregal f. Bleche Blechregal mit hydraul. 90° Absenk-Fächer-System. Büroregal C Carrier-Push-Back-Regal Cart-Push-Back-Regal Coillager (Autom. und Kragarm-Coilregale) D DIN EN 15635 Regalprüfung DIN EN 15095 Regalprüfung (kraftbetriebene R.) Drive-In-Regal Durchfahrregal Durchlaufregal Paletten Siehe auch Durchlauflager automatisch Durchlaufregal Stückgut E Edelstahlregal Einfahrregal Einschubregal mit Rollenbahnen Einschubregale als Cart- / Carrier-Push-Back-Regal Einschubregale als Flow-Rail-Regal Siehe auch Einschublager automatisch Siehe auch Übersicht Kanallager EN 15635 (DIN EN 15635) Regalinspektion F Fachbodenregal Fächerlager f. Blech (hydraul. 90°-Fächer) Fassregal, siehe auch Gefahrstofflagerung. Felgenregal, siehe auch Reifenregal Flow-Rail-Regal Fördertechnik G Gebrauchte Regale Gemälderegal Generalunternehmer (Gesamtanlagen) H Hochregal Hochregallager automatisch Holzregal Horizontalkommissionierer Hubwagen IJ Industriemontage, siehe auch Regalmontage Inspektion von Regalen Instandsetzung von Regalen K Kabeltrommelregal Kanallager Kanban-Regale (Bereitstellregale) Kleinteilelager automatisch (AKL) Kleinteilelager nicht-automatisiert siehe Fachbodenregal | Lagerbehälter Kommissionierer (Kommissioniergerдte) Kommissionierung Kragarmregal L Ladenbauregale Lagerbühne Lagereinrichtungen Lagerpaternoster Lagersysteme (automatische) Langgutlager automatisch Langgutregale nicht-autom (Block auf linker Seite) Langgutregal mit Auszug MN Mehrgeschossige Regalanlage Fachbodenregal Mobilregal Montage von Regalsystemen O Ordnerregal PQ Palettenregale. Kategorie-Übersicht Regale und Regalsysteme - Version mit Erlдuterungen / Erklдrungen. Direkt zur Detail-Übersicht mit Erläuterung: Regalsysteme allg. (Klassiker. ) Ausführungen versch. Regalsysteme Einfahrregale, Durchfahrregale Dynamische Regalsysteme: Verfahrbare Regalsysteme, Rollregale Alle Kanallager (Durchlaufregale, etc.) Alle Schubladen- u. Auszugsregale Weitere Regalsysteme & Leistungen: Lagerbühnen, Regalhallen Regale speziell für best. Güter Regalmontage, -prüfung u. -reparatur Ьbersicht aller Regale eines Typus: Alle Palettenregal-Arten (Gesamt-ÜS.) Alle Blechlagerregale (Gesamt-ÜS.) Alle Langgutregale (Gesamt-ÜS.) Siehe auch - spezielle Kategorie-Übersicht: Lagersysteme (automatische) Fördertechnik Förderanlagen. Nicht-automat. Regalsysteme Regalsysteme allg. Regalsysteme Firmen-Übersicht. Zur Lagerung von Paletten - bzw. mit spez. Einlagen für Fässer uvm. Vom klassischen Einplatzpalettenregal bis zur Mehrplatzausfьhrung mit Platz fьr bis zu 3 oder mehr Paletten nebeneinander, sowie auch als mehrfachtiefes Palettenregal. Fьr Carrier-Push-Back bzw. Einschubregal oder Paletten-Einfahrregal sowie Durchfahrregal siehe jew. Link. Kragarmregal. Das ein- und doppelseitige Kragarmregal gehört auf Grund der fehlenden vorderen Vertikalträger zu den Klassikern der Lagertechnik für die Langgutlagerung. Auch als Tragarmregal sowie bei im oberen Regalteil kürzeren Kragarmen als Tannenbaumregal und bei schrägen Armen als Schrägarmregal bezeichnet. Fachbodenregal. Fachbodenregale bieten maximale und flexible Lagerfläche für verschiedenste Güter und Verpackungs- bzw. Ladungseinheiten. Ausführungen verschiedenster Regale Schwerlastregal. Viele der auf dieser Seite angeführten Regale und Regalsysteme sind als Schwerlastregal für schwere Lasten und besonders hohe Belastungen beim Handling, optional auch als fahrbares Regal, verfügbar. Hochregal, siehe auch Autom. Hochregallager. Die bekannteste Form sind Palettenhochregale, jedoch auch viele andere Regalarten werden als Hochregal angeboten. Weitspannregal. Auch Langfachregal oder mitunter Großfachregal; meist Fachbodenregale, bes. für die flexible Lagerung verschiedengroßer Ladungseinheiten, z.B. im Kommissionierbereich. Für Weitspann- bzw. Mehrplatzpalettenregale siehe a. Palettenregal. Einfahrregale, Durchfahrregale Einfahrregal, Drive-In-Regal. Palettenregale als Drive-In-Regale, einfahrbar z.B. mit dem Stapler für die FiLo-Lagerung. Durchfahrregal. Palettenregale als Durchfahr- bzw. Drive-Thru- / Drive-Through-Regale, durchfahrbar z.B. mit dem Stapler für die FiFo-Lagerung. Dyn.R.: Verfahrbare Regale, Rollregale Verfahrbares Regal. Nahezu jedes Regalsystem ist auch als verfahrbares Regalsystem realisierbar, ob verfahrbares Kragarmregal, Palettenregal oder Gemälderegal. Auch für über 15 Meter Regallänge und bis zu 60 Tonnen pro Regal. Rollregal, Mobilregal. Rollregale sind eine spezielle Form der verfahrbaren Regale, meist in Form von Fachbodenregalen realisierte, verfahrbare Regalsysteme für Lager (z.B. Materiallager) und Archiv (z.B. Dokumenten- oder Archivregal). Rollregale können auch als Mehrgeschoss-Rollregalanlage errichtet werden. Dynamische Regalsysteme - Kanallager (Durchlaufregale, Einschubregale, Fliessregale) Durchlaufregal Paletten. PDS: First-in First-out. Paletten oder Ladungsträger werden auf einer Seite zugeführt und bewegen sich über Schwerkraftrollen durch das Regal bis zum Entnahmepunkt. Siehe auch Autom. Durchlauflager Durchlaufregal Stückgut. SDS: Stückgut durchläuft selbsttätig das Regal bis es am Entnahmepunkt bereitsteht. Auch als Bereitstellregal und Kanbanregale (durch z. B. Leerbehälterrücklauf) oder mehrbehältertiefe Schrägbodenregale bezeichnet. Bereitstellregale, Kanban-Regale Einschubregal. Einschubregale für Paletten sind dynamische Regalsysteme nach dem Last-in First-out (LiFo) Prinzip. Paletten oder Ladungsträger werden auf einer Seite gegen eine leichte Steigung zugeführt. Sobald eine Palette wieder aus dem Einschubregal entnommen wird, laufen die nachfolgenden Paletten, gebremst durch Bremstragrollen, selbsttätig durch das Regal zurück bis zur Entnahmestelle. Siehe auch Autom. Einschublager Carrier-Pushback-Regal, Cart-Push-Back-Regal. Einschubsysteme bzw. Einschubregale vom Typ "Carrier-Push-back" (Cart-push-Back) basieren auf einem Verband aus miteinander verbundenen Wagen, sogen. Carrier, die auf Schienen bewegt werden. Dabei können bei dieser Einschubregal- variante auch Paletten mit verminderter Qualität problemlos in den Regalkanal eingebracht werden. Flow-Rail-Regal. Flow Rail ® sind Einschubregale bzw. Einschubsysteme (Bedienung über die Regalfront) für eine Tiefe von ca. 3-12 Europaletten im Querformat. (Kanallagers nach dem LIFO Prinzip). Antriebsfrei mit rollengelagerte Zahn-Kette auf einer Schiene, auch f. schlechtere Paletten. Auch Blech-Schubfachregal bzw. -Schubladenregal oder Kassetten-Blechregal bzw. Blechlagerregal; geringer Standflächenbedarf durch Stapelung von Flachmaterial bei zugleich vollem Zugriff auf jeden Auszug, z.B. als Blechlager. Siehe auch automatische Blechlager. sowie Blechregal mit hydraulischem Fächersystem. Roll-Aus Langgutregal mit Auszug. Auch Langgutauszugregal oder Roll-aus-Regal für Langgut, zB. Rohre, Profile, etc., erlaubt u.a. die Entnahme durch eine Person und mit Kran. Schwerlast-Auszugregal. Auch Regale mit Schwerlastauszug, Schubladenregal für Schwerlast, Schubfach-Schwerlastregale, Roll-aus-Regale bzw. Auszugsregalsysteme mit Auszügen für hohe Lasten, z.B. für schwere Werkzeuge, Motoren, etc. für geringen Stellflächenbedarf und für optimales Kranhandling. Wabenregal mit Kassettenauszug. Auch Wabenlager; besonders optimal, um unterschiedlichstes Langgut in jeweils geringeren Mengen in sehr kompakter Form einzulagern. Stirnseitig offen, Entnahme durch ausziehbare Kassetten und eine Person mit / ohne Kran. Siehe auch Kragarmregal. Auch Lagerhalle in Silobauweise, Aussenlager. Im Gegensatz zu klassischen Lagerhallen mit Regalen werden bei Regalhallen die Stützen der Regalsysteme zugleich als tragende Elemente für das Hallendach und optional für die Seitenwände verwendet. Regalsilo, Hochregalsilo (Palettenregale) Lagerhallen in Silobauweise auf Basis von Palettenregalen. Lagerbühne, Stahlbaubühne. Eine Lagerbühne schafft bei höheren Lagerräumen zusätzliche Lagerfläche, die zudem in Kombination mit verschiedensten Hallenbauelementen und Regalsystemen optimal genutzt werden kann. Regalanlage, Regalanlage mit Gesamtabdeckung, mehrgeschossige Regalanlage. Grundsätzlich können fast alle Regalsysteme als überdeckte oder mehrgeschossige Regalanlage ausgeführt werden, sogar Mobilregale. Siehe jeweilige Regalart. Mehrgeschossige Regalanlage Fachbodenregal Regalsysteme speziell für best. Güter Aktenregal. Auch Ordnerregale, speziell für die Lagerung von Ordnern und Akten ausgelegte Fachbodenregale. Fassregal, siehe auch Gefahrstofflagerung. (Wannenregale, Wannenbodenregale, Fassabfüllregale) Zum Lagern und Abfüllen von Fässern, mit Auffangwanne; auch für die sichere Gefahrstofflagerung. Gemälderegal Kabeltrommelregal. Sowohl mit geradem Rahmen oder Schrägrahmen, optimal für die schonende und sichere Lagerung von Kabeltrommeln und die ergonomische und schnelle Kabelentnahme, auch als Komplettsystem mit Wellenlager, Trommelwelle und Ablaufkone. Reifenregal. Durch speziell ausgelegte Abmessungen und Auflageflächen ideal für Reifen und Felgen. Felgenregal Vertikalregal. Auch Profilregal, Profil-Lagerregal, Schrägregal, Rohrregal; für die stehende, übersichtliche Lagerung mit schnellem Zugriff auf Langgut in Profil- oder Rohrform. Autoregale, Schrottplatzregale (s.a. Karossenlager) Kastenregale und Eurokastenregale für Eurobehälter, Kleinteileregale mit Wandelementen und Abtrennern, Gitterwannenregale mit Gitterwannen, Gitterkorbregale mit Gitterkörben, Schlauchregale mit Schlauchwannen statt Fachböden: siehe Fachbodenregal. Autoregale, Schrottplatzregale (s.a. Karossenlager) Weitere Regalarten Edelstahlregale. Regalsysteme nach individuellen Anforderungen. Gebrauchte Regale. Zur Lagerung von Paletten - bzw. mit spez. Einlagen für Fässer uvm. Vom klassischen Einplatz-palettenregal bis zur Mehrplatzausführung mit Platz für bis zu 3 oder mehr Paletten nebeneinander, sowie auch als mehrfachtiefes Palettenregal. Für Carrier-Push-Back bzw. Einschubregal oder Paletten-Einfahrregal sowie Durchfahrregal siehe jew. Link. Durchfahrregal Paletten. Palettenregale als Durchfahr- bzw. Drive-Thru- / Drive-Through-Regale, durchfahrbar z.B. mit dem Stapler für die FiFo-Lagerung. Durchlaufregal Paletten. PDS: First-in First-out. Paletten oder Ladungsträger werden auf einer Seite zugeführt und bewegen sich über Schwerkraftrollen durch das Regal bis zum Entnahmepunkt. Einschubregal Paletten. Einschubregale für Paletten sind dynamische Regalsysteme nach dem Last-in First-out (LiFo) Prinzip. Paletten oder Ladungsträger werden auf einer Seite gegen eine leichte Steigung zugeführt. Sobald eine Palette wieder aus dem Einschubregal entnommen wird, laufen die nachfolgenden Paletten, gebremst durch Bremstragrollen, selbsttätig durch das Regal zurück bis zur Entnahmestelle. Einfahrregal, Drive-In-Regal Paletten. Palettenregale als Drive-In-Regale, einfahrbar z.B. mit dem Stapler für die FiLo-Lagerung. Carrier-Push-Back-Regal. Einschubsysteme bzw. Einschubregale vom Typ "Carrier-Push-Back" (Carrier-Pushback, Cart-Push-Back) basieren auf einem Verband aus miteinander verbundenen Wagen, sogen. Carrier, die auf Schienen bewegt werden. Dabei können bei dieser Einschubregal- variante auch Paletten mit verminderter Qualität problemlos in den Regalkanal eingebracht werden. Flow-Rail-Regal. Flow Rail ® sind Einschubregale bzw. Einschubsysteme (Bedienung über die Regalfront) für eine Tiefe von ca. 3-12 Europaletten im Querformat. (Kanallagers nach dem LIFO Prinzip). Antriebsfrei mit rollengelagerte Zahn-Kette auf einer Schiene, auch f. schlechtere Paletten. Verfahrbares Regal, siehe a. Palettenregal. Nahezu jedes Regalsystem ist auch als verfahrbares Regalsystem realisierbar, vor allem Palettenregale werden häufig als fahrbares Regal ausgeführt. Auch für über 15 Meter Regallänge und bis zu 60 Tonnen pro Regal. Edelstahlregale. Für den Reinraumbereich, den Lebensmittelbereich und f. weitere spezielle Umgebungen können Palettenregale auch als Edelstahlpalettenregal aus Edelstahl gefertigt werden. Sonderkonstruktion Regalsysteme. Palettenregale für besondere Anforderungen, Umgebungen, Lasten, uvw - nach Mass. Gebrauchte Regale. Palettenregale und Schwerlast-Palettenregale gebraucht. Ankauf, Verkauf und Miete. Alle Blechregal-Arten auf einen Blick Blechlager, Blechlagerregal (Schubfachregal, Turm) Auch Blech-Schubfachregal bzw. -Schubladenregal oder Kassetten-Blechregal bzw. Blechlagerregal; geringer Standflächenbedarf durch Stapelung von Flachmaterial bei zugleich vollem Zugriff auf jeden Auszug, z.B. als Blechlager. Siehe auch automatische Blechlager. Blechregal mit hydraul. 90° Absenk-Fächer-System. S. a. Übersicht Blechlager Tafelregal f.d. vertik. Blechlagerung, Reststückregal Schwerlast-Auszugregal z.B. für die Coillagerung S. a. Autom. Blechlager | Coillager Alle Langgutregal-Arten auf einen Blick Kragarmregal. Der Klassiker mit Kragarmen und ohne vordere vertikale Regalsäulen für optimales Langgut-Handling. Roll-Aus Langgutregal mit Auszug. Auch Langgutauszugregal oder Roll-aus-Regal für Langgut, zB. Rohre, Profile, etc., erlaubt u.a. die Entnahme durch eine Person und mit Kran. Wabenregal optional mit Kassettenauszug. Besonders optimal, um unterschiedlichstes Langgut in jeweils geringeren Mengen in sehr kompakter Form einzulagern. Stirnseitig offen, Entnahme durch ausziehbare Kassetten und eine Person mit / ohne Kran. Vertikalregal f.d. steh. Langgutlagerung, Profilregal Siehe auch Automatische Langgutlager Siehe auch: Automat. Lagersysteme Kanallager | Fördertechnik Stapler | Hubwagen Lagertechnik.com Gesamtübersicht A-Z Suche. Nicht-automat. Regalsysteme Siehe auch Automatische Lagersysteme A Aktenregal. Auch Ordnerregale, speziell für die Lagerung von Ordnern und Akten ausgelegte Fachbodenregale. Anfahrschutz. Auch Langgutauszugregal oder Roll-aus-Regal für Langgut, zB. Rohre, Profile, etc., erlaubt u.a. die Entnahme durch eine Person und mit Kran. Auszug-Schwerlastregal. Auch Regale mit Schwerlastauszug, Schubladenregal für Schwerlast, Schubfach-Schwerlastregale, Roll-aus-Regale bzw. Auszugsregalsysteme mit Auszügen für hohe Lasten, z.B. für schwere Werkzeuge, Motoren, etc. für geringen Stellflächenbedarf und für optimales Kranhandling. Siehe auch Automatische Lagersysteme Automotive-Regale s. Autom. Karossenlager Autoverwerter-Regale Kragarmregal. Spez. Kragarmregale für KFZ / d. Autoverwertung. B Bereitstellregale (Kanban-Regale) Blechlager. Auch Blech-Schubfachregal bzw. -Schubladenregal oder Kassetten-Blechregal bzw. Blechlagerregal; geringer Standflächenbedarf durch Stapelung von Flachmaterial bei zugleich vollem Zugriff auf jeden Auszug, z.B. als Blechlager. Siehe auch automatische Blechlager. Blechlagerregal Siehe a. Übersicht Blechlager (inkl. autom. BL) Blechregal als Schubladenregal f. Bleche Blechregal mit hydraul. 90° Absenk-Fächer-System. Büroregal C Carrier-Push-Back-Regal. Einschubsysteme bzw. Einschubregale vom Typ "Carrier-Push-back" (Cart-push-Back) basieren auf einem Verband aus miteinander verbundenen Wagen, sogen. Carrier, die auf Schienen bewegt werden. Dabei können bei dieser Einschubregal- variante auch Paletten mit verminderter Qualität problemlos in den Regalkanal eingebracht werden. Cart-Push-Back-Regal. PDS: First-in First-out. Paletten oder Ladungsträger werden auf einer Seite zugeführt und bewegen sich über Schwerkraftrollen durch das Regal bis zum Entnahmepunkt. Siehe auch Durchlauflager automatisch Durchlaufregal Stückgut. SDS: Stückgut durchläuft selbsttätig das Regal bis es am Entnahmepunkt bereitsteht. Auch als Bereitstellregal und Kanbanregale (durch z. B. Leerbehälterrücklauf) oder mehrbehältertiefe Schrägbodenregale bezeichnet. E Edelstahlregal. Nicht-rostende Regale in Edelstahlausführung für den Einsatz u.a. im Küchen-, Kühlhaus-, Feuchtraum- und Lebensmittelbereich. Einfahrregal Einschubregal. Einschubregale für Paletten sind dynamische Regalsysteme nach dem Last-in First-out (LiFo) Prinzip. Paletten oder Ladungsträger werden auf einer Seite gegen eine leichte Steigung zugeführt. Sobald eine Palette wieder aus dem Einschubregal entnommen wird, laufen die nachfolgenden Paletten, gebremst durch Bremstragrollen, selbsttätig durch das Regal zurück bis zur Entnahmestelle. Siehe auch Einschublager automatisch. Siehe auch Kanallager F Fachbodenregal. Fachbodenregale bieten maximale und flexible Lagerfläche für verschiedenste Güter und Verpackungs- bzw. Ladungseinheiten. Fächerlager f. Blech (hydraul. 90°-Fächer) Fassregal, siehe auch Gefahrstofflagerung. (Wannenregale, Wannenbodenregale, Fassabfüllregale) Zum Lagern und Abfüllen von Fässern, mit Auffangwanne; auch für die sichere Gefahrstofflagerung. Felgenregal Flow-Rail-Regal. Flow Rail ® sind Einschubregale bzw. Einschubsysteme (Bedienung über die Regalfront) für eine Tiefe von ca. 3-12 Europaletten im Querformat. (Kanallagers nach dem LIFO Prinzip). Antriebsfrei mit rollengelagerte Zahn-Kette auf einer Schiene, auch f. schlechtere Paletten. Fördertechnik G Gebrauchte Regale. Gebrauchte Regale, z.B. gebrauchte Kragarmregale, gebrauchte Palettenregale, etc. (Ankauf, Verkauf, Miete). Gemälderegal Generalunternehmer (Gesamtanlagen) HIJ Hochregal. Die bekannteste Form sind Palettenhochregale, jedoch auch viele andere Regalarten werden als Hochregal angeboten. Hochregallager automatisch. Sowohl mit geradem Rahmen oder Schrägrahmen, optimal für die schonende und sichere Lagerung von Kabeltrommeln und die ergonomische und schnelle Kabelentnahme, auch als Komplettsystem mit Wellenlager, Trommelwelle und Ablaufkone. Kanallager. Das ein- und doppelseitige Kragarmregal gehört auf Grund der fehlenden vorderen Vertikalträger zu den Klassikern der Lagertechnik für die Langgutlagerung. Auch als Tragarmregal sowie bei im oberen Regalteil kürzeren Kragarmen als Tannenbaumregal und bei schrägen Armen als Schrägarmregal bezeichnet. L Lagerbühne. Eine Lagerbühne schafft bei höheren Lagerräumen zusätzliche Lagerfläche, die zudem in Kombination mit verschiedensten Hallenbauelementen und Regalsystemen optimal genutzt werden kann. Lagerpaternoster (vertikales Umlaufregal) Langgutlager automatisch Langgutregale nicht-autom (Block auf linker Seite) Langgutregal mit Auszug. Auch Langgutauszugregal oder Roll-aus-Regal für Langgut, zB. Rohre, Profile, etc., erlaubt u.a. die Entnahme durch eine Person und mit Kran. M Mehrgeschossige Regalanlage Fachbodenregal Mobilregal. Mobilregale bzw. Rollregale sind eine spezielle Form der verfahrbaren Regale, meist in Form von Fachbodenregalen realisierte, verfahrbare Regalsysteme für Lager (z.B. Materiallager) und Archiv (z.B. Dokumenten- oder Archivregal). Mobilregale können auch als Mehrgeschoss-Mobilregalanlage errichtet werden. Montage von Regalsystemen. Professionelle Regalmontagen: Demontage, Umzug und Montage von Regalsystemen und Schwerlastregalen. N Niro-, Nichtrostendes Regal. Nicht-rostende Regale in Edelstahlausführung für den Einsatz u.a. im Küchen-, Kühlhaus-, Feuchtraum- und Lebensmittelbereich. O Ordnerregal. Auch Aktenregale, speziell für die Lagerung von Ordnern und Akten ausgelegte Fachbodenregale. PQ Palettenregal. (Einplatz- u. Mehrplatzpalettenregal) Zur Lagerung von Paletten - bzw. mit spez. Einlagen für Fässer uvm. Vom klassischen Einplatzpalettenregal bis zur Mehrplatzausführung mit Platz für bis zu 3 oder mehr Paletten nebeneinander, sowie auch als mehrfachtiefes Palettenregal. Paternoster, Paternosterregal, Paternosterlager Pneuregal. Auch Reifenregal - durch speziell ausgelegte Abmessungen und Auflageflächen ideal für Reifen und Felgen. R Regalanlage . siehe jeweilige Regalart. Regalanlage, Regalanlage mit Gesamtabdeckung, mehrgeschossige Regalanlage. Grundsätzlich können fast alle Regalsysteme als überdeckte oder mehrgeschossige Regalanlage ausgeführt werden, sogar Rollregale. Regalbediengeräte vollautomat. und halbautomat. 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The local parish priest would deliver his sermon filled with invectives against the Jews who were pronounced guilty of the crime of deicide, responsible for the brutal crucifixion of their god and therefore richly deserving whatever punishment might be meted out against them. No surprise then that the Christian time of joy meant just the opposite to the neighboring Jews. The days supposedly meant to be dedicated to “goodwill to all” were far too often filled with pogroms, beatings, and violent anti-Semitic demonstrations. Thankfully, those days are long gone. America is a land that preaches religious tolerance both by law and by culture. Christians and Jews are respectful of each other's religions, and while every so often an isolated incident may mar friendly relations between these faiths, we have in the main learned how to get along in a pluralistic society. Due to the vagaries of the Hebrew calendar, Christmas and Chanukah may coincide or appear in a variety of different permutations, but almost always they find Christians and Jews both celebrating their respective traditions in December. Today’s assault is on our eardrums, forced to endure the seemingly endless Christmas songs. And that “calendar conflict” seems to bother some Jews. Of course our problem with Christmas is nothing like the one that afflicted my parents in Poland. The only way we are assaulted today is by way of our eardrums, forced to endure the seemingly endless carols and Christmas songs that have become standard fare for this season. There are no attempts at forced conversions. No one makes us put up a miniature replica of the Rockefeller Center tree in our living rooms. No one beats us up because we choose not to greet others with a cheerful “Merry Christmas.” But still… I hear it all the time. Jews verbalizing their displeasure with public displays of Christian observance. Jews worried that somehow a department store Santa Claus will defile their own children. Jews in the forefront of those protesting any and every expression of religiosity coming from those with a different belief system than ours. Christmas, they claim, is by definition a threat to Judaism and to the Jewish people. And I believe they are mistaken. Yes, America was wise enough to posit the separation between church and state. We know the danger of governments favoring one religion over another. But the intent of the Founding Fathers was never to negate the importance of any religion. The United States identifies itself as “one nation under God.” Belief in a higher power has been the source of our divine blessing. And as Jews I think we ought to recognize that today the greatest challenge to our faith is not another faith, but faithlessness. Our greatest fear should not be those who worship in a different way but those who mockingly reject the very idea of worship to a higher power. Our children today are threatened by the spirit of secularism more than by songs dedicated to proclaiming a holy night. We live in an age in which Christopher Hitchens can find millions of dedicated readers devouring his best-selling works, God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything, as well as The Portable Atheist: Essential Reading for the Nonbeliever. Living among Christians who demonstrate commitment to their religious beliefs to my mind is a far better example to my coreligionists than a secular lifestyle determined solely by hedonistic choices. Surrounded by Christmas celebrations, I have never had difficulty explaining to my children and my students that although we share with Christians a belief in God we go our separate ways in observance. They are a religion of creed and we are a religion of deed. They believe God became man. We believe man must strive to become more and more like God. We differ in countless ways. Yet Christmas allows us to remember that we are not alone in our recognition of the Creator of the universe. We have faith in a higher power. Wondering why we don't celebrate Christmas is the first step on the road to Jewish self-awareness. To be perfectly honest, Christmas season in America has been responsible for some very positive Jewish results. This is the time when many Jews, by dint of their neighbors’ concern with their religion, are motivated to ask themselves what they know of their own. To begin to wonder why we don't celebrate Christmas is to take the first step on the road to Jewish self-awareness. My parents were "reminded" of being Jewish through the force of violence. Our reminders are much more subtle, yet present nonetheless. And when Jews take the trouble to look for the Jewish alternative to Christmas and perhaps for the first time discover the beautiful messages of Chanukah and of Judaism, their forced encounter with the holiday of another faith may end up granting them the holiness of a Jewish holiday of their own. So this Christmas, pick up a good Jewish book or attend a Jewish seminar. Or check out my online course, Deed and Creed at JewishPathways.com, which explores the key philosophical differences between Judaism and Christianity. Call me naïve, but nowadays I really love this season. Because together all people of goodwill are joined in the task to place the sacred above the profane. December 21, 2013. Related Articles: Featured at Aish.com: About the Author. Rabbi Benjamin Blech. Rabbi Benjamin Blech, a frequent contributor to Aish, is a Professor of Talmud at Yeshiva University and an internationally recognized educator, religious leader, and lecturer. He is the author of 19 highly acclaimed books with combined sales of over a half million copies, A much sought after speaker, he is available as scholar in residence in your community. See his website at rabbibenjaminblech.com. articles, videos and blogs featuring timeless Jewish wisdom. Visitor Comments: 120. (95) Shoshana-Dvora , January 7, 2016 11:49 PM. Judaism is much,much better than Xmas. I grew up Catholic but converted as an adult. Some people don't understand how I could give up Xmas. I enjoy December because people are friendlier than usual. I like my subway commute to work better ( less crowded! ). But I have NO wish to celebrate it. our Jewish tradition offers plenty of fun, as well as meaning. Xmas season was fun when I was a kid, but I felt like the magic ended on Xmas morning, after we opened our presents. Oh, we were still at our cousin's house and had a great lunch, but somehow the magic was gone. I understand how some Jewish children ( and adults) might feel left out when neighbors are buying and decorating their houses, especially the Xmas trees. I admit, putting up the tree WAS fun, almost like a party. Sometimes it was a party. It was a BIG emotional high! But when it was time to take it down that was a big emotional low. So boring, back to drab reality. But we don't have that problem! We have Shabbat EVERY week! And it's now time to prep for Purim ( I'm thinking about my costume; should I be Catwoman or Queen Esther?) I'm happy to be Jewish! (94) Anonymous , December 30, 2015 6:05 AM. Overall this article is well on target, but there is a serious flaw: The author writes: "Living among Christians who demonstrate commitment to their religious beliefs to my mind is a far better example to my coreligionists than a secular lifestyle determined solely by hedonistic choices." This wording suggests that a secular lifestyle is likely to hinge on hedonistic choices -- clearly a gross fallacy. The number of humanistic secularists, Jewish and otherwise, is too numerous to mention. Many would include Christopher HItchens among them. Nor can it be said that a religious life is necessarily a rejection of hedonism. We have certainly had our share of false messiahs. As for Christians, can you say Elmer Gantry? (93) Mary , December 26, 2015 7:01 PM. You are so right; Between sharing beliefs, praying with those who have become separated from their faiths, and sharing one's abundance with those in need; there are very few thing more Jewish than Christmas. (92) Kerrie , December 25, 2015 11:24 AM. Agreed - differences can help us find ourselves. When the movie about Noah came out, many Christians were up in arms about how inaccurate it was compared to the Biblical record and warned about going to see it. But I also recall hearing some Rabbis and less orthodox Christian leaders say that yes, it has inaccuracies, but go watch the movie and then go back to the source and have a discussion about the differences. It is possible to learn what you believe by examining variations to it, then returning to the source for ultimate clarification. The greater problem with people these days is that it's easier to move with the tide, agree with this or that popular idea rather than really digging into what it's all about. Rather than be offended by differences, it's more prudent to become accepting that others have differing opinions - a God-given ability gifted to us - and learn from these differences to discover what you really believe. As a Christian, it makes me truly sad to read of the intolerance you describe your parents had to endure in Poland, and indeed innumerable Jews have endured in the name of Christianity. History, ancient and recent, is tainted with it, and it flies in the face of what Christianity is in essence. I wish we could stop the us and them mentality, and the militant desire to force others to change. God has given us a heart to understand - let's let him do the guiding. (91) Tina , December 25, 2015 3:22 AM. "Yet Christmas allows us to remember that we are not alone in our recognition of the Creator of the universe. We have faith in a higher power." Very good article. Unfortunately, Christmas has nothing to do with recognizing the Creator of the Universe, but with the birth of their man-god. ayalah , December 31, 2015 4:56 PM. yes that is one huge difference, i agree. (90) Safta , December 24, 2015 7:16 PM. Just shut up about non-Jews. I agree with you 100%. And I never agree with anyone not related to me 100% :o) OK, Gedolim, my son in law's RY and a few others, but rarely. You have placed the responsibility for educating our children & grandchildren where it belongs. It is time to stop blaming other people for our own failings. Judaism means that much to you? Prove it by shutting up about what non Jews do. Myriam , December 28, 2015 7:36 AM. Aish, I thought you monitored posts so that they are not offensive? Is this person that has the subject title: Just shut up about Jews referring to my post? Because if it is, I assure you none of this is made up! And I invite everyone to come to Rishon Lezion, in particular the downtown area, where some Christian, Jews for Jesus or Messianic Jews are water boarding their god and their bible down the throats of any one who will listen in particular our youth. It is bad enough we have suicide bombers, murderers with knives and machetes killing our bodies. We need our enemies (non righteous Christians) kill our soul as well? I will never shut up against those who seek to destroy us either in our body or in our soul. (89) Myriam , December 22, 2015 7:53 PM. Dear Rabbi, Although you make some valid points, your statement that we no longer need to fear forced conversion is simply not true. Growing up in a 99.9% non-Jewish environment in the southern U.S. , my entire family suffered from attempted force conversions, lost jobs when people found out we were Jews and a Nazi sign on my door at work (in 2007) all our life. Here in Rishon in Israel, the one time "mutual" respect you mentioned was thrown out this past summer and a strong missionary contigency is found in every major city. Yesterday, my brother-in-law purchased a tin can of cookies at an Israeli kosher superstore, only to find it had Christmas trees and other Christmas decorations. That tin can found it's way into my sister's kosher kitchen. Since we grew up with this, she instantly recognized it. We are not Orthodox, but we keep Shabbos, go to Schul every weekend, help needy families, keep kasrut in a Conservative way leaning towards Modern Orthodoxy. We love Chabad and Aish. Her husband grew up Orthodox never exposed to this and he felt really bad afterwards: he brought an idol into his Jewish home (G-d forbid!). He immediately took it back and complained and was told that since so many of their customers are non-observant Jews, they catered to their greatest customers. Do you want to know how many of the people we know, are going to Christmas parties and Silvester this year. They are all Jews, but non-observant. We diligently invite them to Chanuka, Purim, Pessach etc, but many think we are a Reform schul (not. ). They hate their Jewish religion for many reasons and embrace going to parties. They also celebrate Halloween and Valentine's Day. So I am sorry, I can't agree that rubbing elbows with another faith is good for us. It is truly time Moshiach came, if a kosher rabbi thinks so in my opinion. :( bracha , December 24, 2015 11:26 PM. Myrian you are absolutely right. That is why we are taught in the Torah that we are a nation that dwells alone. The 'love' angle that is being used by many missionaries is a ploy to get these unaffiliated and uninformed Jews to their avodah zorah. It's all parties and fun, so how can it be bad? To think that the Jewish nation after 2000 yrs in galut has sunk to such a level and that it has been brought into our holy Land, is not only disturbing but devastating to the Jewish people. Jewish education is the key (from early youth) for the continuity of our people. The Jewish people are here for eternity but the numbers just keep dwindling; we are also living at a time of history that will soon unleash H's wrath upon the world and we pray that most of our brethern will return to their roots, for their own sakes. Anonymous , December 28, 2015 7:40 AM. Bracha, thank you for supporting me. You are right about their love angel. And don't forget the newest tactic: JC was a Jew and therefore we must follow him as a Jew. Again here in Israel, since this past summer, we get this a lot! May Moshiach come soon! (88) S.Kauffman , April 9, 2014 4:40 PM. IT'S SO SIMPLE. IT ONLY DEPENDS ON YOU. When I lived abroad, I used to face the same issues regarding Christmas. Now, I have another life and suggest out loud to everyone: DO COME TO ISRAEL. It's our land, our place. (87) Betty , January 8, 2014 7:20 PM. In the office where I - the only jew - was responsible for the Christmas tree/party, was asked how I as a jew felt about this season. I replied that we loved it! Why, he asked. and I replied because many of us are in retail! Linda , December 24, 2015 7:37 PM. I know a lot of Jews hate Christmas. However, they do not hate selling Christmas paraphernalia to non-Jews. The merchants make a fortune this time of year. I have never understood this concept. You will take the money from Christians while hating them and their religious beliefs. Christians do not hate Chanukah. (86) Adam , December 27, 2013 3:33 AM. Rabbi, you seem to use the terms secularism and atheism interchangeably. Atheism as I'm sure you know is belief in the non existence of A god or gods. Secularism is the belief that there is a sphere of civic life ie., the government, public schools etc. that should be free from the establishment of religion. Since we as Jews are a minority, to my mind it makes sense to insist on that wall of separation. These terms are not interchangeable. You also make the assertion that atheists make hedonistic choices. A man of your education should know better than to make blanket statements. Finally, while many Jews may come to learn Judaism better through answering questions generated from our contact with Christianity, many others can come to a deeper appreciation of our faith from confronting the very valid questions posed to us from Atheism. If we are truly interested in the truth, we must honestly reconcile our faith with the challenges posed not only from other religions which are easy, but with the philosophical questions posed by Science and Philosophy. KansasKate , January 1, 2014 7:46 PM. agree with your disagreement. Thank you, Adam, for that excellent reply. You've saved me from having to type something almost identical myself. (85) Anonymous , December 26, 2013 4:46 PM. Really, Isn't it about time that all us Jews stopped worrying about assimilation, and Christmas, and Christmas songs, and idol worship, and cringing at the sight of a Christmas tree, etc. Just the comments from your readers show that they are bigoted and racist. Instead of reading and understanding the words of Isaiah telling the Jewish people of the arrival of the Messiah and exactly how He was to arrive, to whom, and thus fulfilling the words of the Prophets, We listen to and perpetuate old stories of hatred. We all have to remember the many people that died for the cause of personal and religious freedom and the majority of them were Christians. We should be ashamed of ourselves for even thinking of being intolerant towards other religions. Remember the two Great Commandments, "To love the Lord your God with all of your heart, strength, and mind, and "to love your neighbor as yourself". This is tolerance and respect for all religions, especially Christianity. We should be above criticism. Most of us here, I think, are Jews. So we focus on Jewish suffering. We understand that from the Crusades, blood libel riots, expulsions from England, France, Spain, Portugal, parts of Russia, Inquisitions, pogroms in Eastern Europe, the Holocaust that included often massacres of Jews by local Polish, Ukranians, ROmanians, Hungarians, that Jews have suffered much in the past. We don;t care for any particular "contest" you may claim. Thank G-d we live in America where we have freedom of religoun and people of different creeds are free to be as they want. Where minority does not need to be like majority. Regarding Isaiah, I guess Jewish rabbis clearly have not been forced to hear sermons regarding Christian interpretartion of one of the Jewish Books of the Scriptures. I need to make myself clear. I meant to write OBVIOUSLY with many decades when Jews were a persecuted minority in Christian Europe JEws have been FORCED to endure pressures with Christian claims about their man-deity that was killed 2000 years ago to be the deity-Messiah of the Jews. As the Ramban from 13th century Spain said, if we rejected it from the man himself why would we accept it from his disciples. (84) Beverly Kurtin , December 25, 2013 10:12 PM. What Xmas doesn't mean to me. Ah, Xmas. Why is it that some people cannot get it through their heads that Jews have nothing to do with Xmas? Yes, some have given into the holiday, but my family and I do nothing special outside of eating Chinese . Anonymous , January 3, 2014 2:36 AM. I don't think anyone has summerized it better, or said funnier; I keep "rolling on th floor laughing out loud" as I write this!! Too funny! Cheers!! (With the eggnog, of course!! Pressure to Some of Chrismas. There are clearly may American Jews , especially at work, who do feel a need not to look different and join in Chrisma songs and parties, Some local papers also make a point to note some also go to Church Mass. And we all heard of the "Chanuka Bush". There should be NO NEED to feel such pressure to be "the same". Especially in Free America. Feel free to say thank you but its not my religoun. Instead of a tree have a menora. Instead of Mass go to Shul. If Jews always wanted to be like their neighbors there would be no Jews today. Instead our history is full of heroic Idealist Martyrs that chose to stand by their age old Beliefs at all costs. (82) Anonymous , December 24, 2013 10:12 PM. Is Christmas good for the Jews? I agree with Rabbi Blech and I enjoyed reading this essay. Secularism is a more insidious and powerful threat in some ways, both to Jews and christians mainly because most people are willing to succumb to it. That is how most culture and religion start to disappear, in my opinion. God fearing people , no matter what religion , need to give support to each other , because now we are facing the same threat and possible demise if we are not mindful. It is a reality nowadays that many of those who celebrate Christmas only do so at a cultural and social level, and with the recent surge in commercialism , the pressure of spending money and the alcohol consumption result in domestic violence in some families when it is supposed to be a spiritual day with families and loved ones. Let's hope this trend will reverse once people come to their senses. (81) Shoshana - Jerusalem , December 23, 2013 5:49 PM. Having lived the first 25 years of my life in the U.S. , I really think that Xmas is bad for the Jews. Children are very attracted to it and are very influenced by what they see. Growing up with this can make it very easy for them to go over to the other side when they meet an appealing girl/boy. in college later on. (80) Mati , December 23, 2013 7:01 AM. Xtianity and xmas leads to secularlism. To say "Our children today are threatened by the spirit of secularism more than by songs dedicated to proclaiming a holy night" leads to ingnorance of the fact that "the secular world" IS xtianity (in the USA at least). Everywhere, in stores, in govt buildings, in schools, in businesses, on roads we travel, and even on the cars we see we find xmas things. Xmas IS secularlsm, ie., the very opposite of Chanukah which has its own creation by the fact that the Greeks imposed their own "secularlism" (Hellenism) upon us. Thus xmas IS the threat of secularlism upon us even though we tend to see secularlism in its purest sense, ie., without religion and without G-d. Albert Hern , December 24, 2013 4:05 AM. How can you expect tolerance. I might sound a bit blunt, but if you can't stand the US and its culture, simply move to the top of an isolated mountain where you won't have to bear with Christians, muslims, buddist or any other believe that you believe pollutes your religion. In civilised countries we respect Mennorahs, Christmas trees, buddah statues in Asian neighbours, etc. Now you don't want people to celebrate their festivals because according to your beliefs, they are a threat to you. Maybe you lack self esteem and deep inside feel that your religion is at disadvantage. If you're a true religious Jew you won't feel any threat because your belief system will be strong.If you feel it is weak, then you can see it as a threat. Kirito_Katz , December 27, 2015 2:45 PM. Exactly, Mati. It is the celebration of a life separated from Torah. "Free from Divine Law" as the xtians see it. A holiday who's past was filled with the humiliation, torture and murder of Jews. If there is one place on earth the celebration of xmas should be banned, it's Yisrael. (79) Anonymous , December 23, 2013 2:30 AM. This is a great perspective. The US is facing a crisis of faith because so many have abandoned G_d. (78) Peggy Finston MD , December 22, 2013 8:01 PM. I so agree with this article. I'm a Jewish doctor who lives in a place officially nicknamed "Christmas City." For some friends and patients, I'm the first Jewish person they've met "up front close and personal." I believe the mutual exposure has been good. Enduring relationships have transcended concerns of religious differences. We know each other. How else to heal ourselves and the world? In the US, Christmas used to be a time of "good cheer" for no "good reason." Strangers made the effort to be kind. Perhaps that quaint custom reset American society's invisible bar of civility, including civility from and toward American Jews. Sadly, that fleeting "togetherness" is fading. Even some of my Christian friends are sick of the commercial agendas that dominate the season. I so agree with this article. Sometimes the finer intentions from others, including those from other faiths, are in alignment with our own. A "win-win" allows us all to rise above that tired, duality of differences. For however briefly, this is better than never. (77) Anonymous , December 22, 2013 7:52 PM. I agree with Scott above. Living in a Israel will insulate one from all the Christmas regalia that is constantly shoved down our throats. I never understood why, if Christmas is religious holiday, is it also a federal holiday. Where is the separation of church and state? I lived in Israel for four years, years ago, and I loved that I was not a prisoner to all this stuff. Due to personal reasons, I now live in the States, but I do not go to the mall during this time, do not listen to my favorite music stations at this time, which are only Christmas carols and songs, and hardly watch T.V. for the same reason. I thank g-d for Shabbat, so that I am really insulated, and I feel very annoyed that from Halloween until January 1st, we are absolutely inundated with all kinds of ways to get us to shop, buy and spend, which is of course the bottom line in all this. Friends of mine disagree, and say they could care less. I don't know how. Anonymous , December 23, 2013 7:30 PM. Christmas as a public holiday. "I never understood why, if Christmas is religious holiday, is it also a federal holiday." reva baer , December 24, 2015 8:30 PM. Just for the record, a Dr. but not Jewish. Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, was NOT Jewish. His parents were German, but not Jewish. His writings may express Jewish values, he often stood up for the rights of Jews (and blacks and everyone else), and he occasionally was the victim of misplaced anti-semitism, but he was Lutheran. (76) Anthony , December 22, 2013 7:21 PM. I was baptize a Christian by my parents at birth, I live in a Christian country, I married a Catholic woman and was married in the Catholic church but my hearth is Jewish, I do not believe in the concepts the Christians and the New Testament transmit. I'm convince that whenever the people learn the truth the Catholic church will disappear so will the Islamist and only the Jewish monotheism will prevail. I pray to see the union of jewism soon. No more Reformist, no more traditionalist nor conservatism just Jewism. (75) Chava , December 22, 2013 6:59 PM. You are so right Rabbi. While the celebration of Christmas may make us Jews uncomfortable at times , secularism is the bigger threat to us and to society as a whole. Without the belief in G d , a higher power who dictates and cares about whether people act morally in their choices and behaviors, we see the horrendous consequences. We see the hedonism , the evil side of humans take hold.. The spiritual side of human beings is often denied and we are dwindled to 'animals' not held by any moral conscience. Hitler himself claimed the sole reason why he wanted to wipe Jews and Judaism off the face of the earth is because Judaism emphasizes the moral conscience and belief in the one true G d . Secularism is as dangerous a threat to the moral fabric of society as religion that is warped by violence and the radical Muslim terrorists in my opinion.. The liberal secular notion that anything goes leads to the destruction of mankind in frightening ways.. I am appalled what I see for example on the Internet - the violence , hatred and superficiality , and evil that lurks and on display .. It makes me want to abandon the Internet tv and movies all together which I have come to believe is the best solution. (74) shlomo , December 22, 2013 5:11 PM. commercialization of spirit. Yes xmass is festive and fun. So is halloween and valentines day. Presents costumes cards n candy. Hardly anything more. Yes we can learn that there is more to "religion" than these shallow displays . (73) Frank Adam , December 28, 2012 2:01 PM. Susan's comment that "right wing" abuse of clerical office [and justifying wars in history] disgusts a lot of people about "organised" religion also needs back up that in our time religious teachers have been intellectually indifferent salesmen. Traditional religions came out of the last three millenia of subsistence agriculture villages and market towns with only eyeball Mk I and ears for sensors. Now we live in a mechanised society with horsepower for everybody in each power point, and telescopes that detect other habitable planets. This needs careful reviews to stop queering the morality material in side quarrels over the science and geography. Every "pulpit clergy-person" or schoolteacher of religion should do the exercise of writing down not what they want their pupils and congregants to know (there is never the time to cover the lot) BUT what they think their pupils can take and use from religion (in which case they will teach themselves). This is the classroom exchange, "Do we need this for the exam Sir?" " Yes the exam called life!" Admittedly in my lifetime a lot of religious teaching has caught up with methods and training in secular schooling, and there are more books than prayerbooks and Bibles. Being mental broadband, pictures and diagrams are worth volumes of words, but what is subtly missing is that for all the plugs for God what any car or white goods salesman would probably call the need to plug the client's interests and profits is missing, beyond immediate remembrance and enjoyment. The nature of the problem is in the premises which are seldom all obvious to beginners - a bit like telling youngsters, "A verb is doing word," when it is only the name/ signifier of an action. If one does not leave the space for the windows as the bricks go up, it is tricky to fit the windows when needed. (72) Anonymous , December 27, 2012 12:59 PM. Are we sometimes guilty of intolerance? I never visited Mea Sahrim but from what I have read many ultra-Orthodox cannot countenance the presence of any other religious point of view. Our Rabbi once said the different branches of Judaism are like the four sons at the Pesach table. You may use my first name. Thanks..Toda Roger. (71) odie , December 26, 2012 6:28 PM. Growing up in an observant jewish family in Tunisia, I still enjoyed helping my christian friend to decorate her Xmas tree, without ever feeling threatened of losing my own religious beliefs. One Christmas day, when my daughter was 8 years old, she protested the fact that we were watching a Xmas show on TV, saying that we should not be doing that b/c we are jewish. Then she explained that she felt guilty for enjoying the Christmas holiday. So I proceeded to put her mind at peace by assuring her that enjoying the holiday of Christmas would not make her a christian, and that it was good to share the goodwill and cheer of others. I explained to her that we would not put up a Christmas tree, but simply cheering for our friends, neighbors and the world at large on their religious holidays was perfectly allowed and the right thing to do. She is now 37 yo, jewishly observant and enjoying the Christmas lights and cheer with her own daughters. (70) Scott , December 26, 2012 5:10 PM. I don't like Christmas much myself. Me, I got tired of the whole Christmas thing. I made aliyah. Ilive in Haifa. Not one santa claus, not one Merry Christmas not one spectacle in the shipping mall. We actually had all the hubub in December centered around Chanukah. I feel good living like a Jew in a Jewish world. Try it. It's great. (69) Joe and Irene Belcher , December 26, 2012 4:31 PM. Dear Rabbi Blech, you are who G-d wants us to be for each other. God took my son last Monday the 17th of December. Joey was intelligent, sensitive, giving and endlessly thoughtful. Through his many careers and other endeavors he had many friends (in the hundreds). All of them came to me and expressed their grief and thankfulness for the help and love they received from my son. In many cases, life-saving gifts. I love them all, as my son loved them, but there is someone, his friend, his best friend of a lifetime who, I truly believe, is an extension of my Joey. This friend's name is Joshua and he is Jewish. No one could ever come close to sharing the humor, the wit, the love, the bond, the total identification of these two boys. My son was Roman Catholic as our family is. Josh fell on his knees and cried when he heard. He traveled across the country and stayed with me, the mother, and my husband, the father, the entire week. He held our hands and gave us strength, made decisions too painful for us to fathom making, wiped our tears and protected us just like our Joey would have. Bless you Sir, and Joshie and Bonnie and Art for the gift of our Joshie and for his supporting arm in this our journey through hell. Papa and Mom. (68) Susan , December 26, 2012 3:37 PM. The problem is not secularism, as the author states. The problem is the religious right who seem to want to remake this country in their image. The problem is not recognizing that secularism is a valid and moral position, no worse or better than believing in a higher power. The problem is the ridiculous war on Christmas that the right-wing brings up every year. The problem is the lack of respect for those of us who do not believe, or who are not Jewish or Christian. (67) chris chick , December 26, 2012 11:30 AM. shalom to you all as a christian i would like you to know that there are many of us who love and stand for Israel and the jewish people.we have been to the Land many times to visit and support His people.we celebrate the Feasts and tell people the truth about what is happening not as our media promotes events.we have also been harassed for Israel and have never forced our faith.am very happy to chat and meet .Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem. (66) Jenni , December 26, 2012 6:14 AM. Commercial christmas activity. Thank you for the final line, quote " together all people of goodwill are joined in the task to place the sacred over the profane". Christians too are offended by the commercial Christmas in places where respect for G-d is replaced by the dollar,. Make no mistake about this. But we are governed by a democracy. So awareness of our own choices in our love of G-d and His ways is what binds us, not separates us. It is our strength. I abhor language/actions that diminish anothers religious beliefs. Call it respect. Teach our children to do the same because what they hear at home becomes their attitude. (65) Anonymous , December 25, 2012 7:51 PM. Respect for all religious traditions. I was raised in a Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn, my family being the only goyim on the block. Christmas was enjoyed by our Jewish neighbors, my little next door playmate always getting his present under our tree (his mom gave it to my mom before Christmas). My memories are of my little friend knocking on the door Christmas day asking my mom "Did Santa Claus come yet?" And then the delight as my mother would say I don't know, let's look under the tree and bam! there was his gift. I'm sorry others have had hurtful memories of a time that speaks to hope and joy. Happy holidays to ALL of you with good hearts. Omen! (64) Hindy , December 25, 2012 5:47 PM. Separation of Church and State. Rabbi Blech makes a lot of sense in his article. The problem I have, is that Christmas gets shoved down our throats earlier and earlier each year. As a consolation prize, stores will put up Chanukah decorations, even though the two have nothing in common. Whatever happened to the separation of Church and State. While we live in a pluralistic society, why is Christmas a religious holiday, also a federal holiday? It is not just Christmas that is forced upon us, it is also the vile day of Halloween, which is impossible to avoid and which is so repugnant. By the way, many secular Jews do not realize that Halloween is a pagan holiday and think it is so cute that their children go trick or treating. Many anti-Semitic pranks have occurred on Halloween and still do. I suppose the answer is the one that I know and wish I could do, and that is to move to Israel. I was there many times on Dec. 25th and it is just another day. Such a pleasure!! (63) Anonymous , December 25, 2012 5:35 PM. Non-Jew I agree with the author. I also think that the lure of secular society combined with a lack of education threatens all religions whether Christianity or Judaism, in America or Israel. I feel the threat of doing nothing is higher than the threat of doing something different. (62) faith? no! CONFIDENCE! , December 25, 2012 3:49 PM. an argument can be made for both sides of the following conflicting idea. is it better to be an atheist (complete non-believer) or a pagan idol worshipper (which, contrary to popular belief, all religions are, with the exception of judaism which is the only true non-idolatrous monotheistic religion)? the former violates the first commandment whereas the latter violates the second commandment. i recall reading a wonderful answer to this quandary a long time ago, unfortunately, i do not remember the answer or rationale. as i have mentioned, an argument can certainly be made for both sides. however, ostensibly, one side of the argument holds far greater credibility and clout than the other. in other words, i guess i am ultimately asking, is it better to be uninformed and therefore ignorant or misinformed and therefore misguided? what are your thoughts? which is it for you? (61) Anonymous , December 25, 2012 12:19 PM. Lack of Jewish education is a threat not Xmas. Many years ago my husband,obm, was out in a department store with a neighbor--a non-observant young man. The assault of the Xmas carols was in full swing. The neighbor, also Jewish, said "Why don't we have a holiday with special music and traditions?" My husband said "What about Passover?" His statement was met with a blank stare. The young man had no idea what my husband meant. At that point in time the young man was married to a non-Jewish woman and I am sure he is lost to Judaism completely. Lack of knowledge is a terrible danger not another religion. (60) Paul Gotberg , December 25, 2012 8:16 AM. How sad is it that we humans have such a hatred for each other. Why can' we accept the fact that as humans we are all related. Yes in the past we in the human family have made serious offences against others religions and ethnicity. In the new world of great technical advances and the ability to communicate with each other can't we put aside the negative and build common ground for mankinds (survival). The plan that should be in every humans mind is that we need each other in order keep the race of man living. Please be inteligent enough and less greedy and arrigant to allow all of mankind to come together. With our hearts and minds to think of what we can accomplish and overcome. My love to all.. (59) Richard J. Carlton , December 25, 2012 6:42 AM. The belief and respect we have for each other is more important than not being willing to disagree on the issues as adults and friends. I really like the writer's points here. As a Christian, I'm aware of all the hoopla regarding the listed Christmas. I can imagine the many Jewish folks getting tired of the numerous songs and particularly the money that goes back and forth. I see us as people that have realized that it's OK to disagree, just respect each other's feelings and rights. My Uncle Dave Saltzman was a Holocaust survivor and a man whom I respected deeply as the years went by. I'm one of those Christians that will be there for Israel if any other human power attempts to destroy our friendship and trust. I won't go into Obama, nothing needs to be said about him. But I will tell you this, there are thousands of American Christians that will jump a plan to help anytime Israel calls. Bless you all, my respect and Love. (58) Kibbitzer , December 25, 2012 6:23 AM. Is Rabbi Blech getting confused about the antisemitism experienced by his parents in Poland at Christmas? Certainly the events described happened regularly at Easter when the local priest would rail against the "Christ killers" but I'm surprised to hear him say it happened at Xmas. Here in Israel December 25 is a regular working day and I'm glad that I left behind all that enforced jollity in Britain when I made aliyah. (57) Anne O'Shea , December 24, 2012 8:05 PM. Although I am not jewish, I signed up for the Aish email which I find very interesing, in fact it gives me great spiritual awarness of the Jewish Religion. I have been brought up to celebrate Christmas from a small child, but today its all want want want which is not the true meaning. I would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays. (56) Anonymous , December 24, 2012 5:14 PM. nothing to fear and no reason to assume. I am not at ease with the suggestion that people without faith are "mokingly rejecting" the idea of faith or that they should be feared. It seems to me to suggest this and their tendency to base their lives decision on hedonistic values is displacing the contempt Christianity has/had on Jewish people and their faith on another group of people. (55) Anonymous , December 24, 2012 4:57 PM. The Deep South: Not so far from Poland. I am temporarily living in the deep south. i am not allowed to mention anything Jewish. I teach English to Speakers of Other Languages. My district puts out prayer requests for all THEIR relatives. When I asked for prayer for family in Israel I was repremanded. As the ESL teacher part of my duties is to educate teachers of the cultures and needs of our English Learners. How eever when I mentioned that Ramadan was coming up and teachers could maybe just show a little interest, I was repremanded within the hour. The klan is now just more openly politically correct while letting non-wasp know their place. (54) Bracha Haskel , December 24, 2012 3:05 PM. 36 years ago other university students decorated the door of my dorm room for Christmas. At the time I could have gone either direction, with about 500 Jews among 17,000 students. The decorations made me feel that I needed to decide about being Jewish. I got involved in Hillel, went to Israel for a year after graduation, and am still there 33 years later, with 7 children, one grandchild, and another on the way. heather , December 25, 2012 6:18 AM. My hearts yearns to one day travel to the Holy Land. I am glad you followed your heart. (53) Anonymous , December 24, 2012 12:31 AM. Living in the U.S. and not in a Jewish community, I was recently greeted by "Christmas Carolers" when I answered the doorbell. I stood politely and listened to their song and as they walked away and wished me a "merry christmas", I wished them a "Happy Hanukah". Two of the ladies came back later, rang the bell and apologized. They did not know we were Jewish and had no intention to offend. I told them "no offense taken" and we parted on friendly terms. Thank you for your article - it reassured me that I handled the situation properly. (52) Anonymous , December 23, 2012 9:08 PM. Blech's bigotry: That Rabbi Blech shows bigotry probably seems far-fetched to readers in this forum. That's only because bigotry against non-believers is the last widely accepted form of bigotry in this country. Yes, there is plenty of antisemitism, as there is anti-muslim sentiment, racism, male chauvinism, etc; but none of these is explicitly accepted - people generally feel the need to mask such feeling. Athiests, on the other hand, are commonly said to have no incentive to be good. That is no less a pejorative judgement of a people of a belief system than the claim that Jews are unloyal and dangerous because they killed Jesus. When Rabbi Blech unthinkingly says that "a secular lifestyle [is] determined solely by hedonistic choices.," he clearly means that as a pejorative - he is saying that non-believers are incapable of some greater purpose. False. Non-believers are no less capable of "spiritual" pursuits than the religious; and the use of the word "spiritual" commits one to a religious or non-naturalistic worldview no more than saying one has "heart" makes a biological statement. In a famous, though not famous enough, poll, where people were asked about their willingness to vote for a political candidate of specific persuasions, by far the group people were least willing to vote for was athiests. Jews, Mormons, and even Muslims and homosexuals were less discriminated against. We need to be aware of this bigotry in order to stop this bigotry. shunrata , December 24, 2012 12:27 PM. True - the author says "Our greatest fear should not be those who worship in a different way but those who mockingly reject the very idea of worship to a higher power." And he is right, be very afraid that people will come to realize that it's all nonsense. Anonymous , December 26, 2012 3:40 PM. I agree with your post. I already posted, but you said it much better than I did. Thanks. A cultural Jew. misha , December 30, 2012 12:08 AM. TRUE nonsense. very funny. bigots kvetching about "bigotry" NO. atheists are not an "oppressed" minority and/or martyrs. If anything their "oppression" stems from harboring absurd beliefs whose possibility for plausibility are mathematically impossible. Conscience can be "cruel". Atheist mythologies are rejected due to the fact that anyone with even the smallest IQ understands that "it takes something to make something. " understanding the undeniable historical fact that atheism is not only foolish, unproductive and unscientific - its also dangerous and has killed millions when adopted as a core "ethic" of government. Its NOT BIGOTRY to see something for what it is but of course, atheists have always been wrong about everything and have produced only massacres and abuse where they (and their mentality) have been asendent in government (aka..ussr, polpot cambodia, red china, nazi germs, north korea. etc. )so not understanding the universe/world around them (and inside them) is simply what they do best. Aside from Science, american democracy, and medical achievement (things atheism has NOT contributed to but rather their ongoing destruction) did you know that "love your neighbor. " is also NOT an atheistic idea? it also came from Theistic minds. G-d, Shema, Torah are the facts of the universe. Atheism is simply another self worshipping false religion with no future - or hope. Blech is not a bigot and is SO RIGHT. It should be kept where it's at. dismissed, rejected and feared for the lie that it is and the future death it can cause -again. (51) Hannah , December 23, 2012 8:27 PM. Clarification: Christian tree and Santa Clouse are not symbol of Christianity. If anything, a little manger is a symbol of Christmas. The Christmas tree and Santa Claus observances of Christmas are NOT Christian and this is why they can be displayed in public places. Please read the story of Christmas and you will not find a Christmas tree anywhere. Christians do not like the secular side of the holidays, such as Santa, gifts, commercialism, etc. One way to keep the original intend of the HolyDay this season is to write Christmas instead of Xmass and resist the pressure into secularism. And yes, Chanukah has nothing to do with Christmas. So - no gifts on Chanukah. Please recall the true meaning of Chanukah and Christmas celebrations. Happy Holidays (whatever you celebrate)! (50) John , December 23, 2012 6:53 PM. I see paranioa is alive and well and knows no religious boundaries. Do you really believe Christians are trying to kill you spiritually, or are you just off your meds for a few days? If you're so fearful of "spiritual death" at the hands of Christions, where are your missionaries teaching about Judaism? Or is it just so much easier to sit there and complain?> (49) Raquel de Almeida , December 23, 2012 6:07 PM. Unlike America, England calls itself a multicultural society and the last census showed that less and less people define themselves as Christians, until the Christmas season arrives. We are swamped by the "festive" season and bingeing on food and drink is what goes. Teaching our children about freedom and to stand up for what is right as in the story of Chanukah is an opportunity that we should take up and chesed in giving food to shelters and food banks in these difficult times. A season of good-will can be a great teaching and learning opportunity. (48) Anonymous , December 23, 2012 5:11 PM. If you want a safe haven of intensive Jewishness in the Christmas week, go to Limmud - it's an incredible experience, and you totally forget Yuletide. Malkala , December 23, 2012 8:07 PM. Why forget about the Yuletide? Who is it suggested that jews "Forget about the Yuletidei" CHanukah is a beautiful time of the year because families are together. We light the lichts and remember g-d and the miracle. We dance and play together. Christmas is the same type of time for the CHristians. Why should we not be happy that we all have a Festival of Lights at or near the same time. Why would anyone think it is okay for the jews to be EXclusive, but not for anyone to exclude the jews. We should all be inclusive. THere is a huge percentage of jews who to not even believe in g-d. These secular jews many times think they are more intelligent, but they are not. Believing is a very important part of Judaism. We may not have to believe in every law, but belief in g-d is so wonderful. I admire the Christians belief in god as well as the smaller percentage of jews who do so. Why? I think jewish kids are NOT inspired in Hebrew school. My grandchildren have told me, that although things have changed a great deal, there is still no spiritual uplifting in Hebrew School. Therefore, they go thru it because their parents force them. THen they drop out and do not even know what our religion is about. I do not mean alll lthe laws, I mean the spiritual belief in g-d. How can jews who do not even believe in g-d resent the CHristians who do? (47) Kate , December 23, 2012 4:25 PM. Xmas from a Convert's Perspective. Compared to the author's Polish experience, yes, the US in December is harmless for Jews. But it must be acknowledged that Xmas is hardly a Godly holiday; Christians themselves have given in to secular assimilation and allowed the day to become a celebration of stuff. Instead of a season of joy, it is one of stress, as people obsess over the "perfect" gift for each person. Even Thanksgiving, formerly a day of gratitude and family, is being infringed upon by materialism. If you are lucky enough to be a born Jew, perhaps you have observed these things as well but can easily shrug them off. But as a convert, this time of year is very difficult for me, as Christians tend to view Chanukah as Jewish Xmas and expect me to participate in both. "What's the harm?" seems to be the common view. One relative told me outright that she feels sorry for my children because they will not experience the magic of Santa. I do not believe for one second that Chanukah's place in the Jewish calendar is a result of "vagaries." The one holiday that celebrates resisting assimilation falls during a time when pressure to assimilate is high. Please take it from a convert who has experienced both: Do not turn Chanukah into any semblance of Xmas. Our children do not need eight nights of stuff. The greatest gift is continuing Jewish heritage and resisting idols of gold and silver, whether they are the actual statues of the Maccabees' days or the worship of wealth in ours. misha , December 23, 2012 7:20 PM. IMO. your words are HaShem's wisdom and complete b'emet meod (VERY TRUE). however, I would caution you regarding calling yourself merely as a "convert. per the sages, you are a AUTHENTIC JEW. just as much as anyone "lucky enough" to be born Jewish. a "ger" is not a prejorative term (not that you don't know this already) and you are no less a Jew than anyone else..as a matter of fact, maybe even moreso a Jew. You CHOSE the covenanant and all it entails. which led to a commentary in the the talmud (or was it Rambam?) that a "convert is the most beloved and special of people that while others inherited the covenant, you pursued it. " (poor paraphrase-my apologies). I've seen gerut to be held in contempt by some but its not an issue with your Jewishness but usually about the guilt of those SO BLESSED to be born into HaShem's people but take it so much for granted. they're guilty and you remind them of what they should try to be. Even so I'm on the final leg of my formal conversion/confirmation and you're inspiring comments are a "kiss of wisdom". Please pray for me as i'm also a former christian who finally saw the truth and has come home to G-d, Shema, Torah. Baruch HaShem!! and Thanks to you for your life. Kate , December 25, 2012 3:57 PM. Misha, thank you so much for that reminder. I know you are 100% correct; it is just difficult for me this time of year when I feel such a separation from my family. That being said, I am so happy and thankful to have found Judaism and I would not take it back for anything in the world. We will be so blessed to welcome you into the Jewish people. All the best to you, you definitely have my prayers. (46) Neil Parks, Beachwood, Ohio , December 31, 2010 6:11 PM. Yasher Koyach: I agree wholeheartely. Many people don't like to hear that "America is a Christian nation." But that's what it is, because that's what most of its citizens are. Unfortunately, too many American Jews define themselves by what they are not, rather than what they are. They know that Jews don't believe in JC and they don't celebrate xmas. But otherwise they don't know what makes them different from their Christian friends and neighbors. So the thought of living in a Christian country offends and upsets them, because they feel left out. We Jews need to take pride in our heritage. We need to define ourselves by who and what we are, rather than what we are not. In order to do that, we need to learn all we can about Shabbos and YomTov and Kashrus and all the other mitzvos in our wonderful Torah. Chanah , December 23, 2012 8:03 PM. Yes, the US is a Christian nation founded by Christians, (though some of them were against celebrating Christmas). Jews who object have a choice: they can suffer in exile or move home to Israel. I did and love it and rarely see a Christmas icon of any kind. Israel is our Jewish nation and we need to live here. If G-d gives us a gift should we not accept it? (45) Tammy , December 26, 2010 12:34 PM. I came back from Israel Dec 14 to carols and trees in the airport. It was a bit of a shock--I had actually forgotten all about the holiday. Then I compared it to the sound of the muzzein and the Friday Muslim sermon that is blasted into my son's yishuv and I thought how much safer it is here and that these Christians don't want to kill me. It's MY job not to assimilate and to keep my family Jewish, not the gov't. DACON9 , December 23, 2012 4:39 PM. xtians TODAY WANT TO KILL US SPIRITUALLY. The laws prevent the xtians from mortaly killing us so they attempt to spirutally kill us through deceptions misinterpretations distortions revisionism intentional or not the bottom line is the same. The so called xtian zionist. ask them if they are for a ISRAEL according to the laws AS SOLELY GIVEN AT MT SINAI ACCORDING TO MOSES. They will not answer you. Their doctrine is to bring all JEWS to israel inorder for their dream hallucination of the way to bring jesux a second time. Anonymous , December 23, 2012 11:48 PM. peace on earth goodwill toward all works for me. I'm a Jew and who sees it as a positive for all Americans that Christians celebrate Christmas, and as the Rabbi said the prospect of secularism is the real threat to society.I would disagree with the statement that "Christianity is not a religion of deed."The possibility of attaining purification thru tshuva seems absent, but doing good deeds seems a main component in the lives of Christians who take their faith seriously. Bill Miley , December 24, 2012 3:06 AM. You've been listening to the anti-missionaries. I'm sorry you feel this way. But the Christian Zionists that I know love the Jewish people for who they are: The chosen of G_d and the ones who gave us the Torah. If you knew them as I know them then you wouldn't feel this way. (44) Yoram , December 25, 2010 8:06 PM. For those who are offended by the assault of Christmas music in the U.S. during this season, they are welcome to come Home to Israel. Christmas passes with little notice in most of the nation. Where I live I pretty much missed it completely. (43) Mark L. Levinson , December 25, 2010 9:29 AM. The rabbi's sense of mutual respect slips a little when he mentions "the vagaries of the Hebrew calendar" that vary the relative dates of Chanukah and Christmas. The Hebrew calendar has vagaries only if you are a solar chauvinist. It is a perfectly fine lunar calendar, and if you want to know when the full moon is, then it's the other calendar that has vagaries. Gee, when is the full moon this January? Our lunar calendar adjusts to the solar calendar in a 19-year cycle. The Western, solar calendar ignores the moon entirely. What day of December was the last full moon? Can anybody tell me without looking it up? On the Hebrew calendar, it's always smack on mid-month, no exceptions. It's true that on the Western calendar Christmas always falls on December 25, but so what? Chanukah always falls on Kislev 25. And Easter floats around even on the Western calendar! If you consider that the Western is objective and all other calendars are subjective, then you've been drinking the egg nog. (42) Bernard Baudoin , December 25, 2010 12:51 AM. Declare the jews guilty of deisism is an absurdity. Jesus was killed by. romans! They supposed he could lead a revolt against them! Rabbi Blech, Excellent article! I agree with every word you wrote! Sometimes learning about other cultures teaches us about our own. Why we do not believe in Christmas can and often is the first sep towards a Jewish education for Jews with little knowledge of their own faith. BTW--in reponse to comment #36, Rabbi Blech is not encouraging us to *celebrate* Christmas! Rather, he is just trying to point out a fact that other religions celebrating Christmas is not a threat to the Jews if the Jews are armed with anough knowledge about their own religion and observe the mitzvot. On a final note, this may sound awful but in a way I have more in common with religious Christians than with secular Jews. As an Orthodox Jew proud of her heritage, I feel blessed to have wonderful friends in my life, many of whom are also religious Jews, but of many other faiths as well. EVERY person, Jewish or not, is created in the image of Hashem and must be treated with dignity and respect. Shabbat Shalom! Anonymous , December 23, 2012 4:46 PM. I DONT AGREE WITH THE ARTICLES MESSAGE. ITS A STEP INTO HERECY. This article is just another blurring of the TORAHS DEMAND TO SEPARATE from the other nations. It is a spiritually dirty time and JEWS MUST STRENGTHEN THEMSELFS WITH TORAH LEARNING against this spiritual onlslaught from the xtians. Many sephardic communities learn all night to counter the evil effects. MANY ASHKANAZ communities do not because that night when the xtians left thier sermons they were inspired to hate Jews and therefore went on rampages killing or and assaulting jews and as well damaging their property. jc only brough death and pain and sorrow to the entire world. What xtians say is not the facts of the history as THEIR history has been rewritten countless times. They created myths, stories and peotry on a dead mangod. (40) Anonymous , December 24, 2010 10:07 AM. Very enjoyable article. (39) Alexander Huzau , December 23, 2010 5:06 PM. Ateism - or rejecting God - is the biggest sin ever! It is like an artifact rejects his creator or someone his parents. No one tries to push down religion on someones throat, not even the Muslims, and less the Jews: you, on your own, must be convinced that God - the supreme Creator - exist. You can believe or not, as you can do good things or bad ones: this is because He created us with free will and not as programmed robots- it would be very simple and without any reason. He is invisible, but you can see all His wonderful things He created for us, from the stars on a summer night sky, till the smallest flower on your garden. Just think about.. (38) Daniel Hennessy , December 23, 2010 4:22 PM. Appreciation for thoughtful consideration. I want to say thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this subject. As a Christian and a Holocaust educator who teaches both the anti-Semitism of the Church as well as the Jewish roots of the Christian faith, I respect the Jewish view of Christianity that cannot help but be informed by 2,000 years of anti-Jewish theology, legislation, and, tragically, anti-Jewish behavior. My presentation of the Holocaust is from a critical perspective which emphasizes the notion that although it might be argued that Christianity did not "cause" the Shoah, per se, the Third Reich would likely not have been able to succeed with its “Final Solution” without the 2,000 years of Christian teaching that preceded its rise to leadership in Germany. Having studied the history of Christian anti-Semitism for so long, I understand and respect the reasoning behind seeing the occasion of Christmas – especially given the sad fact of its commercial exploitation over time – as an inspiration to dig deeper into one’s own faith, almost as a form of “spiritual resistance,” so to speak. I, too, recoil at the increasing barbarism of the event, and take care to guard the hearts of my own sons from the effects of its exploitation. Christians, too, can be assimilated too far into secular culture if not vigilant to recognize its threat. Guarding one’s spirit from the effects of cultural degeneration and assimilation into it takes much vigilance these days. Again, thank you for getting beyond the obvious through such a reasonable approach to the matter. Warm regards, Dan Hennessy. (37) Anonymous , December 23, 2010 5:56 AM. It is important to be able to accept the culture and the celebrations of other countries. Not that one has to actually join in but there is no reason that there can't be different restaurants in the same city. If one can not bear the sight of other cultures, why travel? Go hide in your house. At the time of redemption each nation will choose THEIR OWN princes. (36) muman613 , December 23, 2010 1:19 AM. I think that it is confusing to a child when a family mixes the holidays. A Jew should NEVER EVER celebrate Xmas . I agree that some faith is better than no faith at all. But to suggest that Jews should teach their children the non-Jewish observance is completely wrong. Read RAMBAMS Mishne Torah Avodah Kacham Chapter 10 for more information regarding these halachas. It is fine for a Jew to wish Happy Holidays to a gentile in order to keep the peace, but he should not engage in the religious observance of the holiday nor mention the name of the false deity. I am perplexed by Rabbi Blech would suggest to Jews that it is OK to raise our children with Xmas. Most Rabbaim I know say the exact opposite. (35) Shelly , December 22, 2010 10:15 PM. Let's all be in Shul! Xmas Eve is a Friday night and Xmas day is Saturday! We dont always agree, but this is well written Rabbi Blech. (34) Michelle Wayne , December 22, 2010 9:46 PM. You sound like the Muslims pushing religion down peoples throat, if somebody wont's to be a non religious person even if they come from a Jewish families and they wont to be atheists it's they right! (33) Joan Small , December 22, 2010 5:52 PM. While Christians may no longer blame the crucification of their god on Jews, Mormons have not. Their bible teaches them that Jews have done many horrific things to non-Jews throughout history and that Jews are responsible for the death of their god. This was recently told to me during a conversation with my niece, who married a Mormon and is raising their children in the Mormon church. She explained to me that the Mormons go to cemetaries to convert dead people, especially Jews, so they can have eternal life in heaven. They believe that is the only way people get to heaven. I enjoyed reading your article very much as I do all the Aish articles but this is the first I have commented on because of this one issue. I am very tolerant with my niece because she is my only one and was like a daughter to me. It is difficult to live with the words she spoke to me but I do. I have a wonderful Rabbi who has helped me through a very difficult issue. Thank you for your article and for taking the time to read my comment. B'Shalom Joan Small. (32) Anonymous , December 22, 2010 9:20 AM. a very nice messages wish u could continue your subscription. good messages wish u could send some info for me from laureen. (31) ayla5 , December 22, 2010 6:25 AM. As the adult child of a secular Jewish father and a Christian mother, we always celebrated Christmas growing up. But now, as I am discovering, primarily from this website, the history and beliefs of half of who I am, I see no reason for me (and my Christian husband who is learning from me), my grown children and granddaughter to not celebrate both. If it weren't for the events and victory of the Chanukah story, neither faith would be where it is today and paganism might have run amok. My little granddaughter is going to grow up knowing the beauty of both faiths (and she will be wise enough to know when to say Happy Chanukah or Merry Christmas). And a sincere thank you to commenter #1. (30) David Tzvi , December 22, 2010 6:00 AM. Thanks for a beautiful article Rabbi Blech. I find nothing in it that compares Chanukah to Christmas, nor Judiasm with Christianity. Rather, it is an encouragement to dig deeper into your faith, learn more about your roots, and figure out the difference between deed and creed. (29) Frankie Huffman , December 21, 2010 7:34 PM. It must be difficult to live in certain countries if that nation has a religious majority other than our own. I was raised mostly Christian. I always knew I had Jewish ancestry from both parents, and I became aware of the reasons that Jewish heritage was mostly concealed. It saddens me that those things happened. Only as an adult have I had the privilege to attempt to connect with my ancestral heritage. I know Israel allows freedom of religion but I wonder if it is odd for religious people other than Jews during Jewish Holidays in Israel as it is for Jews in America and Europe during Christian Holidays? We may forget how difficult it is to maintain one’s identity when living in a country that’s foundation began by people who favored one religion over the other if we live in a nation that predominately favors the religion we relate to. Non-Muslims in Muslim countries, non-Christians in Christian countries, non-Jews in Israel, all must struggle during certain Holidays. I think it is natural during special times of the year to want to share greetings of joy and celebration with those around us. My husband is from India and though he and I share common religion his family does not; they are mostly Hindu. I never feel offended when they send cards or verbalize greetings during their religious Holidays, I know they are not wishing to offend or convert me; I know it is a gesture of kindness. When there is illness or problems we offer to pray for one another. I don’t believe in their gods, but I appreciate that they care enough for me that they make time to pray for me, and they appreciate that about me. I think opposing views can remind us of who we are more powerfully than simply our daily existence. Evil and hatred should never be tolerated; kindness and consideration of one another should be the foundation of every Holy Day. (28) Anonymous , December 21, 2010 6:29 PM. (27) Felix in Madrid , December 21, 2010 6:21 PM. I enjoy Christmas although don't celebrate is religiously. Thanks for this article. I enjoy the contrast between the street and shops colorful decorations, the music, etc. and the gloomy atmosphere of winter. I even accept and return "Merry Christmas" wishes because they're well meant, even though I don't believe in it. It is also interesting to know that most Christians don't know that they're actually celebrating the continuation of an ancient pagan feast: the winter solstice. (26) Shaun , December 21, 2010 5:20 PM. I'm surprised to see the comments on this, written with (at least, a little) hate or resentment. I agree that Chanukah should not be compared to Christmas, and that the amount of Christmas advertising and what-not is quite overdone in the states. I also agree with Judy, who simply says "Same to you" when told "Merry Christmas". I have always felt that the only thing likely to convert our children to a different faith, is our own lack of faith, knowledge, and practice of Judaism. If you spend Shabbat with your family, smiling, singing, and teaching them why we observe it and why we are special and blessed with it, you won't need to worry. I am Jewish by blood, but was raised in a Christian family that attended church, but was not observant outside of its walls. This left me wanting more and finding Judaism (before I ever learned of my family's history). Maybe it was the "Jewish Soul" inside me, maybe it was my parents' own lack of "Christianity" in the home. Daven with your children, read them the book of Jonah when it's not Yom Kippur. go to Shul, have an Oneg Shabbat, teach them Hebrew and why it is special. If your children are immersed in Judaism with pride and joy, no Santa, pine tree, or carolers will make them want to convert. Christians put away the trees and lights when December ends and they don't pull them back out for 11 months. Jews bring the lights out every week (along with the wine and bread!). Respect your neighbors, as we are all Noah's children, and treat each day as a miracle given to us by haShem. (25) Yochi Eisner , December 21, 2010 1:33 PM. Stop teaching through comparison. Once again I find yet another article discussing the Chanukah-Christmas "connection". There is no connection! You know the saying "you can take the Jew out of the Diaspora but can’t take Diaspora out of the Jew" is truer today than ever before. The fact that there are no pogroms in America today is just a matter of your present history. We don’t know what is to come. I understand that as American Jews you are always worried about dual loyalties, but there is no reason to bend over backwards trying to find connections and good things to say about the some-times juxtaposition of these two holidays. Chanukah is a holiday of small things: a small pot of oil, of candle lighting in the home. This is not a holiday found in the Torah. Jewish kids, like all kids, are smart. They know when you are lying to them or when you try to convince them of something you don't believe yourself. Comparison is not the best teaching tool. If you want to teach about Chanukah – just do that. There is no comparison between these holidays; just as there can be no comparison between Ramadan, Lent or Aseret Yimay Tshuvah. Jews should not have to celebrate 'being the same' in order to feel part of the mainstream. Stop trying to make Chanukah into what it is not and start teaching Jewish kids Jewish history, holidays and values. Stop teaching through comparison. This way we in Israel will not have to send over our kids over to American Universities, as shlechim, in order to try and help Jewish kids counteract all the hate they experience in there. There is a mountain of hate there and no "Merry Christmas" is going to counteract that! (24) Dothan , December 21, 2010 7:41 AM. I have never celebrated x-mas my whole life, since childhood, my parents taught me about these pagan festivals. Am now grown up and am teaching other children what X-mas is all about. We usually refer to it as X-mas (something non-existent) (23) Elizabeth , December 21, 2010 4:59 AM. A Different Perspective on Christmas. It is always a good thing to focus on those things that we can agree upon rather than our differences. (22) Anonymous , December 21, 2010 4:37 AM. As someone who was raised Christian (but thinking of converting to Judaism) and as a member of a church belonging to the organization of Christians united for Israel & a church "returning to it's 'Hebraic roots'", I strongly believe Jews have much more to "fear" from evangelizing Christians then from your typical atheist, agnostic, or "secular Christian". If you need "motivation" to practice Judaism, why not let your incentive be your fear of "secularism". Most atheists and/or "secular" people I know have a greater tolerance or greater love for Jews, than many Christians. Their teachings, their writings, their actions almost brought me to faithlessness. It was a book titled "Where Judaism Differs", that first opened my eyes. (21) Judy , December 20, 2010 11:17 PM. I agree with some of what the author writes and disagree with other things. I agree that it's silly to take offense if someone wishes you a Merry Christmas. They're just trying to be friendly, and the fact is that most people in this country celebrate Christmas. I see no reason to retort that I'm Jewish; I just say, "Same to you," and leave it at that. Here in the States and Canada, I would agree that a religious Christian is much less of a threat to Judaism than is a secularist, particularly an ardent atheist. That would not, however, be the case for most of history. As the author points out himself, religious Christians constituted the major threat to Jews for centuries. I particularly disagree with the author's intimating that Chanuka is "the Jewish alternative to Christmas." Christmas is a beautiful NON-JEWISH holiday, and I wish all my Christian friends a wonderful and joyous Christmas. Chanuka, however, has nothing whatsoever to do with Christmas other than the time of year. In fact, Chanuka is all about maintaining the integrity of the Jewish religion, not only against the likes of Antiochus, but also against the hellenization that was rampant among Jews at that time. In other words, the Macabees fought against assimilation, and to link Chanuka, of all holidays, to a non-Jewish holiday is to deny its very essence. Sure it's lovely to put up decorations for a holiday. Build a sukkah and decorate to your heart's content. And while we're at it, if you want to give your kids expensive presents, why not do so for finding the afikomen? It pains me greatly to see Chanuka turned into a kind of Jewish Christmas or even "the Jewish alternative to Christmas." It is no such thing. (20) bernie rosenberg , December 20, 2010 11:05 PM. when goyim say to me "merry xmas", i respond with a happy chanukah". they in turn respond with , "i'm not jewish". i in turn say i' m not christian. my wife says, i'm too harsh, they only mean well. after all the years of putting up with anti-semites, i have had it up to my nose. i refuse to be p.c. for the goyem. (19) David S. Levine , December 20, 2010 8:22 PM. Say "Merry Christmas" To Christians. I always say "Merry Christmas" to Christians, Catholic and Protestant. I also say, when they say, "Happy Holidays" to me that it's perfectly fine for them to say "Happy Chanukah." Give respect and demand it! (18) Jerrold Landau , December 20, 2010 7:11 PM. Sums up my attitude exactly. Rabbi Blech, thank you for putting this in writing. Sums up my attitude exactly, and I am surprised at how many of our fellow Orthodox Jews feel differently about this. (17) Andrea , December 20, 2010 6:10 PM. I think Christmas is the time of year I get to "stand out" as a religious Jew. Sometimes gentiles where I work appear surprised when I tell them I don't celebrate Christmas because they can't imagine anyone celebrates something else. I do agree that Jews very often want to "blend in" because we are a minority but it sends mixed messages to children. (16) Ian Hutchinson , December 20, 2010 4:36 PM. As Rabbi Blech says, it is not those of other faiths that Jews & Christians are threatened by, but the aggressive secular humanism which seeks to destroy every faith & establish rigid atheism in schools & everywhere. As a Christian, like Allen above, I rejoice in the relationship that God has always sought with mankind & revealed right at the start in Genesis & handed on in the Bible so carefully preserved by our Jewish forebears. Thank you. (15) brad , December 20, 2010 4:36 PM. One may argue that Jesus, a Jew, was the most influential person in world history. Like that of George Washington, Abe Lincoln and Martin Luther King perhaps Jews can celebrate Christmas as a secular birthday. (14) David C. , December 20, 2010 4:17 PM. Merry Christmas from a Jew. I'm Jewish, and although I do NOT celebrate Christmas, I love the season and I am very happy to greet Christians with a "Merry Christmas!" (I do not see them as idol worshippers. So why not?) If people wish me a Merry Christmas, I feel warm inside and why would I be insulted? If a Christian went to Israel during Hanukkah or Shavuot, should they be insulted for being included in our Jewish holiday greetings? Jews come in all shapes and colors, so do Christians. It is time for Christians to be tolerant of Judaism, but I believe most Jews also are tolerant of Christianity (see the beauty in it), and feel quite okay with being greeted with a cheerful "Merry Christmas," although Santa won't come to our house :) (13) Wolfgang , December 20, 2010 4:06 PM. Dear Rabbi: As a Catholic myself, I was very pleased to read these words, you're so right, there are enemies far greater than other religions (like atheism for instance) and this season's introspection also applies to us, Santa Claus and the tree are pagan customs (not Catholic/Christian at all), we should look up on how much we know and act as our Law teaches us. That's the reality of the Catholic liturgy. Santa and the rest are just representations that are cute and might be positive, but we should dig into our respective roots, instead of getting carried away with the season. (12) Keith , December 20, 2010 3:54 PM. I totally agree with the Rabbi. This is a wonderful time of the year. We should appreciate the good will and kindness experienced in December rather than resent public displays of Christmas trees and creches. When people wish me a Merry Christmas, I smile and return the greeting. BTW, as a former retailer, the season has been very good to me. (11) Allan , December 20, 2010 3:17 PM. I am Jewish although not frum, but best described as from a traditional background. I do not celebrate Christmas and am offended by those who assume that everyone does. What also deeply bothers me is a close relative who decorates her home with Christmas decorations because she "likes the way it looks". Each year I try my best to explain to her that it isn't our holiday. She has stopped short of a Christmas tree though. I feel that she badly wants to blend into her mostly Gentile neighborhood and really does like the festive look. I have also explained that it is a poor example for her teenage son to see, but my protests are falling on either deaf or dumb ears. (10) Allen , December 20, 2010 10:13 AM. As a Christian I find your article excellent. We owe you much. Thanks for preserving the Bible. Israel is in the forefront protecting Western civilization and without thanks from the media. Allen. (9) Vered , December 20, 2010 5:07 AM. Although I am very thankful to be Jewish, I have to disagree with the author's statement, "theirs is a religion of creed, ours is of deed". Baloney. We both possess creed-like beliefs in our respective religions. But, look around at the deeds. Who does more work to help the homeless, feed and clothe the hungry, teach manners, support Israel, etc. than the modern Christian? I believe our "creed" is more correct than theirs, but their actions are currently better than ours. (8) MAHALEAH , December 20, 2010 4:28 AM. As a Torah Jew, Christmas has no affect on me. Because Christmas is a christian holiday . When someone in my condo complex say marry Christmas to me, I tell them that I am not a christian, I am Jewish. (7) ariel , December 20, 2010 2:39 AM. My grandfather (a"h) used to say in Yiddish that at the end of the day, "besser a frimmer goy, tzi a nischt frimmer goy" - "Better a religous gentile to a secular one" (6) Anonymous , December 20, 2010 12:29 AM. "Christmas" is an incredibly pagan holiday. It shouldn't be celebrated by anyone--Christian or Jew. Don't believe me? Do a little research on your own. (5) Fred , December 19, 2010 6:49 PM. Jewish and Like Christmas. I used to sing Christmas songs in school and like the holiday, but I am still Jewish and proud. No problem. (4) Yecxhiel Greene , December 19, 2010 5:59 PM. better to let Xmas pass than to comment. 1. R. Blech likes to quote the phrase "they are a religion of creed, we are a religion of deed"; yet, "Reishit Chochma Yirat HaShem. the beginning of wisdom is fear of God. Whatever we do as Jews, if we're not doing it out of Fear of Heaven, it is for naught. 2. The idea that America views itself as "one nation under God" is the buying into the right-wing fundamentalist Christian dogma which is no more valid than their desires to break down the separation of church & state. 3. the idea that we as Jews are forced to examine our beliefs because others are celebrating is far overwhelmed by the tendency of even more Jews to get "caught up in the holiday spirit" and start kissing their shiksa secretaries under the mistletoe. 4.The best response we as Jews can have to Christian holidays is to maintain the appropriate degree of separation: יְ־הֹוָ־ה בָּדָד יַנְחֶנּוּ וְאֵין עִמּוֹ אֵל נֵכָר: (3) Anonymous , December 19, 2010 2:32 PM. May we all remember, that Christmas represents the first, and strongest test to the youngest of our community- our children. May we influse their little hearts and minds with a sense of Jewishness. Friends- this is where Jewish pride begins. Teach our children to be that small, bright candle to light this world, and to . Stay Strong. (2) Aaron , December 19, 2010 2:24 PM. Being inundated by carols and decorations is a great reminder that America, while a wonderful and comfortable exile, is still exile. Thank G-d for such reminders. (1) Anonymous , December 19, 2010 1:29 PM. Many of us Jews are employed as medical technicians in hospitals. We always go out of our way to work on the Christian holidays, so that our gentile coworkers can have those days off. Today @ Dec 25 / 7 Tevet 5778. I am fascinated by history, and in browsing your website's Western Wall Tunnel Tour (http://www.aish.com/sem/wtt/). I was surprised by the dates of various events in Jewish history. According to your timeline, King Solomon built the First Temple in 825 BCE. Was it not completed in 957 BCE? The Babylonian exile is stated as beginning in 422 BCE. But didn't Nebuchadnezzar II destroy the First Temple in 586 BCE, the same year the Jews were deported to Babylonia? Could you please explain this discrepancy in the dates? Thank you. The Aish Rabbi Replies: The source of this discrepancy is in the accounting of the Persian period. Greek historians (such as Herodotus, Ctesias, Xenophon, and others who lived after the events and collected oral histories) speak of 10 Persian kings who ruled for 208 years. By contrast, the biblical Jewish account speaks of four kings ruling 52 years. The confusion stems from the fact that one person may have several names. For example U.S. President, Commander-in-Chief, and White House Occupant may all be names for the same person. So too, Arta-Khsharta is a title used by all Persian kings and means literally "Fit for the Kingdom" – yet Artaxerxes is listed separately as three kings in the Greek lists. Another point of contention focuses on the war between Darius and Alexander. 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"A righteous man falls down seven times and gets up." – King Solomon, Proverbs, 24:16. Life is all about the ability to get up from challenge. Greatness is defined as getting up one more time than what you've fallen down. The Torah defines someone who's righteous not as someone who had succeeded, but someone who has persevered. It creates a paradigm of what righteousness is – trying to do what's right, getting up from failure, and keep moving forward. Charlie Harary. 3. "If you don't know what you're living for, you haven't yet lived.” – Rabbi Noah Weinberg, of blessed memory. Life is the most precious thing we have. Everyone wants to live a life of meaning. But we are so busy 'living' that we don't have a moment to really think about living. One of my father’s priorities was getting people to ask the big questions in life, to get out of the pettiness and focus on living a life of real purpose. Yehuda Weinberg. 4. "I do not want followers who are righteous, rather I want followers who are too busy doing good that they won’t have time to do bad." – Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kotzk. People who focus on being righteous can become self-absorbed and self-righteous. While those pursing good deeds and actions become righteous. Rabbi Ari Kahn. 5. “ Klieg, Klieg, Klieg-Du bist a Nar. You are smart, smart. smart – but you are not so smart!” – a Yiddish saying. It’s one of my favorite quotes because it is so true! And my mother used to say it quietly about people and whenever she did, she was right. Benjamin Brafman. 6. “If I am I because you are you, and you are you because I am I, then I am not I and you are not you. But if I am I because I am I, and you are you because you are you, then I am I and you are you.” – Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kotzk. A self-definition that is based on other’s perspective is untrue and deceptive. Rabbi Zev Pomeranz. 7. “Gam zu l'tova. This too is for the good.” – Nachum Ish Gamzu, Talmud, Taanit, 21a. When things get "hard" it reminds me that this too is for the best and I need to reorient my thinking to this realization. Rabbi Yitz Greenman. 8. "I don't speak because I have the power to speak; I speak because I don't have the power to remain silent" – Rabbi A.Y. Kook. This quote embodies the depth of love every Jew needs to feel for another. The connection between Jews is instinctive, therefore one has no choice but to speak. Caring for other Jews cuts to the core of who we are as a people and we need to reach a point where that is so deep that it is impossible not to say or do something. Yitzchak Tendler. 9. "People often avoid making decisions out of fear of making a mistake. Actually the failure to make decisions is one of life's biggest mistakes." – Rabbi Noah Weinberg. I love this quote because it inspires me to keep taking the risks I need in order to grow. I want to be able to keep climbing even after I fall, and Rav Noah's words have always given me the courage to fail and keep trying anyway. Sara Debbie Gutfreund. 10. “There are two things that are infinite, the universe and man's stupidity. And I am not sure about the universe.” – Albert Einstein. I find it's a clever way of saying people are crazy. Rabbi Stephen Baars. 11. “If you want to meet a princess, make yourself into a prince.” – Rabbi Dov Heller, Aish LA. To me that encapsulated everything about finding a wife. Totally practical and also spiritual. Mike Cooper. 12. "There are no problems, only opportunities for growth." – Rebbetzin Dena Weinberg: It gets me through almost everything. It means that God is sending me this so that I can grow. It prevents me from blaming others, including myself. It frames a situation not as something overwhelming that is impossible to solve, but as a puzzle that can be worked out, and the process of working it out is where real growth takes place. Words are powerful; as soon as you reframe from "problem" to "opportunity," you pull down the covers, get out of bed, pull up your boot straps and rise to the occasion. No one wants problems, but who doesn't want opportunities? Lori Palatnik. 13. “If I am not for me, who is for me; and if I am (only) for myself, what am I. And if not now, when?” – Hillel, Ethics of the Fathers, 1:14. I find this to be the most inspirational and motivating message. I was created for a specific purpose – there is no other 'me.' Consider that I am here for others – bearing the 'me' in mind, how can I make the difference to the world? Lastly, there's no time like the present. Rabbi Chaim Cohen. 14. “Who is wise? One who learns from every man… Who is strong? One who overpowers his inclinations… Who is rich? One who is satisfied with his lot… Who is honorable? One who honors his fellows.” – Ben Zoma, Ethics of the Fathers, 4:1. This is my favorite quote because it upends our society’s definitions of these things. We tend to think strength, happiness, wisdom and honor are reliant on external circumstances – how much wealth you have, how strong you are, how much you know…. Jewish wisdom shows all four are internal; it's all up to the person himself. Want to be rich? It's about your attitude, not about how much money you have. Want to be smart? You don't need Einstein’s genes, just the ability to open your eyes and watch people around you. Want to be strong as a hero? It's in your heart – just be strong enough to do the right thing. Nir Greenberger. 15. "Torah is not education, it's transformation." – Rebbitzen Dena Weinberg. If you are just learning Torah for the education and not growing and transforming yourself, you are not really learning Torah. Bonnie Cohen. 16. " Yeshuat Hashem k’heref ayin . The salvation of God is like the blink of an eye.” – Pesikta Zutreta, Esther 4:17. No matter how bleak something may look, salvation could be just around the corner. God can change everything in the blink of an eye. This quote teaches us to always have hope; redemption can come at any moment. Danielle Haas. 17. “ L’fum tzara agra, according to the effort is the reward.” – Ben Hei Hei, Ethics of the Fathers, 5:26. This is the great equalizer. It doesn’t matter where you have started on the ladder of life; it matters how many rungs you’ve climbed. This is the true measure of man. As President Coolidge said: Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent." Of course we cannot do anything without God’s help. The choice is in our hands, but the results are in His. Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith. 18. "If you are not a better person tomorrow than you are today, what need have you for a tomorrow?" – Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. The purpose of human life is to improve one's character traits, by working on oneself every day. That's why God gives us today – and tomorrow. Sara Yoheved Rigler. 19. “L’Chaim!” – a traditional Jewish toast. Jews appreciate every moment of life. It doesn’t matter if things are going the way you want them, stop and pause, and raise your glass to the delicious opportunity life is giving you right now. You’ll never get that moment back again. Rabbi Jack Kalla. Submit your favorite Jewish quote in the comment section below. Click here for more inspiring daily Jewish Quotes. February 22, 2014. Related Articles: Featured at Aish.com: About the Author. articles, videos and blogs featuring timeless Jewish wisdom. Visitor Comments: 175. (152) Nancy , December 15, 2017 8:25 PM. 2 quotes/life philosophies which I live by. The first quote is about who is wise. I come from a VERY Secular Jewish background and I have been soaking up knowledge from learned people of all ages. A few years ago I heard a very sensitive and intelligent 4 year old boy talk about the Beit Ha Mikdash. When I was 4, the Beit Ha Mikdash was not even on my radar. I also heard a 5 year old girl tell her friend why "we shouldn't talk about other people behind their back." This child had a grasp and sensitivity of lashan hara that people 3 times her age do not have. The other quote deals with looking at problems as opportunities. As I sit here typing, I am dealing with a challenging situation in life. It's tough and it hurts, but I will tackle this challenge head on. It is a HUGE opportunity to move into a better phase of life. Chanukah Sameach to all! (151) George R. Jacobson , October 23, 2017 1:14 AM. A wise man hears one word and understands two. (150) Peter Francis , September 22, 2017 4:15 PM. Clear your throat before you speak, lest you forget your thoughtful ideas. (149) Cheryl Everett , January 10, 2017 2:51 PM. The one who can't dance says the band can't play. This I read in a book of Yiddish proverbs when I was a teenager. I think this has made me think before complaining more then anything in my life. (148) Anonymous , November 30, 2016 3:55 PM. I think this wise sayings is from Solomon that "this too shall pass" then a person not get too sad in hard situations, not too happy or too haughty in joyful moments. Thanks for reading. (147) Lynne Minore , November 5, 2016 11:44 PM. Something my Mother always said. Instead of using a curse word or phrase, she always exclaim "Your Father takes numbers" Has anyone ever heard that expression before? (146) Eduardo Lopez , September 3, 2016 11:21 AM. Looking for a quote and wine and aging. I remember a saying that under forty years of age, food is healthier than wine, after that age, wine is healthier than food. But reviewing my sources of PIrkeAvot, i am not able to find it. Does it really exist? (145) yaffa , August 31, 2016 9:27 AM. Torah is not education is transformation. (144) Ruth M. , August 9, 2016 7:24 PM. Faithful are the wounds of a friend. But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. Book of Solomon. (143) James Sagarin , June 2, 2016 6:58 PM. Helping me to find a quote on new beginnings. Appreciate your efforts and kindness! (142) Ralphitz , May 1, 2016 4:58 AM. If you've got nowhere to go, and you go there, you've gone nowhere. Two roads diverged in a wood and I, I took the one less traveled by. And I got horribly lost. (141) abak , February 25, 2016 3:37 PM. very wonderful quotes. thanks. (140) Anonymous , January 6, 2016 1:56 PM. It's not what you achieve that determines what you are, but what you overcome. (139) Gregg Luchs , December 30, 2015 8:57 PM. "Mensch tracht, un Gott lacht" Yiddish proverb. Man makes plans, and God laughs. This is really just the Jewish version of Proverbs 16:9 -- "The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." We all make plans with a goal, a destination in mind, but it's important to remember that we frequently have no control over the path we will travel to get there. Often the destination itself ends up being completely different from what we had in mind. This is why we're well advised to keep in mind that it's the journey to the station and not the station itself that describes our life. We will all arrive at the station soon enough. (138) Savti , November 19, 2015 6:12 PM. Gam Zeh Y'a'vor--This too, shall pass. This has gotten me through many a tough time, from toilet training kids to breast cancer (B"H, I'm a 20 yr survivor!). Nothing in this physical world is forever. With HaShem's help, we'll get through it--but even if we don't, God forbid, life altogether is only temporary. This quote helps me keep things in perspective. (137) Kathleen Dahnke Nottestad , November 1, 2015 11:31 PM. my favorite one is "Things in life that don't kill you make you stronger!" Then combine it with " to thine own self be true". Both coinside nicely.When someone treats me unkindly ex. Overcharging me knowingly - or other forms of harassment - I see it's important that I view their behavior as a statement about them NOT me!! Then peel the onion back and you'll find time and time again some form of jealousy and greed will rear it's ugly head once agin!! I also believe "what goes round comes round"and with the Justice system or lack there of in the USA - I have faith that one day they will undoubted meet their maker and it won't be pretty. So "there but for the grace of GOD go I" it's so true - so all these quotes help to keep me sain in an insane world, we exsist in. some of us have a promised land to aim for. when the worst day I ever lived - I found myself after experiences unbelievable pain - in the arms of my two favorite humans - my folks arms. Then : angels from on high! thus,the pain only lasted for a while and was replaced by a gift from above Thanks be to GOD. So because I believe I need to remember that he is always with me and not to fear those whose goal is to rattle my cage. So I need to remember @ all times his teachings and follow to the best of my ability the 10 commandments. I plan to try to the best of my ability to remember that he has always been there for me and all he ask is that I try. Seems like a good deal for me. so if any of my enemies are reading this JUST YOU WAIT. You'll get your up commence one day! every storm cloud has a silver lining - live your life so you can avail yourself of that lining time and time again! It really does say columns about the perpetrator rather than the person it's directed at. (136) Ruth Feinstein , October 9, 2015 12:31 PM. I like to wake up every day with a feeling of gratitude. Attitude is important. (135) Anonymous , September 17, 2015 9:08 AM. Even if you kill me I will not kill you. Talmud. (134) Daniel Hadar , September 7, 2015 4:19 PM. Kol Man D'Avid Rachmana L'Tav Avid - Rebbe Akiva. (133) Tom , September 2, 2015 12:33 AM. Don't lie down with a healthy head in a sick bed. Laig zich nit mit a gezunter kop in a kranken bet. (132) Anonymous , July 14, 2015 7:32 PM. One of my quotes is I'm still here. G-d is in control. What I went thru was very challenging and I'm getting better everyday. Now I believe more than ever. For more than 15 yrs. I walked the walk, I sure thought it was mostly real. Now it is more real than ever. So many of you can relate, I'm blessed and still here. (131) Vico Confino , July 14, 2015 6:49 PM. It is not what you take with you, but what you leave behind. "The true worth of a human's existence can be found in the legacy of their deeds" (130) Caroline Rosenberg , June 16, 2015 11:32 PM. This is said if someone makes a wish.. (129) Daniella Jacob , April 27, 2015 8:31 PM. "A Long Life is not Good Enough, but A Good Life is Long Enough"- Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis. It is better to live until 60 and dedicating your life to torah & mitzvoth then to live until 120 but not learning enough torah and not helping others. (128) Kathleen , March 10, 2015 9:05 PM. What is said from the heart is received by the heart. On a trip to Israel a very kind person said this to me. Do I have the quote right? If not correct could someone please send me the correction? Thank You. (127) Daniella Jacob , February 17, 2015 4:45 PM. "A Long Life is not Good Enough, But a Good Life is Long Enough" Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis. This is one of my favorite quotes. You can live a full life up until 120 but not helping others, and just going about your buisness. or you can devote your life to helping people & live a short life. (126) Anonymous , January 5, 2015 6:14 AM. If you will it, it is no dream." (125) BETTY , January 2, 2015 4:13 PM. DON'T ARGUE WITH A STUPID PERSON BECAUSE THAT WILL MAKE TWO OF YOU AND HE WILL BEAT YOU TO IT WITH HIS EXPERTISE. (124) Isahiah62 , January 1, 2015 9:09 PM. Everyone is kneaded out of the same dough but not baked in the same oven. -Yiddish proverb. (123) Isahiah62 , January 1, 2015 9:03 PM. another from Wiesel: Some stories are true that never happened. -Elie Wiesel, writer, Nobel laureate (b. 1928) (when I see the lies printed about Jews and Israel, when I see the power those lies have on certain people..I realize truth is not relevant to them, they will believe the lie if it fits their preconceived views. "You do not have to finish all the work of the world, but you are not free to give up on it." (122) ruth , December 31, 2014 8:47 AM. dont tell Hashem how big your problems are, tell your problems how big Hashem is. (121) Just do it! , December 30, 2014 7:02 PM. If you think you can't do a mitzvah, don't think:JUST DO IT! Too often we overthink, contemplate, worry, and go through a lot of "what if's" and self-doubt. If you really want to do something, no mattter hard it is or you think it is, stop thinking and start doing! Just do it! Na'aseh v'nishmah! Every day we're at Mt. Sinai for mattan Torah! (120) Harriet , December 30, 2014 1:30 AM. Do Justice, Love Compassion, Walk Humbly with G-d. This is so much of the way Judaism informs me in my life.! If I remember these three things, I can do what is of integrity. I can be understanding, loving and merciful as I would want others to be. I can recognize G-d in everyone and everything and this humbles me. (119) Sarit , December 28, 2014 5:49 AM. Hashem is in charge but it is our choice. (118) Anonymous , December 19, 2014 7:42 PM. In Temple one Shabbat morning our Rabbi's sermon was about the importance and enduring relevance of the 10 Commandments. As he ended, he said he'd like us to think about something. "G-d gave us no commandment to "Love Thy Children" yet right up front there is one commanding us to "Love Thy Mother and Father". After a moment of silence, we parents all laughed, knowingly. (117) sharonna , December 19, 2014 7:33 PM. My sweet, gentle father, of blessed memory, began or ended every plan or expectation with G-d willing!" He'd simply say, when we asked why, "Who am I to say this should happen?" Now that he is gone, we mean it. Cherish your parents, for too soon they leave. (116) Malka , December 7, 2014 2:54 AM. "Lchatchila--Ariber!"This saying originated with the Rebbe Maharash of Lubavitch, who stated: (115) Chase Burton , October 21, 2014 10:56 PM. 2. "A righteous man falls down seven times and gets up." – King Solomon, Proverbs, 24:16. in love with this quote. (114) Molly , October 10, 2014 9:33 PM. "Everyone who is seriously involved in the pursuit of science becomes convinced that a spirit is manifest in the laws of the universe - a spirit vastly superior to that of man." (113) Rabbi Mashiach Kelaty , September 28, 2014 12:49 PM. My friend told me he's an anaesthetist. I said "We're in the same business. I just do it without the needles" (112) Di Gittel , August 31, 2014 8:55 PM. Rav Shammai, say little - do much, and then there is, To escape criticism- do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. I think A Einstein. (111) mimi miller , August 14, 2014 6:58 PM. my original favourite quote: You can never go wrong doing the right thing..you can only gain. You can never go wrong doing the right thing. You can only gain. mimi miller , October 20, 2014 2:12 PM. When parting from someone (saying good-bye) be sure you do so on a positive note and with dignity. You never know when you may meet again!! (110) Julie Levine , August 14, 2014 6:27 PM. If you save one life, it is as though you have saved the world. (109) Dvirah , August 1, 2014 3:05 PM. Never create a justice system you won't want to go thru - one day you may have to! My favorite Jewish proverb on the superficiality and fickleness of the average person. When you have some money in your pocket, you are suddenly very handsome and talented in dance and music.--old Jewish proverb (I don't know if the source is European or Middle Eastern.) Chuck Stern , September 22, 2014 7:05 PM. If you have money, you're smart, handsome, and a good singer too. (107) Anonymous , July 6, 2014 3:37 PM. Don't pack the cymbals (timbrels) When the Jews were leaving Egypt Miriam was told not to pack the cymbals (Timbrels) as we should not wait until we arrived to celebrate. We should celebrate every day. (106) jerri k , June 11, 2014 6:59 PM. my parents and grandparents always said this. Show me who your friends are and I'll tell you what you are. (105) Jeffrey , June 8, 2014 3:35 AM. What other people think about you is none of your business. .(author: unsure..read it somewhere from a 90 yr old woman in Ohio) (104) Muzeena , April 19, 2014 1:00 AM. Truly inspirational quotes. Thank you for sharing. (103) Mark Collen , April 14, 2014 2:05 PM. "The truth never dies but lives a wretched life." -- Yiddish proverb. (102) Dvorah , April 2, 2014 9:52 PM. difference between a winner and a loser. "A quitter never wins and a winner never quits" "knowledge: Tomato is a fruit. Wisdom: don't include it in a fruit salad" (101) Dieter Rapp Junior , April 2, 2014 10:29 AM. As usual ,Aish articles are wounderfull. (100) Judah T. X. Popp , March 28, 2014 7:41 AM. Ethics of the Fathers (Pirkei Avot) 1,1. . And make a safety fence around the Torah. (99) Joshua Ram , March 24, 2014 11:10 PM. If you will it is no dream. (98) Esther D. , March 20, 2014 5:43 PM. "Every situation can be bitter or better. the difference is I." -as heard from Rabbi YY Rubenstein. (97) leah bleiberg , March 3, 2014 1:32 PM. my favorite quote from Rav Dessler. Every act, thought, utterance is either: giving or taking, building or destroying, enhancing or detracting - Rav Dessler. In other words, no neutral ground. we're either making it better or . Thanks for the great inspiration. (96) Bernard Danuff , March 2, 2014 9:11 PM. My father grew wiser as I grew older. (95) Anonymous , March 2, 2014 7:54 PM. If you always do what you've always done, you'll always be what you've always been. (94) Linda Leland , March 2, 2014 5:39 PM. If you don't ask, you can't get. You may ask and not get. However, the strength is in the asking, in the speaking up. (93) Anonymous , February 28, 2014 10:04 PM. "Words from the heart enter the heart" and "if you want to represent the Jewish people, you have to know what the Jewish people represent" Rabbi Noah Weinberg. THANK YOU Aish.com for sharing this inspiring article, I loved it. Shabbat Shalom to all. (92) Barry , February 28, 2014 2:13 PM. There are two stages in life; Learning and dying, too many people go from the first to the last too soon. (91) Mattityahu Tillman , February 28, 2014 12:03 AM. "You have been shown to see, that HaShem, Hu Elokim." The Torah. According to Rabbi Weinberg. this is saying that you have been given EVIDENCE of HaShem's existence so that you can KNOW; not faith, but knowledge. (90) Yaakov E. again , February 27, 2014 9:53 PM. jewish pride and gentiles. "Non-Jews respect Jews who respect their Judaism. Non-Jews are ashamed by Jews who are ashamed by their Judaism." Former UK Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. (89) Anonymous , February 27, 2014 8:43 PM. Forgive - not because the offense was small, but because you are bigger! (88) georgine , February 27, 2014 8:06 PM. mentsch trakht, got lakht (man plans, God laughs) who among us hasn't experienced the most well thought out plans gone asunder? (87) Aaron , February 27, 2014 3:46 AM. Rabbi Yaakov Wienberg said: A Torah education and a secular education are complementary. (86) Yaakov E. , February 26, 2014 3:12 PM. “The truly righteous [lit., the pure righteous ones] do not complain about evil, but rather add justice; they do not complain about heresy, but rather add faith; they do not complain about ignorance, but rather add wisdom.” - Rav A. Y. Hakohen Kook. (85) Frances , February 26, 2014 1:54 AM. Be bigger than what happens to you - Abby Van Buren (Dear Abby) (84) Susie Kellman , February 26, 2014 1:23 AM. Don't ask for an easy life, ask to be a strong person. Don't ask for an easy life, ask to be a strong person. (83) Ionah Estevez - Breton , February 25, 2014 11:21 PM. A non - jewish leader can be followed by a whole nation, but there is a whole nation backing up every jew. LLOYD A OESTREICHER , February 27, 2014 7:25 PM. SADLY, NOT ALWAYS. Vanessa , March 24, 2016 1:52 AM. Actually I believe this to be correct. there is not ONE reason to TRUST Hashem when push comes to shove and people go outside of themselves this is true there is a whole nation backing up every Jew? and why is this? Because Hashem in his brilliance connected us and we are ONE. I find it so easy to love Hashem when you are not blaming him for your life or the worlds problems. (82) Rena B , February 25, 2014 9:25 PM. "One person's complaint is another person's wish" (81) Judith C. , February 25, 2014 7:55 PM. "That which doesn't break us, only makes us stronger"--unknown. "Everyone has the nisayon "test" of money--some for having it & some for not having it. --me (but I probably heard somewhere else first & can't remember. "One mother can take care of 10 children, but it takes 10 children to take care of one mother"--Yiddish proverb. Vlad Seder , February 26, 2014 2:09 PM. The name of "unknown" in the first is Friedrich Nietzsche. (80) Ahuva. Kay , February 25, 2014 5:30 PM. MAy you always want me but never Want! (79) Corey Levine , February 25, 2014 5:26 PM. "JUDAISM HOLDS THE PROMISE OF A MEANINGFUL LIFE, SERENITY OF SPIRIT, AND QUALITY OF CHARACTER. " Rabbi Berel Wein. (78) esther , February 25, 2014 3:34 PM. "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life feeling dumb: Albert Einstein. (77) gull , February 25, 2014 2:01 PM. no. 13 sums it up . (76) Lisbeth Faldetta , February 25, 2014 1:51 PM. I am not intelligent /smart I am only curious. Einstein. (75) debbie hamburg , February 25, 2014 12:17 PM. Living well is the greatest revenge. Live well and you will always be happy. Everyone's well is different but if someone tells you that you can't do something, when you DO IT it is so sweet! (74) Norman I. Goldberg , February 25, 2014 10:55 AM. It's said that if you ask ten Jews a question you'll get more then 20 answers. None of them will be right or wrong. But what you'll learn from hearing them is that you will have to think about them in relationship to the question. And, that is the most important lesson and the benefit of Jewish learning. (73) sheila silverman , February 25, 2014 9:04 AM. Peres . "Everyone else has long known that in our country the impossible is a way of life." (72) Anonymous , February 25, 2014 6:05 AM. Buy truth and do not sell; [also] wisdom, discipline, and understanding. (71) Rabbi Sizemore , February 25, 2014 2:11 AM. If you give something expect nothing in return, thus you will never be disappointed. (70) devorah vale , February 25, 2014 1:21 AM. There is nothing noble in feeling superior to another person. True nobility comes in feeling superior to your previous self. (69) Yisroel , February 24, 2014 10:13 PM. There is nothing new under the sun. (68) Anonymous , February 24, 2014 9:24 PM. My concern is not whether G-d is on my side; my greatest concern is whether I am on G-d's side. Judah , February 25, 2014 8:43 AM. think in the same way, he would immediately realize, that a life sentence should never last longer than half of the timespan that G-d has provided between two yovel years (3. Mose 25,10); Jonathan Pollard would have been released four years ago! (67) Suzy , February 24, 2014 9:12 PM. Gam Zeh Ya'avor. Keep everything in perspective, from tough times to life itself! Anonymous , March 2, 2014 3:55 PM. To remind myself not to get mired in bad occurences. I wear a ring with the Hebrew equivalent of "this too shall pass" as a reminder. (66) Anonymous , February 24, 2014 7:14 PM. " I say whether they like you, love you, despise you or loathe you, HOLD YOUR GROUND. Do not concede your values" (65) Anonymous , February 24, 2014 6:06 PM. Our purpose is to elevate the mundane. (64) Anonymous , February 24, 2014 4:26 PM. The will of Gd will never take you where the grace of Gd will not protect you. Don't be afraid of death, Whinnie, be afraid of the unlived life. Tuck Everlasting. Don't look back. Ur not going that way. When writing the story if ur life dnt let anyone else hold the pen. It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities. Harry Potter Life isn't about finding yourself it's about creating yourself Yom asal yom basal- Arabic for some days are like honey some days are like onions. (63) Patrick Gambill-Read , February 24, 2014 4:18 PM. Do not disdain any person; Do not underrate the importance of anything -- For there is no person who does not have his hour, And there is no thing without its place in the sun. There is no system so strange, so illogical or so esoteric but that somebody, somewhere, somewhen will try it. (62) Benyamin Buxbaum , February 24, 2014 4:06 PM. Be a wellspring of life to all. "This is the main principle: Be a wellspring of life to all." (61) chryl , February 24, 2014 3:17 PM. ''Pretty is as pretty does.'' -my mom :) (60) Anonymous , February 24, 2014 2:59 PM. "if you can change the sitiuation, then change the situation. Otherwise change your attitude." (59) Jo Katz- Worley , February 24, 2014 2:09 PM. For a friend no excuse is necessary but for an enemy no excuse will suffice . It does not matter how pure your intentions are if someone is negative and not a friend . We cannot waste our time . We can only fix ourselves and not others . (58) Zamira Rajchgod , February 24, 2014 1:44 PM. This is my mantra: All I Have I Need, All I Need I Have. Whatever I have, HaShem decided I need , and whatever I need HaShem has already given me. (57) Rick S Geiger , February 24, 2014 11:53 AM. "If it could be better, it would be better." The Chofetz Chaim. (56) malka , February 24, 2014 10:25 AM. My mom always said in name of her dad. Everyone's crazy except for me and you . and I'm not even sure about you! (55) Mom in Y-m , February 24, 2014 8:28 AM. Hillel's summary of the Torah. "What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow. This is the whole Torah; the rest is the explanation. Go and learn" (Tractate Shabbos 31a) This is what Hillel told a gentile who said he would convert if Hillel would teach him the entire Torah while standing on one foot. This is similar to Rabbi Akiva's quoting the verse "Love your fellow as yourself" (Leviticus 19:18) and adding "This is a great principle of the Torah" (Torat Kohanim, ibid.) (54) Anonymous , February 24, 2014 7:58 AM. Whenever you find yourself in the side of majority, its time to stop and reflect. (53) Joseph , February 24, 2014 5:22 AM. An honest disagreement beats a dishonest agreement. (52) emil , February 24, 2014 4:17 AM. to be joyfull is a commandment rebbe nachman of breslov. (51) Sheldon Dan , February 24, 2014 4:08 AM. There are a few I could mention. "When I am called to judgment, the question that I fear will not be 'Why were you not Moses?' It will be 'Why were you not Zusya?"--Rabbi Zusya of Hanipol. (50) David , February 24, 2014 3:59 AM. Never be ashamed of an honest days work. From my father. (49) Anonymous , February 24, 2014 2:16 AM. Although I have had several near fatal events in my life--heart attacks, open-heart surgery, and a massive stroke, I never thought that my life was over. I knew I would bounce back. Some friend started calling me "Timex," because I took a licking and kept on ticking. Money? I've not a lot, I don't need a lot. Hashem gives us what we need, nu? I should worry, I'm very content with what I have. My favorite past time is getting others to smile or laugh. Because I'm losing my ability to walk very far, I use a wheelchair most of the time, I am invisible to many people--they still do not want to see the disabled. So I just look up at them, give them big smile and say hello. If I can, I tell them an one-liner, or if they ask how I'm doing (after I've asked them first) I usually say "If I were doing any better, I'd charge you for asking, but then I'd be lying through my teeth and I don't have any!" That'll get them every time. I love to see people laughing. (48) Shari L. , February 24, 2014 1:52 AM. My favorite Jewish quote- learned at Chabad at GA Tech. Think good, and it will be good. I'm a ramblim wreck from GA Tech. Gotta love the Southerners!! (47) Jesse , February 24, 2014 1:45 AM. "And dat's the name of dat tune." Rabbi Baretta. (46) jacob , February 24, 2014 12:56 AM. Thank you for all thse lovely quotes. They are inspiring and comforting. Judah , February 24, 2014 6:16 PM. Very interesting how colorful this collection of most essential quotes of dozens of different people becomes, compare comment Nr 34 Darwin. (45) Anonymous , February 24, 2014 12:31 AM. "If water, which is soft, can penetrate hard rock, certainly Torah which is fire can penetrate my mind"-Rabbi Akiva, Since he was 40 years old and couldn't even write his name, Akiva wasn't sure that he could succeed in learning. But one day, he saw water falling on a rock. The constant dripping made a hole in the solid stone. Akiva thought, "Is my mind harder than this rock? If I work every day, than I too can change!" Quitters never win, winner never quit. (44) Adriano , February 24, 2014 12:19 AM. I m not Jew but yr wisdom is extremely positive. Thanks. (43) Anonymous , February 23, 2014 11:31 PM. "His mission was never to make the world Jewish, but rather to make it more human." By Elie Wiesel from his book "A Jew Today" (42) Jerry , February 23, 2014 10:36 PM. Wealth, fame, & power may seem like wonderful things; but if you're not enough without them, you'll never be enough with them. Trust only in Hashem, Praise His Name. (41) mimi miller , February 23, 2014 10:10 PM. You cannot go wrong doing the right thing. You cannot go wrong doing the right thing. (40) Dr. Ed Marcus , February 23, 2014 9:57 PM. Speak Yiddish; say nothing! Don't be a loudmouth in a crowd. (39) Anonymous , February 23, 2014 9:47 PM. this too shall pass. (38) sheila silverman , February 23, 2014 9:39 PM. Submitted a quote by Maya Angelou - but My Mom said it before I ever read it - so I consider it 'Jewish' I'm sure Dr Angelou would not mind. sheila silverman , February 25, 2014 9:01 AM. Quote by Dr Maya Angelou is - when you know better you do better. (37) Mickey Oberman , February 23, 2014 9:32 PM. You should grow like an onion with your head in the ground and your feet in the air. (36) Toby Katz , February 23, 2014 8:41 PM. My mother, R'n Shaindel Bulman, used to say. Whenever something went wrong or some unexpected problem cropped up, my mother, Rebetzen Shaindel Bulman a"h, always used to quote her father: "Ah Yid git zich an eitza." Literally the Yiddish saying means, "A Jew gives himself an idea" or "A Jew gives himself advice." The idea is that Jews are resourceful. When you run into trouble, major or minor, you can come up with some idea of how to deal with the problem or some way around it. There is also a connotation of Jewish hopefulness, that when you run into trouble you don't wring your hands and feel helpless, but you look at the situation optimistically and immediately start brainstorming ideas for how to solve the problem or get around it. (35) EstherK , February 23, 2014 8:14 PM. We grow too soon old and too late smart" -- traditional Yiddish proverb. (34) Gorgeous Boo , February 23, 2014 8:04 PM. Did Einstein say that? -- Probably not. There's real doubt as to whether Einstein made that remark about man's stupidity (#10). I like ". from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being, evolved.” Charles Darwin. (33) Uncle m , February 23, 2014 7:52 PM. Mitzvah gedolah liyos be simcha tamid., it is a great mitzvah to be perpetually happy.. (32) Anonymous , February 23, 2014 7:39 PM. Never forget . we are not merely Human Beings struggling towards the Divine . we are Divine Beings struggling to be Human. Shoshana , February 24, 2014 6:23 PM. Not the best quote but the best advice. TY! (31) Moishe , February 23, 2014 7:15 PM. Wherever you let him in. Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kotzk. (30) Grace Fields McIntyre , February 23, 2014 7:13 PM. "The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it." (29) Irv Wolinsky , February 23, 2014 7:12 PM. People plan and God laughs. (28) Judah Popp , February 23, 2014 7:03 PM. Rabbi Beroka Hoza'ah used to spend time in the market at Bet Lapat where Elijah often appeared to him. Once he asked him, "Is there anyone in this market who has a share in the world to come?" He replied, "No." Meanwhile, he caught sight of a man wearing black shoes and who had no thread of blue on the corners of his garment and he exclaimed, "This man has a share in the world to come." Rabbi Beroka ran after him and asked him, "What do you do?" The man replied, "Go away and come back tomorrow." The next day he asked him again, "What do you do?" He replied, "I am a jailer and I keep the men and women separate and I place my bed between them so that they may not come to sin; when I see a Jewish girl upon whom the Gentiles cast their eyes I risk my life and save her. Once there was amongst us a betrothed girl upon whom the Gentiles cast their eyes. I therefore took sediment of red wine and put them on her skirt and I told them that she was menstruating." Rabbi Beroka asked the man, "Why have you no fringes and why do you wear black shoes?" He replied, "That the Gentiles amongst whom I constantly move may not know that I am a Jew, so that when a harsh decree is made against Jews I inform the rabbis and they pray to God and the decree is annulled." He further asked him, "When I asked you what you did why did you say to me, 'Go away now and come back tomorrow?'" He answered, "They had just issued a harsh decree and I said I would first go and acquaint the rabbis of it so that they might pray to God." While they were talking, two men passed by and Elijah remarked, "These two have a share in the world to come." Rabbi Beroka then approached and asked them, What do you do?" They replied, We are jesters, when we see men depressed we cheer them up; furthermore when we see two people quarreling we strive hard to make peace between them. (27) David from Alabama , February 23, 2014 6:54 PM. My father,of blessed memory, had a sign on the wall if his office.It said , "I cried when I had no shoes, until I saw the boy with no feet!" Be grateful for what we have. Nancy , December 15, 2017 8:27 PM. To commenter #27 David from Alabama. I am grateful for the ability to do every day chores. (26) Sidney Grossman , February 23, 2014 6:31 PM. When the world ends, we will all fall to eternity. (25) Spartan , February 23, 2014 6:18 PM. The supporting comment to Quote #8 is shameful. The commentary to Quote #8 "I don't speak because I have the power to speak; I speak because I don't have the power to remain silent" – Rabbi A.Y. Kook is incredibly short-sighted and narrow-minded. Rabbi Kook's quote is much more akin to an even more famous quote from the Talmud "And whoever saves a life, it is considered as if he saved an entire world." It is not so much the connection of Jew to Jew that is compelled by our heritage but rather it is our obligation to seek and speak out for justice and actively against injustice whenever and wherever we find it. This is the essence of the value that Jews bring to the world. To limit its meaning only to other Jews is shameful. Shoshana-Jerusalem , February 23, 2014 8:45 PM. Before slandering a great rabbi like Rabbi Kook, whose heart was as big as the whole outdoors, you should try to first understand what he meant and also learn a bit more about Judaism. Spartan , February 24, 2014 5:01 PM. My criticism was of Yitzchak Tendler's commentary to Rabbi Kook's beautiful quote. Shoshana, it would be helpful for you to read my comments more closely to see that I agree with Rabbi's Kook;s words but not the interpretation of them by Yitzchak Tendler who does, in fact, limit its reach only to Jews. This I find shameful. Eli Willner , February 23, 2014 11:01 PM. caring for your brother is shameful. If you don't care more for your brother than for a stranger you are less than human. Anonymous , February 24, 2014 5:12 PM. Eli, your comment is the antithesis of Rabbi Kook's words and is a base tribal instinct that harms more than it helps. Caring for my brother AND caring for others is not a mutually exclusive choice. Cloistering our duty to speak only to within our own tribe makes us less of a Jew AND less of a human. Judith , February 24, 2014 1:13 AM. Gemara (Sanhedrin 37a): "Kol hamekayeim nefesh achas m'Yisrael, maaleh alav hakasuv ke'ilu kiyeim olam malei -- Whoever upholds one Jewish soul, the Torah considers it as if he upheld the entire world." We are a few million people. Can't you fargin Jews looking out for one another? Must you demand that we also look out for the billions of non-Jews? Do you criticize someone for sacrificing for his brother or sister and not a stranger? Jews are brothers and sisters. I felt (thought) the same as you. It reminds me of the quote: All that is needed for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing. We must speak because we don't have the strength to allow bad things to continue. Anonymous , February 24, 2014 5:18 PM. That is one of my favorite quotes as well and is my view of the great power of Jewish heritage. It is what sets us apart from so many other belief systems. sharonna , December 19, 2014 7:20 PM. Yes, anonymous. speak your mind with clarity. Disagree, in anger if necessary, but with respect. ("When you have one finger pointing at someone else, there are three pointing back at you") As a 69 yr old I have had moments when I had to cloak myself with my 'tribe' because I was afraid. I will yell till I am hoarse for the weak and helpless yet my strength and compassion come from the teachings of my clan. I will never forsake them. I will look to every member of human-kind with kindness and respect until they force me to turn away. (24) Manuel , February 23, 2014 6:11 PM. " Say little and do much". Shammai, Pirkei Avot The Talmud. (23) tuv , February 23, 2014 5:58 PM. The psalmist says G- d is close to everyone - to everyone who calls Him in truth. That last word is all important To be close entails being true to G-d - not only when and how it suits us but at all times. (22) H.A. Arnevet , February 23, 2014 5:52 PM. הריני מקבל עלי מצוה עשה של ואהבת לרעך כמוך, והריני אוהב כל אחד מבני ישראל כנפשי ומאודי. (21) Susie Davidson , February 23, 2014 5:18 PM. "You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it (2:21)." Rabbi Tarfon, in the Pirkei Avot. (20) Carol N , February 23, 2014 5:00 PM. Ny Baba and 3 Sneezes to a Grandchild Quote. First sneeze: Gezunheidt! Second sneeze: Voxin zolst zi! Third sneeze in a row: Gaymer shoin uin dreirt du haust a kolt. Translations 1st sneeze - To your Good Health 2nd sneeze - you should grow 3rd sneeze - well we might as well all go to hell because you really have a cold! (19) Larry Levine , February 23, 2014 4:52 PM. "All Israel is responsible, one for another." Talmud Bavli, Shavuot 39a. (18) Solb , February 23, 2014 4:46 PM. Torah is the best merchandise. My mother (born 1897 in Galitzia from a long line of merchants. Of course she would say it in Yiddish. (17) Dan , February 23, 2014 4:42 PM. Beware of unsolicited advice - Rabbi Akiva. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. Max Ehrman, Desiderata poem. Entire poem can be life helping. (15) marlene bertman , February 23, 2014 4:32 PM. on aging (but said in yiddish) "if you live long enough, something always attaches itself to you". my bubbe, sophie baimel. (submitted by marlene bertman). (14) Steven , February 23, 2014 4:26 PM. "Life is full of misery, loneliness, and suffering - and it's all over much too soon". Woody Allen. (13) Geoff , February 23, 2014 4:26 PM. Another gem from Rav Noach Weinberg. "If you don't know what you're prepared to die for you don't know what you're living for"! (12) sheila silverman , February 23, 2014 4:24 PM. When you know better - you do better Maya Angelou. (11) linda Katzen , February 23, 2014 4:17 PM. From your mouth to G-d's ears. (10) Toby Kohn , February 23, 2014 4:14 PM. A shviger muz shmaychlen, shenken un shvigen. (9) Gabriel Lancaster MBE , February 23, 2014 4:11 PM. The day is short, the work is great, the reward is much, the labourers are sluggish and the Master of the House is urgent. It is not for you to complete the task but nor are you free to desist from it. (8) Dina Coopersmith , February 23, 2014 4:05 PM. Just saw in Chana Levitan's book on Marriage. "Love is learning to spell "Us" with a capital "You", quoted by Chana Levitan, from unknown author: Learning to put someone else's needs before yours, getting out of oneself and giving is what ceates real, lasting love. (7) zalmen krajden , February 23, 2014 3:56 PM. A Yid daf machen gelt un tien mitzvahs. Translation: A Jew has to make a living and do good deeds. (6) Anonymous , February 23, 2014 3:47 PM. My two favorite Jewish quotes. My favorite Jewish quote from King David is " Im eshkachech yerushalayim tishkach yemini." ( If I forget thee Jerusalem, may my right hand lose it's cunning) My second favorite is the Hillel quote mentioned in the article. (5) Steve Lurie , February 23, 2014 3:43 PM. You cry about not having any shoes until you see a man with no feet. (4) Jewish Mom , February 23, 2014 2:07 PM. "He [Rabbi Akiva] used to say: Beloved is man for he was created in the image of G-d. It is a greater love that it was made known to him that he was created in the image of G-d, as it is stated, 'For in the image of G-d did He make man' (Genesis 9:6). Beloved are the Children of Israel for they are called children of the L-rd. It is a greater love that it was made known to them that they are called children of the L-rd, as it is stated, 'You are children to the L-rd your G-d' (Deuteronomy 14:1). Beloved is Israel that they were given a precious utensil (the Torah). It is an greater love that it was made known to them that they were given a precious utensil, as it is said, 'For I have given you a good possession; do not forsake My Torah' (Proverbs 4:2)." This mishna contains a three very basic messages letting us know the most precious gifts that G-d has given us. Gift #1: We humans were created in the image of G-d and by definition, every human being has unfathomable spiritual resources and intrinsic value. This is the basis of self-respect and respect for others. Gift #2: We Jews are G-d's beloved children. This doesn't mean that gentiles don't have worth (see gift #1), but that Jews were assigned a specific role which, while it is a privilege that comes with heavy-duty responsibilities, it enables a closer and deeper relationship with G-d. Gift #3: The Torah is the guidebook for how a Jew must fulfill his princely responsibilities to be a light unto the nations. But the mishna tells us that there is Gift #4 and that is the gift of awareness - of G-d lovingly telling us that He bestowed upon us these wonderful three gifts. This is an additional measure of love, because without knowledge of one's G-d given gifts, one does not appreciate them. May we use these gifts to live beautiful and fulfilling lives of service to G-d and to mankind. (3) Lisa , February 23, 2014 12:30 PM. You reap what you sow. King Solomon. Anonymous , February 24, 2014 1:16 AM. Where does King Solomon say this? Vlad Seder , February 26, 2014 3:43 PM. To Anonimous: the source is there - Kohelet. Kohelet is called Ecclesiastes in non-Jewish world. If Mr/s. Anonimous is not familiar with this, it might be helpful to read the whole book. Or maybe try "there is a time to saw and time to reap." The ones who think it has a different meaning than "you reap what you saw" should try to reap before they saw. Oh, of course, one could reap what other saw, yet this is really called "stealing", not "reaping." Same applies to those who believe that somebody else - not King Solomon - wrote the book of Kohelet. (2) Maria Dodoc , February 23, 2014 10:48 AM. "Torah is not education, it's transformation." – Rebbitzen Dena Weinberg Indeed. Thank You! (1) Nancy , February 23, 2014 10:28 AM. Everyone is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend an entire lifetime thinking it's stupid. Albert Einstein. Today @ Dec 25 / 7 Tevet 5778. I am fascinated by history, and in browsing your website's Western Wall Tunnel Tour (http://www.aish.com/sem/wtt/). I was surprised by the dates of various events in Jewish history. According to your timeline, King Solomon built the First Temple in 825 BCE. Was it not completed in 957 BCE? The Babylonian exile is stated as beginning in 422 BCE. But didn't Nebuchadnezzar II destroy the First Temple in 586 BCE, the same year the Jews were deported to Babylonia? Could you please explain this discrepancy in the dates? Thank you. The Aish Rabbi Replies: The source of this discrepancy is in the accounting of the Persian period. Greek historians (such as Herodotus, Ctesias, Xenophon, and others who lived after the events and collected oral histories) speak of 10 Persian kings who ruled for 208 years. By contrast, the biblical Jewish account speaks of four kings ruling 52 years. The confusion stems from the fact that one person may have several names. For example U.S. President, Commander-in-Chief, and White House Occupant may all be names for the same person. So too, Arta-Khsharta is a title used by all Persian kings and means literally "Fit for the Kingdom" – yet Artaxerxes is listed separately as three kings in the Greek lists. Another point of contention focuses on the war between Darius and Alexander. 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Neustrukturierung / Aufteilung von Produktion und Handel / Namensänderung von Schlatter Peter AG in ASTRA Tech AG / Neugründung Peter Schlatter GmbH. Sehr geehrte Kunden und Partner. Aufgrund der anspruchsvollen Bedingungen in der Tunnelbaubranche haben Verwaltungsrat und Eigentümer der Schlatter Peter AG, CH-5084 Rheinsulz, eine grundlegende Neuausrichtung der Unternehmenstätigkeit beschlossen, über welche wir Sie mit diesem Schreiben informieren wollen: Die Ihnen bekannte Schlatter Peter AG hat ihren Firmenamen in ASTRA Tech AG geändert. Die ASTRA Tech AG ist weiterhin für Produktionsaufträge in der Tunnelbaubranche, für Stahlbauarbeiten sowie für die Erstellung von Anlagen im Tief- und Hochbau tätig, wird aber keinen Handel mehr betreiben. Für die Geschäftsführung ist Urs Fischer , Delegierter des Verwaltungsrats und Vorsitzender der Geschäftsleitung zusammen mit Adrian Langenegger zuständig. Peter G. Schlatter hat sich aus dem Verwaltungsrat und der Geschäftsführung der ASTRA Tech AG zurückgezogen, bleibt aber Mit-Aktionär. Sämtliche laufenden Verträge, Rechte und Verbindlichkeiten gegenüber der vormaligen Schlatter Peter AG und heutigen ASTRA Tech AG bleiben bestehen, unabhängig von der Namensänderung. Sämtliche neuen Verträge und Aufträge im Produktionsbereich werden ab sofort mit der ASTRA Tech AG geschlossen. Die Büroräumlichkeiten befinden sich im 2. Stock der Produktionshalle in der Liegenschaft an der Alten Bahnhofstrasse 12 in CH-5084 Rheinsulz, welche im Eigentum der ASTRA Tech AG verbleibt. Peter G. Schlatter hat neu die Peter Schlatter GmbH gegründet und wird mit der neuen Gesellschaft den Handel mit gebrauchten oder neuen Maschinen und Anlagen betreiben. Die neue Gesellschaft übernimmt das gesamte Handelsmaterial und das bestehende Warenlager. Für Aufträge, welche Produktionsarbeiten benötigen, wird die neue Peter Schlatter GmbH fallweise mit der ASTRA Tech AG zusammenarbeiten. Die Adresse der Peter Schlatter GmbH ist ebenfalls an der Alten Bahnhofstrasse 12 in CH-5084 Rheinsulz, die Büroräumlichkeiten befinden sich seit Juli 2017 im ersten Stock. Wir sind überzeugt, dass wir mit dieser Neuausrichtungen den Bedürfnissen unserer Kundschaft und den Marktgegebenheiten besser entsprechen können und bedanken uns im Voraus für Ihr Vertrauen. Wenn Sie Fragen haben sollten, stehen Ihnen die Herren Urs Fischer und Adrian Langenegger für die ASTRA Tech AG sowie Peter G. Schlatter für die Peter Schlatter GmbH gerne zur Verfügung. Rohrkonsolen für Tunnelbau. Lieferung von 20 Tonnen Rohrkonsolen abholbereit, von gesamthaft 100 Tonnen. 12 Stk. Absetzbecken. 12 Stk. Absetzbecken wurden heute ausgeliefert. Diese Absetzbecken ist ein wichtiger Teil der Gewässerschutzanlagen von der Firma Condecta. Herzlich willkommen. bei der Astra Tech AG! Gerne stellen wir Ihnen unser Team, unsere Produkte und unsere Leistungen vor. Auf den folgenden Seiten zeigen wir Ihnen, wie wir Sie unterstützen können! Wir freuen uns, mit Ihnen in Kontakt zu treten. Das Team der Astra Tech AG. MEPROFIL neu bei der Schlatter Peter AG. Die Schlatter Peter AG hat im Januar 2016 von der Meprofil Abkant GmbH den Maschinenpark und die Marke MEPROFIL übernommen. Neustrukturierung. Neustrukturierung / Aufteilung von Produktion und Handel / Namensänderung von Schlatter Peter AG in ASTRA Tech AG / Neugründung Peter Schlatter GmbH. Sehr geehrte Kunden und Partner. Aufgrund der anspruchsvollen Bedingungen in der Tunnelbaubranche haben Verwaltungsrat und Eigentümer der Schlatter Peter AG, CH-5084 Rheinsulz, eine grundlegende Neuausrichtung der Unternehmenstätigkeit beschlossen, über welche wir Sie mit diesem Schreiben informieren wollen: Die Ihnen bekannte Schlatter Peter AG hat ihren Firmenamen in ASTRA Tech AG geändert. Die ASTRA Tech AG ist weiterhin für Produktionsaufträge in der Tunnelbaubranche, für Stahlbauarbeiten sowie für die Erstellung von Anlagen im Tief- und Hochbau tätig, wird aber keinen Handel mehr betreiben. Für die Geschäftsführung ist Urs Fischer , Delegierter des Verwaltungsrats und Vorsitzender der Geschäftsleitung zusammen mit Adrian Langenegger zuständig. Peter G. Schlatter hat sich aus dem Verwaltungsrat und der Geschäftsführung der ASTRA Tech AG zurückgezogen, bleibt aber Mit-Aktionär. Sämtliche laufenden Verträge, Rechte und Verbindlichkeiten gegenüber der vormaligen Schlatter Peter AG und heutigen ASTRA Tech AG bleiben bestehen, unabhängig von der Namensänderung. Sämtliche neuen Verträge und Aufträge im Produktionsbereich werden ab sofort mit der ASTRA Tech AG geschlossen. Die Büroräumlichkeiten befinden sich im 2. Stock der Produktionshalle in der Liegenschaft an der Alten Bahnhofstrasse 12 in CH-5084 Rheinsulz, welche im Eigentum der ASTRA Tech AG verbleibt. Peter G. Schlatter hat neu die Peter Schlatter GmbH gegründet und wird mit der neuen Gesellschaft den Handel mit gebrauchten oder neuen Maschinen und Anlagen betreiben. Die neue Gesellschaft übernimmt das gesamte Handelsmaterial und das bestehende Warenlager. Für Aufträge, welche Produktionsarbeiten benötigen, wird die neue Peter Schlatter GmbH fallweise mit der ASTRA Tech AG zusammenarbeiten. Die Adresse der Peter Schlatter GmbH ist ebenfalls an der Alten Bahnhofstrasse 12 in CH-5084 Rheinsulz, die Büroräumlichkeiten befinden sich seit Juli 2017 im ersten Stock. Wir sind überzeugt, dass wir mit dieser Neuausrichtungen den Bedürfnissen unserer Kundschaft und den Marktgegebenheiten besser entsprechen können und bedanken uns im Voraus für Ihr Vertrauen. Wenn Sie Fragen haben sollten, stehen Ihnen die Herren Urs Fischer und Adrian Langenegger für die ASTRA Tech AG sowie Peter G. Schlatter für die Peter Schlatter GmbH gerne zur Verfügung. Rohrkonsolen für Tunnelbau. Lieferung von 20 Tonnen Rohrkonsolen abholbereit, von gesamthaft 100 Tonnen. 12 Stk. Absetzbecken. 12 Stk. Absetzbecken wurden heute ausgeliefert. Diese Absetzbecken ist ein wichtiger Teil der Gewässerschutzanlagen von der Firma Condecta. Herzlich willkommen. bei der Astra Tech AG! Gerne stellen wir Ihnen unser Team, unsere Produkte und unsere Leistungen vor. Auf den folgenden Seiten zeigen wir Ihnen, wie wir Sie unterstützen können! Wir freuen uns, mit Ihnen in Kontakt zu treten. Das Team der Astra Tech AG. MEPROFIL neu bei der Schlatter Peter AG. Die Schlatter Peter AG hat im Januar 2016 von der Meprofil Abkant GmbH den Maschinenpark und die Marke MEPROFIL übernommen.