I want to say thanks on behalf of Dave
';It’s been a little quiet here and I just wanted to let everybody who’s been commenting on the previous thread know that there is a reason.
I’m not the biggest expert on these things, perhaps the others who post here will chime in with more, but Dave is observing the Jewish tradition of Shiva. Aish has a tremendous site about it which you can find here: The Stages of Jewish Mourning. The only thing I will say is that using the Internet is probably not something an observant person is going to do at this time which would be the only reason Dave hasn’t responded. I’m sure when he does get back on line he will be deeply moved by the response here.
Thank you all and we’ll try to keep the blog moving in Dave’s absence.
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July 9th, 2008 at 3:12 am
May Dave and his loved ones be consoled among all mourners of Zion and Jerusalem
July 9th, 2008 at 3:21 am
I have not posted anything because it feels inappropriate to post until Dave is back.
But this is not an issue dealt with in Emily Post, despite her name.
July 9th, 2008 at 5:03 am
I am so sorry, Dave, even though it means your father is no longer suffering……..I, too, lost my father, albeit 17 1/2 years ago…..still grieve, as in wanting to share things with him…..
(I came over here, to see what you’d have to say about what streaked across Israel tonight…..I didn’t know about your father ’til now….)
July 9th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Dear Dave
I wish you a long life. I lost my father to natural causes and then very soon afterwards a brother in a tragic accident.
I know it’s a cliche to say so, and perhaps meaningless to you at this time, but life really is for the living. What got me through was being secure in the knowledge that both my father and brother would want me to be strong and lead a full and happy life.
Shalom.
July 10th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
My deepest sympathy to Dave and his family.
May his father rest in peace.
July 11th, 2008 at 1:31 am
Please extend my most heartfelt condolences to Dave and his family. Hamakom yenachem etchem Betoch shaar avalay Zion v’Yerushalayim.