tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16339760.post113731830834819810..comments2024-02-07T17:24:23.250-05:00Comments on Shemittah Rediscovered: Shemittah in Gush Katif - Anita TuckerRobin Tickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460393683799764436noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16339760.post-1137383518245329772006-01-15T22:51:00.000-05:002006-01-15T22:51:00.000-05:00To Yonathan Ya'aqobi>Now, what I want to know is w...To Yonathan Ya'aqobi<BR/><BR/>>Now, what I want to know is why >was a woman speaking at Beth Oroth?<BR/> <BR/>I see no problem with a women such as Anita Tucker speaking at Beth Oroth. I don't believe that the Torah separates the genders by Hakhel after the Shemittah year as well. All men women and children were gathered together to hear the King read from the Torah. The reason I believe is because the intention is so much Leshem Shemayim that there is not even a shemetz of Pritzus. That was my impression at the Dinner. You apparently weren't there but I am sure if you would have been there you would have felt the same way. <BR/><BR/>>Why was a woman addressing issues of Hallachah?<BR/><BR/>Anita Tucker did not address issues of Hallachah. She simply answered a personal question of mine privately when I approached her at her table. It was by no means a comprehensive answer and she did not discuss it at length. I was happy to hear that she had wanted to take off a year Sabbatical for the Shemittah year.<BR/><BR/>There are times that "Pritzus" of women saved Am Yisroel. The wife of On ben Pelas (forgive spelling) who uncovered her hair to chase off Korach VeAdaso. <BR/><BR/>Anita Tucker is a spokesperson for Gush Katif. Her message must be heard. For her to be silent would be a terrible crime. <BR/><BR/>I too agree with your position: "Love your neighbor/fellow as your yourself." Evil Jews, Deniers of Torah, those who desire to destroy Torah do NOT fall in this category (Ramba"m, Hil. Avodah Zarah). The time in my opinion is to separate from the Deniers of the Torah. It is the only way to survive.Robin Tickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01460393683799764436noreply@blogger.com