tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884357133426747280.post4733704905880505569..comments2023-08-19T10:14:53.410-04:00Comments on Chez-Ami: Tikkun OlamChez Amihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16770834440604616829noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884357133426747280.post-83990749195041145372008-12-20T19:48:00.000-05:002008-12-20T19:48:00.000-05:00Taking the time to think of others, particularly t...Taking the time to think of others, particularly those in need and of whatever religious stripe, is a true expression of compassion.<BR/><BR/>The CBC is running a series on The National called Cool to be Kind. Just ordinary people giving of themselves and opening their wallet to help those of lesser means. <BR/><BR/>I'm afraid this time-honoured tradition has faded from everyday society, despite the popularization of philanthropic largesse. The fact that you, as a Jewish person, still continue to do this - and pass such values on to your children - is to be admired. It shows that a sense of community still beats strongly in most members and I sincerely hope it never fades away as it has here in Quebec, where in the span of forty years, the Catholic sense of community has swung completely in the other direction to self-fulfillment at the expense of others. <BR/><BR/>Not that I am much better. Rather, I am solidly in step with modern sentiment. I just never grew up with a sense of giving. My parents never did. One of my brothers has returned to that fold, by becoming a Born Again Christian, and building a sense of community with people of a similar faith. <BR/><BR/>We don't have to become religious to be generous of our time and resources to help others. We just need to do it. I think, one day, I will do just that.Leohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339296590669071730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884357133426747280.post-18297693488288619212008-12-18T19:14:00.000-05:002008-12-18T19:14:00.000-05:00As a very involved Jewish person, I must say I tak...As a very involved Jewish person, I must say I take a deep respect in your concern of your Jewish community. Using your passion to make good in this world is a beautiful way to help those in need.peacelovesweetnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01625648911837738761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884357133426747280.post-9122002499288874612008-12-18T18:24:00.000-05:002008-12-18T18:24:00.000-05:00After attending a Zionist sleepaway camp for the g...After attending a Zionist sleepaway camp for the greater part of my childhood, Jewish activism always strokes a chord. It's nice to know that people are looking out for Jews in need. Remember that Federation CJA can't do all the work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561075245213564568noreply@blogger.com