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#1 by Keith Albers on April 29, 2009 - 9:17 am
Dear Rabbi, Regarding “The Girl with X-Ray Eyes,” thank you so much for reminding me that I need to work harder at praying to the Devine that he helps me become less stingy, less angry, and less arrogant. Praying harder to become less bitter, less self-absorbed, less discontented, and less unfulfilled will be helpful, too. Thank you for reminding me of more reasons I need to spend more time seeking the Almighty’s help. Rabbi, I do believe that you have X-Ray eyes!
Very sincerely,
Keith Albers, Wildwood, MO
#2 by Yonina Cohen-Arnheim on April 30, 2009 - 3:19 am
Dear Rabbi Goldson,
Thank you for your beautiful article. I will read it to my 5 Israeli – half Jewish-american – half Jewish-danish children because it is so truthful. Thank you for reminding me of the things we must constantly strive to keep on doing.
Your students are so lucky. I’m glad I found your writing – keep on teaching and writing.
With the blessings of HaShem and the sun in my eyes here in beautiful Nofei Aviv, Beit Shemesh Israel.
Shabbat Shalom,
Yonina