Comments for ChainzOnline Religious-Jewelry Blog http://blog.chainzonline.com Religious-Jewelry tips, articles and stories Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:00:09 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on The Mezuzah in Judaism by Eric http://blog.chainzonline.com/the-mezuzah-in-judaism/comment-page-1/#comment-692 Eric Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:00:09 +0000 http://blog.chainzonline.com/?p=58#comment-692 Wow, that is a great article. I never knew the importance of the mezuzah. I am not a Jew, but I think that physical reminders of your faith have always been very inspiring. They help you remember, and we are forgetful people. Wow, that is a great article. I never knew the importance of the mezuzah. I am not a Jew, but I think that physical reminders of your faith have always been very inspiring. They help you remember, and we are forgetful people.

]]> Comment on The Mezuzah in Judaism by admin http://blog.chainzonline.com/the-mezuzah-in-judaism/comment-page-1/#comment-684 admin Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:38:43 +0000 http://blog.chainzonline.com/?p=58#comment-684 Thank you. I is however, permissible to wear one as cited here... http://www.dailyhalacha.com/Display.asp?ClipDate=5/13/2007 "Chacham Ovadia Yoseph asks this question in Halichot Olam, Helek 8, page 216, and Rav Moshe Feinstein also asked this question in Igrot Moshe, Y"D, Helek Bet, Siman 141. They both came out saying that it is permissible to put a Mezuzah on a chain and wear it. Of course it should be contained within a case. Again, they rule it is permissible." And from your website... "Some people like to wear a mezuzah around the neck to show their Jewishness or as a charm, but the practice doesn't have any basis in Jewish religious sources. So naturally there aren't any rules about how do it." Thank you. I is however, permissible to wear one as cited here…

http://www.dailyhalacha.com/Display.asp?ClipDate=5/13/2007

“Chacham Ovadia Yoseph asks this question in Halichot Olam, Helek 8, page 216, and Rav Moshe Feinstein also asked this question in Igrot Moshe, Y”D, Helek Bet, Siman 141. They both came out saying that it is permissible to put a Mezuzah on a chain and wear it. Of course it should be contained within a case. Again, they rule it is permissible.”

And from your website…

“Some people like to wear a mezuzah around the neck to show their Jewishness or as a charm, but the practice doesn’t have any basis in Jewish religious sources. So naturally there aren’t any rules about how do it.”

]]> Comment on The Mezuzah in Judaism by mezuzah rabbi http://blog.chainzonline.com/the-mezuzah-in-judaism/comment-page-1/#comment-683 mezuzah rabbi Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:12:52 +0000 http://blog.chainzonline.com/?p=58#comment-683 While there is a Biblical requirement to affix a kosher mezuzah scroll (preferably housed in a case) to the doorposts of ones home, there is no such obligation to wear one around ones neck. Furthermore, wearing a decorative case arounds one neck is nothing more than wearing any other piece of jewelry as the case alone is meaningless. Now, if you are thinking of wearing one with a scroll, that is more problematic as the scroll would not be kosher so would be as meaningful as a bubblegum wrapper and it is fobidden to enter a bathroom or similar room with the scroll so practically a scroll should not be worn. While there is a Biblical requirement to affix a kosher mezuzah scroll (preferably housed in a case) to the doorposts of ones home, there is no such obligation to wear one around ones neck. Furthermore, wearing a decorative case arounds one neck is nothing more than wearing any other piece of jewelry as the case alone is meaningless. Now, if you are thinking of wearing one with a scroll, that is more problematic as the scroll would not be kosher so would be as meaningful as a bubblegum wrapper and it is fobidden to enter a bathroom or similar room with the scroll so practically a scroll should not be worn.

]]> Comment on Tolerance Beyond Religion by Zachary Graham http://blog.chainzonline.com/tolerance-beyond-religion/comment-page-1/#comment-679 Zachary Graham Mon, 24 May 2010 05:45:15 +0000 http://blog.chainzonline.com/?p=38#comment-679 In reality, no single religion could guarantee us a place in Heaven. In the end, what matters is how we a treat other people.:;` In reality, no single religion could guarantee us a place in Heaven. In the end, what matters is how we a treat other people.:;`

]]> Comment on Patron Saint of Soldiers by DaveS http://blog.chainzonline.com/patron-saint-of-soldiers/comment-page-1/#comment-30 DaveS Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:10:12 +0000 http://blog.chainzonline.com/?p=43#comment-30 Hi Chris Thank you for sharing such a touching story. I think we're all blessed to have such brave men and women serving our country. My hopes for a safe return for your best friend and all the other loved ones serving our country. Dave Hi Chris

Thank you for sharing such a touching story.

I think we’re all blessed to have such brave men and women serving our country. My hopes for a safe return for your best friend and all the other loved ones serving our country.

Dave

]]> Comment on Patron Saint of Soldiers by Chris http://blog.chainzonline.com/patron-saint-of-soldiers/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Chris Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:16:58 +0000 http://blog.chainzonline.com/?p=43#comment-29 I also purchased a medal of St.George for my best friend that was being deployed for Iraq in June of last year. I had ordered it, and it was on backorder so I did not know if he would get it in time before he left. It was delivered on the day of his deployment, and I gave it to him before he went over seas. I have since received photos of him and wouldn't you know, he is still wearing the medal along with his dog tags. It makes me feel pretty special knowing that it was just a small spiritual token is a part of his everyday. He tells me that there are times that he misses home so much that he closes his eyes, holds on to the medal, and prays for a safe return home. I am blessed to be associated with such a brave individual. I also purchased a medal of St.George for my best friend that was being deployed for Iraq in June of last year. I had ordered it, and it was on backorder so I did not know if he would get it in time before he left. It was delivered on the day of his deployment, and I gave it to him before he went over seas. I have since received photos of him and wouldn’t you know, he is still wearing the medal along with his dog tags. It makes me feel pretty special knowing that it was just a small spiritual token is a part of his everyday. He tells me that there are times that he misses home so much that he closes his eyes, holds on to the medal, and prays for a safe return home. I am blessed to be associated with such a brave individual.

]]> Comment on Patron Saint of Politicians by DaveS http://blog.chainzonline.com/patron-saint-of-politicians/comment-page-1/#comment-26 DaveS Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:50:46 +0000 http://blog.chainzonline.com/?p=45#comment-26 Hey Bobby... lol... Perhaps you need to start a "Revellanary" for your words. :) Well, the corruption is certainly no illusion in the state of Illinois. I think the state should change their method of selecting candidates. Instead of electing someone and spending all the money to send them to jail, just make one of the criteria that they already have to be in jail to get on the ballot. At least there will be no secret about what you are getting. Dave Hey Bobby…

lol… Perhaps you need to start a “Revellanary” for your words. :)

Well, the corruption is certainly no illusion in the state of Illinois. I think the state should change their method of selecting candidates. Instead of electing someone and spending all the money to send them to jail, just make one of the criteria that they already have to be in jail to get on the ballot.

At least there will be no secret about what you are getting.

Dave

]]> Comment on Patron Saint of Politicians by Bobby Revell http://blog.chainzonline.com/patron-saint-of-politicians/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Bobby Revell Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:42:49 +0000 http://blog.chainzonline.com/?p=45#comment-25 Hi Dave! A group of friends this week mistakened me for an atheist, but I explained I am not. I powerfully believe in God, though I don't consider myself religious. The current economic crisis--all the greed, corruption, liars and Teflon politicians who go unpunished--can certainly learn a lesson from St Thomas More and his finality. But today it seems, those deserving punishment get none; the people deserving acclaim get none; we only reward bad behavior--we expect it and look up to it. Life is not without a sense of irony--but all this is unironic. That's my word for today . . . unironic. Hi Dave! A group of friends this week mistakened me for an atheist, but I explained I am not. I powerfully believe in God, though I don’t consider myself religious. The current economic crisis–all the greed, corruption, liars and Teflon politicians who go unpunished–can certainly learn a lesson from St Thomas More and his finality. But today it seems, those deserving punishment get none; the people deserving acclaim get none; we only reward bad behavior–we expect it and look up to it. Life is not without a sense of irony–but all this is unironic. That’s my word for today . . . unironic.

]]> Comment on Patron Saint of Politicians by DaveS http://blog.chainzonline.com/patron-saint-of-politicians/comment-page-1/#comment-24 DaveS Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:59:21 +0000 http://blog.chainzonline.com/?p=45#comment-24 Hi Albert. Yes indeed. Margaret's story is truly touching. For those who aren't aware, Margaret's final act of devotion to her father was to be buried with his head in her arms. Here's some information that some folks may find of interest... <p><a href="http://www.apostles.com/thomasmorehead.html" rel="nofollow">Opening of the Roper Vault</a></p> Hi Albert.

Yes indeed. Margaret’s story is truly touching. For those who aren’t aware, Margaret’s final act of devotion to her father was to be buried with his head in her arms.

Here’s some information that some folks may find of interest…

Opening of the Roper Vault

]]> Comment on Patron Saint of Politicians by Albert Ross http://blog.chainzonline.com/patron-saint-of-politicians/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Albert Ross Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:28:34 +0000 http://blog.chainzonline.com/?p=45#comment-23 Lest we forget: More himself was directly responsible for the burning at the stake for their beliefs of six Lutherans. More positively the devotion of his daughter Margaret to her father is one of history's more touching stories. Lest we forget: More himself was directly responsible for the burning at the stake for their beliefs of six Lutherans.

More positively the devotion of his daughter Margaret to her father is one of history’s more touching stories.

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