tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219039592451741506.post486796984894799216..comments2024-02-24T23:16:53.149-08:00Comments on Searching for Bright Light: Today's Jewish Fast-Day--History and a DilemmaNorthern Lighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15969094667907320393noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219039592451741506.post-7566902938801388112009-10-08T07:32:22.797-07:002009-10-08T07:32:22.797-07:00If you're already advising her on observance y...If you're already advising her on observance you could've asked her if she knows it's a fast day and used it as a way to discuss its significance. She probably didn't know it was a fast day. Even if you stayed quiet that day, you can go to her now and tell her your dilemma. I think she will be touched that you put so much thought into sparing her feelings and she'll learn something about tzom Gedalia. The bottom line, observance should spark discussion and change behaviors (a lot of times the mere idea of observance is enough to do so and you don't need to observe it.) Although, I did kappores for the first time this year and there's no comparison to the experience versus the discussion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com