tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post3152641401242757992..comments2024-03-28T21:02:40.709+02:00Comments on PlacesPeopleStuff with Character: The Tomb of Maimonides DUTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-6573463667400143642018-01-26T10:46:42.157+02:002018-01-26T10:46:42.157+02:00Welcome to my little blog!
That's something t...Welcome to my little blog!<br /><br />That's something that keeps bothering me. Harambam's teachings specifically mention his dissapproval of pilgrimages to the graves of rabbis.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-69488677004397634912018-01-25T22:54:04.192+02:002018-01-25T22:54:04.192+02:00Duta,
I don't know why it took me so long to...Duta, <br /><br />I don't know why it took me so long to find your blog. Looks like everyone from my blogging circle is here! Well, glad to be here now. :)<br /><br />It makes me a little sad too. Imagine how sad it would make him. Ha...he didn't even like pigrimages. Probably rolling over right now!Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702620069148109246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-65946845321352682252018-01-18T03:05:02.190+02:002018-01-18T03:05:02.190+02:00I'm of two minds as to their closing for renov...I'm of two minds as to their closing for renovations. If people don't know... they'd be disappointed if they couldn't see anything. Yet, I don't like seeing construction!Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-37533419490617665372018-01-13T07:36:40.499+02:002018-01-13T07:36:40.499+02:00Perhaps there was pressure from believers or peopl...Perhaps there was pressure from believers or people that frequently visit the place, to keep it open. Who knows?DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-54996831906582787972018-01-13T02:58:20.923+02:002018-01-13T02:58:20.923+02:00Many times museums and such are closed when renova...Many times museums and such are closed when renovations are underway so it was interesting to read that this one remained open, Duta. It's always always amazed me that souvenir and gift shops are usually found near the exits of similar places we've visited.Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-25957019921102058942018-01-08T14:21:23.418+02:002018-01-08T14:21:23.418+02:00Moshe(Mozes) is a common name with the Jews. You&#...Moshe(Mozes) is a common name with the Jews. You're right about Moshe Dayan (kudos for your knowledge!).<br />Thanks a lot for your kind comment.<br />Happy 2018 to you and yours!DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-37564991756647019042018-01-08T11:55:46.471+02:002018-01-08T11:55:46.471+02:00Loved this post on Maimonides tomb.Didn't know...Loved this post on Maimonides tomb.Didn't know Moshe means Moses.I immediately recalled the one eyed hero Moshe Dayan your erstwhile Army Chief/then Defence Minister/Prime minister. Your writing is simple yet effective & I enjoyed reading. Hope you visit this place once again after renovation is completed.Happy New Year.Ramakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391020678534194379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-8664432571550661082018-01-06T16:53:58.309+02:002018-01-06T16:53:58.309+02:00Glad you think so; thanks for reading it.Glad you think so; thanks for reading it.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-79824592542646331622018-01-06T09:37:27.029+02:002018-01-06T09:37:27.029+02:00Thank you for this interesting post.
This adds kno...Thank you for this interesting post.<br />This adds knowledge.rainfield61https://www.blogger.com/profile/01334864123466123667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-10873545758300012802018-01-05T17:17:32.215+02:002018-01-05T17:17:32.215+02:00You're welcome. I'm glad I've managed ...You're welcome. I'm glad I've managed to visit the site. I was in Tiberias before, but in the area of the Hot Springs and the beaches, and never made it to the Tomb.<br />DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-18887744043943033602018-01-05T14:09:21.874+02:002018-01-05T14:09:21.874+02:00thank you Duta for bringing Israel to life for me....thank you Duta for bringing Israel to life for me. All my life I've heard about Maimonides. My father quoted him many times. Nice to see your tour of the place even if with the renovations on. Nikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-47269159486684729342018-01-04T15:50:39.716+02:002018-01-04T15:50:39.716+02:00The supervision of the place is probably not in th...The supervision of the place is probably not in the best of hands (so it seems), but there's hope the renovation will change things to the better.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-76969774844089822212018-01-04T14:12:44.540+02:002018-01-04T14:12:44.540+02:00Very interesting to read about Maimonides' tom...Very interesting to read about Maimonides' tomb. Too bad about all the construction and souvenir shops surrounding the site, as they did detract from an otherwise more enjoyable and satisfying experience. <br /><br />Wishing you the very best in 2018, Duta! <br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-21350897410235612002018-01-03T23:29:45.032+02:002018-01-03T23:29:45.032+02:00This is really bothering me, Alicia - pilgrimage a...This is really bothering me, Alicia - pilgrimage and prayer at the grave of a rabbi, against his own teachings. I intend to read and learn more about this issue.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-4705654156213661612018-01-03T19:34:52.822+02:002018-01-03T19:34:52.822+02:00That certainly is interesting that he would have s...That certainly is interesting that he would have such a lavish tomb when he was so against them. I would think out of respect they would have created something less magnificent. But if it brings people peace to visit then it may be a good thing. I'm glad you found a cheerful place afterward to sit and relax and find nourishment. Excellent post as always!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18196096131750922174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-9072340371235938492018-01-03T17:08:14.778+02:002018-01-03T17:08:14.778+02:00Yes, formica tables. I presume in the big city of ...Yes, formica tables. I presume in the big city of Tokyo there are shawarma eateries; it's a middle-eastern dish, and spread all over the world just like the italian-born Pizza.<br /><br />You put it right; my visit at the Tomb was full of things to reflect upon.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-56570820614966722282018-01-03T17:03:49.750+02:002018-01-03T17:03:49.750+02:00Thanks, Lee.
Hope you have a terrific 2018 year t...Thanks, Lee. <br />Hope you have a terrific 2018 year too!DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-53578443921759957482018-01-03T15:40:11.599+02:002018-01-03T15:40:11.599+02:00Another interesting post, DUTA...thank you. I lea...Another interesting post, DUTA...thank you. I learn so much from your posts. :)<br /><br />That is a fascinating sculpture.<br /><br />I hope 2018 treats you kindly in every way. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-29503806735055516572018-01-03T09:53:04.219+02:002018-01-03T09:53:04.219+02:00Quite a visit! I loved the image at the end of you...Quite a visit! I loved the image at the end of you sitting down at a red (formica?!) table eating a ?Shawarma. I never heard of it, so it also struck me as such a perfect moment in the post to reflect on your visit that was full of things to reflect on. Yes, as Mary said, thank you for all you teach us! Now if only we had a shawashura here I would have one too ...(smile). shayndelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506811690843992800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-46356612016062955012018-01-03T05:35:34.174+02:002018-01-03T05:35:34.174+02:00I hope that after renovation is completed things w...I hope that after renovation is completed things will look better regarding the souvenir shop at the gate, too.<br /><br />Falafel and Shawarma are our most popular fast foods. It depends, of course, where you buy it.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-80631421032882963012018-01-03T04:17:41.629+02:002018-01-03T04:17:41.629+02:00Hi, Duta!
I liked reading about your visit to the ...Hi, Duta!<br />I liked reading about your visit to the tombs and the explanation. I feel sad about the selling of souvenirs too; what a shame. Glad you cheered yourself up at the red table. Now I have a hankering for a felafel. Thank you for all you teach us! Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-42560884479627421162018-01-02T22:35:37.289+02:002018-01-02T22:35:37.289+02:00I'm not against selling of souvenirs at holy p...I'm not against selling of souvenirs at holy places, provided the items are of a religious/spiritual nature and are an authentic memento of the place visited.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-85966136531554769452018-01-02T19:51:24.398+02:002018-01-02T19:51:24.398+02:00Unfortunately at many holy/religious places in the...Unfortunately at many holy/religious places in the world they cater to the tourist taste now with souvenirs, I agree, distasteful. Happy New Year Duta!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-33718359403461980712018-01-02T14:42:18.544+02:002018-01-02T14:42:18.544+02:00You're welcome.You're welcome.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-60773063439951673882018-01-02T12:42:11.734+02:002018-01-02T12:42:11.734+02:00Thanks for the well wishes :) Thanks for the well wishes :) khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12280510323058001105noreply@blogger.com