tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999930258339428520.post2690285514453345322..comments2024-01-12T18:05:30.697-05:00Comments on Joanne Sher: Editor/Proofreader : Jewish Holiday: PurimJoanne Sherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07656727089667265580noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999930258339428520.post-79372028803254682562013-02-23T19:45:09.230-05:002013-02-23T19:45:09.230-05:00Crystal, that is one of my very favorite "tid...Crystal, that is one of my very favorite "tidbits" about the book of Esther. No mention of God - or even prayer. Yet we know He is absolutely the thread that holds the whole thing together. If nothing else, it shows that we can witness without a mention of His name. Amazing to think about, isn't it?<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07656727089667265580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999930258339428520.post-19420550128057925482013-02-23T18:44:27.469-05:002013-02-23T18:44:27.469-05:00Your descriptions are such a good balance of fact ...Your descriptions are such a good balance of fact and your own experience, and yet you do it far more succinctly than I generally find myself able to do. I hope many visit your blog and learn about these holidays. <br /><br />Also, as another poster said, Beth Moore has a wonderful study on the book of Esther. She focuses mostly on the fact that God is not mentioned in the entire book, and yet He is all through it.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing and I look forward to reading about all the holidays as you get opportunity to write.Crystal A Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00242357273649457588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999930258339428520.post-1960168281595028572013-02-23T14:48:19.776-05:002013-02-23T14:48:19.776-05:00Hehe - now that I think about it, I do remember so...Hehe - now that I think about it, I do remember some calling it Haman's hat. But to me anyway, I heard ears more often. Perhaps it's one of those great debates - between the Pharisees and the Sadducees,perhaps? Or the sephardic and ashkenazik? LOL.<br /><br />Anyhow - thanks for stopping by!Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07656727089667265580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999930258339428520.post-74817198573669568852013-02-23T14:46:40.925-05:002013-02-23T14:46:40.925-05:00Glad you enjoyed it, Nancy! Isn't it true that...Glad you enjoyed it, Nancy! Isn't it true that music is a link to so many of our memories? I know it is for me.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07656727089667265580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999930258339428520.post-87571463222444643122013-02-23T14:45:33.581-05:002013-02-23T14:45:33.581-05:00You're very welcome, Caroline - and I love the...You're very welcome, Caroline - and I love the pic at the top of my blog too. It fits me perfectly, I think.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07656727089667265580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999930258339428520.post-52162547722649619222013-02-23T14:44:32.993-05:002013-02-23T14:44:32.993-05:00I love the book of Esther as well, Laura - another...I love the book of Esther as well, Laura - another reason I enjoy this holiday (and my memories of it). And yes, eating the evil guy's ears IS a bit odd, isn't it? LOL Of course, some believe they're supposed to be his hat (see comment below) - but that doesn't sound much more tasty, does it?<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07656727089667265580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999930258339428520.post-33299022925865556032013-02-23T14:41:20.544-05:002013-02-23T14:41:20.544-05:00So glad I could help you learn more! If you have a...So glad I could help you learn more! If you have any questions of any sort, I'd be glad to help you. And I'll be doing posts of this type on most of the Jewish holidays as they come along, and of course I'd love to have you stop by!Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07656727089667265580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999930258339428520.post-84559207524186359742013-02-23T09:01:47.603-05:002013-02-23T09:01:47.603-05:00Purim is my favorite too! Esther has always been ...Purim is my favorite too! Esther has always been my favorite bible character. I always though Hamentaschen was Haman's hat? Never heard the ear thing. Thanks for sharing :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13428250898623384469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999930258339428520.post-26653810587508371362013-02-23T08:45:35.347-05:002013-02-23T08:45:35.347-05:00I loved learning about Purim and the wonderful chi...I loved learning about Purim and the wonderful children's voices. What a great way to preserve history through music - it's universal and timeless :)<br />Nancy K. Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16351012782044461152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999930258339428520.post-88389274888034994972013-02-23T08:11:01.139-05:002013-02-23T08:11:01.139-05:00Joanne, loved the post. Esther is a favorite book ...Joanne, loved the post. Esther is a favorite book of mine. Loved the insight. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />btw: love that pic at the top of your blog. Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08765332646987825952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999930258339428520.post-70396953585368111862013-02-23T08:00:12.324-05:002013-02-23T08:00:12.324-05:00Nice post, Joanne! The story of Ester is fascinati...Nice post, Joanne! The story of Ester is fascinating and rich with culture. Beth Moore has a wonderful bible study on the book of Ester. "Hamentaschen" Eating Harmen's ears? lol<br /><br />Blessing, <br />Laura BethuyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999930258339428520.post-60574730889346405152013-02-23T07:55:28.422-05:002013-02-23T07:55:28.422-05:00Joanne, Thank you so much for this interesting pos...Joanne, Thank you so much for this interesting post! Within the past 10 years our family discovered that our mother's family shares Jewish ethnicity. Since that time, I've been trying to learn a bit about Jewish traditions. I'm delighted now to know more about Purim! Sue Harrisonhttp://www.sueharrison.comnoreply@blogger.com