tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-480763369736326403.post2718729631604016409..comments2023-06-08T18:12:39.596-04:00Comments on Water Over Rocks: Should Rabbis Date Non-Jews?Andy Bachmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12793260246107995501noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-480763369736326403.post-31553973874223089812013-05-12T08:48:57.924-04:002013-05-12T08:48:57.924-04:00Very well said. We cannot compromise principles in...Very well said. We cannot compromise principles in the name of inclusiveness. Though frankly I think too much attention is being paid to this discussion. I think Mr. Kirzane has been misguided.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-480763369736326403.post-42028313756109638492013-04-26T09:52:11.438-04:002013-04-26T09:52:11.438-04:00I completely agree with you Andy, in this case, bu...I completely agree with you Andy, in this case, but your reasoning worries me. Rabbis are certainly "symbolic exemplars" but all kinds of pulpit rabbis talk about how that designation leads to feelings of isolation and disconnect with their own communities. Rabbis must be with people in their deepest, darkest most vulnerable moments so some people feel most comfortable creating a kind "kavod harav" wall. I get it. I also get the idea that rabbis should build that wall, should live exactly like their congregants so they can better relate. Saying that rabbis should live up to higher standards just because they are rabbis complicated. Does that come down in questions of observance as well? What about business/fundraising and administration in synagogues or in the movement? In practice, what other higher standards are there for rabbis? And why shouldn't everyone abide by them? Intermarriage happens. We need to be welcoming. And I agree that rabbis shouldn't be dating or marrying non-Jews. We just need a better reason than because they are rabbis (rabbinical students). And I think we should let it go and focus on the other issues you mention that the beginning of the blog, which are so much more pressing for our tribe. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03537875286393837893noreply@blogger.com