Welcome to the 1st edition of Avi's Soapbox. As many of you know "a soapbox is a raised platform on which one stands to make an impromptu speech, often about a political subject or other pressing matter. It is also used to express concerns or to release frustration. The term originates from when speakers would stand on a wooden box meant for holding soap. A modern form of the soapbox is a blog; a website on which a user publishes one's thoughts to whomever reads the page." (see wikipedia.com)
For several years now, many of you have asked me to add some thoughts to the weekly Aish Tamid emails.
The truth is that I would really love to. However, the reality is that my schedule often doesn't provide me with the luxury of having time to sit and write all that is on my mind.
But, in response to your ongoing requests and in the interest of jump-starting dialogue, discourse and engaging debates about many of the 'issues' which Aish Tamid addresses within our community day-in and day-out, I will (bli neder) try my best to regularly highlight some articles or literature which I feel deserves some attention, as well as add some personal commentary about the topics, as needed.
Ideally, I think the best place for discussions or comments about my rantings and ravings from 'on top of my little soapbox' should be on the Aish Tamid message board which can be found here: http://com2.runboard.com/baishtamidoflosangeles.f1 (check it out!). I encourage you all to log in and check it out and post comments there.
My goal is not to highlight problems, but to work in partnership with you on collective solutions that work for teens, young adults, family and our community. Please help be part of the solution!
With that in mind, I think I will get in position now on top of my soapbox and get started. If you decide to throw some tomatoes at me, please don't pick rotten one or throw them too hard. After all, tomato stains are hard to clean and there isn't too much protection or shelter for me to stand behind up here. Thank you for your indulgence.
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