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AkalAish
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Shalom from a Rabbi

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Shalom!

My name is Yered, and I am an ordained rabbi who lives in Alaska. I love lively (respectful) and heartfelt theological discussions and meeting interesting people, so here I am. I look forward to getting to know all of you. May the Holy One bless and keep you.

Can I be reduced to bullet points? Perhaps...let us give it a try.

1. I am not fond of contractions.
2. I am a connoisseur of Oreos.
3. I am never sarcastic.
4. I am a father.
5. I am an educator.
6. I am not kind when I have to share sushi with others.
7. I am a collector of antiquity.
8. I never tire of the rain.
9. I am a moose and caribou hunter.
10. I am a mycologist by choice.
11. I do not do favorites.
12. I have been to Utah.
13. I am not here to contend, convert, or change anyone's mind about anything. I barely keep my own mind in check.

There are a few.

ב״ה

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AkalAish wrote: September 15th, 2022, 9:06 pm Shalom!

My name is Yered, and I am an ordained rabbi who lives in Alaska. I love lively (respectful) and heartfelt theological discussions and meeting interesting people, so here I am. I look forward to getting to know all of you. May the Holy One bless and keep you.

Can I be reduced to bullet points? Perhaps...let us give it a try.

1. I am not fond of contractions.
2. I am a connoisseur of Oreos.
3. I am never sarcastic.
4. I am a father.
5. I am an educator.
6. I am not kind when I have to share sushi with others.
7. I am a collector of antiquity.
8. I never tire of the rain.
9. I am a moose and caribou hunter.
10. I am a mycologist by choice.
11. I do not do favorites.
12. I have been to Utah.
13. I am not here to contend, convert, or change anyone's mind about anything. I barely keep my own mind in check.

There are a few.

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!ברוך הבא I hope that you will find your stay in this forum welcoming! You may find many of us here are a little bit different from what can be termed mainstream LDS. Looking forward to your posts.

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Welcome! I’m fond of Sitka. Would love to hear your thoughts on Isaiah. Have you heard about/read much from Avraham Gileadi?

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AkalAish wrote: September 15th, 2022, 9:06 pm Shalom!

My name is Yered, and I am an ordained rabbi who lives in Alaska. I love lively (respectful) and heartfelt theological discussions and meeting interesting people, so here I am. I look forward to getting to know all of you. May the Holy One bless and keep you.

Can I be reduced to bullet points? Perhaps...let us give it a try.

1. I am not fond of contractions.
2. I am a connoisseur of Oreos.
3. I am never sarcastic.
4. I am a father.
5. I am an educator.
6. I am not kind when I have to share sushi with others.
7. I am a collector of antiquity.
8. I never tire of the rain.
9. I am a moose and caribou hunter.
10. I am a mycologist by choice.
11. I do not do favorites.
12. I have been to Utah.
13. I am not here to contend, convert, or change anyone's mind about anything. I barely keep my own mind in check.

There are a few.

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Greetings from England.

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AkalAish wrote: September 15th, 2022, 9:06 pm Shalom!

My name is Yered, and I am an ordained rabbi who lives in Alaska. I love lively (respectful) and heartfelt theological discussions and meeting interesting people, so here I am. I look forward to getting to know all of you. May the Holy One bless and keep you.

Can I be reduced to bullet points? Perhaps...let us give it a try.

1. I am not fond of contractions.
2. I am a connoisseur of Oreos.
3. I am never sarcastic.
4. I am a father.
5. I am an educator.
6. I am not kind when I have to share sushi with others.
7. I am a collector of antiquity.
8. I never tire of the rain.
9. I am a moose and caribou hunter.
10. I am a mycologist by choice.
11. I do not do favorites.
12. I have been to Utah.
13. I am not here to contend, convert, or change anyone's mind about anything. I barely keep my own mind in check.

There are a few.

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Are you a Native? I understand that if you are , you don't have to enter a draw for moose tag?
Have you been on a moose hunt this season?

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Subcomandante wrote: September 16th, 2022, 3:53 am !ברוך הבא I hope that you will find your stay in this forum welcoming! You may find many of us here are a little bit different from what can be termed mainstream LDS. Looking forward to your posts.
"A little bit different" is my cup of tea, as it were.

Well...I prefer coffee, but that does not pay homage to the saying.

Thank you, friend, for that kind welcome.

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Jonesy wrote: September 16th, 2022, 4:34 am Welcome! I’m fond of Sitka. Would love to hear your thoughts on Isaiah. Have you heard about/read much from Avraham Gileadi?
Most readily, my thoughts are that Isaiah never visited Sitka. ;)

I would love to have a discussion on Isaiah. Anything in particular, my friend? I will check out the site you mention after work today. Thank you again for saying hello!

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Robin Hood wrote: September 16th, 2022, 4:38 am
AkalAish wrote: September 15th, 2022, 9:06 pm Shalom!

My name is Yered, and I am an ordained rabbi who lives in Alaska. I love lively (respectful) and heartfelt theological discussions and meeting interesting people, so here I am. I look forward to getting to know all of you. May the Holy One bless and keep you.

Can I be reduced to bullet points? Perhaps...let us give it a try.

1. I am not fond of contractions.
2. I am a connoisseur of Oreos.
3. I am never sarcastic.
4. I am a father.
5. I am an educator.
6. I am not kind when I have to share sushi with others.
7. I am a collector of antiquity.
8. I never tire of the rain.
9. I am a moose and caribou hunter.
10. I am a mycologist by choice.
11. I do not do favorites.
12. I have been to Utah.
13. I am not here to contend, convert, or change anyone's mind about anything. I barely keep my own mind in check.

There are a few.

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Greetings from England.
Greetings to you, my friend. My ancestry is Irish. An Irish Jew. Go figure. Glad to have met you!

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nightlight wrote: September 16th, 2022, 5:41 am
AkalAish wrote: September 15th, 2022, 9:06 pm Shalom!

My name is Yered, and I am an ordained rabbi who lives in Alaska. I love lively (respectful) and heartfelt theological discussions and meeting interesting people, so here I am. I look forward to getting to know all of you. May the Holy One bless and keep you.

Can I be reduced to bullet points? Perhaps...let us give it a try.

1. I am not fond of contractions.
2. I am a connoisseur of Oreos.
3. I am never sarcastic.
4. I am a father.
5. I am an educator.
6. I am not kind when I have to share sushi with others.
7. I am a collector of antiquity.
8. I never tire of the rain.
9. I am a moose and caribou hunter.
10. I am a mycologist by choice.
11. I do not do favorites.
12. I have been to Utah.
13. I am not here to contend, convert, or change anyone's mind about anything. I barely keep my own mind in check.

There are a few.

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Are you a Native? I understand that if you are , you don't have to enter a draw for moose tag?
Have you been on a moose hunt this season?
I am not an Alaskan Native, no. As such, no seal harvesting for me, either. I have actually been hunting all this week. The regular moose season does not end until the 26th of this month, if I recall correctly. As a resident of the state, we can obtain a regular moose tag with a hunting license. The tag is free; the license is $45.00 this year. For a bull, anyway. Nice to meet you!

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Alright a rabbi! Welcome welcome welcome! Someone to ask questions to with a different point of view. So far we have to go to synagogue to ask questions from the rabbi there and since it is two hours away we don't go often. My brother and I have begun studying Tanakh for the last year. It began maybe 5 years ago studying Isaiah. We are LDS and therefore believe in Christ. We are following several from Alph Beta to First fruits. Lots of thoughts on the diversity. Nevertheless the education has been immense. Thanks for joining.

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AkalAish wrote: September 15th, 2022, 9:06 pm Shalom!

My name is Yered, and I am an ordained rabbi who lives in Alaska. I love lively (respectful) and heartfelt theological discussions and meeting interesting people, so here I am. I look forward to getting to know all of you. May the Holy One bless and keep you.

Welcome! How do you feel about modern society?

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AkalAish wrote: September 15th, 2022, 9:06 pm Shalom!

My name is Yered, and I am an ordained rabbi who lives in Alaska. I love lively (respectful) and heartfelt theological discussions and meeting interesting people, so here I am. I look forward to getting to know all of you. May the Holy One bless and keep you.

Can I be reduced to bullet points? Perhaps...let us give it a try.

1. I am not fond of contractions.
2. I am a connoisseur of Oreos.
3. I am never sarcastic.
4. I am a father.
5. I am an educator.
6. I am not kind when I have to share sushi with others.
7. I am a collector of antiquity.
8. I never tire of the rain.
9. I am a moose and caribou hunter.
10. I am a mycologist by choice.
11. I do not do favorites.
12. I have been to Utah.
13. I am not here to contend, convert, or change anyone's mind about anything. I barely keep my own mind in check.

There are a few.

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How's the weather up there?

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solonan wrote: September 16th, 2022, 12:16 pm Alright a rabbi! Welcome welcome welcome! Someone to ask questions to with a different point of view. So far we have to go to synagogue to ask questions from the rabbi there and since it is two hours away we don't go often. My brother and I have begun studying Tanakh for the last year. It began maybe 5 years ago studying Isaiah. We are LDS and therefore believe in Christ. We are following several from Alph Beta to First fruits. Lots of thoughts on the diversity. Nevertheless the education has been immense. Thanks for joining.
Wow! That was a beautiful welcome, friend. Thank you for sharing a bit of your journey with me. When we walk with G-d, we always find ourselves in unexpected and delightful places. I look forward to journeying with you.

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BuriedTartaria wrote: September 17th, 2022, 7:30 am
AkalAish wrote: September 15th, 2022, 9:06 pm Shalom!

My name is Yered, and I am an ordained rabbi who lives in Alaska. I love lively (respectful) and heartfelt theological discussions and meeting interesting people, so here I am. I look forward to getting to know all of you. May the Holy One bless and keep you.

Welcome! How do you feel about modern society?
Shalom. Modern society. Hmmmmm. Can bring up a lot of images. Thank you for the thoughtful question. Might I ask in what way you mean so I can best answer?

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Jason wrote: September 17th, 2022, 10:35 am
AkalAish wrote: September 15th, 2022, 9:06 pm Shalom!

My name is Yered, and I am an ordained rabbi who lives in Alaska. I love lively (respectful) and heartfelt theological discussions and meeting interesting people, so here I am. I look forward to getting to know all of you. May the Holy One bless and keep you.

Can I be reduced to bullet points? Perhaps...let us give it a try.

1. I am not fond of contractions.
2. I am a connoisseur of Oreos.
3. I am never sarcastic.
4. I am a father.
5. I am an educator.
6. I am not kind when I have to share sushi with others.
7. I am a collector of antiquity.
8. I never tire of the rain.
9. I am a moose and caribou hunter.
10. I am a mycologist by choice.
11. I do not do favorites.
12. I have been to Utah.
13. I am not here to contend, convert, or change anyone's mind about anything. I barely keep my own mind in check.

There are a few.

ב״ה
How's the weather up there?
Rainy. Mid 50s this week. No snow yet. Well....it snowed about 3 inches at Denali about 3 or 4 weeks ago, but it melted. It has been soggy hunting moose this year. My wife joked that she is glad it only rained twice this summer...once for 27 days and once for 35. :)

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AkalAish wrote: September 17th, 2022, 10:45 am
Jason wrote: September 17th, 2022, 10:35 am
AkalAish wrote: September 15th, 2022, 9:06 pm Shalom!

My name is Yered, and I am an ordained rabbi who lives in Alaska. I love lively (respectful) and heartfelt theological discussions and meeting interesting people, so here I am. I look forward to getting to know all of you. May the Holy One bless and keep you.

Can I be reduced to bullet points? Perhaps...let us give it a try.

1. I am not fond of contractions.
2. I am a connoisseur of Oreos.
3. I am never sarcastic.
4. I am a father.
5. I am an educator.
6. I am not kind when I have to share sushi with others.
7. I am a collector of antiquity.
8. I never tire of the rain.
9. I am a moose and caribou hunter.
10. I am a mycologist by choice.
11. I do not do favorites.
12. I have been to Utah.
13. I am not here to contend, convert, or change anyone's mind about anything. I barely keep my own mind in check.

There are a few.

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How's the weather up there?
Rainy. Mid 50s this week. No snow yet. Well....it snowed about 3 inches at Denali about 3 or 4 weeks ago, but it melted. It has been soggy hunting moose this year. My wife joked that she is glad it only rained twice this summer...once for 27 days and once for 35. :)
Typhoon isn't that bad then huh?

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Jason wrote: September 17th, 2022, 10:54 am
AkalAish wrote: September 17th, 2022, 10:45 am
Jason wrote: September 17th, 2022, 10:35 am
AkalAish wrote: September 15th, 2022, 9:06 pm Shalom!

My name is Yered, and I am an ordained rabbi who lives in Alaska. I love lively (respectful) and heartfelt theological discussions and meeting interesting people, so here I am. I look forward to getting to know all of you. May the Holy One bless and keep you.

Can I be reduced to bullet points? Perhaps...let us give it a try.

1. I am not fond of contractions.
2. I am a connoisseur of Oreos.
3. I am never sarcastic.
4. I am a father.
5. I am an educator.
6. I am not kind when I have to share sushi with others.
7. I am a collector of antiquity.
8. I never tire of the rain.
9. I am a moose and caribou hunter.
10. I am a mycologist by choice.
11. I do not do favorites.
12. I have been to Utah.
13. I am not here to contend, convert, or change anyone's mind about anything. I barely keep my own mind in check.

There are a few.

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How's the weather up there?
Rainy. Mid 50s this week. No snow yet. Well....it snowed about 3 inches at Denali about 3 or 4 weeks ago, but it melted. It has been soggy hunting moose this year. My wife joked that she is glad it only rained twice this summer...once for 27 days and once for 35. :)
Typhoon isn't that bad then huh?
Not where we are. I am thinking we will get some (extra) rain. Those along the west coast...Nome...are going to get some weather for sure. The biggest concern will be for hunters in that area who do not have cell service. We live in south central, so kind of out of the direct path.

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Shalom

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Alexander wrote: September 17th, 2022, 2:15 pmShalom
Shalom to you as well! I pray this day finds you well.

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Shabbat Shalom!
Though I worship on Sunday, the Lord asked me to keep His Celestial Sabbath to prepare for Zion when we’ll be grafted back together as Zenos of old spake of.
Isaiah 66:23
“And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the LORD” Isaiah 66:23.

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AkalAish wrote: September 17th, 2022, 12:26 pm
Jason wrote: September 17th, 2022, 10:54 am
AkalAish wrote: September 17th, 2022, 10:45 am
Jason wrote: September 17th, 2022, 10:35 am

How's the weather up there?
Rainy. Mid 50s this week. No snow yet. Well....it snowed about 3 inches at Denali about 3 or 4 weeks ago, but it melted. It has been soggy hunting moose this year. My wife joked that she is glad it only rained twice this summer...once for 27 days and once for 35. :)
Typhoon isn't that bad then huh?
Not where we are. I am thinking we will get some (extra) rain. Those along the west coast...Nome...are going to get some weather for sure. The biggest concern will be for hunters in that area who do not have cell service. We live in south central, so kind of out of the direct path.
Glad you are out of the line of fire!

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:) Welcome.

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AkalAish wrote: September 15th, 2022, 9:06 pm Shalom!

My name is Yered, and I am an ordained rabbi who lives in Alaska. I love lively (respectful) and heartfelt theological discussions and meeting interesting people, so here I am. I look forward to getting to know all of you. May the Holy One bless and keep you.

Can I be reduced to bullet points? Perhaps...let us give it a try.

1. I am not fond of contractions.
2. I am a connoisseur of Oreos.
3. I am never sarcastic.
4. I am a father.
5. I am an educator.
6. I am not kind when I have to share sushi with others.
7. I am a collector of antiquity.
8. I never tire of the rain.
9. I am a moose and caribou hunter.
10. I am a mycologist by choice.
11. I do not do favorites.
12. I have been to Utah.
13. I am not here to contend, convert, or change anyone's mind about anything. I barely keep my own mind in check.

There are a few.

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Welcome. 🤗

Have you listened to KNBA or Radio Free Palmer?

Alaska is a big place, can you be a bit more specific?

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Brighidara wrote: September 17th, 2022, 3:21 pm Shabbat Shalom!
Though I worship on Sunday, the Lord asked me to keep His Celestial Sabbath to prepare for Zion when we’ll be grafted back together as Zenos of old spake of.
Isaiah 66:23
“And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the LORD” Isaiah 66:23.
I have met a few others (Christians) along the way who keep Shabbat as well. Thank you for sharing that.

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Elizabeth wrote: September 18th, 2022, 2:55 am :) Welcome.
Thank you and shalom!

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