While i sent you good wishes in other venues, i have been remiss here on 43things…

so, once more, Congratulations, Rabbi!

mwah!

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on this amazing achievement! 4 years ago

Do you already have a synagogue you’ll be working in? 5 years ago

I was late to the party… I had to look at all of Cat’s photos of the event, and your gorgeous family!

Not sure there’s anything profound I can add to everything that’s been said already by all your loving fans here, I’m just kvelling all over the place, again. And so happy for you. Anytime you’re in DC, just say the word, and I can set you up with a Dvar Torah, lead a service, whatever you want, at our happy little havurah.

Hugs! and Shabbat Shalom. 5 years ago

upon you and the community you serve.

Every Friday I go to Dagny’s and share coffee and deep discussion with a couple friends.

Every Friday I see the rabbi from my neighborhood temple, meeting someone from her congregation. It makes me happy to see her, even though I never say anything to her… I remember the bat mizvahs I have attended and completely enjoyed.

Ahhhh, yes, more mazel tovs than can be spoken are being felt for you, dear Adar. 5 years ago

by all the good wishes and mazal tovs and kind words from all of you. I’ll return cheers and thanks as the cheer goblin allows, but I’m a bit behind after a few days offline.

I apologize for taking so long to return friendly postings and messages, but now I’m back and in the groove. ;-)

I am so, so lucky to have found this lively community in which to pursue my dreams. May all YOUR dreams come true! 5 years ago

‘Nuff said. 5 years ago

You’re a grace on this place, scattering mitzvahs like seeds. Congratulations! Your community is very lucky to have such a thoughtful spiritual leader. 5 years ago

Many congratulations. I know you will be just perfect in the role. 5 years ago

congratulations adar, i’m so happy for you! i feel the need to learn cheer leading and leap about shaking my mazel tov maracas. i know you will be an absolutely wonderful rabbi. 5 years ago

I’m a touch late, but mazel tov! 5 years ago

I’m so proud to know an honest-to-goodness rabbi! Especially since I was able to “watch” how much work it took. Well-deserved congratulations for this accomplishment. 5 years ago

Wishing you the very best on this spiritual adventure! 5 years ago

Early yesterday morning I thought of you and wondered if you were all begarbed up for your ordination. Then I realized it was unlikely at 8am, especially with the time difference and all. But I wished you gold and white ceremony and much pomp and satisfaction. Congratulations. Don’t pack away the tiara too quickly. You deserve some time to delight in it. 5 years ago

Blessings & cheers to you, Adar! 5 years ago

Though I was thinking of you yesterday, my home PC is hosed and I wasn’t able to send the official greetings your way till today. Hope it was a spectacular event! Yay, Adar! 5 years ago

Congratulations Adar on your wonderful accomplishment!!! I wish you all the very best in your new role. 5 years ago

but I did drink some wine and thought of you, Adar. Hope it was a glorious day! 5 years ago

What a joyous day! So happy for you and all who you will move with your gifts and calling.

xoxoxo 5 years ago

Congratulations on your ordination!5 years ago

It was touching to read about the mikveh ceremony with your classmates, and I hope that you can continue to help and support one another as you transition to your new jobs and roles. I wish you a happy time of celebration today, and success and joy in your new vocation. 5 years ago

I’m sending you a virtual hug. :) 5 years ago

We’ve all been watching and being with you on this site as you’ve gone through this process, and it is rewarding for all of us to see it through with you!

Best wishes on a blessed and rewarding vocation. 5 years ago

What an accomplishment for you!!...I’m very pleased that you were able to achieve this lofty and wonderful goal…

May everything continue to go well for you and your goals… 5 years ago

I am so happy for you there are tears in my eyes.

What a superb accomplishment!

And you are ordained on my mother’s birthday, which is certainly auspicious. May 18 is the day of the confident and strong woman, smart to the core, generous of spirit, and wise. 5 years ago

Adar! 5 years ago

Blessings to you, Adar, on this special day, and on the new life you are beginning. This is a joyous time for you and your family and friends, I’m so glad they could all join you in celebration. Having Mickey and all his friends there, too, must make it extra exciting!

CHEERS!!!5 years ago

I wish you all possible success and joy in your new beginning. 5 years ago

Over the past few years I’ve watched as Adar has come closer and closer to this accomplishment. It brings me great joy to see her succeed, and I know that she will make a great servant of G-d. May He bless her ministry and those she’ll serve in His name.

Kol ha’Kavod!

The word rabbi literally means teacher. Traditionally, a rabbi was an observant Jewish male who obeyed mitzvot, knew Jewish law (halacha) and tradition, resolved halakhic disputes, and instructed the community. A rabbi does not have to serve as shliach tzibur (prayer leader), and has no more authority to lead services than anyone else. Prominent Orthodox feminist thinker Blu Greenberg believes that female rabbis, like their male counterparts, don’t need to serve in a congregation or to be prayer leaders. “There are countless men,” she writes, “perhaps the overwhelming number, who are ordained in the Orthodox community, yet do not perform any functions additional to those of their lay fellows. So be it for women.”

I know whatever the future holds for Adar, she will meet it head on and will truly represent that which she believes.

“The Seal of G-d is Truth” -Talmud Sanhedrin 64a 5 years ago

I`m so happy for you, this is a great accomplishment! I`m sure you`ll do so much good in your new role as rabbi, all the best wishes from me and the curlygang! 5 years ago