tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post7026234591453867079..comments2022-04-24T01:27:10.589-07:00Comments on Fuck Cancer: Gina, I need to tell you something...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04778095038708961113noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-3296609375053303452016-04-24T22:10:27.880-07:002016-04-24T22:10:27.880-07:00I miss youI miss youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550184957571936741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-37298426945722280262016-03-18T03:10:28.247-07:002016-03-18T03:10:28.247-07:00I am reading comments from students and friends, a...I am reading comments from students and friends, and my eyes are filled with tears. Toba, I don't know if you are reading the continuation of Gina's blog through the comments that are still being sent... but know that I am sending love and support. I think of you often.tamarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-55224443225074958772016-03-08T10:55:16.363-08:002016-03-08T10:55:16.363-08:00Dear Ms. Fried,
I just learned about this and it ...Dear Ms. Fried,<br /><br />I just learned about this and it breaks my heart to not have had one more chance to tell you how much you changed my world view! Thank you for being that teacher that opened my eyes to taking chances when reflecting and acknowledging every voice/perspective. I think back often to the experiences I had in your classroom and working through your edits on my essays challenging me to think critically and find MY voice--not what others might want to hear. I learned of your passing away in a place that I think you would have been so proud of me to be at. I was in a small jazz club in NYC, where unknown artists can share their music to an open minded crowd. Thanks for pushing me to appreciate the world beyond my love of math/science and seeing the beautiful in other fields.<br /><br />Much love,<br />C^2Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-76377367564352818282016-03-07T09:25:03.709-08:002016-03-07T09:25:03.709-08:00Baruch Dayan HaEmet. I am only encountering your w...Baruch Dayan HaEmet. I am only encountering your words after you have left this world. I am heart broken, and sending deep love to your kids, your partner, your students and your friends. Your clarity and consciousness are ever-present. Your life is, was, will be a blessing. Lechi B'Shalom. Ari Levhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475413915997748884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-36693194679816927062016-03-06T20:00:58.430-08:002016-03-06T20:00:58.430-08:00Ms. Fried,
I am so glad to have met and known you...Ms. Fried,<br /><br />I am so glad to have met and known you if even for that short time when I was in your class. You were funny, intelligent, serious, and understanding. We were brought together by your humor and how you taught. You were the best teacher I have ever had and I hope you are kicking it with rainbows and puppies up there wherever you are. You made such a positive impact and taught me so much in those few short months. I appreciate everything you have ever done and am so lucky to have experienced the Gina experience. <br />RIP We will always love youElizabeth Wuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778539017470794953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-48847472582795910382016-03-05T09:47:09.247-08:002016-03-05T09:47:09.247-08:00Gina, I met you years ago at CDT High Holiday serv...Gina, I met you years ago at CDT High Holiday services. I recall being struck by your presence, your positive energy and genuine smile. I am reconnecting now through your blog. While I regret missing out on knowing you all these years, I am thankful for this chance to know you now. I will seek out orange flowers and not get too angry with the squirrels. But most of all I will try to look for the light! Thank you for this gift.Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11078024036357001552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-475479906630147082016-03-04T13:36:02.233-08:002016-03-04T13:36:02.233-08:00I keep dipping back into this treasure of insightf...I keep dipping back into this treasure of insightful observations about life and the practice of living. Gina, thank you so much for modeling living both vigorously and graciously. Wishing you, Toba, Zach, and Zoe a peaceful shabbat. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08783327462496363738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-68029929030141357952016-03-03T19:15:38.097-08:002016-03-03T19:15:38.097-08:00Dear Gina,
OY, just letsned of this, I will alway...Dear Gina, <br />OY, just letsned of this, I will always hold you memory with joy for the passion of teaching our son, adam, and with all of our pioneering spirits at new Jew! Peace, Janet Yassen and irle Goldman Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05508159222384101498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-35541263312388543602016-03-01T20:18:46.644-08:002016-03-01T20:18:46.644-08:00I just checked your blog, even though I knew from ...I just checked your blog, even though I knew from Toba's email that there wouldn't be a new post waiting. Still, I had to check. I loved getting to know you through your writing. I am holding you and your wonderful spouse Toba, your children and your family in the light and wishing you every possible comfort in this time.<br />With blessing,<br />NancyRabbi Nancy Fuchs Kreimer, phdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448663228383292612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-72702227894099143042016-03-01T11:54:33.763-08:002016-03-01T11:54:33.763-08:00Ms. Fried (I don't know if I can call you Gina...Ms. Fried (I don't know if I can call you Gina because I still think of you as my teacher... I suppose it is possible to call one's teacher by their first name, but I guess I'm a creature of habit),<br /><br />Ms. Fried, I need to tell you something... Thank you for caring about different perspectives and diversity and for encouraging us to learn about them ourselves. Thank you for being honest and open. Thank you for caring about your students. Thank you for your extra time that you gave to me (and countless others) outside the classroom. And despite the fact you had very little say in the matter, thank you for being my teacher. <br /><br />Anna<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17416959030880895993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-18658635864693230312016-03-01T07:12:55.256-08:002016-03-01T07:12:55.256-08:00Gina and Toba, I have never commented until now be...Gina and Toba, I have never commented until now because, following Gina's own wisdom, I never really anything to say. But I always did have THANK YOU to say. Thank you for your wisdom and your humor and sharing your way of seeing the world and your gorgeous way of putting that all into words. <br /><br />Sending love and light.<br />Love, Rifr i fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358927424144061061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-61674375975951960882016-03-01T07:12:32.132-08:002016-03-01T07:12:32.132-08:00Gina and Toba, I have never commented until now be...Gina and Toba, I have never commented until now because, following Gina's own wisdom, I never really anything to say. But I always did have THANK YOU to say. Thank you for your wisdom and your humor and sharing your way of seeing the world and your gorgeous way of putting that all into words. <br /><br />Sending love and light.<br />Love, Rifr i fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358927424144061061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-67012635798083875702016-03-01T06:53:18.175-08:002016-03-01T06:53:18.175-08:00Gina - thinking of you, marveling in your beautifu...Gina - thinking of you, marveling in your beautiful writing...hoping you are taking comfort in the company of all who love you.anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851667818038086626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-74391916460429554742016-03-01T06:07:20.196-08:002016-03-01T06:07:20.196-08:00Wait a minute…I miss a month on the blog and you&#...Wait a minute…I miss a month on the blog and you've been allowed to step down from your post (LOL!! That would be a pun, right?….who would I ask that of if you don't respond :-)) You've got plenty to say young lady and I for one need to hear it. What about this whole Trump possibly being our next president…wait that may be pushing you in the wrong direction :-) Or some ignorant comment you've heard from a less than thoughtful person….Oh and our Chicago tour ala Gina Fried. I haven't forgotten…..isn't opening day coming up soon. Where are we seating in Wrigley Field? Then where are we going for pizza (deep dish of course)? Where must we grab breakfast? Do you see my dilemma??? I'm going to email you missy….I will not be ignored. I blame you for being so fabulous that I simply can't let you put down the pen….keyboard….you know what I'm trying to say…..I await your response Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-17525151561500699092016-02-29T15:35:40.235-08:002016-02-29T15:35:40.235-08:00Dear Gina, I hope you and your family feel the wav...Dear Gina, I hope you and your family feel the waves of love that I am sending your way! Thank you for being you - we are all better off for having you in our lives. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16155402963133041939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-49692821266408368472016-02-29T13:43:51.344-08:002016-02-29T13:43:51.344-08:00Holding you and your family in my thoughts and pra...Holding you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.Amber Powersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-48522933093968204152016-02-28T03:42:49.734-08:002016-02-28T03:42:49.734-08:00Thank you, Gina, for this beautiful honest writing...Thank you, Gina, for this beautiful honest writing. I think also of the many wonderful letters to the Globe you have written over the years. May you be surrounded now by the love and caring that you yourself have so consistently put out into the world. <br />Carole Slipowitz Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03554498630335694972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-32149725731302674392016-02-28T00:20:01.391-08:002016-02-28T00:20:01.391-08:00Thinking with love about you, Gina, hoping you hav...Thinking with love about you, Gina, hoping you have peace and many joyous moments. You are a shining light to all who know you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148375365982819272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-30166082004631268252016-02-28T00:19:51.167-08:002016-02-28T00:19:51.167-08:00Thinking with love about you, Gina, hoping you hav...Thinking with love about you, Gina, hoping you have peace and many joyous moments. You are a shining light to all who know you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148375365982819272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-33491572147206096422016-02-26T14:05:36.654-08:002016-02-26T14:05:36.654-08:00Hi Gina, I just wanted to let you know how much I&...Hi Gina, I just wanted to let you know how much I've loved these posts. I just read the poem you shared on Thanksgiving to my Mom. Thinking of you and sending a big hug. xxoo AllisonAllisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13523508467183061972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-31354212157220363142016-02-25T17:26:29.008-08:002016-02-25T17:26:29.008-08:00Hi Gina,
Just wanted to say hello and I miss you....Hi Gina,<br /><br />Just wanted to say hello and I miss you. I'm also one of the many followers of your blog. I love your words and who you are. I'm thinking of you everyday! Love to you and Toba and your kids. <br /><br />Aliza (Belcourt...Nommi and David's daughter)Alizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428383329402681489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-64760117005933537132016-02-12T13:19:47.414-08:002016-02-12T13:19:47.414-08:00Gina,
I am so grateful for Toba's update today...Gina,<br />I am so grateful for Toba's update today. I miss hearing your voice here and selfishly wish you'll feel inspired to write more one of these days. Enjoy PR. Sending love, NancyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159227979655390385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-47562312345576942822016-02-12T03:09:40.458-08:002016-02-12T03:09:40.458-08:00I still check every now and again, hoping to find ...I still check every now and again, hoping to find another entry from you... forever optimistic... I hope this finds you feeling alright (and better!), am thinking of you and sending love and hugs your way. Shabbat shalom... TamarTamarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-85150332439285817122016-02-07T13:36:08.916-08:002016-02-07T13:36:08.916-08:00I'm so glad that Gina has joined John Dewey am...I'm so glad that Gina has joined John Dewey among the eminences that Reconstructionist rabbis read while wearing tallis and tefillin. (Though I personally read without specific Jew-wear.) Thanks, Daniel! And love to you, Gina, and to your dear spouse! - JeremyJeremy Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17787696035109167014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7786424016784913158.post-90096670094372331762016-02-04T16:03:29.225-08:002016-02-04T16:03:29.225-08:00Hi Gina,
Just want to let you know that I've b...Hi Gina,<br />Just want to let you know that I've been thinking about you. I love your blog so here I am.... Good rule and when you do have something to say, we're listening...<br />Sending light and nishibukim,<br />-Dianne LiorAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17158193089843098403noreply@blogger.com