tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606399196932045640.post3995669221328809800..comments2024-01-25T09:26:15.915-05:00Comments on Dixie Yid: Guest Post By Yoseph Robsinson, Ger From Jamaica - Some BackgroundDixieYid (يهودي جنوبي)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03713423988723533390noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606399196932045640.post-42163737273227967132009-05-01T17:14:00.000-04:002009-05-01T17:14:00.000-04:00yoseph,
bredren: shout about it, up an' down.
t...yoseph, <br /><br />bredren: shout about it, up an' down.<br /><br />this is what it says in tehilim, and i wish you the best!<br /><br />shalom uvrachayaakovnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606399196932045640.post-47921388810452006182009-04-30T19:41:00.000-04:002009-04-30T19:41:00.000-04:00As a black convert myself, although from the bland...As a black convert myself, although from the bland world of suburbs, private schools and soccer games, I would like to add my 2 cents . . .<br /><br />First, let me state that I come from a family with just about every ethinicity by way of marriage. I was raised to see people and that by way of hard work and being a good person other people would learn to see past skin color and just see the person. I read the list from the link in Dixie Yid's post, I think all of this comes down to attitude. When I visit a new community I can choose to focus on the people who stare or give me funny looks, Hashem yishmor, or I can choose to focus on all the people who are warm, welcoming and invite me to their home for a seuda. There is no doubt that there are many nisayonos that present themselves for me, but its all from Hashem. And I believe that what Hashem wants is for me to be ehrlich and to choose to see the good. So I focus on what I need to do, and by being sincere in my Yiddishkite, people who take the time to get to know only see the person, the Yid and not anything else. I think behavior is the best way to educate people, letting your deeds speak for you.<br /><br />I also get alot of chizuk from something Rabbi Moshe Weinberger once said, "It is not a nisayon for Yirei Shamayim to respect other human beings." I reflect on this, and instead of letting unfortunate/offensive comments/incidents bother me I choose instead to daven for them that things should turn around for them and they should see the truth. Afterall, we are all one team.<br /><br />Hatzlacha raba.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606399196932045640.post-83449140258150225322009-04-30T16:34:00.000-04:002009-04-30T16:34:00.000-04:00I'd like to thank those of you for sending positiv...I'd like to thank those of you for sending positive and encouraging remarks. My perception among both Jews and Blacks is a fascinating topic and will probably be the focus of at least one chapter in my upcoming book. <br /><br />Jews and Blacks have a difficult time understanding my circumstance. Some have said, "It's hard enough being Black. Why on earth would you want to be Jewish also?"<br />I chuckle and say "what are they gonna do hate me twice as much?"<br />Also, there are many misconceptions, as well as prejudices on both sides that are revealed to me, and which are painful to hear. I do my best to communicate a positive message and always highlight the similarities we all possess as human beings.<br />Best wishes to all.<br /><br />Yoseph RobinsonYoseph Robinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606399196932045640.post-17005098390541873072009-04-29T21:09:00.000-04:002009-04-29T21:09:00.000-04:00Thank you for deciding to share your amazing story...Thank you for deciding to share your amazing story.<br />My question to you is whether or not you plan on utilizing your musical skills for good.<br />So many newly religious have brought over their musical talents to the side of kedusha and it seems like such a waste to disregard the talents that hashem has blessed you with. while I realize that there are those that argue that there is no holiness in hip hop/reggae i can tell you that these newly religious artists have helped so many of us make that same transition ourselves....but i guess that is a topic for another time.<br />so what are your thoughts on producing your old music but with a hechsher this time around?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606399196932045640.post-49967651439221848082009-04-29T15:21:00.000-04:002009-04-29T15:21:00.000-04:00As anon asked, I'd also be curious how you would r...As anon asked, I'd also be curious how you would react to the observations Jewminicana made here: http://www.alizahausman.net/2009/02/ashkenazi-privelege-checklist.html<br /><br />Thank you!DixieYid (يهودي جنوبي)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03713423988723533390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606399196932045640.post-84325432877887335512009-04-29T10:35:00.000-04:002009-04-29T10:35:00.000-04:00Fascinating. What part of Torah do you enjoy most;...Fascinating. What part of Torah do you enjoy most; what do you koch in?Menashehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16593117409267020021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2606399196932045640.post-13290855084959567962009-04-29T10:12:00.000-04:002009-04-29T10:12:00.000-04:00I think it's an amazing story. My question is how...I think it's an amazing story. My question is how are you perceived in both the Jewish world as well as Black community?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com