1.0Virtual Talmudhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/virtualtalmudRabbi Susan Grossmanhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/virtualtalmud/author/sgrossmanFinding Commonalities Amidst Differences - Virtual Talmudrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="AMuPLOsOEy"><a href="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/virtualtalmud/2007/06/finding-commonalities-amidst-d.html">Finding Commonalities Amidst Differences</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/virtualtalmud/2007/06/finding-commonalities-amidst-d.html/embed#?secret=AMuPLOsOEy" width="600" height="338" title="“Finding Commonalities Amidst Differences” — Virtual Talmud" data-secret="AMuPLOsOEy" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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I agree with all that has been said by rabbis Stern, Hirschfield, and Waxman about agreeing to enter into dialogue with those with whom we disagree while being careful not to be duped or give up articulating our own concerns just to get to or stay at the table. There are some other things we…