Comments on: A Muslim Iranian visits Tel Aviv: Big deal or not a big deal? http://lisagoldman.net/2006/01/25/a-muslim-iranian-visits-tel-aviv-big-deal-or-not-a-big-deal/ Previously On the Face Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:02:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Ralf http://lisagoldman.net/2006/01/25/a-muslim-iranian-visits-tel-aviv-big-deal-or-not-a-big-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-3679 Ralf Sat, 06 Dec 2008 22:25:43 +0000 http://pixane.net/lisa/?p=201#comment-3679 Despite everything, Lisa, have you heard of <a href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article5190462.ece" rel="nofollow">this</a>? <strong>Hi Ralf. Yes, I read about Hoder's arrest. I'm not quite sure what to make of it, though, because the story is so far unconfirmed. </strong><em>Lisa</em> Despite everything, Lisa, have you heard of this?

Hi Ralf. Yes, I read about Hoder’s arrest. I’m not quite sure what to make of it, though, because the story is so far unconfirmed. Lisa

]]> By: Anonymous http://lisagoldman.net/2006/01/25/a-muslim-iranian-visits-tel-aviv-big-deal-or-not-a-big-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-70 Anonymous Wed, 31 Dec 1969 23:59:59 +0000 http://pixane.net/lisa/?p=201#comment-70 It's always easier to comment on a movie you've seen. Let's hope Hoder's visit is the first among many by bloggers. I tag Haitham next. It's always easier to comment on a movie you've seen. Let's hope Hoder's visit is the first among many by bloggers. I tag Haitham next.

]]> By: Anonymous http://lisagoldman.net/2006/01/25/a-muslim-iranian-visits-tel-aviv-big-deal-or-not-a-big-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-71 Anonymous Wed, 31 Dec 1969 23:59:59 +0000 http://pixane.net/lisa/?p=201#comment-71 I like to look forward to the day when a visit like Hoder's isn't a big deal at all. Until then, though, I guess this kind of thing will startle some people. I hope it startles folks in a good way, a way that makes us all more inclined to question our assumptions and to see one another as created <i>b'tzelem Elohim</i> (in God's image) regardless of where we come from or what we believe. What I like about your post is its ordinariness. So, nu? You picked a guy up at the airport, you changed some money, you hung out at a cafe. Like people do. Somehow I think that helps as much as any grand dialogue does -- just being people with one another, doing the ordinary things that are part of our lives. I like to look forward to the day when a visit like Hoder's isn't a big deal at all. Until then, though, I guess this kind of thing will startle some people. I hope it startles folks in a good way, a way that makes us all more inclined to question our assumptions and to see one another as created b'tzelem Elohim (in God's image) regardless of where we come from or what we believe.
What I like about your post is its ordinariness. So, nu? You picked a guy up at the airport, you changed some money, you hung out at a cafe. Like people do. Somehow I think that helps as much as any grand dialogue does — just being people with one another, doing the ordinary things that are part of our lives.

]]> By: Anonymous http://lisagoldman.net/2006/01/25/a-muslim-iranian-visits-tel-aviv-big-deal-or-not-a-big-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-72 Anonymous Wed, 31 Dec 1969 23:59:59 +0000 http://pixane.net/lisa/?p=201#comment-72 Well, it is certainly a big deal for him. Hope the visit goes well and there is a lot of learning on both sides. Well, it is certainly a big deal for him.
Hope the visit goes well and there is a lot of learning on both sides.

]]> By: Anonymous http://lisagoldman.net/2006/01/25/a-muslim-iranian-visits-tel-aviv-big-deal-or-not-a-big-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-73 Anonymous Wed, 31 Dec 1969 23:59:59 +0000 http://pixane.net/lisa/?p=201#comment-73 What an incredible life you lead Lisa. How do you meet these fascinating people? I just pass on his website to one of my close friends, another Iranian Moslem, but she doesn't really identify herself with Islam, but rather connects directly to the Koran. The message that Hossein is hoping to get across is exactly what she has been saying to me and her friends. I am glad he is so far, having a positive experience in Israel. What an incredible life you lead Lisa. How do you meet these fascinating people? I just pass on his website to one of my close friends, another Iranian Moslem, but she doesn't really identify herself with Islam, but rather connects directly to the Koran. The message that Hossein is hoping to get across is exactly what she has been saying to me and her friends. I am glad he is so far, having a positive experience in Israel.

]]> By: Anonymous http://lisagoldman.net/2006/01/25/a-muslim-iranian-visits-tel-aviv-big-deal-or-not-a-big-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-74 Anonymous Wed, 31 Dec 1969 23:59:59 +0000 http://pixane.net/lisa/?p=201#comment-74 Funny, that's what I always tell people I know who are going to visit Israel: Don't miss Haifa, it's beautiful! Also, it has the best falafel :) Funny, that's what I always tell people I know who are going to visit Israel: Don't miss Haifa, it's beautiful! Also, it has the best falafel :)

]]> By: Anonymous http://lisagoldman.net/2006/01/25/a-muslim-iranian-visits-tel-aviv-big-deal-or-not-a-big-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-75 Anonymous Wed, 31 Dec 1969 23:59:59 +0000 http://pixane.net/lisa/?p=201#comment-75 Haifa has the best shwarma - shwarma sel hazzan. Haifa has the best shwarma – shwarma sel hazzan.

]]> By: Anonymous http://lisagoldman.net/2006/01/25/a-muslim-iranian-visits-tel-aviv-big-deal-or-not-a-big-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-76 Anonymous Wed, 31 Dec 1969 23:59:59 +0000 http://pixane.net/lisa/?p=201#comment-76 Good luck with the rest of the visit Lisa. Have you taken him shopping yet? Good luck with the rest of the visit Lisa.
Have you taken him shopping yet?

]]> By: Anonymous http://lisagoldman.net/2006/01/25/a-muslim-iranian-visits-tel-aviv-big-deal-or-not-a-big-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-77 Anonymous Wed, 31 Dec 1969 23:59:59 +0000 http://pixane.net/lisa/?p=201#comment-77 Lisa, My feeling towards this visit was unequivocal: more power to you and the good deeds you do. However, after reading a comment by another Iranian (seemingly) on Allison's blog, I got a bit of a shock. I don't know whether you have seen this: http://sarbazekuchak.blogspot.com/2006/01/little-goebbels-in-israel-israel-has.html This Khorshid guy is quite venomous toward your guest. And seems to have some arguments. It may be good if you could talk with Hosein openly about this. Best wishes. Lisa,
My feeling towards this visit was unequivocal: more power to you and the good deeds you do.
However, after reading a comment by another Iranian (seemingly) on Allison's blog, I got a bit of a shock. I don't know whether you have seen this:
http://sarbazekuchak.blogspot.com/2006/01/little-goebbels-in-israel-israel-has.html
This Khorshid guy is quite venomous toward your guest. And seems to have some arguments. It may be good if you could talk with Hosein openly about this.
Best wishes.

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