http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - Recall that Judaism is not a faith that values suffering per se -- we value strong commitments, and an ability to overcome suffering is a sign of great commitment. (Rabbi Shalom Carmy has an essay about this in regards to the December dilemma -- I do not want my kids to feel one iota of deprivation for being Jews, so I will shower them with consumer junk every December and call it Hanukah celebrat
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