tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898782635470765614.post4133593598391514101..comments2023-09-11T17:58:13.764-04:00Comments on The Rebbetzin's Husband: In memory of Steve JobsThe Rebbetzin's Husbandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14977193945074906534noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898782635470765614.post-4727893695058555802011-10-10T09:16:00.190-04:002011-10-10T09:16:00.190-04:00I've never used any of the iProducts that I ca...I've never used any of the iProducts that I can recall, but this is certainly a popular theme. And unlike the beginning of Masechet Avodah Zarah with its critique of the Romans for building an empire for selfish or sinful reasons, Jobs seems to have done it for more appropriate motivations.The Rebbetzin's Husbandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14977193945074906534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898782635470765614.post-44998919966144085602011-10-09T14:19:17.953-04:002011-10-09T14:19:17.953-04:00Some years ago my wife said to me, "I really ...Some years ago my wife said to me, "I really want to get you and iPod for your birthday." I resisted the idea. What do I need with this thing? She persisted, I relented. (The story of a good marriage, eh?)<br /><br />Soon I discovered that there were numerous shiurim available 'out there', and Har Eztion offered regular podcasts. Wow! Now, after every Shabbat I stepped up to the do the dishes, so I could have time with the earphones in and shiur playing. Tremendous.<br /><br />Today my iPod has all manner of indiviual shiurim loaded (many from YU Torah), and subscription to podcasts from Har Eztion (KMTT in English and Ivrit), and several medical podcasts. I'm on my second iPod (a Touch this time) for greater capacity, plus medical apps for work, calendars, etc. A truly useful and excellent device.<br /><br />Steve Jobs introduced products that have really enhanced people's lives in noticeable ways.Mordechai Y. Scherhttp://www.kolberamah.orgnoreply@blogger.com