Hypersensitivity...

[Not Afraid]

I think diversity is a bunch of crap and we should all focus on fitting our selves into one clearly defined set of the same accepted behaviours, beliefs and appearances. All of our houses should be one of three colors in one of three styles, we should all wear the same styles and colors of clothing and only celebrate events that we all agree upen (the others should be ignored).

God, what a perfict world it would be. Beige and happy.

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I think diversity is a bunch of crap and we should all focus on fitting our selves into one clearly defined set of the same accepted behaviours, beliefs and appearances. All of our houses should be one of three colors in one of three styles, we should all wear the same styles and colors of clothing and only celebrate events that we all agree upen (the others should be ignored).

God, what a perfict world it would be. Beige and happy.

I think you got the beige part right...

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I think diversity is a bunch of crap and we should all focus on fitting our selves into one clearly defined set of the same accepted behaviours, beliefs and appearances. All of our houses should be one of three colors in one of three styles, we should all wear the same styles and colors of clothing and only celebrate events that we all agree upen (the others should be ignored).

God, what a perfict world it would be. Beige and happy.

Um. That's called South County


someone save me. please.

[Alex]

Out of curiosity (I really have no idea what the answer is), in Israel where Jews get to enjoy the dominant cultural power, what do they do in the way of public displays for Hannukah?

Do they do anything or is it only an issue here because someone feels left out?

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

Out of curiosity (I really have no idea what the answer is), in Israel where Jews get to enjoy the dominant cultural power, what do they do in the way of public displays for Hannukah?

Do they do anything or is it only an issue here because someone feels left out?

I would assume they do not do much. Hanukkah is a minor holiday only made large in America to compete with Christmas. It is not biblical - the events take place when the Romans were the dominant world power. It's Roman-controlled Syria that takes over Israel and eventually gets their asses handed to them by the Jews.

If they do have public displays/parties/TV specials then they would have to have at least 5 other such times of the year.

I'll ask my brother.

[Strangler Lewis]

I spent part of my afternoon lending de facto backup to the first and third grade Brownie troops who went caroling at the bin. During rehearsal at school, as the kids faded on Silent Night I implored them to speak up so that the Jewish guy wasn't the only voice heard on this gas.

Frankly, to get through Silent Night in a quasi-public forum, I do have to tell myself that I'm an actor playing a part. On the other hand, it is a beautiful song as many of the spiritual carols are. If I had to shyt can a song from the kids' repertoire, it would definitely be Holly Jolly Christmas. It's just bouncy piffle that's unsingable, especially for kids.

We then went back to school for a party and a laborious Secret Santa exchange. This would have been less torturous if I did not have to get home to start grating potatoes. Nobody seemed to know that it was the first night of Chanukah. I'm not especially put out by that, but I have gotten more than my share of "Oh, I have a friend who's Jewish" comments lately.

[Strangler Lewis]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I would assume they do not do much. Hanukkah is a minor holiday only made large in America to compete with Christmas. It is not biblical . . . .

Unless you're Catholic.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I'll ask my brother.

Originally Posted by my brother in an email

Yeah, Chanukah doesn’t warrant any real attention in Israel with the small exception here and there. In a building that shares a back wall with the western wall they have a torch like menorah that marks each day. In more Americanized parts of Jerusalem there are a few menorahs here and there. The other holidays are different than America. It seemed to me that in business fronts that had ways of showing and honoring the season were more for the owners benefit than those coming in to shop. Here, people need trees and decorations in local malls to feel "Christmassy". So the retailers know to put up decorations to draw crowds. In Israel there are sukkot* in the back of the store and what have you because the owner uses it on lunch breaks and will welcome other merchants. Rosh Ha Shanna does have nice sayings in the window that bless the crowds with a good year and a wish to be written in the book and what have you. Anyway thats my take.....

*Sukkot are huts built on a holiday also called Sukkot that represent the harvest in Israel. Every family is encouraged to build one and eat all their meals in it for a week. My family does this - we invite friends over, it's a good time.

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Um. That's called South County


someone save me. please.

Hee!

[Not Afraid]

But, we need to keep Thai Food. Thai Food can be throwwn in just to proove that we still like diversity. See! We still have Thai Food!