I Ask because I have listened to people speak of jewish as a religion, like baptist, or protestant or catholic,, in which case I wouldnt expect there to be an asthetic aspect to being jewish.

However, I have also listened to people speak of Jewish almost as a race, in which case asthetics would be a factor.

I have been to many churches where Jewish(in church it is shortened to jews, but Im never sure if thats considered an offense) are not preached about with much fondness, and it makes me wonder if that contributes to a general disapproval amongst different religions of jewish people and if so how and if that would manifest into discrimination by those church members,,,,when they encounter jewish people.

But how would they know if they had encountered a Jewish person?


Wasnt Sammy Davis Jr a Jewish person?



What is it that makes one Jewish, are you born into it or do you choose it?

The nationality which brought forth Judaism (Jewish religion) was originally called the Hebrew nation. There were various divisions of Judaism as the years progressed. One does not need to be born into the Hebrew nation to become a member of the Jewish faith, but you do need to qualify by going through various levels of religious studies. Sammy Davis Jr. was a member of the Jewish faith; however he was not a Hebrew or of Hebraic descent.

Many have come to call the Hebrew nation, the Jewish nation, but one can be born in Israel (where the Hebrews originated) and not be of the Jewish faith. Conversely you can become a proselyte or convert to Judaism and live in or outside the nation of Israel.

There are people in Africa who belong to or are descendants of the original 12 tribes of Israel which migrated all over the world. There are a great many Jews in various other nations, like Spain, U.S., England, Portugal, Russia, Germany and various other countries. They scattered all over the world when they were divided from a 12-tribe kingdom to two kingdoms, one a 2-tribe kingdom and one a 10-tribe kingdom, many, many centuries ago. Hope this helped some.

so, to review

judaism came from the Hebrew Nation
one can be born in the Hebrew Nation but not be Jewish
one can be Jewish but not be of the Hebrew Nation

I often hear a distinction made between israelite and jewish as well,,,,,so that all fits together,,,

guilty.....probably equal with catholics

Didn't you know we have horns?

Hey Mitch

When you wear one of those hats and stomp on wine classes wrapped in napkins?


Really, at what point does a person's personal faith determine whether they are in asset to your life or not?

I think all walks of life are a little silly, including my own ;)

Especially if they are British.

The Chanukah Song"

"Okay...
This is a song that uhh..
There's a lot of Christmas songs out there and uhh..
not too many Chanukah songs.
So uhh..
I wrote a song for all those nice little Jewish kids who don't get to hear
any Chanukah songs.
Here we go..."

Put on your yarmulke
Here comes Chanukah
So much funukah
To celebrate Chanukah
Chanukah is the festival of lights
Instead of one day of presents, we have eight crazy nights

When you feel like the only kid in town without a Christmas tree
Here's a list of people who are Jewish just like you and me
David Lee Roth lights the menorah
So do James Caan, Kirk Douglas, and the late Dinah Shore-ah

Guess who eats together at the Carnegie Deli
Bowser from Sha Na Na and Arthur Fonzerelli
Paul Newman's half Jewish, Goldie Hawn's half too
Put them together, what a fine lookin' Jew

You don't need "Deck The Halls" or "Jingle Bell Rock"
'Cause you can spin a dreidel with Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock- both Jewish

Put on your yarmulke
It's time for Chanukah
The owner of the Seattle Supersonicahs
Celebrates Chanukah

O.J. Simpson, not a Jew
But guess who is? Hall of famer Rod Carew- he converted
We got Ann Landers and her sister Dear Abby
Harrison Ford's a quarter Jewish- not too shabby

Some people think that Ebenezer Scrooge is
Well he's not, but guess who is
All three Stooges
So many Jews are in showbiz
Tom Cruise isn't, but I heard his agent is

Tell your friend Veronica
It's time to celebrate Chanukah
I hope I get a harmonicah
Oh this lovely, lovely Chanukah
So drink your gin and tonicah
And smoke your marijuanikah
If you really, really wannakah
Have a happy, happy, happy, happy Chanukah
Happy Chanukah

I think you have to have a big nose and side curls to be jewish

tut tut David, your card is marked

Hey! How have you been?

which are going to hell first?

Pretty good! How about yourself?

Are you trying to start trouble?

Very good, thanks. Surprised you are still here. Not too many of the old crowd left...

I was gone for awhile, but came back!