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. . . where I could get a shirt that says "No, I'm not fucking Jewish" on it? Because seriously, I'm not fucking Jewish. And it's a pain in the ass taking off my headphones five times between the Franklin 4/5 stop and the Hospital building on Classon every day to say so. [/rhetorically snide comment]
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http://www.cafepress.com/cp/customize/?id=5 But seriously, I've lived in the area for a bunch of years - been using that very subway stop for about 4 years. No one ever asks me.... must look too ethnic or something. Now I feel left out.If you're happy, you're not paying attention.
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I don't see any Jewish people near what was the Jewish hospital. At least not Hasidic Jews. Who the hell would ask that anyway? "Hey are you Jewish???" What a weird question.[
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I think it's due to some Jewish Holiday. Was it their New Year recently? I get that question all over Brooklyn this time of year and I'm the most Aryan looking girl walking around in dirty flared jeans.
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Tuesday/Wednesday was Succoth. I know this because I keep an eagle eye on the alternate side parking schedule. Could that be why? I never get asked. Could be the red hair, green eyes and freckles.Babies aren't meat! They're not even people!
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I got asked twice yesterday and my BF who looks.....SO not Jewish got asked 3 times."...you can choose the rain....but I choose the sun..." - N. Costa
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You look jewish to me! Just give up and go with the flow....
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I'm starting to feel a little left out. Just like high school. *sigh*Babies aren't meat! They're not even people!
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awe, poor anastasia. I'm sure folks will ask you if you are jewish if you want. I would, but I lack the black hat and suit that is such an integral part of the experience.For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.
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ASK ME, DAMN YOU!!! (now it feels like prom)Babies aren't meat! They're not even people!
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I don't believe that it is really that big of a pain in the ass to answer or ignore the question. The OP reeks of anti-semitism.Sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul.
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the next time I see you I will, I promise. ...I will then pin a huge flower arrangement nervously to your dress. ...while your father watches to make sure I do not brush up against your boob.For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.
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I'm not Jewish, but I do know why you get asked. Jews are not supposed to proseletyze gentiles, but they are allowed to get other Jews to move from one congregation to another. So they ask you if you're Jewish, if you were a secular Jew and not practicing, they would seek to recruit you to their congregation. If you say you're not Jewish, they're not allowed to convert you. Anyone who wants to convert to Judaism has to approach a congregation/rabbi. The upshot, if you look vaguely Jewish and a particular congregation is looking for recruits, you'll get asked. I only know men who've been approached, I don't think they approach women. I've never been approached myself, maybe I look too much like the Irish/Scots Catholic that I am.
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Thanks for clearing up the main question, bohuma. I'm pure girl and have been asked for years.... And yes, mixergirl, it is really annoying. Not because they're Jewish, because they are interrupting my thoughts as I walk down the street. I'm anti-everybody.
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Anastasia Beaverhausen » Tuesday/Wednesday was Succoth. I know this because I keep an eagle eye on the alternate side parking schedule. Could that be why? I never get asked. Could be the red hair, green eyes and freckles.
yes. one of the tenets of the lubavitch community is that it's better to observe any commandments than none at all. there are certain prayers jews are supposed to say at succoth, and the folks asking if you're jewish would like you to stand and say those prayers with them, on the grounds that they're helping you keep a commandment. (that's what the greens and the fruit are about, too.)Bumping ancient threads with bot-like bullshit -
I'm a woman, I got approached. One said, "Happy Succoth!" and I said, "Oh, I'm not Jewish." He said, "ok, ok, don't worry, no big deal," like I was offended, which I wasn't. I was just trying to inform him that he wasted his "Happy Succoth" on me."...you can choose the rain....but I choose the sun..." - N. Costa
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mixergirl » I don't believe that it is really that big of a pain in the ass to answer or ignore the question. The OP reeks of anti-semitism.
Just to be clear, I was kidding. I think to ignore them would be rude, and I always say "No, but have a good day." I think being approached with even the prospect of proselytizing is in itself incredibly disrespectful, but I could care less how other people choose to spend their lives. It's just rather annoying having that life disrupt mine, even if it's a polite second-long interruption. The clothes they wear, the rules they live by, and the life they were born into is not something I have any desire to judge. (And for what it's worth, I'm a sliver German Jew). -
No, man, I'm from East L.A.
"It's only as boring as you make it."
You're making me want to poke my eyes out with a spoon. Stop that.
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Subject: Re: Anyone know . . .
The Invisible Lines » . . . where I could get a shirt that says "No, I'm not fucking Jewish" on it? Because seriously, I'm not fucking Jewish. And it's a pain in the ass taking off my headphones five times between the Franklin 4/5 stop and the Hospital building on Classon every day to say so. [/rhetorically snide comment]
what about taking off your tooootally awesome shaaaades duuuuude?giggity giggity -
Subject: Re: Anyone know . . .
The Invisible Lines » . . . where I could get a shirt that says "No, I'm not fucking Jewish" on it? Because seriously, I'm not fucking Jewish. And it's a pain in the ass taking off my headphones five times between the Franklin 4/5 stop and the Hospital building on Classon every day to say so. [/rhetorically snide comment]
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King without a crown » [quote="The Invisible Lines"]. . . where I could get a shirt that says "No, I'm not fucking Jewish" on it? Because seriously, I'm not fucking Jewish. And it's a pain in the ass taking off my headphones five times between the Franklin 4/5 stop and the Hospital building on Classon every day to say so. [/rhetorically snide comment]
You can also paint a swastika on your forhead, that might keep them from asking.[/quote] Better yet, put that swastika on your foreskin Guaranteed! -
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modsquad » Better yet, put that swastika on your foreskin Guaranteed!
Somehow, I think the swastika wouldn't even be needed. Just whip it out.
"It's only as boring as you make it."
You're making me want to poke my eyes out with a spoon. Stop that.
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My 3 yo has been saying, "Excuse me, are you Jewish?" We've been hearing it a lot.
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Ruska, if I can say so, those ear hairs of yours are out of control! We should chip in and get Ruska's three year old a black suit and nice broad rim hat. He'd be ready for Halloween. I would give him lots of candy. ...He might have to avoid certain neighborhoods when he was out trick or treating, but we could make sure it all worked out well...For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.
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