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Anyone know . . . — Brooklynian

Anyone know . . .

the invisible lines
the invisible lines
edited November -1 in Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
. . . 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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  • ntfool
    ntfool
    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.
  • cool the kid
    cool the kid
    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.
  • bellak
    bellak
    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.
  • anastasia beaverhausen
    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.
  • whatchuwant
    whatchuwant
    I got asked twice yesterday and my BF who looks.....SO not Jewish got asked 3 times.
  • flux
    flux
    You look jewish to me! Just give up and go with the flow....
  • anastasia beaverhausen
    anastasia beaverhausen
    I'm starting to feel a little left out. Just like high school. *sigh*
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    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.
  • anastasia beaverhausen
    anastasia beaverhausen
    ASK ME, DAMN YOU!!!

    (now it feels like prom)
  • mixergirl
    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.
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    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.
  • bohuma
    bohuma
    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.
  • bellak
    bellak
    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. :)
  • sweet tea
    sweet tea
    Anastasia Beaverhausen wrote: 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.)
  • whatchuwant
    whatchuwant
    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.
  • the invisible lines
    the invisible lines
    mixergirl wrote: 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).
  • daver
    daver
    No, man, I'm from East L.A.

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  • jeffrey
    jeffrey
    Sufferin' Sukkoth-Ask!!!

    image

    #-o :mrgreen:
  • lo kee
    lo kee

    Subject: Re: Anyone know . . .

    The Invisible Lines wrote: . . . 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?
  • king without a crown
    king without a crown

    Subject: Re: Anyone know . . .

    The Invisible Lines wrote: . . . 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.
  • modsquad
    modsquad

    Subject: Re: Anyone know . . .

    King without a crown wrote: [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.
    Better yet, put that swastika on your foreskin Guaranteed!
  • daver
    daver

    Subject: Re: Anyone know . . .

    modsquad wrote: Better yet, put that swastika on your foreskin Guaranteed!
    Somehow, I think the swastika wouldn't even be needed. Just whip it out.

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  • ruska b
    ruska b
    My 3 yo has been saying, "Excuse me, are you Jewish?" We've been hearing it a lot.
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    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...
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