my chanukah party....

[hockeybeat]

I live in a very Jewish neighborhood. In fact, I might be the only Gentile.

Whenever I have to run to the bank or a bodega, the young-orthodox-Rabbis-in-training will stop me on the street and say, "Good morning, are you Jewish?" After I say no, their faces fall and they mumbled, "Have a nice day."

And I have to admit, I'm hurt. Why not try to convert me? I'm not good enough to be converted? I probably wouldn't convert--I dig bacon cheeseburgers and sweet Italian sausage sandwiches with gravy too much--but at least make the effort! Is it that the young-orthodox-Rabbis-in-training want people who are serious about their religious life? Because they should want me! I'm not at all serious with my Catholicism!

Ladies and Gents, my life. One big running Seinfeld episode.

Good enough to work at the Plain-Dealer is one thing.

Good enough to be a Jew, well, something else again. ;D

Like my man Ace, I am good enough to work at the Plain-Dealer. I'm hoping that one day the young-orthodox-Rabbis-in-training will attempt to convert me. Because effort is the key to success.

Dude:

We all know you're an effin stud already. We just need to convince the frummes that you belong in the fold.

If it'll help, I'll make jokes about Jesus. For example: Why was Jesus a terrible hockey player? He was always nailed to the boards. Ba-dump-bah!

You're hired!

Sweet! [/said in an Eric Cartman voice]

 

[Fenian_Bastard]

This one took an odd turn.
From Crossed Challahs Of Death to H'Beat's Quest For Meaning.
I love this place.

 

[casty33]

Shockey, it may be naive of me to ask but please settle this one for this Gentile. You titled this "my chanukah party," 21 wrote that she was celebrating hannukah. Which is the correct spelling? I don't know why I want to know, I just find it interesting.

And will the parents be coming back for the next gathering?

 

[EStreetJoe]

Shockey, it may be naive of me to ask but please settle this one for this Gentile. You titled this "my chanukah party," 21 wrote that she was celebrating hannukah. Which is the correct spelling? I don't know why I want to know, I just find it interesting.

And will the parents be coming back for the next gathering?

Hanukkah is homophone heaven. There are multiple spellings that are correct.
Chanukah, Hannukah, Hanukkah are just a few of the correct spellings.

 

[EStreetJoe]

Went to a latke and vodka party last night. A two-hour drive in the rain combined with a low tolerance for alcohol resulted in partaking of too little vodka. But the hosts put out a ton of food so I partook of too much food (including latkes)

 

[Songbird]

I live in a very Jewish neighborhood. In fact, I might be the only Gentile.

Whenever I have to run to the bank or a bodega, the young-orthodox-Rabbis-in-training will stop me on the street and say, "Good morning, are you Jewish?" After I say no, their faces fall and they mumbled, "Have a nice day."

And I have to admit, I'm hurt. Why not try to convert me? I'm not good enough to be converted? I probably wouldn't convert--I dig bacon cheeseburgers and sweet Italian sausage sandwiches with gravy too much--but at least make the effort! Is it that the young-orthodox-Rabbis-in-training want people who are serious about their religious life? Because they should want me! I'm not at all serious with my Catholicism!

Ladies and Gents, my life. One big running Seinfeld episode.

It's not you. We Jews, especially the Orthodox, don't go out and actively recruit converts... you have to come to us wanting to convert.

Exactly, Joe.

 

[21]

I live in a very Jewish neighborhood. In fact, I might be the only Gentile.

Whenever I have to run to the bank or a bodega, the young-orthodox-Rabbis-in-training will stop me on the street and say, "Good morning, are you Jewish?" After I say no, their faces fall and they mumble, "Have a nice day."

And I have to admit, I'm hurt. Why not try to convert me? I'm not good enough to be converted? I probably wouldn't convert--I dig bacon cheeseburgers and sweet Italian sausage sandwiches with gravy too much--but at least make the effort! Is it that the young-orthodox-Rabbis-in-training want people who are serious about their religious life? Because they should want me! I'm not at all serious with my Catholicism!

Ladies and Gents, my life. One big running Seinfeld episode.

I don't get it. Seinfeld is already Jewish, why would he have to convert?

 

[BYH]

Temple Beth Replay.
Rabbi Boom presiding..

Temple Beth Replay. Perfect.

 

[shockey]

casty, my gentile brother

either chanukah or hanukah is acceptable to tribe members. as for my parents, they are welcomed at casa de shockey for ALL occasions. after getting the boot for arriving too early, they came back at the correct time. by their account, all is forgiven.

they had a tremendous time. translation: my father ate like an animal. my mother was treated like the matriarch she is.

all is right in shockey-world -- i even extended heartfelt apologies for initially chasing them away for arriving so early.

"but who knew the traffic would be so amazing, dear? of course we understand how stressed mrs. shockey was, trying to get the house presentable. it really did look amazing. you know how much we love her, shockey. we just wanted to help."

hard to stay angry with my folks. they're truly the best. i'm blessed.

 

[Football_Bat]

Sounds like shockey's household should've observed the Airing of Grievances.

 

[21]

 

[EStreetJoe]

Although last night was the final night of Hanukkah, here's a couple of Chanukah songs for the holiday: