They do if they’re homeless or caught out in the elements too long.

President Trump leads me to believe (most) Americans hate Jews (and Muslims).

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I’m surprised by the handful of comments that excoriate me for not embracing Christmas. I don’t know of any Jewish households who celebrate it that aren’t interfaith. I also wondered if some of those commenters would say the same things to a Muslim or Hindu. It feels like now, of all…

Touché! I’ve spoiled no class parties. The kids are blissfully unaware. I’ve spoken to teachers and administrators on occasion to no avail and I simply let it go. I sit through Christmas programs every year uttering nary a peep. I’m compliant and obedient watching my public school system annually violate the Lemon…

This is my favorite scene from that movie, followed by the African Swallow one!

Very interesting! Not at all what I’ve been taught or advised by my rabbi and local Jewish community relations board. But I’m in the Midwest. May I ask what part of the country you live in? Or what siddur you use? Do ever feel like you’re being assimilated?

My daughter is old enough to be annoyed, herself, by Christian holidays in the public school system. I should have explained that. And yes, they do push it. Her fourth grade teacher kept a bible on her desk. You are trying to be helpful so I say thank you for that, but it is clear to me you are not Jewish and have…

Thank you! My rabbi says we have a duty not to assimilate and pretend like Christian holidays for all are okay. We should speak up and say, “I’m Jewish,” so people are aware we exist! Thank you so much for validating my feelings and I’m so glad you posted!

Good to know! Thanks!

Why would she call a lawyer who specializes in retirement? She needs someone who works with disability.

Any other Jewish Jez readers who dread the Christmas season? Some years I’m okay with all the Merry Christmas-ing and the songs, etc., but most of the time it just depresses me and makes me feel like a stranger in my own city. On the one hand, I know folks, Christians and non-Christians alike, simply enjoy being…

Weak-willed women? I can tell you’ve never cleaned a house and cooked dinner for 25 people only to have the ungrateful motherfuckers ruin your dinner with their bombastic bullshit opinions.

You are such a good mama! Good to see you here. We, too, have adoption reunions and they are the best!

Same. I hear it only lasts about a zillion years or so. *sob!*

I am, too. It’s part desire to lovingly tease and part desire to liven things up!

As a Reform Jew, I’ve always thought that my Orthodox brethren had much more in common with the far right than was comfortable. I think it’s a Zionist thing, and while I understand it from a perspective of loving Israel, I believe really loving Israel means not turning a blind eye to its part in the perpetual…

I know it’s wrong, but that is hilarious.

Mazel tov!

Surely this is the first time you’ve ever been called a Millidiot?

I read about this in Vogue where it said he would be opening his next line with obese women dancing. How avant-garde!