Hasidim is a branch of Orthodox Judaism that promotes spirituality and joy through the popularisation of Jewish mysticism as the fundamental aspects and of the Jewish faith. I can see a clear criticism of Hasidic Judaism expressing concern that Hasidism might become a deviant messianic sect.
I have a friend who works at the Department of Sanitation and she says they hate this day – not only is a lot of stuff that’s not supposed to be burned tossed into these fires, which occasionally get out of hand, but there’s apparently also a lot of on the street chicken slaughtering and blood-draining in the gutters.
Cohen, that’s silly – Hasidim is a sect, “black”, at least in this country, is considered a race. And even if it were said in the context of a known “black” ritual, I wouldn’t consider it racist.
Posters on this blog have always taken shots at religious groups for what they’ve (maybe correctly or not) perceived as the “preferential” treatment they receive from politicians and law enforcement, remember the bike lane or double parked cars in front of churches and the vitriol that followed?
Yes, substitute the word ‘hasidic’ for ‘black’ and you will understand that the comments show anti-Semitic remarks. CGar, remember that being Jewish doesn’t mean that you can’t make anti-Semitic remarks!
I can’t believe it, comparing the three steps for ritually cleansing the home for Passover with a neighborhood barbecue. Please, I rather stop reading this comments, it makes me sick.
I dont think the comments were trying to be anti-semitic, but a few were cringe-worthy. Examples, and lets change the group:
“Hasidic Bonfire” – if done by blacks, would it not be a little weird if the story said “Black Bonfire” ?
“if this were any other neighborhood”: kinda sounds like so many racist posters on other sites who talk about how the jewish community gets away with everything, works the system, etc. other cultures DO have their own variety of big, disruptive events, be it a street closure for BBQ or parade or whatever.
clothing comment – meh, petty, but whatever.
again, nothing racist. good thing its late in the day so this doesnt turn into a 300 post argument a la the JAIL playground.
Hasidim is a branch of Orthodox Judaism that promotes spirituality and joy through the popularisation of Jewish mysticism as the fundamental aspects and of the Jewish faith. I can see a clear criticism of Hasidic Judaism expressing concern that Hasidism might become a deviant messianic sect.
I have a friend who works at the Department of Sanitation and she says they hate this day – not only is a lot of stuff that’s not supposed to be burned tossed into these fires, which occasionally get out of hand, but there’s apparently also a lot of on the street chicken slaughtering and blood-draining in the gutters.
Cohen, that’s silly – Hasidim is a sect, “black”, at least in this country, is considered a race. And even if it were said in the context of a known “black” ritual, I wouldn’t consider it racist.
Posters on this blog have always taken shots at religious groups for what they’ve (maybe correctly or not) perceived as the “preferential” treatment they receive from politicians and law enforcement, remember the bike lane or double parked cars in front of churches and the vitriol that followed?
“Black” is not a religion.
well personally to me a BBQ is a holier event than a religious bonfire
Yes, substitute the word ‘hasidic’ for ‘black’ and you will understand that the comments show anti-Semitic remarks. CGar, remember that being Jewish doesn’t mean that you can’t make anti-Semitic remarks!
I can’t believe it, comparing the three steps for ritually cleansing the home for Passover with a neighborhood barbecue. Please, I rather stop reading this comments, it makes me sick.
I dont think the comments were trying to be anti-semitic, but a few were cringe-worthy. Examples, and lets change the group:
“Hasidic Bonfire” – if done by blacks, would it not be a little weird if the story said “Black Bonfire” ?
“if this were any other neighborhood”: kinda sounds like so many racist posters on other sites who talk about how the jewish community gets away with everything, works the system, etc. other cultures DO have their own variety of big, disruptive events, be it a street closure for BBQ or parade or whatever.
clothing comment – meh, petty, but whatever.
again, nothing racist. good thing its late in the day so this doesnt turn into a 300 post argument a la the JAIL playground.
I dunno *rob*. I thought it was funny. And I’m Jewish.
if mine was anti-semitic, i totally apologize, as it wasnt meant to be.. i just like lots of color!!
*rob*