Random Thoughts Thread

[ExedExes]

I believe it is. I've only managed to play Growl once so far. I'm glad we got a few months to do it, I need more time.

[RCBH928]

Today I learned: jews don't eat cheeseburgers.

I was on the TheHistoryKitchen.com . The site's author said she converted to Judaisim . I thought you had to be born a Jew to be a Jew, you can't join the club.

[Xeogred]

Jewish.

[jp1]

Today I learned: jews don't eat cheeseburgers.

I was on the TheHistoryKitchen.com . The site's author said she converted to Judaisim . I thought you had to be born a Jew to be a Jew, you can't join the club.

I'm pretty sure "Jew" is offensive. It seems you weren't aware due to cultural differences? Anyway, Judaism is a religion (which you can convert to), I believe you must be born Jewish to be Jewish though....as you suspected.

Edit: Sorry, I didn't see Xeogred had corrected that already. Not trying to pile on.

[Ack]

Today I learned: jews don't eat cheeseburgers.

It isn't kosher. There are a lot of rules to what follows Kashrut. Cheeseburgers are out because of meat being served with milk, which violates the rule.

If you're interested in reading a quick overview, give this a shot: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashrut

But despite the lack of cheeseburgers, food generally associated with Jewish communities in the US is totally awesome anyway, and I would kill for a good bowl of matzah ball soup.

[catnip]

I'm pretty sure "Jew" is offensive. It seems you weren't aware due to cultural differences?

I've heard it both ways. My girlfriend is Jewish, and she and her family are completely fine with saying/hearing "Jew", use the term often, and it's fine by them when non-Jewish folk, like myself, use it, too. It's not like they're casual, either - they go to temple, celebrate Jewish holidays, do all that stuff. Maybe it's context/intention-based?

I won't say it here, as I don't want to offend y'all, but food for thought. but that's been my experience.

[MrPopo]

I'm pretty sure "Jew" is offensive. It seems you weren't aware due to cultural differences?

I've heard it both ways. My girlfriend is Jewish, and she and her family are completely fine with saying/hearing "Jew", use the term often, and it's fine by them when non-Jewish folk, like myself, use it, too. It's not like they're casual, either - they go to temple, celebrate Jewish holidays, do all that stuff. Maybe it's context/intention-based?

I won't say it here, as I don't want to offend y'all, but food for thought. but that's been my experience.

Yeah, his usage of "Jew" was fine and normal. I'm a Jew, I'm Jewish, both are equally valid and used. It's when you start saying things like "Jew food" or "Don't Jew me on this" that the term becomes offensive.

[Luke]

Jews don't eat cheeseburgers.

That reads like someone's rock band name. As fas as cheeseburgers go, Christians aren't supposed to eat lobsters, but we all bend the rules once in a while. You're also not supposed to pay for sex so there are plenty of odd restrictions.

A good friend of mine has a sweet Beastie Boys T that reads "Challah at your Boy".

The Jewish delis in Chicago are ridiculously good. Kosher hot dogs on the other hand leave much to be desired.

[marurun]

The Jewish delis in Chicago are ridiculously good. Kosher hot dogs on the other hand leave much to be desired.

Hebrew National dogs are kosher, and I think they are very similar in quality to Nathan's for example. Now, that's a mainstream, mass-produced brand, but I don't see any reason why a kosher beef frank wouldn't be pretty tasty. I've had some fantastic ones.

[Luke]

Hebrew National dogs are kosher, and I think they are very similar in quality to Nathan's for example. Now, that's a mainstream, mass-produced brand, but I don't see any reason why a kosher beef frank wouldn't be pretty tasty. I've had some fantastic ones.

Hebrew Nationals have no snap to them. I grew up with Vienna beef hot dogs and Usinger's beef hot dogs, which spoiled me.

Boar's head brand are alright, but the former brands I mentioned stay with you all day long.