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Tag: Religious Sensitivity

0 Holidays Culture

How can I get my non-Jewish friends to acknowledge my holidays?

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 11 Jun

The letter writer expresses hurt that their non-Jewish friends do not acknowledge Jewish holidays while they go out of their way to recognize Christmas and Easter.

0 Communities Antisemitism

In a first, Massachusetts lawmakers delay budget fight to accommodate Passover observance

Penny Schwartz in JTA · 26 Apr

Massachusetts lawmakers postponed their annual budget debate to accommodate Passover observance, a schedule change prompted by Jewish representatives concerned about the conflict with the holiday.

0 Politics Art

The “Son of God, with a Side of Fries” Edition

Promised Podcast · 17 Jan 2019

In this discussion, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman cover significant topics such as the Israeli Labor Party challenging other parties to vow against joining a Netanyahu government, the controversy over an art exhibit in Haifa featuring a sculpture called McJesus which led to violent protests by offended Christians, and an Israeli Nobel laureate's suggestion to increase university tuition fees to align with market principles.

0 Politics Art

The “Son of God, with a Side of Fries” Edition

Promised Podcast · 17 Jan 2019

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss various topics, including the controversy surrounding the display of McJesus at a museum in Haifa, leading to violent protests by offended Christians.