Keeping the Sabbath Holy

Sunday September 21, 2008

Categories: Judaism, Religion, Spirituality

The following questions appeared on yesterday's Windows & Doors post about Jews and anti-Christian bias. Frankly, I am surprised that it took this long for the question to be asked. Rabbi, this is not a criticism so please don't think...

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eastcoastlady

September 22, 2008 12:29 PM

Thanks to the Ozzie poster as well as to you, Rabbi, for asking and answering this question, because it was on my mind, too.

No judgment intended, either - simple curiosity.

rabbi brad

September 22, 2008 12:54 PM

I think you mean "Aussie who posted", not "Ozzie poster". Unless of course you are a fan of Heavy Metal and have figured out a way to integrate a poster of Ozzy Osbourne into your Windows & Doors experience.

This was too funny and I hope you don't mind my noticing the spelling error. I make them myself all the time, but they are not as good as yours! :)

eastcoastlady

September 22, 2008 4:30 PM

Rabbi,

I did and I didn't (mean it), and no, of course I don't mind even a little bit. Meaning, my husband has worked with Australians and has been there twice, and they call themselves "Ozzies", like in the Wizard of Oz. It's a pronunciation thing. I asked him if he was sure, and he said yes.

seer Sucker

September 22, 2008 8:51 PM

Who else but the frontman of Black Sabbath?

September 23, 2008 5:54 PM

We answer usually to Aussies but Ozzies is a form of Aussies that we also accept

many thanks Jo

Susan

September 23, 2008 7:19 PM

Speaking of keeping the Sabbath holy. Why is the the presidential debate schduled for TV on Friday evening? I'm not Orthodox, but I try to keep the Sabbath in my own way, which doesn't include watching presdiential debates during the Sabbath. I am usually at services on Friday night anyway.