Among Friends

[Skyegirl21]

Shabbat shalom to Q friends and happy Friday to all! 
@Shanus , I totally understand about the required costs and long-term commitment of joining a synagogue-  It's so nice to be able to watch services at home! 
Best wishes for peace- Skye

[Puzzle Piece]

Happy Friday and upcoming week to all!

Not much happening for me today.  I have a show to view.  

I know about the conerns of going out in public and haven't longed to do so in ages.  I have doordash and other ways of getting things done.  

[Shanus]

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@Shelbelle wrote:

When Sunny started this topic every Fri many years ago, she poisted it in Community, and the mods asked her to move it to Among Friends, which she did, seems to be no issue since then. 

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@Shelbelle   ....and that was decades ago. I don't remember not posting when she started it or beginning the thread myself. 

[Shanus]

@Q-Checker   BTW, there's a very long thread titled "Catholics" Community Chat.... It's been having an awful lot of replies.

[LindaLatte]

I am not Jewish, but enjoy reading this thread -- sometimes learn things by reading posts.  I have Jewish friends (have for years), but have only been to a wedding in a synagogue many, many years ago, and a funeral more than 20 years ago.

I distinctly remember in junior high school one of my classmates being harassed by one of the teachers (lunch room monitor) about not eating lunch during Yom Kippur.  This was before there were days off for Jewish holidays.  She explained why she was not eating, and I really felt sorry for her. 

The same teacher chastised my friend and I for not buying the special Thanksgiving lunch and eating PB&J sandwiches.  I think he was trying to shame us into buying lunch, which we never did (due to the cost and being picky eaters).

I remember friends saying that they needed to buy tickets for services during holy days.  But, I did not know that some synagogues require dues payment.  Paying an extra $200 a month for a building fund is a shocker to me.  I looked up our local temple, and the dues are $400 a year and there are no extra fees for High Holy Days.  

I certainly can understand streaming services instead, especially since you love the cantor and can avoid being in potentially unsafe spaces.  A few years ago, my small church needed to hire a security guard and add security gates, etc. due to "credible threats".  Difficult to understand how some people can be so hateful.

Glad you keep the thread.  Happy Friday!

Linda

[cindyNC]

@Shanus @LindaLatte   I also am not of a religion but look forward to seeing this post every Friday. 

I'm looking forward to a relaxing week ahead.  Somebody (ok, it was me!) booked all my routine doctor/dental appts for  mid-April to mid-May.  Finally finshed them all (add in 2 trips to the car dealership also), and have nothing scheduled for next week!!!!!! I'm so happy. 

Also turned 72!  Life goes by quickly.  And I second the wish for peace and an end to violence. 

[Shanus]

@cindyNC   HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! I do the same thing scheduling all my doc appts. the same week to get it over with and not forget. 

I'm hoping to post this thread for years to come and I know by the replies that we enjoy sharing our plans and events.  I've always said that "all are welcome". 

[just bee]

@cindyNC 

[Puzzle Piece]

Going to add - I will listen to music now.  I've lived my funk for a while now and will try to listen to music instead of the stuff on the television.  Got more clothing donated and that's a relief - almost like losing a pound or two.  

[Shanus]

@LindaLatte   Late getting to replies. I try when there are important holidays to give a bit of explanation since many here are not Jewish. 

Unforturnately there is such a small number of "us" that it's necessary to have dues and tickets for some holidays and building funds when necessary. Catholics are growing in numbers and other non-Jews, as well. When they donate on a regular basis (friends say they pledge a % of income), dues are not needed. 

DH is from NY and did have holidays when schools were closed. In NC never!!!