Your Perception Of Jews?

[BigDMcGee 3,355]

All major cities. Jews are generally exclusively in major cities(of course there are exceptions). McGee-thats what i personally love about being jewish. I am not observant of the laws, but i still consider myself "religious" (a large distinction in judasim between observant and religous) and I am so proud to be a part of our great culture and history. Nothing compares to being in a random place, meeting a random person, introducing yourself, they see my jewish star and say "mishpacha" (family in hebrew). it is truly special. I wake up every morning and am thankful for being born a jew. That is something no one can ever take away from me.

yeah, and see, when I usually met a bapitst, I think to myself " what an aszhole" or "what a moron". That's another thing I really respect about jewish culture, is the high value it places on learning and education. From what I understand, judaism has a long tradition of study, stemming from the study of the talmud, but extending into acedemia. The fact that learning, education and study has a high cultural statis, where as study is much further down the baptist hierarchy to faith and acceptance of god's will. Also, where as baptists are encourages to do the minimum of thinking and the maximum of acceptance of god's will ( IE what the preacher's tell them) judasim has a outstanding tradition discussion, debate, and arguing from jew to jew and with god himself ( Take, for example, the book of Job, the very best book in the old testament). I can respect a religious tradition where doubt and skepticism are incorporated into the culture.I think orthodox Judaism is silly, however, as I find many extreme religious practices

[BigDMcGee 3,355]

I dont have much time to post here or elaborate but unfortunately my perceptions of Jews is that they are terribly rude and self-serving on most issues. I dont know a better way to say this but Im writing about the yarmulke wearing guys, not the regular dudes who I would never even know they were Jews if they didnt tell me. I know this sounds bad but keep in mind, I live in NYC. <<<< I dont even know what thats supposed to mean there.Gotta run.

anyone else think this guy is a huge ******, or is it just me?

[brvheart 1,759]

I really like Fiddler on the Roof.

[BigDMcGee 3,355]

I really like Fiddler on the Roof.

man, when I saw you had posted, I was hoping you'd live up to your namesake, and post something horribly inappropriately and hilariously anti-semitic. I am too disappointed for words

[rgold79 0]

Fortunately, I'm a masochist. I also find it fascinating how intimately tied in religion, ethnicity and culture are with jewish folks. I was raised baptist, but I am now something close to an agnostic, and I don't feel any cultural connection what so ever to being a baptists, and have no intention of raising my children as baptists. I'd sooner raise them to be jews than to be baptist. So this idea of jewishness being above and beyond religious beliefs to be very foreign and very fascinating. The only thing that I think that compares to it in xianity is catholicism ( Well, possibly some of the orthodox or coptics could be even more like this, but I have little experience with orthodox branches of xianity) I know alot of people who are catholics, who are basically atheists, but still consider them selves culturally catholic ( most of these people I know like this are irish).

There really aren't very many Jews, and several thousand years of unending persecution have a way of generating close-knit communities. In that sense one's identity as a Jew becomes more important than whether or not one is religious. This partly explains why Jews are pragmatic (and obsessive, to some extent) about who is considered a Jew. Basically, if your mother was Jewish, you are considered a Jew for life. Not believing in God or even having been raised by people of a different denomination do not disqualify one from being counted as a member of the Jewish community.

[brvheart 1,759]

man, when I saw you had posted, I was hoping you'd live up to your namesake, and post something horribly inappropriately and hilariously anti-semitic. I am too disappointed for words

I definitely screwed up big time on that Jewtastic opportunity.

[Footballguru 0]

yeah, and see, when I usually met a bapitst, I think to myself " what an aszhole" or "what a moron". That's another thing I really respect about jewish culture, is the high value it places on learning and education. From what I understand, judaism has a long tradition of study, stemming from the study of the talmud, but extending into acedemia. The fact that learning, education and study has a high cultural statis, where as study is much further down the baptist hierarchy to faith and acceptance of god's will. Also, where as baptists are encourages to do the minimum of thinking and the maximum of acceptance of god's will ( IE what the preacher's tell them) judasim has a outstanding tradition discussion, debate, and arguing from jew to jew and with god himself ( Take, for example, the book of Job, the very best book in the old testament). I can respect a religious tradition where doubt and skepticism are incorporated into the culture.I think orthodox Judaism is silly, however, as I find many extreme religious practices

its always a joke among jews...is your kid a doctor or a lawyer? maybe a businessman or accountant...i always knew growing up i realistically had 2 choices...law school or med school...i love debate and thinking about deep issues and hate math and science so it was easy answer.

[Footballguru 0]

There really aren't very many Jews, and several thousand years of unending persecution have a way of generating close-knit communities. In that sense one's identity as a Jew becomes more important than whether or not one is religious. This partly explains why Jews are pragmatic (and obsessive, to some extent) about who is considered a Jew. Basically, if your mother was Jewish, you are considered a Jew for life. Not believing in God or even having been raised by people of a different denomination do not disqualify one from being counted as a member of the Jewish community.

very good post. most israelis are secular.

[Kwest4chipz 0]

Bigd? where did ya go to high school? I'm originally from Lincoln as well...know any good home games? And in the spirit of the post, I don't have any perceptions of the jewish culture. Midwest all my life, pretty much little to no exposure. I hear they're big in Hollywood tho!

[Nikki_N 17]

Where's Ben xx4646 or whatever his screenname is? He's a Korean Jew and I'm sure he'll have lots of funny stuff to say here.

[myenemy 0]

anyone else think this guy is a huge ******, or is it just me?

I am a huge *******, but isn't that a reason for you to like me? Dont you embrace everything anti? Thats so last election. And about my comments above, look I see, interact with and work with tons of these guys everyday, the OP is looking for a consensus, Im an openminded person but my experience is simply my experience, and I believe Im reporting without biased. If you dont like me for it, I guess.... go F yourself. Its not the first time youve been told that. You've been posting way too much, btw.

[Footballguru 0]

I am a huge *******, but isn't that a reason for you to like me? Dont you embrace everything anti? Thats so last election. And about my comments above, look I see, interact with and work with tons of these guys everyday, the OP is looking for a consensus, Im an openminded person but my experience is simply my experience, and I believe Im reporting without biased. If you dont like me for it, I guess.... go F yourself. Its not the first time youve been told that. You've been posting way too much, btw.

yea its fine this is waht i was looking for. every1 is entitled to their opinion.

[jmkiser 0]

I would always wonder what each person was like as an individual instead of as part of a group.But to get into this question, I'll do so in the manner it was asked.To tell you the truth, I have only a few experiences with Jewish people... and I have to say they are pretty damn cool. I've never met any Jews that were very involved in their faith, belief, tradition, etc. I was born in Chicago, but I knew a million more Catholics then I ever knew any Jews.In Indy, though, there was guitarist in my band who was a Jew. Big, fat, and rich just like his parents. Always had the best equipment and luxuries. One other thing about him was that he was very forceful with what he wanted. Very in your face about his ideas. The family as a whole was great, though. They had their values and they didn't give a **** what anyone thought. This was the family you could come over to their house, have a few drinks with them by their pool, and have a great time laughing with some very grounded and forward people.Do I think Jews are all this way? Not in the least bit. I'm sure there are forward Jews, shy Jews, fat Jews, skinny Jews, etc.It's just like any race. It's funny to talk about black people and fried chicken, but no one actually believes there is anything about being black that pre-ordains you to enjoying fried chicken. Same with Jewish people and money. But I would definitely be interested in these people on a more individualistic basic, especially if they were enriched in tradition.

[myenemy 0]

I would always wonder what each person was like as an individual instead of as part of a group.But to get into this question, I'll do so in the manner it was asked.To tell you the truth, I have only a few experiences with Jewish people... and I have to say they are pretty damn cool. I've never met any Jews that were very involved in their faith, belief, tradition, etc. I was born in Chicago, but I knew a million more Catholics then I ever knew any Jews.In Indy, though, there was guitarist in my band who was a Jew. Big, fat, and rich just like his parents. Always had the best equipment and luxuries. One other thing about him was that he was very forceful with what he wanted. Very in your face about his ideas. The family as a whole was great, though. They had their values and they didn't give a **** what anyone thought. This was the family you could come over to their house, have a few drinks with them by their pool, and have a great time laughing with some very grounded and forward people.Do I think Jews are all this way? Not in the least bit. I'm sure there are forward Jews, shy Jews, fat Jews, skinny Jews, etc.It's just like any race. It's funny to talk about black people and fried chicken, but no one actually believes there is anything about being black that pre-ordains you to enjoying fried chicken. Same with Jewish people and money. But I would definitely be interested in these people on a more individualistic basic, especially if they were enriched in tradition.

Well said.

[Loismustdie 0]

I am jewish and where i was raised it was like 40-50% jewish so everyone i encountered at least had met a jew in their life. However since comign to college i realize probably more than half of america has never met a jew first hand. I wear a jewish star now with pride hoping that people who never met a jew will have a positive view of them after meeting me. as poker players seem to be more rational people, i was wondering what this community thinks of jews in general. i probably dont have to say this because it is the internet, but be honest. if you hate us for whatever reasons just say it. i am curious to hear honest opinions.

Last I heard jews were people,too. Past that I don't think about any one group in particular on a regular basis.

[BigDMcGee 3,355]

I am a huge *******, but isn't that a reason for you to like me? Dont you embrace everything anti? Thats so last election. And about my comments above, look I see, interact with and work with tons of these guys everyday, the OP is looking for a consensus, Im an openminded person but my experience is simply my experience, and I believe Im reporting without biased. If you dont like me for it, I guess.... go F yourself. Its not the first time youve been told that.

I don't even know what that's supposed to mean.I didn't say anything about your post above, just wondering if the rest of the posters thought you were as big of a dou che as I do, that's all.

You've been posting way too much, btw.

Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

[speedz99 145]

I like Jews, I just don't want to marry one. Ok? Do you hear me? IT'S MY LIFE AND I CAN DO WHAT I WANT!

[digitalmonkey 929]

Jews are frugal and they lack foreskin.

[Footballguru 0]

Jews are frugal and they lack foreskin.

i think its funny that ppl think they insult us when they call us cheap or frugal...i take it as a compliment. i heard some random fact, could be wrong that while jews are about 2% of the US population, we control over 90% of the money in the US...food for thought

[donk4life 34]

i think its funny that ppl think they insult us when they call us cheap or frugal...i take it as a compliment. i heard some random fact, could be wrong that while jews are about 2% of the US population, we control over 90% of the money in the US...food for thought

Yeah thats true.... but America sucks...

[BigDMcGee 3,355]

i think its funny that ppl think they insult us when they call us cheap or frugal...i take it as a compliment. i heard some random fact, could be wrong that while jews are about 2% of the US population, we control over 90% of the money in the US...food for thought

[Yeah, I read about those 5 bankers here.

[digitalmonkey 929]

i think its funny that ppl think they insult us when they call us cheap or frugal...i take it as a compliment. i heard some random fact, could be wrong that while jews are about 2% of the US population, we control over 90% of the money in the US...food for thought

I think it's funny when people assume they are being insulted when they are called frugal.

[speedz99 145]

I think it's funny when people assume they are being insulted when they are called frugal.

It's insulting because it's meant as an insult.

[digitalmonkey 929]

It's insulting because it's meant as an insult.

I didn't say it as an insult. In fact I don't really believe it. I'm sure there are frugal people who happen to be Jewish just as there are frugal people who happen to be Roman Catholic. I actually think having a pre-conceived opinion about someone based on their religion is ridiculous.FYI, I also lack a foreskin.

[speedz99 145]

I didn't say it as an insult. In fact I don't really believe it. I'm sure there are frugal people who happen to be Jewish just as there are frugal people who happen to be Roman Catholic. I actually think having a pre-conceived opinion about someone based on their religion is ridiculous.FYI, I also lack a foreskin.

I'm just saying that 99.9% of the time that someone uses "jew" as a way to call someone cheap or frugal, it's meant as an insult. So it shouldn't surprise you that a jewish person would be offended by that.I'm not offended, and I don't think you're being an asshole or anything. I'm just trying to explain why if a jew is called cheap he/she would immediately take it as an insult.