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'New Years' Eve (aka Sylvester) is still NOT KOSHER!
briann:
--- Quote from: Zelhar on December 24, 2012, 06:01:44 PM ---The Jewish new year usually falls sometime on September which is in my opinion a more natural point to separate between the years. For example, if you set your new year in September, you won't have to say "the 2012/2013 NBA/NHL/MLB champions are ...." because the gaming season (and the school year to be sure) would be synchronized with the calendar year.
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lol.... I never thought of that.... not to mention the school year.
Lisa:
I believe Muman put up another thread about New Year's Eve. So what do you guys I merge them because they cover the same topic.
muman613:
--- Quote from: Tag-MehirTzedek on December 24, 2012, 04:36:44 PM --- Their always were pogroms against Jews. Also during Jewish holidays as well (yett I celebrate them). Any excuse was good enough for Jew-haters. Like I said I don't celebrate, its just silly for me, but don't see a religious reason why to boycott them and whey restaurants would not be open (besides the immodesty which is always an issue).
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There are various reasons to avoid celebrating events which coincide with foreign religions customs... As I stated in the previous posts it is apparent that some of the customs of New Years are derived from pagan sources. There is the concept of Marat Ayin, to not engage in something if there is an appearance of inpropriety, even if it is technically permissible.
I used to celebrate that day but once I realized the significance of the 'celebration' I quickly stopped... As I also posted above there are some rabbis who are permissive on the issue and state as long as there is no overt religious ritual involved then it is ok... But I still find it hard to justify...
muman613:
--- Quote from: Lisa on December 24, 2012, 08:48:11 PM ---I believe Muman put up another thread about New Year's Eve. So what do you guys I merge them because they cover the same topic.
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I suppose, but I did not start this thread...
muman613:
--- Quote from: LKZ on December 24, 2012, 09:04:48 PM ---So I can't get drunk? I had planned to pay for my new religious Jewish friend and get a bottle at a club... is that bad??
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That would not be so good in my book.... But as they say, who am I to judge? All I can do is say what I believe and have experienced. Although I admit I have had NYE parties in the past it is something I do not miss...
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