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From: Daniel Ashkenazy - ydaleph@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Halloween?
I mean no disrespect to our Christian teachers and students but I really do
not believe that we should be promoting Halloween in Israel in Jewish and
Moslem schools. It is a pagen holiday in origin and totally inappropriate
for Israelis. If we are looking to promote cultural experiences why not do
something on Sukkot and Hanukkah? Also while I am ranting and raving
Valentine's Day is also a very problematic American event. There is a rich
Jewish culture and our religion is full of ideas. We do not need to emulate
the gentile world. I came on Aliyah to get away from American pop culture:
Christmas decorations, Halloween and Valentine's day.
These holidays are too commericalized and I reiterate inappropriate in
Israel. Just because it is "American" does not make it worthwhile to invest
time and effort in our classrooms.
Daniel
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