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In any case, the phrase "Jewish race" is closely associated with Hitler and his attempt to annihilate all Jews.  Using it risks offending listeners and/or raising the question of whether the speaker is anti-semitic.  Note: I'm pretty old, and perhaps WWII is far enough in the past that this is no longer true?? [/quote]

I agree with you.  That is why some might find it offensive when others refer to Judaism as a race.  My parents consider themselves cultural Jews.  The enjoy the culture of Judaism.  [b]For example, they light candles and say prayers for Channukah.  They hold a seder during Passover and keep kosher for Passover.  They do not, however, believe in God.[/b]  [/quote]

This seems oddly pointless, I supposed somewhat akin to celebrating Christmas if you don't believe in Christ. [/quote]

Then they're not true Jews.

Passover is when God helped the Israelite slaves.  Why would you celebrate that if God wasn't in the picture, as he's obviously instrumental in saving them.

and the kosher part?  weird . . .   Reform Jews and some Conservative Jews don't keep kosher.  Why would your parents do that for Passover?  [/quote]

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