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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.

Just wanted to provide an update..

I reached out to my closest Chabad synagogue and asked about Hebrew School. The Rabbi said any child can participate in the school. He then asked if my child has any experience with Hebrew and I said no

He said he'd need to speak with his wife, who I assume is a teacher at the school, and ask her if my child would be okay to join mid-year. His concern was that coming in with no knowledge could be detrimental to my child and just throw off the rhythm of the other children.

I said I understand, I look forward to hearing from you soon.

That was three days ago so I don't think we'll be trying to get involved there any further.

Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but my understanding was that it would be a quick and simple question to ask and then he'd let me know.

I obviously explained that I am not Jewish, and then he said they wouldn't be able to perform any Jewish rituals because they don't believe my children are Jewish - okay, fine.

But I feel like I'm being given the cold shoulder here? I feel like it shouldn't take days to just simply get back with me?

I don't think I'm even going to follow up if I don't hear anything. You get vibes from people and I don't think they're interested in non-Jews getting involved.

Oh well. Now I know![/quote]

You're overreacting. They aren't proselytizing. They are practicing their religion seriously. You asked for information, and they gave you information.

Also, it was Hanukah week recently.

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People who practice their religion seriously, that’s a good way to put it.

People who take their religion seriously and practice their religion seriously should be treated with respect and supported in their beliefs and practices.

They have every right and entitlement to follow the rules and teachings of their religion. If others don’t like or agree with those beliefs and rules and practices, that’s of no consequence, because as Americans, we have a responsibility to protect and defend the right of religious people to practice their religion seriously. Well said.

I am glad to see someone who believes that religious people are not supposed to change their beliefs or actions because it makes others uncomfortable or feel like they don’t belong. Religion is serious, and strict adherence to the rules and traditions of the religion is necessary and should be respected. [/quote]

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