I have been invited to a Hanukkah celebration next Saturday. I have never been to any Jewish celebrations so any tips about etiquette would be appreciated. By the way, my great grandfather was full blooded Jewish. I was raised a Christian. Thanks..
I have been invited to a Hanukkah celebration next Saturday. I have never been to any Jewish celebrations so any tips about etiquette would be appreciated. By the way, my great grandfather was full blooded Jewish. I was raised a Christian. Thanks..
I always ask the host or the person who has invited you as they should know the party and type of event it is (casual or formal).
Bring some barbeque.
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Think what would Crappy do and do the opposite...
I don't keep up with Crappy, but I get the gist.
Bring money? I dunno.Originally Posted by Paradox
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Cannot go far wrong with the above.
Additionally you might ask Kadmos....I'm pretty sure he is an Italian but still seems to know a little about being Jewish.
Wart
Ok if it's Beef, not OK if it's pork.Bring some barbeque.
Tell her that you will show her your tree if she shows you her bush...........chris3
It's Hanukah, you need to come up with one for a candlestick or a dradle...
I would think that if you went to a liquor store and asked the owner what some of the favorite wines
that Jewish people like to drink, and picked up a couple of bottles that would do.
Just me and my monkey....
Pretty sure Jewish folks drink M D 20-20 mostly though I hear a few drink Manischewitz.
Wart
Actually Miss Manners say it's never OK to just bring alcohol to any gathering where you don't know the people... She also says you should never date anyone less then half your age plus 7 years (not sure what that last part has to do with anything but I liked the advice).
If it's casual wear something like this
You're bound to make a few friends
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NEVER follow this advise coming to my house! LOL!
Just remember this: Don't put meat & dairy on the same plate.
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Do not get suckered into the beer pong game using Mogan David. You will lose.
It depends on how conservative the family is.
Couple of "kosher" pointers. Beef, chicken, fish = ok. Pork = no no. No dairy with beef. No shelfish.
Wine must be "fortified". I don't know why, but it's the reason Maneshewitz is usually the sacremental sipper.
Those rules are for if they're relly uptight though.
A couple small ones would be to let the candles burn all the way down, and to NOT fill the empty slots with more candles, or try to light them ahead of the Hanuka prayer. Tradition is for the oldest male child to light the candles one by one while saying the prayer.
Krupski might have been poking a little fun with the money thing, but there is actually a tradition along those lines. It's called "Gelt".
Since hanuka is a gift giving holiday, "gelt" is traditionally coins which would be given to the children. Back in the day it was real money, and the kids would be expected to save it like responsible grownups. In this day and age those chocolate coins are more common as it is cheaper than cash, and a little more fun for the kids. So if there's childeren in this house it would probably be quite appropriate to bring a few bags of "chocolate gelt" to give as gifts. They eat it for desert, they play dreadle with it, it's fun!
I'd also say bring a yamulka, but if they are the type that really needs every guy in the house wearing one, they probably have extras for guests.
Have fun! There's probably a very good meal in your future.
Don't try to bang any of the hot, young Jewish chicks. I hear they don't age well and are a PITA.
Is that the alcohol advice or the dating someone half plus 7 years your age?....
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