I generally agree with zbird's comments. I think if I were a believing Christian, I would find all the Christmas hooplah rather offensive.

Terrific post, Tamar. The URJ is in the process of publishing a sex education curriculum for teens. I have not seen the material, but heard ...

And I always thought that Chinese Restaurant Syndrome was the almost mindless desire of many Jews to eat Chinese food on Christmas eve.

MaleOlderSynagogue and JCC2 - 4 times per monthYesYesYesShabbat dinnerNerds all the way.

Excellent analysis David. I have no idea why men have become increasingly less involved over the past generation. Our congregation has an amazing Sisterhood that can get 25 -30 women to volunteer to help set up an event. The Botherhood can barely ...