[Rushy]

You didn't answer my question.

The question didn't deserve an answer.

Then why did you reply to it? It's okay, you can admit you're not jewly enough for Israel. I'm sure they'll understand that you're not willing to fight for your god or heed the call to the holy land.

[Yaakov ben Avraham]

I haven't had the opportunity, financially or otherwise, to immigrate. And my personal circumstances make it difficult or impossible to live there.

[juner]

How heavy is your jew gold bag?

Take it to the lower fora, beardo.

[Ghost of V]

I haven't had the opportunity, financially or otherwise, to immigrate. And my personal circumstances make it difficult or impossible to live there.

It's not that expensive. You could probably catch a flight during tax season.

Until then, you are not a real Jew. You're a faker.

[beardo]

How heavy is your jew gold bag?

Take it to the lower fora, beardo.

This ain't it?

[Yaakov ben Avraham]

I haven't had the opportunity, financially or otherwise, to immigrate. And my personal circumstances make it difficult or impossible to live there.

It's not that expensive. You could probably catch a flight during tax season.

Its not the plane flight. Its the fact that living in Israel is extremely expensive, and I am not working at present, being on disability, although that is hopefully not permanent. Even when I do return to work, though, the fact remains that my wife is Lutheran. She is NOT going to agree to live in Israel deep in the heart of the Middle East. Living with one Jew, maybe. Living in a country of Jews, that is something yet again. Plus, she works, but would her education degree be recognised there? Probably not.

[juner]

How heavy is your jew gold bag?

Take it to the lower fora, beardo.

This ain't it?

No, it isn't.

[spoon]

So you reject god out of inconvenience?

[Ghost of V]

I haven't had the opportunity, financially or otherwise, to immigrate. And my personal circumstances make it difficult or impossible to live there.

It's not that expensive. You could probably catch a flight during tax season.

Its not the plane flight. Its the fact that living in Israel is extremely expensive, and I am not working at present, being on disability, although that is hopefully not permanent. Even when I do return to work, though, the fact remains that my wife is Lutheran. She is NOT going to agree to live in Israel deep in the heart of the Middle East. Living with one Jew, maybe. Living in a country of Jews, that is something yet again. Plus, she works, but would her education degree be recognised there? Probably not.

You don't have to live there. I'm sure your wife would understand your motives for a short trip to Israel. If you are truly Jewish, like you say (not just playing one on the internet), then I'm sure she understands your deep conviction for the religion and wouldn't have a problem with you visiting. If she has a problem with it, then you married the wrong woman.

Also, Lutheran? How did this happen? Don't you realize that Judaism is against interfaith marriages? It goes as far to state that "the children of such marriages would be lost to Judaism". Why would you do this to your offspring?

[beardo]

How heavy is your jew gold bag?

Take it to the lower fora, beardo.

This ain't it?

No, it isn't.

Is humour only allowed there though?

[Yaakov ben Avraham]

SPOON, it has nothing to do with inconvenience. VAUX, as far as visiting, I agree with you. I will, or we will, one day visit. As to how I married a Lutheran, well, it was interesting. LONG story, but to make a long one short, I am a Traditional Jew, but not explicitly Orthodox. I am trans-denominational. And my wife and I are not having children. We married with my Rabbi's agreement. If we had been wanting children, the marriage would probably have never occurred.

Back to you, Spoon. Inconvenience is one thing. My wife being able to function as a human being is more than an inconvenience. She would be unable to work. I am presently unable to work. We could not survive in Israel. Like I said, of course we will visit. Or at least I will. But living there isn't practical.

[Yaakov ben Avraham]

Its only humourous when it isn't offensive and degrading.

[Ghost of V]

SPOON, it has nothing to do with inconvenience. VAUX, as far as visiting, I agree with you. I will, or we will, one day visit. As to how I married a Lutheran, well, it was interesting. LONG story, but to make a long one short, I am a Traditional Jew, but not explicitly Orthodox. I am trans-denominational. And my wife and I are not having children. We married with my Rabbi's agreement. If we had been wanting children, the marriage would probably have never occurred.

Back to you, Spoon. Inconvenience is one thing. My wife being able to function as a human being is more than an inconvenience. She would be unable to work. I am presently unable to work. We could not survive in Israel. Like I said, of course we will visit. Or at least I will. But living there isn't practical.

You claim that you are on disability. What for?

[Yaakov ben Avraham]

You claim that you are on disability. What for?

That is a rather personal question. But, what the hell. I had a heart attack at 35, five years ago. I have dangerously high blood pressure, an aneurism (sp?) that can't be fixed, and several other medical problems.

Up until about 6 years ago, I was in and out of mental hospitals on avg about twice a year for reasons of deep emotional troubles related to severe Bipolar Disorder with Psychosis. I am now on heavy medication and therapy which has kept me out of the hospital, but, combined with my medical problems, has made me unable to work.

[beardo]

Have you tried yoga?

[Rushy]

I thought Israel was for Jews, not specifically rich Jews. Are you telling me rich Jews screw over other Jews too? That's pretty messed up.

[Yaakov ben Avraham]

Have you tried yoga?

No. I am not flexible enough physically to be able to do so without serious injury. Like I said, I have many other medical troubles as well. Yoga would be very difficult for me at my age. I have a hard time even sitting on the floor and then standing up again.

IRUSH, no, I am NOT telling you that. I am telling you that Israel, like many countries, is an expensive place to live, just like California is much more expensive to live in than Iowa is.

[jroa]

Have you tried yoga?

That is racist. 

[Yaakov ben Avraham]

I don't know how asking about Yoga constitutes being racist, but ok.

[Rushy]

IRUSH, no, I am NOT telling you that. I am telling you that Israel, like many countries, is an expensive place to live, just like California is much more expensive to live in than Iowa is.

California gives a lot of free money to people, though. Does Israel not have any free money for Jews?