Jewish Jewelry
Jewish Jewelry questions and answers
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Q: How does the Genocide in Palestine and the getaway attempts by Jewish Bankers bode for Israel's image?
While Israel continues its carpet bombing of Palestinians, 2 Jewish bankers have tried to flee justice for their crimes here in the US.
Madoff was piecing his looted jewelry out to relatives, presumably to pave the way for his flight from justice.
Marc Schrenker had such disregard for human life that he was willing to let his plane plummet to the ground narrowly missing a neighborhood.
How do these actions affect Israel's image?
A: Israel doesn't probably care about its image. Israel does not care about international laws, and not even its own laws. That's why it's preventing journalists to see and report the truth (against the ruling of its own high court). BTW, there are a number of important Jewish people who have spoken out against Israel's atrocities: Noam Chomsky, Jeff Cohen, Amy Goodman among them, but the US mainstream media is totally biased and doesn't report what's going on in Gaza.
Q: Do you wear any religious jewelry and/or symbols?
If so, what form of jewelry and what symbols representing what religion how? Also, do you wear it/them where others can see it? Has anybody ever asked about it/them? Any conflict because of them? Just curious.
I myself like to wear a necklace with a dragon claw holding a blue marble at the end. The claw has four toes representing the four elements to me, and the blue marble represents water which is the element of my sign, Scorpio. Also, my Chinese zodiac sign happens to be the dragon. In effect, it represents me and my being Eclectic by borrowing bits from different religions to make a unique religion that works for just me.
I also wear a ring with the Star of David on it representing my Jewish upbringing.
I do wear both where people can see them. I've only been asked once about the necklace. The person was just curious what it was.
A: I wear a silver greenman pendant on a necklace, where everyone can see it. The greenman (look at my avatar pic) is one of the oldest and most widely spread pagan symbols, present in nearly all the original pagan religions.
Hardly anybody ever pays any attention to it, I guess they just write it off as an ornament or something.
I also carry with me a Mjollner (Or Mjolnir as some people spell it), but I keep it away from sight because nowadays it's somewhat popular to wear one among the stupid kids who think Thor is a cool Marvel character or listen to too much viking metal. I don't want to be mistaken with that lot. Those, to whom my loyalty is important, will know I keep it.
Q: German name and dark hair/eyes: do you assume I'm Jewish?
My stepfather's name is German. (I'm Irish/Greek). In my summer class today the topic of Tiffany's Jewelry store came up, and I mentioned that I have never had anything from that store.
Two Jewish girls (I only knew this after they told me) were whispering & looking at me, & after class said : but didn't you get a star necklace from TIffany's for your bar/bat(?) mitzvah?
They said it was because of my German name & dark hair, mostly.
One girl told me her mother had told her that I was "one", "for sure"!
( I don't know her mother at all and I'm new to this town ) and that I probably had rhinoplasty already???!!!
SO: is it just me, or do (some) Jewish people really enjoy finding out (almost "hunting") for other Jewish people
Also sometimes I feel they are intentionally putting these forward questions out there, just to see if they were right in guessing (almost like a game to them), and if so, I understand their insecurity but I can't help feeling it is rude. Am I wrong?
A: Especially in middle school and high school, girls tend to be clique-ish and evaluate ALL kinds of things - do you have the current hot brand of clothing? Don't you REALIZE it is wrong to wear THOSE kinds of shoes? It's all silly and superficial, although a part of acculturation that all young people go through. Don't give that sort of thing too much importance and you will have learned an essential life lesson.
That's part of what you described - some girls looking for someone else with whom they can identify, asking the "code" questions that would reveal MUCH to them - including whether your jewelry came from Tiffany's or some lower-status place. It is partly a bit of wanting to know if you might be part of their clique - whether Jewish, the Tabernacle of Holiness Church or the country club - and partly figuring out where on their scale of social status the new girl should be.
Don't obssess about the "Jewish" appearance or anything else.
And as for German names and physical features, THAT was pretty well resolved with the destruction of the nazis, who had that obssession, and later study to see if any of their crackpot ideas had any basis in fact. They didn't.
Germans are a mixed culture made of people of many, many different physical characteristics. And so are Jews. So, for that matter are Italians. And did you read about the archaeological discovery of a large group of people in prehistoric China who all looked like red-haired Celts?
Claiming that Germanic names are automatically "Jewish" is silly, too. I am Irish-Scots-Norwegian-German; my name is German-Norwegian. I always get questions - usually from anti-Semites - about my Jewish heritage or what temple do I attend. It's something that reveals the ignorance of the asker. Ignore it.
Q: What are the different "rules" to your church or religion?
I'm not asking what you believe. I know Christians all have different rules to their churches, and I'm wondering if it's the same for all religions? And does it bother you?
I'll give an example.
Seventh Day Adventist
Church and Sabbath is Sat.
They don't eat Pork
They do a foot washing for communion
They don't like tattoos, smoking, excessive jewelry, music with drums... etc.
What are the different "rules" for you?
other Christians, Jewish Muslims, Pagans, Buddhists, Wiccans (?), Jehovah's Witnesses, etc.
A: I am Pentecostal and all of our "rules" are all Bible based.
Our women do not wear men's apparel, neither do the men wear women's garments (Deut. 22:5), Woman and girls do not cut (nor trim) their hair or bangs (I Corinthians, I Peter, etc.), and the men do not have long uncut hair. Most of our men do shave their facial hair, and most of our women do shave their legs and underarm hair though there is no scripture for either of those practices. Some churches that I have attended required the women to wear their hair up, if they were to be on the platform. Other churches I have attended, required the women to wear their hair down, as it is their glory and a covering. Most of our churches forbid having television and movies in the home. Some are allowing internet and computer videos and DVD's. The basis for the no tv is in Psalms (I will set no wicked thing before my eyes..). We obey the WORD as it states to come out from among them (the world) and be ye seperate saith the Lord.
Q: What words have the sound "joo" in them?
I'm trying to think of some words starting with the sound "joo". So far I have Judah, Juice, Jewelry, Jumanji, Jewish, June, Juniper, Jupiter, and Jujubes. Can anyone think of any more?
A: juijitsu
Juliet
julienne
juicer
juicier
juiciest
juicing
juiced
juicy
julep
judo
judicious
judiciary
judaism
jubilation
jubilant
juvenile
jew
junior
juno
juneau
jubilee
jukebox
juke joint
juke
juking
Judea
juicy fruit
jujufruit
jury
jurist
jus
jute
july
Q: Why does my teacher keep thinking that I'm Jewish when I'm actually not?
My art teacher keeps getting me mixed up with the Jewish girls in the class and calling me by their names often, and I don't even sit next to them or talk to them much in the class. Also, when she hands back assignments she always hands me the wrong assignment and gives me one of theirs, and I have to tell her that its not mine. Like for instance, one of them made this jewelry box shapped like the Star of David with Hebrew words on it and the teacher automatically thought it was mine and was like "Now this must be yours! here you go". I told her before that I wasn't Jewish (I'm actually Italian and Spanish, and I'm Catholic) but she just gave me a real long hard look like she didn't believe me. Why does she keep thinking that I'm Jewish when I'm really not?
A: There are some very good answers here, I think the teacher is just over-worked and underpaid.
My own Mother gets her son's names mixed up all the time.
And I often call someone by the wrong name because I am thinking of someone else.......thank you
Q: What to wear for a bat mitzvah?
My friend is having a bat mitzvah, and I really don't know what to wear.... I am not sure what kind of things should be worn at a bat mitzvah because I am not jewish, so can anyone please help I need clothes makeup hair jewelry etcetera. Thanks!
A: For a bat mitzvah you should really dress nice but not to nice or over the top, and kind of conservatively, almost like a school dress code straps should be at least two fingers thick.
Okay... makeup:
1. Simple sweet lips: CoverGirl trushine lipcolor in Lavender Shine
2. Basic Eyes: Cargo Eyeshadows in Bermuda... if you want CoverGirl Lash Exact mascara
3. Sweet Cheeks: Maybelline Expert Wear Blush in Gentle Rose
4. Reliable Foundation: CoverGirl Trublend Whipped in Ivory with CoverGirl Fresh Look pressed powder in Translucent Fair
Clothes:
Shirt: Darkish pink medium low neckline the one I got was from Cusp it had puckering by the neckline and waist, also it was on sale when i got it.
Skirt/Pants: I think you should get a skirt, black mine came down to about my shins and was flowy i got mine at hechts before it was bought by macy's
shoes: Black either flats or heels which ever you feel comfortable in
Under Garments: Victoria Secret
Very Sexy®
Push-up without padding smooth balconet bra
And Victoria Secret
No-show Panties
Microsmooth low-rise bikini
Accessories: Maybe a necklace because of the low neck in either silver or gold nothing colorful- you could get a jewish star or Chai (that means life) that would be really nice, or just a heart or a pearl or something simple hanging down... but whatever you do-don''t wear a cross that would be so rude
Hair: In a medium pony tail, bun, braids, or brushed down. NO MESSY HAIR!!!
Other: 1. Turn off your cell phone BEFORE you go in because they really don't like it when your cell phone is on, my rabbi tells every one to turn off their cell phones in beginning of the service and at my sisters bat mitzvah you could see the section where her friends were all turned whent in there bags and grabbed there phones, so if you turn off your phone before-hand you won't look stupid when someone asks you to turn it off.
2. When you walk into the room there will probably be books maybe someone if handing them out maybe there on a shelf and people are grabbing them- you should probably take one even though some parts are in a different language some is in english and there are transliterations for some of the hebrew- if you don't take one you can end up looking out of place when everyone else is following along.
3. Bring a black/white/grey/color of your shirt sweater with you, because the bra adds a lot of clevage and and the top doesn't have very good straps you will want to wear a sweater so you don't look to sexy.
4. And if there is a party later I usually wear the same thing but maybe take off the sweater. My sisters party was casual- jeans and t-shirts- but check on the invitation for the dress code for the party. If it doesn't say anything about the party or luncheon later than just wear what you were already wearing, and you can take off the sweater if desired.
Q: Why are Jews so into money and JEWels?
I know it's stereotypical, but all the Jewish people in my small town are rich and work in the jewelry business. What's up with that?!
A: Who isn't dear, they do that to control the markets and economies and make everyone forcefully support their Zionist state.
May G-d show them the right path,
Q: Does Vanderbilt really fit the stereotypes?
Are the majority of Vanderbilt students actually preppy, rich, southern, and conservative?
I'm liberal, laid-back, Jewish, and really unconcerned with clothing or jewelry or anything. I'm also not big on Greek life.
Would I dislike Vanderbilt?
A: vanderbilt is in nashville which is very artsy, and im guessing vanderbilt would be the center of it all. vanderbilt is located in a great part of nashville where you're surrounded by young people. vanderbilt is called one of the ivies of the south and the people are not dumb hypocritical southerners, my aunt is a lesbian and went there in the early eighties, and she said it was the most open minded place. she isn't into fashion and played tennis and she was very comfortable. she liked nashville so much she lives there now.
Q: Is it possible that I have some Jewish roots?
I was flipping through my family photo album and I came across a picture of my great-grandmother. In the photo, she's wearing what looks like Star of David on her neck as a type of brooch. My family doesn't know much about her as she died when my grandfather was very young and was never discussed after her death. I think she's from Leipzig, Germany. I thought it odd with all the anti-semitism around in the 1800's (when the photo was taken) that she would wear something that even looked remotely like a Star of David.
Just wondering if anybody can help me figure this out. Is it just a piece of jewelry or something more?
A: I think your parents will be the best people to ask about this. It certainly is possible though.
Q: How do you decide what religion a person is without asking?
Some background...I'm a 5ft nothing Scottish-American, don't wear religious jewelry and probably DO sound like I grew up in a Jewish neighbourhood.
I get told I am Jewish *all the time.* Like, asked what I'm doing for holidays and if I'd like the Kosher meal at work functions.
Other times, I have people tell me I'm Christian, but I think they are just playing statistical roulette.
How do you decide a person's religion without asking? I don't, but I'm wondering what the code is...
Yup. The pink lace hanky means I'm Wiccan. lol.
A: Well, my friend, you are suffering from categoritus, a disease of American culture that won't allow us to talk meaningfully with others until we have fully categorized and pigeon-holed them into little buckets we have set up for them.
There is no way to tell unless you are looking at perhaps an orthodox Jew, or perhaps a Catholic priest...you get my meaning, though. Sometimes things are very obvious...but anyone making assumptions like that is taking a risk. That's like asking a gal who's plump when the baby is due...better to keep your mouth shut.
Sorry you have to put up with that. I am married to a short Scottish-American....she's a hoot, and she's not Jewish, either.
Q: BAT MITZVAH! What do I get?!?
Hey. I have to get her a Bat mitzvah present a.s.a.p. I'm buying this for a girl who can afford everything, so she has like everything. I can also afford to get her anything she wants, but I need to pick something perfect. Jewelry, checks and traditional Jewish things are always given. This is like my 5th one, and I have no idea! Help please. Like I said, Money isn't an issue, I just need something creative, and unique. Thanks a billion!
A: get her something memorable. for my bat mitzvah i got things like pillows, scrapbooks, candles, jewlery and money. dont give her money because everyone gives money so its not something she'll remember that was given by you. if i were you i would get her something nice like a peice of jewelry or something and then if youre close friends with her make a scrapbook or memory candle
to make a memory candle you get a candle put things that would represent inside jokes and on the outside put pictues and stuff. if you want you can melt crayons on the top for extra color. when youre finished, you just put a candle on top!
hope this helps =]
Q: what do you write in the note for a persons bat mitzvah?
im not Jewish but i was invited to the bat mitzvah. i am getting her some jewelry, but im not sure what im supposed to write in the note!
A: You could write "happy birthday", (since they are generally around a person's 13th birthday),
or Mazel Tov! (it means congratulations of sorts)
You could also write congratulations!
Q: What to get my Mother-in-law for Chirstmas?
My husband and I have such a difficult time getting a gift for his mom. She's a Jewish, uptight, old, lonely lady. She's always playing guilt trips on us. She never does anything. She goes to work and sits at home in front of the TV. She's single and wonders why she never meets anyone. Maybe because she's a sour puss and so negative.) Any ideas? She doen't want jewelry, purses, or clothes.
A: If she's Jewish, you don't get her anything for Christmas- she doesn't celebrate it.
For Hannukah (however it's spelled. Forgive me. I'm NOT Jewish), just get her a gift card. That way, she can spend it on whatever she wants.