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Archive through October 27, 2004

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Karen
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09-07-2004

Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 2:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Tried to find some more info for you, Kep421. Here is Avi Schneier's personal web page, I didn't see anything about his religion in there, though. Couldn't find anything on Joe.

I'm sure someone saw something about them being Orthodox... ??

Kep421
Member

08-11-2001

Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 5:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks Karen!! The web page was very helpful.

If Avi was orthodox, I don't believe he would have attended a public school, nor do I believe he would be allowed to have physical contact with any female in public. His biography states he attended a public school in NY and there is a picture of him hugging a female friend.

This is just my view of the orthodox way of life based on a long ago acquaintence. I could be wrong, but I don't think they are orthodox.

Costacat
Member

07-15-2000

Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 5:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
If they were Orthodox, they wouldn't be applying -- and competing -- in TAR. They know what their limitations are, and now that they would have to go against their beliefs on some occasions. I thought I read that they are kosher; if so, if there are as many weird food challenges as this last season, they may end up walking away from the game. I believe that's why Mirna never did the food comps, because she's a veggie.

Fruitbat
Member

08-07-2000

Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 7:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
No Orthodox Jew could be on this show. It would not work. They would fall terribly behind on the Sabbath which begins at sundown on Friday to sun down on Saturday. They would not be able to do anything during that time. I met a couple who would tear their toilet paper on Friday afternoon so the would not have to do it on the Sabbath! Extreme to be sure but you really can't even plug in a fan or turn on a light. That has to be done before hand. If you are looser on the rules it still would stop you from participating.

Keeping Kosher is easier. Vegetatarians do it and if they stick with that diet there is no risk of mixing meat with dairy. Clearly they do not go so far as to have seperate pans and dishes for meat and dairy because on the road it would be impossible. They probably follow the Kosher rules loosely when not at home.



Roxip
Member

01-29-2004

Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 8:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Aren't Orthodox Jews the ones who have the curls?

Fruitbat
Member

08-07-2000

Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 8:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hassidic Jews have the curls.

Roxip
Member

01-29-2004

Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 9:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I get so confused. Sorry if I offended anyone...I certainly do not mean to do so. I grew up in a small town and did not meet a Jewish person until I went off to college (he turned out to be one of my best friends who used to tease me about my ignorance all the time).

Woofy
Member

08-09-2001

Monday, October 11, 2004 - 5:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
But ... but where is the GAY team?

:-(

Karen
Member

09-07-2004

Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 2:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Not sure if this is where I should be posting this... Television Without Pity has a great 12pg. interview with Phil, it's about half TAR, and half NOW.

Kitt
Member

09-06-2000

Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 6:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Not sure where to post this either, and it might be old news, but according to E! Reichen of "Reichen and Chip" has confirmed he's been approached to be in TAR: All Stars.

Jan
Member

08-01-2000

Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 6:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just read the following at Yahoo:

"The Amazing Race 6," initially slated for the Saturday 8 p.m. slot, will now run Tuesdays at 9 p.m., beginning with a two-hour premiere Nov. 16.

Wilsonatmd
Member

01-23-2001

Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 8:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
yeah, it's confirmed.....First episode is 11/16 at 9est for 2 hours, then the other eps are at 9pm Tuesdays. It's a good timeslot, as there's nothing really comparable on right now, and they'll be showing new eps in December and January, when most of the rest of the networks have reruns. Fox might try to do some 2 hour American Idol eps in January, but it should be OK.

Kitt
Member

09-06-2000

Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 10:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Excellent!! Thanks for the info.

Robok
Member

10-28-2003

Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 11:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
WHOPPEEEEE!!!!

Lexie_girl
Member

07-30-2004

Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 12:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
SWEET

Hippyt
Member

06-15-2001

Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 12:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Wooooooopeeeee!!! Great news!

Weinermr
Member

08-18-2001

Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 4:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
How to Keep Kosher

Kosher

Keeping kosher may seem complex, but the concept is simple: It means complying with kashrut, the body of Jewish law set forth in the Torah that stipulates what foods Jews may and may not eat and how foods must be prepared and eaten.

Steps:

1. Eat no flesh, organs, eggs or milk that come from forbidden animals, and avoid certain parts of permitted animals.

2. Eat permitted animals only if they have been slaughtered in accordance with Jewish law.

3. Make sure all blood has been drained from meat or broiled out of it before you eat it.

4. Do not eat meat ("fleishig," the flesh of birds and mammals) with "milchig" (dairy). You may eat foods considered "pareve," or neutral, with either meat or dairy. Pareve foods include fish, eggs, fruits, vegetables and grains, though some Jews do not eat fish with meat.

5. Keep utensils used with meat separate from those used with dairy, and do not use utensils with kosher food if they have come into contact with nonkosher food. (This rule applies only if the contact occurred while the food was hot.)

6. Do not eat or drink grape products made by non-Jews.

7. Simplify your shopping by looking for kosher symbols. Most prepackaged foods have some kind of kosher certification.

8. Keep in mind that kosher is not a style of cooking. Any kind of food - including Chinese, Indian or nouvelle cuisine - can be kosher if prepared and served in accordance with Jewish law.

Tips:

This is a broad overview of the rules of kashrut. For a closer look delve into one of many books on the subject. The one at left will give you more detail on the law, plus some great recipes. Any rabbi would be happy to offer further suggestions.

According to the Torah, it is kosher to eat any animal that has cloven hooves and chews its cud, specifically sheep, cattle, goats and deer. Chickens, geese, ducks and turkeys are also kosher; birds of prey and scavengers are not. Other forbidden, or "trafe," animals include camels, donkeys, pigs, horses, rodents, reptiles, amphibians and insects.

From the water, anything that has fins and scales is permitted. Thus, fish such as salmon, trout and tuna are fine; shellfish such as lobsters, shrimp and clams are nonkosher, as are marine mammals of any kind.

It is a misconception that the laws of kashrut are primitive health regulations made obsolete by modern technology. A few of the rules have some beneficial health effects, particularly those involving the slaughter of animals, which is done under the most humane and sanitary conditions possible. Other laws, however, are obeyed simply because the Torah says so.

Mocha
Member

08-12-2001

Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 5:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ok you lost me until I scrolled wayyyy up lol.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 7:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I scrolled and am still lost LOL

Scorpiomoon
Member

06-06-2002

Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 4:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
THANK YOU, JAN!!!

Padivius
Member

08-21-2003

Friday, October 22, 2004 - 10:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm found and always have been.

Wilsonatmd
Member

01-23-2001

Friday, October 22, 2004 - 8:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Once we get closer to the airdate, I'll be posting a new poll....it's a new format, one I think can be real interesting.

Taximomg
Member

07-17-2004

Sunday, October 24, 2004 - 7:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
On Wednesday, the new teams will be introduced on The Early Show (7:00AM in the East).

Karen
Member

09-07-2004

Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 8:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The Official Amazing Race site has all the new teams up now. Can't wait for this season!

Producerchic
Member

06-29-2004

Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 3:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Story on Yahoo!

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=797&e=3&u=/eo/20041027/en_tv_eo/15229