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Post by lorraine on Sept 6, 2016 22:41:09 GMT -5
My children have a Jewish father who was raised in a secular home. We have acknowledged both of our backgrounds throughout our childrens' lives--celebrating both traditions, Passover, Hanukkah, Easter and Christmas. We have cultivated a respect for both backgrounds and honored both traditions. I imagine that this may have been the situation in Adam's childhood home as well.He has identified himself as Jewish, and I once saw his application form for AI where the word Catholic was written down next to religious affiliation.I think Adam may have expressed his love and respect for both of his parents by acknowledging both backgrounds while not necessarily adhering to any formal religion.This has been the case for my children as well. Of course I don't speak for Adam here and I could be entirely wrong on how/what he feels. Just expressing observations made throughout the years of listening to Adam, since this topic had some personal interest for me. In any case, I still think it would be a lovely journey for Adam and his mom to see Israel together, considering their family background...and the love and respect they have for each other. I agree that if his Mom was there it would be a special night for both of them. It is the one Q+AL concert of this mini-tour I considered but the schedule would not work for me. :( But I have a feeling that it will be a special concert even without me. But of course it would be even more special WITH you there, Q3. Your recap would be priceless...
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Post by pi on Sept 6, 2016 22:57:49 GMT -5
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Post by thelambertluvva on Sept 6, 2016 23:01:55 GMT -5
I remember a UK radio interview a number of years ago. They wanted him to make a promo recording saying "Merry Christmas." Instead, he said "Happy Holidays." They asked him to do it again, saying "Merry Christmas" and he politely but firmly refused saying he was Jewish. In another radio interview the DJs wanted to play a game where they would sing a line from a Christmas carol and then Adam would sing the next one. He explained he was Jewish, but they went right ahead with the game. He didn't know most of the carols well enough to sing a line. I don't think Adam is Jewish in terms of faith, but more in terms of tradition or culture. I am sure he knows some Christmas traditions and songs, how could he not in this country? And he did teach that TV host in China to sing "O Holy Night." But, I don't think he participates actively in Christmas. Pretty sure he went to Alisan Porter's Christmas Eve party a few years ago. I think he participates in both as he wants Interesting because both Alisan's parents are Jewish and she's the great grand daughter of a prominent rabbi. Perhaps her husband is Christian?
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Post by pi on Sept 6, 2016 23:02:37 GMT -5
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Post by nica575 on Sept 6, 2016 23:03:27 GMT -5
I remember a UK radio interview a number of years ago. They wanted him to make a promo recording saying "Merry Christmas." Instead, he said "Happy Holidays." They asked him to do it again, saying "Merry Christmas" and he politely but firmly refused saying he was Jewish. In another radio interview the DJs wanted to play a game where they would sing a line from a Christmas carol and then Adam would sing the next one. He explained he was Jewish, but they went right ahead with the game. He didn't know most of the carols well enough to sing a line. I don't think Adam is Jewish in terms of faith, but more in terms of tradition or culture. I am sure he knows some Christmas traditions and songs, how could he not in this country? And he did teach that TV host in China to sing "O Holy Night." But, I don't think he participates actively in Christmas. Pretty sure he went to Alisan Porter's Christmas Eve party a few years ago. I think he participates in both as he wants sure! Alisan Porter is Jewish too btw... The point is that Adam identifies himself as Jewish and there is no ambiguity there at all. He is secular so this is about self identity and tradition. I agree with Q3 in that there is most probably no ties to Israel in the family. As a matter of fact I stopped following Neil after his misguided anti-Israeli tweets, and while Neil and Adam are very different, I have to assume Neil would not have tweeted that stuff had his family had any real connection to the place...
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Post by nica575 on Sept 6, 2016 23:12:32 GMT -5
Pretty sure he went to Alisan Porter's Christmas Eve party a few years ago. I think he participates in both as he wants Interesting because both Alisan's parents are Jewish and she's the great grand daughter of a prominent rabbi. Perhaps her husband is Christian? IDK who and what her husband is but as a Jewish person here who spent many a "Christmas Eve" time with the rest of my extended non-religious Jewish family I can tell you that it is all about exchanging gifts and having fun and nothing to do with baby Jesus being born...the kids were always the beneficiaries - they got gifts for Xmas and for Hanukkah... I assume it might be the same there...who knows...
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Post by 1jun14 on Sept 6, 2016 23:38:26 GMT -5
I'm not Jewish. I don't know if this is correct or not, but I was lead to believe from Jewish friends, that if you were born from a Jewish mother, then you were considered Jewish. Maybe this is what Adam bases him saying that he is Jewish on? He has said that growing up, in his home, that Harry Hanukkah would bring the gifts. I also thought that Eber was atheist. It seems to me that Adam's family weren't really strict about the Christmas and Hanukkah religious aspect. Maybe more so just the opportunity for the family to be together and just enjoy each other and the holiday food traditions? Either way, they seemed to work in out beautifully for their sons.
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Post by cassie on Sept 7, 2016 7:02:05 GMT -5
I'm not Jewish. I don't know if this is correct or not, but I was lead to believe from Jewish friends, that if you were born from a Jewish mother, then you were considered Jewish. Maybe this is what Adam bases him saying that he is Jewish on? He has said that growing up, in his home, that Harry Hanukkah would bring the gifts. I also thought that Eber was atheist. It seems to me that Adam's family weren't really strict about the Christmas and Hanukkah religious aspect. Maybe more so just the opportunity for the family to be together and just enjoy each other and the holiday food traditions? Either way, they seemed to work in out beautifully for their sons. Yup, the Jewish lineage follows the mother, from what I understand. I seem to remember another radio interview with a DJ who is Jewish, where Adam mentioned going to Hebrew school when he was young.
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Post by melliemom on Sept 7, 2016 7:04:44 GMT -5
morning musings.. I'm finding the conversation on Adam,his mom and Israel a bit funny.. So adding my thoughts.. to begin with I am Jewish culturally more than in a religious way and that's OK.I was brought up to believe,I'm not from an ultra religious background,you can remain Jewish no matter where your mind wanders... and yes you are right you are Jewish by birth through your mom.. I was told ,sounds silly, that only the mother knows the real father ,you know who your mother is.. Probably a tale my mom made up .. who knows.Any way; sorry for my stream of consciousness here .There are Jewish folks who are Hinjews'hindu" but born Jewish,Budhists,Jewish through birth but practice being a Budhist.. If you are born Jewish you are considered Jewish forever unless you convert..Whether Adam is culturally Jewish or spiritual,he is still Jewish.. If I wanted to explore other religions,I could .Kind of liberal in that way.However,the very religious might not agree with me on this point.There is a bit of a joke about us.. If you have ten Jews in a room you will have eleven opinions on just about everything. . When I was young, some Jewish friends had Christmas trees and they called them Hanukkah bushes.Each to his own kind of thing..I have been to Israel twice and It's probably one of the most fascinating countries on earth.. You can use a bible while traveling through Israel as a guide to places mentioned in the old and new testaments..Jerusalem gates have the three main monotheistic religions represented, not always in peace but still there.. I traveled the roads of many of the biblical prophets.. Saw where Jesus was" born', saw where he spoke to the multitudes. To add about Israel No matter who you are or where you come from,you cannot not be impressed ,inspired or amazed at the history of this tiny country when you visit..It's all there in front of you the old the new the historical,the Biblical.I hope QAl gets to see as much as possible.. Poor Justin Beiber when he was there, the adoring screaming fans outside his hotel ,kept him a bit of a prisoner in his room..
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Post by LindaG23 on Sept 7, 2016 9:40:46 GMT -5
melliemom, I very much enjoyed your stream of consciousness. I have never especially wanted to visit Israel, but I kind of do now.
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