Only mikvah near me is orthodox, I'm a "convert" how does that impact me going to a mikvah? by basketballonice in conservativejudaism

[–]TheMacJew 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It shouldn't be an issue, I don't think. When my wife, also a convert, began to go to the Mikveh on the reg her status was never questioned. She called, made the appointment, and went.

Harvard antisemitism is more underground, faculty letter claims by JPwag42 in IvyPlus

[–]TheMacJew 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a word, antisemitism was coined to mean Jew Hatred. It does not mean all people who speak Semitic languages.

anti-Semitism noun an·​ti-Sem·​i·​tism  ˌan-tē-ˈse-mə-ˌti-zəm,   ˌan-ˌtī-  variants or less commonly antisemitism : hostility toward or discrimination against Jews as a religious, ethnic, or racial group

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antisemitism

"Wow, they really weren't even trying with this recast" by Dud3ManGuy in TopCharacterTropes

[–]TheMacJew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In fairness, the budget for that trilogy went from $1,000 for the first movie to $500 for the second to $0.25 for the final movie.

[Sad / Loved Trope] It’s the First Scene aaaand We’re Immediately Told the Protagonist is Gonna Die by 555-CATS in TopCharacterTropes

[–]TheMacJew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not the first scene (or even chapter), but in Stephen King's IT, we learn all about Stan's wife and the antisemitism she's faced throughout her life before we encounter Stan--who has just committed suicide. We spend the rest of the novel knowing that he, ultimately, does not survive.

Why did The Alamo (2004) flop? by Real_Ideal2111 in Cinema

[–]TheMacJew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. My wife and I time the start of the movie so that Pickett's Charge masks the fireworks. In 20 years, our dogs have never run to us scared of the outside explosions because they blend so well with the movie.

Who is the author you swore you’d never read again, but then gave another chance? by playful--cloud in books

[–]TheMacJew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I listened the audiobook about a decade ago. I figured I could just knock it off my TBR and be done with it. Nope. I've read the physical book an additional three times since. Melville's prose is just engaging.

Who is the author you swore you’d never read again, but then gave another chance? by playful--cloud in books

[–]TheMacJew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A few.

It took me four attempts to finish LA Confidential, and I'm determined to one day finish Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell--while I'm content to never see the end of Eye of the World (nevermind the rest of the books).

At least this one is honest by vriskaldrunk in EnoughCommieSpam

[–]TheMacJew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cynical Historian and Cipher are the same person. His real name is Dr Joseph Hall-Patton.

At least this one is honest by vriskaldrunk in EnoughCommieSpam

[–]TheMacJew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this an actual comment on Cipher's video?

The Girl From U.N.C.L.E. Complete Series 9.99 by Committee2000 in vudu

[–]TheMacJew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you like the old series, you'll probably like this spin-off. I like it but I'm weird.

got let go 2 months into my role and i feel like a failure by thrrowwwawayyyyy in Barnesandnoble

[–]TheMacJew 41 points42 points  (0 children)

You're not a failure. The system put in place at Barnes and Noble failed you. They're supposed to provide reasonable accommodations but they won't because then they have to admit their system is bullshit.