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--==++Off day check++==--

Kong76 Sep 08 2010 06:32 PM

Off tomorrow, actually closed a little early today. What made me think of this was KB was surprised we weren't off Friday too and I'm like Jeez we just had a three (four) day weekend.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 08 2010 06:39 PM Re: --==++Off day check++==--

I was surprised to find out that the kids had off from school tomorrow (after only starting yesterday!) and it took me a moment or two to figure out why. (Not why I was surprised, but why they had the day off.) I remember loving the Jewish holidays as a kid: a religious holiday where you got a day off from school and yet didn't have to go to church! What could be better than that?

Gwreck Sep 08 2010 06:51 PM Re: --==++Off day check++==--

People at my office only get Rosh Hashannah off if they celebrate. We do close completely for Yom Kippur, however -- which is on a Saturday this year.

DocTee Sep 08 2010 07:03 PM Re: --==++Off day check++==--

Working. YK, too. By the looks of it, you'd think Mrs. Tee was the only Jewish gal in Cali.

Kong76 Sep 08 2010 07:45 PM Re: --==++Off day check++==--

Gwreck wrote: We do close completely for Yom Kippur, however -- which is on a Saturday this year. We close at noon that Friday ... we have it soft.

Willets Point Sep 08 2010 08:16 PM Re: --==++Off day check++==--

We don't get Jewish Holy Days off. We don't even get off all the crazy Boston holidays.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 08 2010 08:25 PM Re: --==++Off day check++==--

Seems like they don't hassle the Jews who wanna take a day off but we don't get the holiday(s) officially. I am taking off Friday for non-religious reasons.

themetfairy Sep 08 2010 08:25 PM Re: --==++Off day check++==--

The kids are off tomorrow, but not Friday. D-Dad is taking tomorrow off, but it's not a work holiday.

Fman99 Sep 08 2010 08:33 PM Re: --==++Off day check++==--

I'm a workin. Haven't taken the Jewish holidays off since I was a kid.

Ceetar Sep 08 2010 08:36 PM Re: --==++Off day check++==--

I get almost no holidays off. We get one floating holiday. We can use it for Good Friday, Diwali, or Yum Kippur. (i can't spell, sue me) Or a different day with manager approval. I chose Opening Day this year. Next work day off is Thanksgiving (well, I'm taking 11 days off before that, but that's different)

Rockin' Doc Sep 09 2010 05:45 AM Re: --==++Off day check++==--

I doubt that the people down here in the south even realize that it is a Jewish holiday. All schools, banks, and business are open as usual.

Vic Sage Sep 09 2010 09:03 AM Re: --==++Off day check++==--

Our office is open; some folks take the holiday, some don't. I don't. Rosh Hashanah story: On the morning of Rosh Hashanah as the congregation was filing into the Synagogue, Rabbi Liebenberg noticed little Max standing in the foyer of the Synagogue staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names with small flags mounted on either side of it. The six-year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the rabbi walked up, stood beside the little boy, and said quietly: "Boker Tov, Max." "Boker Tov, Rabbi Liebenberg," he replied, still focused on the plaque. "Rabbi Liebenberg, what is this?" he said, pointing to the plaque. The good Rabbi tenderly put his arm around Max's shoulder and said: "Well son, it's a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service." Soberly, they just stood together, staring at the large plaque. Finally, little Max , in a voice barely audible and trembling with fear asked: "Which service, Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur?" L'Shonah Tovah y'all ...

dgwphotography Sep 09 2010 11:48 AM Re: --==++Off day check++==--

Vic Sage wrote: Our office is open; some folks take the holiday, some don't. I don't. Rosh Hashanah story: On the morning of Rosh Hashanah as the congregation was filing into the Synagogue, Rabbi Liebenberg noticed little Max standing in the foyer of the Synagogue staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names with small flags mounted on either side of it. The six-year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the rabbi walked up, stood beside the little boy, and said quietly: "Boker Tov, Max." "Boker Tov, Rabbi Liebenberg," he replied, still focused on the plaque. "Rabbi Liebenberg, what is this?" he said, pointing to the plaque. The good Rabbi tenderly put his arm around Max's shoulder and said: "Well son, it's a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service." Soberly, they just stood together, staring at the large plaque. Finally, little Max , in a voice barely audible and trembling with fear asked: "Which service, Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur?" L'Shonah Tovah y'all ... Perfect. Just perfect. Last night, one of my daughter's friends was complaining to me because she doesn't have the day off today - she had to spend 12 hours in Synagogue. I have to share this with her and her mom.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Sep 09 2010 12:39 PM Re: --==++Off day check++==--

Ceetar wrote: We can use it for Good Friday, Diwali, or Yum Kippur. (i can't spell, sue me) Misspelling irony! I'm a porkeater/milk-and-meater kind of guy, so I's working.

metsmarathon Sep 09 2010 12:45 PM Re: --==++Off day check++==--

it took me till i was halfway to work today to realize that the roads were so empty because all the school traffic wasn't there. i was thrown off at first, because the one school we do pass on our way in, is a catholic school. surprisingly, they're not off today. go figure.

themetfairy Sep 09 2010 01:35 PM Re: --==++Off day check++==--

L'Shanah Tovah

Vic Sage Sep 09 2010 02:25 PM Re: --==++Off day check++==--

No, he's not gay*... He's blowing the shofar, not the chauffeur. *NTTAWWT

themetfairy Sep 09 2010 02:37 PM Re: --==++Off day check++==--

Hey Vic - you do realize who's in that photo, don't you?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Sep 09 2010 02:53 PM Re: --==++Off day check++==--

It's not Cousin Mose?

themetfairy Sep 09 2010 02:53 PM Re: --==++Off day check++==--

No, it's not.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 09 2010 02:59 PM Re: --==++Off day check++==--

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: It's not Cousin Mose? Hee hee!

Kong76 Sep 09 2010 03:57 PM Re: --==++Off day check++==--

Chauffeuring is good work this time of year if you can get it.

MFS62 Sep 10 2010 08:07 AM Re: --==++Off day check++==--

I was off from work yesterday and attended Rosh Hashona services. I'll be going to work today. I'd like to wish a Happy and Healthy New Year to everyone who is celebrating it now. L'Shana Tovah. Later