strictly kosher

[gina32]

did you watch it, what did you think?

[deggers316]

more a brash lot than i imagined them to be

[Bobbisox]

I have just watched this Gina, I recorded it last night, found it very informative and good

[Quassia]

Amazed at the rules they have to follow! I thought, what's the point?

[Bobbisox]

I suppose being born into an Orthodox Jewish way of life, you are familiarized with the rules laid down for you

[Quassia]

The one positive that came from the Jewish religion was their strong family commitment!! I absoltely loved the reflections of the old guy whose family had died in the concentration camps .. what a very lovely wise man!

[Quassia]

'Absolutely'

[Quassia]

Their day of rest bobbisox! No no no ... that would drive me nuts!! Getting someone n & going round the houses trying to tell them what you want!

[Bobbisox]

wasn't he just, when he reflected about the horrors of his native Poland under German occupancy and how he thanked God now for the life he has, he was so overcome at his grandsons Bar Mitzvah

[Bobbisox]

and not being able to ask out right for them to switch the kettle on...oh dear :-(

[Quassia]

That's what I meant bobbi ... the kettle thing! Oh the old gentleman was fantastic! Loved the guy who owned the clothes shop too!! :0)

[sadielady]

I enjoyed it, still trying to work out though why they cant tear anything (kitchen & toilet rolls) etc on the Sabbath

[anneasquith]

it was very interesting.

[Bobbisox]

barb I think it would be something to do with destruction?
like the breaking of the plates was because of the breaking down of the holy temple in Jerusalem

[Tizzi24]

I recorded this, but haven't watched it yet. I remember seeing a similar programme a couple of years ago and it said that during one of their religious festivals, they have to change all their kitchen appliances. They are not allowed to use those that they use all year round. It's a very strict religion. I live near where this was filmed and it is a very interesting area just to wander round.

[Bobbisox]

what I liked about it was the importance of family and how they all gathered on Friday night , the whole family around the table.

[Quassia]

I thought it was more to do with labouring ... she wasn't allowed to do 'any' work the following day. Not totally sure though.

[Bobbisox]

the whole family aren't allowed to do anything on the Sabbath not just th lady, we have a very large Orthodox Community here where I live

[Quassia]

So they get someone in to serve it up? So strange!

[sadielady]

I thought it was a series, just realised it was a one off programme, Shame

[Bobbisox]

I suppose they must get someone to serve it to them, never thought of that, how else can they eat it hot?