I recently started working at this gym/ raquet club. There are a lot of retirees & older Jewish ladies (I know because they tell me).
They keep telling me about their relatives & what college they went to & the awards they received. I think they are trying to set me up? I told them I am not Jewish but they don't seem to believe me.
So: anyone Jewish, do you ever NOT believe someone when they tell you they are NOT Jewish? No, I don't "look it" or have any distinctive nasal features or curly hair or dark skin. (I don't believe in these stereotypes anyway).
Also, wouldn't they be mad if I went out w/ their relatives & they found out I really wasn't Jewish?
I know next to nothing about the Jewish religion, but they keep telling me (2 ladies in particular) that they feel my Jewish "vibe" and they can see my "Jewish eyes" and "Jewish blood."
It's kind of funny but I don't want to insult them either... what should I do?
2006-08-27 08:54:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Thats cute, they like you and accept you. This is their way of relating to you. You have already told them you are not Jewish, so just leave it at that and still be friends with them. If they want to set you up and the girl seems okay, why not? Besides, the mother passes along the "Jewish Gene"
2006-08-30 09:37:26 · answer #1 · answered by kathy r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously they're looking for a "Shidduch"'; if not for themselves, at least for their relatives.
A good "Shidduch" will include a nice Jewish boy and a lovely Jewish princess, but in case that the nice Jewish boy isn't Jewish at all his "Jewish eyes" or "Jewish blood" will do just fine.
What should you do? Ask the lovely ladies for a picture of their Jewish relatives. If the girl is worth a try start celebrating Hanukkah (or at least talk about it at the gym), and if you don't find your interest at the Shidduch, just say: "Oy vey, dear ladies, your behavior is a shande far di goyim, a real chutzpah! leave my shidduch to MY Yiddisher Mama, yentas, and shalom al yisra'el."
They'll love it.
2006-08-29 04:24:22 · answer #2 · answered by yotg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say they are doing what lots of good Jewish ladies do--match make. If they think you are a good choice for someone they know they will try to get the two of you together. You don't have to go out with anyone, you don't have to convert if you do either.
Just enjoy it--it's a sign they like you and want to see you in a good relationship!
2006-08-27 09:01:59 · answer #3 · answered by tkltafoya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you only jewish at the gym? Wouldn't you be jewish every where? Wait wasn't this a Sienfeld episode?
2006-08-27 11:31:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell these ladies lol that your father runs a pig farm that will shut them up lol
2006-08-27 09:15:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
These women are not stupid, but you seem to be.
They are telling you that they like you, and that they have some lowly niece who isn't getting married, and they are trying to convince you to take her out.
Even though you aren't Jewish, they are telling you that you're better than nobody....
2006-08-27 09:03:36 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wow. That's a doozy. Maybe buy a cheapo wedding band and tell them you have a husband? Sorry I'm no real help here, but thanks for the chuckle:-)
2006-08-27 09:03:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Show them that you are not circumcised - that should put their minds at rest - (but maybe you into the local police station)..
2006-08-27 08:58:06 · answer #8 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your shorts are too tight and they can see that you ARE circumsized...
2006-08-27 18:28:14 · answer #9 · answered by Honey Child 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat bacon, maybe they'll believe you :)
2006-08-27 08:59:50 · answer #10 · answered by Cyber 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋