# Good general information about Judaism

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-general-information-about-judaism/327711>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [October 24, 2005, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-general-information-about-judaism/327711 "2005-10-24T19:36:05Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Noone\_Special](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/noone_special/32/2863_2.png) [@Noone\_Special](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Noone_Special)\
**Post date:** [October 25, 2005, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-general-information-about-judaism/327711/21 "2005-10-25T19:06:29Z")

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> [@Aangelica](#):
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> _grin_ Could be worse - at least he’s the Smart Challenging Boss Nonetheless an Asshat Without People Skills who’s _Really Generous At Bonus Time_. Plus it’s sort of a no-fail work situation. Even if I despise it and him and bail after a year or two, nobody will even blink. Even people in other firms are aware of his general level of asshattery. I’ve had people from other firms (and clients!) call me to check his mood and disposition before talking to him. It’s an adventure.

I still think that if you ever get a chance, if there’s _one_ topic you could really reach this guy through, it could be if you expressed real interest in his customs… maybe you’ll find a way to “befriend” him, as it were, and last more than just a year or two! 🙂 Or not… you know the guy, I don’t. In any case, I think the basics we’ve given you here (He _will not_ work on the Sabbath or Sabbath-like holidays; avoid eating around him if it’s not something he’s offering; don’t put yourself in a situation where the two of you are alone in a closed room) should see you through the first stages. Good on you for picking up some books and learning more. You’ll do fine!

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> I should mention I had hair past my hips and a fondness for tanktops (since our office had no air conditioning), as well as copious cleavage.

Um… [Looks around] … we’re in GQ, right? OK, nevermind then

**Anne** – Since it’s tonight, I take it that you belong to a Conservative synagogue? In any case, have a great time at _Shul_ with the _Hakafot_.

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**Author:** ![Anne\_Neville](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Anne\_Neville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anne_Neville)\
**Post date:** [October 25, 2005, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-general-information-about-judaism/327711/22 "2005-10-25T19:09:34Z")

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> [@Noone Special](#):
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> **Anne** – Since it’s tonight, I take it that you belong to a Conservative synagogue? In any case, have a great time at _Shul_ with the _Hakafot_.

That’s right. Thanks!

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**Author:** ![Aangelica](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b2d939/32.png) [@Aangelica](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aangelica)\
**Post date:** [October 25, 2005, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-general-information-about-judaism/327711/23 "2005-10-25T20:47:42Z")

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I think I’ll do some reading - but thank you guys! He’s enough of a challenge without bewildering religious customs randomly cropping up.

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