Stirictly Kosher fans?

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Are you looking forward to the new series starting soon?

I can't wait!

Are you from Prestwich MrsM? I wonder if we know each other? Have you been on any of the Manchester meet-ups?

Have I not been paying attention? I thought they all seemed pretty nice. Agree with Nancy, I find it really interesting learning about the traditions etc, more than the particular people.

poppedout I supposed I do find it sad sometimes eg if we're just two mums in the park with our kids and I wonder why they won't meet my eye - surely we have more in common than we have different etc. Mostly I find living amongst a separate community really fascinating though. I am quite jealous of how close-knit it is, though I can see that has its negatives too.

I've really enjoyed this show! The old guy's story was so humbling, lovely lovely man

Oh, what's this festival called?

MrsM. Ah right. I live in Whitefield and work near Leicester Road.

Your going to have plenty to talk about after this unnamed. Must be fascinating seeing people you know. I thought the ending was lovely. Felt so happy for Jack and his family. The celebration was a real celebration of survival and triumphing over evil.

The festival with the fancy dress is called Purim.

Purim I think Patsy

I agree I love learning about Judaism.

Sorry, forgot I paused it while I nipped to the shop!

patsy I agree it is sad. I have friends of many religions. I wouldn't want to just mix with my own people no matter how comfortable I felt doing that. All mum's want basically the same as each other no matter what colour or religion.

MrsMicawber, it was the fancy dress one where it's the only occasion Jews are allowed to drink (which explains a lot!)

Jack's Bar Mitzvah was heartbreaking.What a wonderful man.

Well the area we live in is fairly rough, apart from the Jewish community, so the wariness sort of makes sense. But there are times I think, 'surely you can't think I'm more like them than like you?'

I sort of feel like the community is quite complete and they don't need anyone else - they have all their family and friends within a few streets (whereas I haven't and would love a few more friends!)

I've never seen anything dangerous, but have seen a lot of vomit on the streets the next morning!

Yeah I know Mrs Micawber. I don't think I could look dangerous if I tried. It is just strange to be on the receiving end of a 'blank'. I have lived here a long time and barely notice it any more. Mostly I find the whole community very interesting, which is because it is so separate I suppose. DH was asked into a house to turn off a light one Friday evening and I was green with envy. He didn't even bother to take in his surroundings! Such a waste.

The Jewish community are not the only ones to keep to themselves, my dd goes to school with a number of Plymouth brethren children, their mums don't really get involved with any of the other mums at all.

MrsM I understand that survival instinct a bit.

I'm not Jewish but the most touching thing ever said to me was a Jewish boyfriend saying his grandfather said: 'Trust a Jew but also look out for those non-Jews who will hide you in their attic.'

My boyfriend said he thought I would. Do you know what? I don't think I'd be brave enough, but I never said that.

His granddad was a Jack. His mum, unfortunately, was a complete Bernette.

He was probably just trying to shag me. It worked

Ha! I liked Bernette in the programme. I can imagine she might be a bit much as your boyfriend's mum though.

My boyfriend's mum's dead now. And he's not my boyfriend any more.

I'm sure there is a Jewish gesture for that twin tragedy

I'm watching now on catch up T.V.