General Chat

Good morning all :-D <3 The Jewish peoples are spread world wide, but

Judaism as a religion is I think far smaller. It's a bit like Christianity where

there billions professing it, but far fewer practising it..

Just a thought, I find it strange that Christian nations should go to

war against each other, killing so many. Is that what war's about ?

Odd that they seem to be started by those too old to fight in them :-S

Rose

Thank you ............ you said what I saw in that earlier post much better than I could at the time that I posted it.

I fully appreciate that many of the founders in Hollywood, both behind and in front of the cameras, were members of the Jewish faith, and the movie industry as we know it today would probably not exist if it were not for the people who emigrated from Europe around the turn of the 20th Century bringing with them all kinds of expertise. Europe was way ahead of the US in many areas in those days!

We are very aware in this country at the moment as there is an major increase in anti-Semitism, almost more than there is against anyone of the Muslim faith. Unfortunate though it is, there is a rise in far right groups who detest anyone who is not "like them", ie white anglo-saxon protestant and preferably heterosexual.

It's wise to be very careful how you word things unless you do not want to have comments mistaken.


Thank you for your apology, David.

David, it was the way you worded it. There is a lot of anti-semitism still ( sadly growing) and your use of "The Jews" in the way you used it does have an air of that unfortunately, whether intended or not.

No one disputed that many or most studio founders/ bosses in the early days of Hollywood were Jewish nor that many actors were migrants or their descendants who found it expedient to anglicize their names. Some of them may have followed the Jewish religion, some may not. All were trying to make a place for themselves in their new country.

But as for currently, I would guess there are as many actors and producers etc working in Hollywood of all religions or none as there are Jewish actors, no one would be bothered to ask, no one needs to know do they, unless it is relevant to a role perhaps?

Since my posting regarding Jews in Hollywood I left the subject alone as some

one was of the impression it might be seen as abhorrent.

But, I did look the subject up online and there are many references and

as said, albeit ineptly there is a high percentage of Jews owning the studios

and actors with Anglicised actors / actresses who are Jewish.

I will look for the book you mentioned, thank you..

Good to hear that all is well with you and your family Cynthia x

I look in on this thread from time to time as I enjoy reading it but have only rarely posted anything.

I agree with you, Pat. It's so sad for families affected by anything like that.


I noticed, the other day, that David mentioned Jews in Hollywood. David, you should read Neal Gabler's Book -

An Empire of their Own; How the Jews invented Hollywood.

I first read it more than 25 or so years ago. I think you'd enjoy it; I did. Even if it's not your cup of tea, it may answer some of your questions, and it's an informative and enjoyable read anyway.

Glad to see you back Cynthia :-D <3

We had a big accident outside here several Christmases ago. Man drunk himself silly on Christmas Eve in a pub and then drove home. Well thought he did.His ex home was a the top of our street, we live at the bottom of the hill. Upon arriving at his ex home he tried to get in, waking the new occupiers who reminded him he'd moved. Angry he was in the wrong place he got into his car and started down the hill and lost control. Although from the British Isles with the seatbelt laws (and here) he hadn't strapped himself in, either being drunk or angry may have caused this. He shot forward in the accident hitting the windscreen with his head. Some of our neighbours woke up and the doctor went out to see if he could help and so did the policeman and his nurse wife - they couldn't save him. Only in his 30s with a wife and young family.

We didn't hear it even though our bedroom window was open I was disturbed by all the flashing lights of police, ambulance and fire engine. It also may have been the fact that there were over 20 people working/talking just by our house. :-S

Tragic and so unnecessary. We didn't know him but we had a friend in common.

Drink and drugs cause accidents. :-0

Glad to see you post Cynthia! xx

Good morning to you all. :-D <3 <3

Strange about the internet Cynthia. Earlier this week on two occasions and

once last week my hub lost its internet connection, went from blue to red.

I just switched it off and back on again the following morning.

Hello all

Pleased to hear that nothing is amiss with you or your family Cynthia. So you slept through the drama outside your house? You have a case of hiccups now I think.

Happy Thursday to all who look in and ((hugs)) for all who need them today.

Good morning :-)

Oh my word sorry I haven't posted but I am without internet and having to use the mobile data on my phone. It is so slow and tedious for me Greer

It all happened in the early hours of Tuesday morning when a car, driven by a lad high on drugs apparently, collided with the lamppost outside our house. The car then grazed down the wall, knocked the top of the gate post off, demolished the telegraph pole and went into the neighbour's wall
He was injured but also arrested. Hence no internet and no landline.

Guess what?
I SLEPT THROUGH IT ALL!

The first I knew was hearing the pick up truck taking the car away.

I will pop on here as often as I can. It's just so long winded on my phone.

Lord, grant us all a peaceful and happy day. Amen.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Oh my word sorry I haven't posted but I am without internet and having to use the mobile data on my phone. It is so slow and tedious for me Greer

It all happened in the early hours of Tuesday morning when a car, driven by a lad high on drugs apparently, collided with the lamppost outside our house. The car then grazed down the wall, knocked the top of the gate post off, demolished the telegraph pole and went into the neighbour's wall
He was injured but also arrested. Hence no internet and no landline.

Guess what?
I SLEPT THROUGH IT ALL!

The first I knew was hearing the pick up truck taking the car away.

I will pop on here as often as I can. It's just so long winded on my phone.

Lord, grant us all a peaceful and happy day. Amen.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Oh my word sorry I haven't posted but I am without internet and having to use the mobile data on my phone. It is so slow and tedious for me Greer

It all happened in the early hours of Tuesday morning when a car, driven by a lad high on drugs apparently, collided with the lamppost outside our house. The car then grazed down the wall, knocked the top of the gate post off, demolished the telegraph pole and went into the neighbour's wall
He was injured but also arrested. Hence no internet and no landline.

Guess what?
I SLEPT THROUGH IT ALL!

The first I knew was hearing the pick up truck taking the car away.

I will pop on here as often as I can. It's just so long winded on my phone.

Lord, grant us all a peaceful and happy day. Amen.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Oh my word sorry I haven't posted but I am without internet and having to use the mobile data on my phone. It is so slow and tedious for me Greer

It all happened in the early hours of Tuesday morning when a car, driven by a lad high on drugs apparently, collided with the lamppost outside our house. The car then grazed down the wall, knocked the top of the gate post off, demolished the telegraph pole and went into the neighbour's wall
He was injured but also arrested. Hence no internet and no landline.

Guess what?
I SLEPT THROUGH IT ALL!

The first I knew was hearing the pick up truck taking the car away.

I will pop on here as often as I can. It's just so long winded on my phone.

Lord, grant us all a peaceful and happy day. Amen.

Cx :-)

Cynthia hasn't posted today or yesterday where I might expect to see her, so I add my good wishes and hope all is well. I know she has more to cope with than most and admire her devotion to this thread when others would have faltered.

xx Cynthia, from Dan and I xx

Hope all is well Cynthia hope it's the problems on here that has stopped you posting. <3 <3

I have also missed Cynthia and have been hoping that she and her family are all well and that perhaps her absence is down to a problem with her internet.

Thinking also of the people who have been so badly affected by Hurricane Dorian.

Thinking about Cynthia and hoping all is well with her
and her family x

Good morning :-)


Wow - hurricane Dorian is something else! Imagine the strength of those winds! We pray for the people who are in the path of this ferocious wind.

Today with the Lord

Thank God that He gave us today -
This day where you can live right and seek His face.
It is but today that we have, so use it wisely.
Seek Him whilst he can still be found, for tomorrow is not yours.
Praise God for this day, thank him for today, yet another alive moment.
Live today for Christ, choose Christ today and live.

Don’t put your hopes on tomorrow, tomorrow doesn’t belong to you.
Whilst you have today, work for the Lord.
Whilst you have today, choose Jesus Christ.
Whilst you have today, surrender all to Jesus Christ,
Meditate upon His word and seek His guidance.

Let Him, the Creator of the Universe guide your steps today.
Spend today with the Lord, let Him speak to you.
Let God be your shield for today -
Choose wisely and choose Christ today.
Thank you Lord, for today.

Cx :-)

A very good morning to you all :-D <3