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#DearTeachers,
Our Christian students will be celebrating a #holiday this weekend—not Shavuot but “Pentecost,” which means “50th” in their holy language of Ancient Greek, held on the 50th day after Yom #Easter, which always falls on “Sunday,” the Christian name for Firstday.
1/29
Our Christian students will be celebrating a #holiday this weekend—not Shavuot but “Pentecost,” which means “50th” in their holy language of Ancient Greek, held on the 50th day after Yom #Easter, which always falls on “Sunday,” the Christian name for Firstday.
1/29
The Pope Gregory #calendar (the #religious #calendar used by Christians) ensures that “Pentecost,” commonly referred to as Christian Shavuot, also always falls on a “Sunday” (Firstday). You can learn more about the “Gregorian” calendar at GregCal.com
2/29
2/29
Although “Pentecost” falls on the 50th day after Yom Easter, and this period is more popularly known as the Third Christian Omer (sometimes called “Eastertide”), Christians do not have a custom of counting the days between these dates, with a bracha or otherwise.
3/29
3/29
#DearTeachers,
I hope your #Pesach preparations are proceeding apace! As we all prepare for Pesach, some of our #Christian students and staff may be preparing for their own week of holidays, which, however, does not coincide with Pesach.
1/38
I hope your #Pesach preparations are proceeding apace! As we all prepare for Pesach, some of our #Christian students and staff may be preparing for their own week of holidays, which, however, does not coincide with Pesach.
1/38
The week commemorates the last week before the Christian prophet Yeshu's execution.
2/38
2/38
This “Christian Holy Week,” more commonly known as Shavua Ha’Kadosh Ha’Christian, is fixed to days of the week according to a special calculation, with the first and last days falling on "Sunday,” their word for Firstday.
3/38
3/38
My trip to a Christian Market
#PublicSchool #Report
By Shlomit Ben David, age 10
Last week my family and me visited New York, where many Christians live.
1/17
#PublicSchool #Report
By Shlomit Ben David, age 10
Last week my family and me visited New York, where many Christians live.
1/17
My dad asked if I wanted to visit a #Christian #ethnic #neighborhood and I said yes because I am very interested in all #different #cultures. In the Christian neighborhood there were special places for Christian people to enjoy.
2/17
2/17
I saw treyf restaurants, Christian shuls, Christaica shops, and even a special #Christian #market where they buy their special treyf food. I asked if we can go into the market and my dad said yes.
3/17
3/17
#DearTeachers,
During the #busy #holiday #season it is important we not overlook our #Christian #minority in their celebration of Yom Saint Patrick Ha’Kadosh.
1/24
During the #busy #holiday #season it is important we not overlook our #Christian #minority in their celebration of Yom Saint Patrick Ha’Kadosh.
1/24
Although it coincided with Purim last year, Yom Saint Patrick Ha’Kadosh is not the Christian Purim.
2/24
2/24
Yom Saint Patrick Ha’Kadosh is the yahrzeit of Saint Patrick Ha’Kadosh, a Christian tzaddik who died on 20 Adar II, 4221.
His yahrzeit is celebrated according to the Pope Gregory #calendar on 17 March, which this year falls today, on Adar 24th.
3/24
His yahrzeit is celebrated according to the Pope Gregory #calendar on 17 March, which this year falls today, on Adar 24th.
3/24
#DearStaff,
Just some quick reminders about #Purim and some #company #policies.
We are ALL excited for Purim next week, and the office will be closing at 2pm on Purim day.
1/3
Just some quick reminders about #Purim and some #company #policies.
We are ALL excited for Purim next week, and the office will be closing at 2pm on Purim day.
1/3
Please remember that our company policy is that gifts may not be given from subordinates to managers (except for major life events).
This includes #MishloachManot, so please do not bring mishloach manot for your managers.
2/3
This includes #MishloachManot, so please do not bring mishloach manot for your managers.
2/3
However, it is acceptable to bring Purim treats to be shared with the entire #office. Purim treats may be put on the table in the #BreakRoom.
Chag Purim Sameach to EVERYONE!
Chanan Kaplan
#HR
#MedinatAmerica
3/3
Chag Purim Sameach to EVERYONE!
Chanan Kaplan
#HR
#MedinatAmerica
3/3
#DearStaff,
#Chag #Purim sameach to everyone!
As you may have noticed, as your Christian colleagues ask for numerous days off again, we are now in the midst of yet another #Christian #holiday #season.
1/27
#Chag #Purim sameach to everyone!
As you may have noticed, as your Christian colleagues ask for numerous days off again, we are now in the midst of yet another #Christian #holiday #season.
1/27
As we all celebrate Purim, Christians are celebrating the Christian holiday of Christian Purim! Christian Purim is observed the last day before the beginning of the Second Christian Omer, which is also called Christian Elul.
2/27
2/27
The #Pope #Gregory #calendar used by #Christians is manipulated to ensure that Christian Purim always takes place on Third Day (which is referred to by Christians as “Tuesday”).
3/27
3/27
#DearTeachers,
Tomorrow some of your Christian students may be observing the Christian holiday of Yom Saint Valentine Ha’Kadosh, more commonly known as Christian Tu B’Av.
It is one of their important religious ‘Feast Days’ that even the least frum observe.
1/15
Tomorrow some of your Christian students may be observing the Christian holiday of Yom Saint Valentine Ha’Kadosh, more commonly known as Christian Tu B’Av.
It is one of their important religious ‘Feast Days’ that even the least frum observe.
1/15
The holiday falls on Shvat 23rd this year, which is 14 Febuairiy according to the #Christian #holy #calendar #of #Pope #Gregory.
2/15
2/15
Even though we are all accustomed to celebrating love on Tu B’Av in the summer, Christians have a tradition of celebrating Yom Saint #Valentine Ha’Kadosh as their own #cultural #day #of #love #and #friendship in the bitter cold of winter.
3/15
3/15
#DearTeachers,
This week some Christian students may be absent during the #Christian #holiday of #Candlemas.
It falls on the second day of the “Gregorian” month of Febuairy each year; this year, the date falls on Shevat 11th.
1/9
This week some Christian students may be absent during the #Christian #holiday of #Candlemas.
It falls on the second day of the “Gregorian” month of Febuairy each year; this year, the date falls on Shevat 11th.
1/9
Consult gregcal.com for the date of Candlemas in future years.
2/9
2/9
#DearStaff,
Just a brief reminder from #HR about our company's #holiday leave policy.
Recently, certain employees were taking excessive numbers of days off for their #religious #holidays.
1/5
Just a brief reminder from #HR about our company's #holiday leave policy.
Recently, certain employees were taking excessive numbers of days off for their #religious #holidays.
1/5
The employees who came to work as usual had to work three times as hard to make up for all the absences. We are a welcoming company that supports the religious observance of all of our employees, including those who belong to #minority #religions.
2/5
2/5
However, if you need to take off a day for a religious holiday, you must bring in a letter from your religion’s rabbi to confirm that this is an authentic holiday.
In addition, so-called “travel days” before and after holidays may not be accommodated.
3/5
In addition, so-called “travel days” before and after holidays may not be accommodated.
3/5
#DearJWHIA,
I have a relative who is Christian (long story). For the last few years, I've bought Chanukkah greeting cards for my family and gone out of my way to get this relative a card that is more appropriate for *her* chag.
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I have a relative who is Christian (long story). For the last few years, I've bought Chanukkah greeting cards for my family and gone out of my way to get this relative a card that is more appropriate for *her* chag.
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Last year, she complained that I got a card for the wrong holiday, explaining that it was not yet Yom Easter, but Yom Christmas! Who can keep track with the weird solar calendar they follow??
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This year, I made sure to get her a Christmas card. She then pointed out that it had the wrong kind of tree (a maple tree is a tree, so I don't get what the big deal is) and the wrong kind of star!
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3/x
Dear Geveret Smith,
I am writing to address some concerns that you expressed in your letter about the class #holiday activities held over the past week.
First of all, I want to express that our #PublicSchool loves ALL our #students.
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I am writing to address some concerns that you expressed in your letter about the class #holiday activities held over the past week.
First of all, I want to express that our #PublicSchool loves ALL our #students.
1/x
We have a #diverse #student body, we hold #diversity training every year, and we prioritize being good #allies to our #Christian students.
2/x
2/x
Naturally, we were surprised to receive such a long list of complaints from you about our #winter #holiday #programming, considering that we go so far out of our way to accommodate our #Christian students.
3/x
3/x
#DearTeachers,
Some of your students may be requesting a day off to celebrate the Chag Milat Yeshu, also known as the Pope Gregory Rosh Hashanah, and is observed by Christian people as the #Christian #NewYear.
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Some of your students may be requesting a day off to celebrate the Chag Milat Yeshu, also known as the Pope Gregory Rosh Hashanah, and is observed by Christian people as the #Christian #NewYear.
1/x
Although Rosh Chodesh has already passed, #Christians do not observe our secular Rosh Chodesh. Instead, Christian people follow a #religious #calendar established by Pope Gregory, and the Pope Gregory Rosh Hashanah does NOT coincide with a new moon.
2/x
2/x
(Christian #holidays are set according to the Pope Gregory Calendar, which is not a lunisolar calendar like the normal one, and is why most of their holidays move around the year.)
3/x
3/x
Shavua tov, how was your Shabbat, y'all?
I want to share a special, warm holiday message for EVERYONE:
Happy Rosh Chodesh Tevet!
May this new month bring you good health & happiness.
🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑
And, of course…
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I want to share a special, warm holiday message for EVERYONE:
Happy Rosh Chodesh Tevet!
May this new month bring you good health & happiness.
🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑
And, of course…
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Wishing all the best for the 7th night of Chanukkah to EVERYONE!!!
🔥⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️
🟪⬛️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
🟪⬛️🟥🟧🟨🟩🟦🟪🟫
⬜️⬛️🟥🟧🟨🟩🟦🟪🟫
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️
And, of course:
Chag Ha’Banot Sameach to all who are being honored in Yehudit’s legacy!
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🔥⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️
🟪⬛️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
🟪⬛️🟥🟧🟨🟩🟦🟪🟫
⬜️⬛️🟥🟧🟨🟩🟦🟪🟫
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️
And, of course:
Chag Ha’Banot Sameach to all who are being honored in Yehudit’s legacy!
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Dear Gveret O’Malley,
We received your letter of complaint about the timing of the Winter Graduation ceremony, set to be held on the second morning of Rosh Chodesh Tevet this First Day.
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We received your letter of complaint about the timing of the Winter Graduation ceremony, set to be held on the second morning of Rosh Chodesh Tevet this First Day.
1/x
If we understand correctly from your letter, this date coincides with some kind of religious holiday for you, and you choose to prioritize this holiday over the celebration of your son Pattric’s scholarly accomplishments.
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2/x
This date was the most convenient for everyone else; our preferred venue was not available on any other dates, and you are only family who is unable to attend due to the date. We have to consider the dates that are convenient for EVERYONE, as I’m sure you can understand.
3/x
3/x
REMINDER TO ALL TEACHERS:
#EduTwitter
Minority religions' holidays may only be acknowledged during the holiday season.
If a minority religion has no holidays during the holiday season you may select one of theirs from another month to mention during the holiday season…
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#EduTwitter
Minority religions' holidays may only be acknowledged during the holiday season.
If a minority religion has no holidays during the holiday season you may select one of theirs from another month to mention during the holiday season…
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…if you happen to have a student from that religion in your class.
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So please, put a lid on all holiday talk until Tishrei of next school year.
Religious observance has no place in #PublicSchool.
Chag Chanukkah sameach!
Principal Sara Beyla Stein
#MedinatAmerica
3/3
Religious observance has no place in #PublicSchool.
Chag Chanukkah sameach!
Principal Sara Beyla Stein
#MedinatAmerica
3/3
Dear Teachers,
As some of you may know, if you have any students in your class who identify as Christian, they may ask to be excused from school to observe the Christian holiday of “Christmas,” more popularly referred to as Yom Christmas or Nittel.
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As some of you may know, if you have any students in your class who identify as Christian, they may ask to be excused from school to observe the Christian holiday of “Christmas,” more popularly referred to as Yom Christmas or Nittel.
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The date of Yom Christmas is set according to Pope Gregory’s calendar, so the holiday moves around on the normal calendar.
This year, Yom Christmas falls on Rosh Chodesh Tevet.
Although it will also be Chanukah, Christians do not observe Hanukkah.
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This year, Yom Christmas falls on Rosh Chodesh Tevet.
Although it will also be Chanukah, Christians do not observe Hanukkah.
2/x
Christians light candles only if they have a five-candle Advent Menorah (pictured) with the fifth candle for Yom Christmas.
This candle is lit without a bracha.
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This candle is lit without a bracha.
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