Should Jews Be Singing Christmas Songs? Our Readers Have Some Strong Opinions:
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By The Scribe November 17, 2017
One-third of the 141 readers polled have no shame in rocking around the Christmas tree — and another 19 percent will join them if they promise there will be no mention of Jesus.
But one-third say “it’s blasphemy!” and 19 percent take a more diplomatic approach, saying, “not for me, but go for it.”
??Should We Jews Be Singing Christmas Songs???
— Laura E. Adkins (@Laura_E_Adkins) November 16, 2017
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