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aephi alum, When I went through rush as a PNM, neither Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur were a conflict. However, my second year during recuitment Yom Kippur was a conflict. I asked if it would be possible to miss one round of recuitment. Though I did have to explain the Jewish calendar to people. They did not understand why the holidays fell on different days on the regular calandar. (i.e Their thought was Christmas is always on Dec. 25th) I ended up going to stay and go to services with friends of my parents in nearby Atlanta. I then returned to the rest of recuitment. I do not think it was a problem to the rest of the sisters.
Also, we had a annual Christmas party. I didn't have a problem with it and I wasnt really offended. It was funny though because my sisters made a Christmas ornament for me with a menorah and draidle on it! I also got my first Christmas stocking. I showed them and taught them about my menorah and taught them how to play draidle!
I guess this is what happens when you live in the southeast US. I don't think I would have to explain myself if I went to school in other parts of the country. Lisa
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