Years ago I discovered the cultural Jewish group at a Brights 4th of July picnic. At first I was confused but then was happy such a group existed. I heard that since the Jewish community stuck to itself over the Millennia it has become a separate tribe with the religious part only being one small section. My question is so what happens when a member gets together with a non-Jew. Doesn't that water down the cultural mores?

Religion hasn't cornered the market on compassion and empathy.

Same here. I took over the Jewish by Culture Group because many of us here see being Jewish as a cultural thing. We like some of the foods, music and non-religious celebration and mourning.

I'm sure we all feel this way here. I've been so sad the last few days - I can't shake it.

Well of course! First & foremost they are human beings. This week has been very upsetting, hasn't it? I feel more hopeless than ever.

i am a jewish atheist but no matter what i believed or didn't and no matter what my background, i would feel this tragedy. it's unconscionable.

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