Larry Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 We are trying to start a group of mostly English-speaking Jews in Chiangmai, to meet for certain shabbat dinners and holidays, discussions, social events, etc. Mixed couples and families are welcome, as well. We are have our first meeting on Sunday Feb. 3 at 1 pm to get to know each other and discuss what we want to do. The meeting will be at our house, in Moo Ban, Nantawan, directly across Nimmanhaemin from the parking lot of the Amari Rincome Hotel. The address is 4/70. You go past the gatehouse, and straight ahead. We are about the fifth house on the right side of the street....and the only one with a Sala. Refreshments will be served. WELCOME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1p Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Larry - Good luck with your group meetings. Would decent minded non-Jewish people be able to attend too? EDIT: I have just cleaned up this thread and hidden various off topic discussions. Be warned. If any member makes any further intolerant or blatantly nasty posts, they will lose posting rights on Thai Visa. I call your attention to the Forum Rules: 1) You will not use thaivisa.com to post any material which is knowingly or can be reasonably construed as false, defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, ...SNIP... threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, or otherwise in violation of any law. 2) ...SNIP... Excessive, aggressive posts against other members, moderators and admin; or flaming will not be tolerated. 'Flaming' is best defined as posting or responding to a message in a way clearly intended to incite useless arguments, rants, and/or for launching personal attacks, insulting, being hateful, useless criticism, name calling, swearing and other bad behavior or comments meant to incite anger. Do not post inflammatory messages on the forum, or any attempt to disrupt discussions to upset its participants. The word, or its derivative, "trolling", is used to describe such messages or the act of posting them. 3) Religious or racial slurs, rude and degrading comments ...SNIP.... Etcetera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Would decent minded non-Jewish people be able to attend too? Those words certainly decribe p1p. Intelligent and interesting are two more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1p Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 You make me blush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I want to make sure that they know who they are dealing with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatouthruthefog Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Would decent minded non-Jewish people be able to attend too? Those words certainly decribe p1p. Intelligent and interesting are two more. Here here! I am not Jewish but I like to be informed and thus try to inform others properly. Can you advise? A few years ago I was told that there was a Synagogue, open perhaps once per month, somewhere close to The Whole Earth restaurant. Is this still the case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I have noticed some kind Jewish organization sort of near the Whole Earth restaurant, but on Chang Klan Road a little past the new Shangi La Hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunandy Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 (edited) Larry - Good luck with your group meetings. Would decent minded non-Jewish people be able to attend too?EDIT: I have just cleaned up this thread and hidden various off topic discussions. Be warned. If any member makes any further intolerant or blatantly nasty posts, they will lose posting rights on Thai Visa. I call your attention to the Forum Rules: 1) You will not use thaivisa.com to post any material which is knowingly or can be reasonably construed as false, defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, ...SNIP... threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, or otherwise in violation of any law. 2) ...SNIP... Excessive, aggressive posts against other members, moderators and admin; or flaming will not be tolerated. 'Flaming' is best defined as posting or responding to a message in a way clearly intended to incite useless arguments, rants, and/or for launching personal attacks, insulting, being hateful, useless criticism, name calling, swearing and other bad behavior or comments meant to incite anger. Do not post inflammatory messages on the forum, or any attempt to disrupt discussions to upset its participants. The word, or its derivative, "trolling", is used to describe such messages or the act of posting them. 3) Religious or racial slurs, rude and degrading comments ...SNIP.... Etcetera. With all that snipping it sounds like the Mohel will be busy performing the Bris Mila Edited February 2, 2008 by khunandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerbeer Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 what are shabbat dinnerS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I'm not sure - I was raised as a Roman Catholic - but that is what that organization on Chang Kla Road does, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 (edited) To the curiously overly curious gentiles, be advised that the Elders of Zion are on holiday now in Pattaya (try Dongtan Beach). Edited February 2, 2008 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergen Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 (edited) what are shabbat dinnerS? Maybe it should have been sabbath dinners Edited February 2, 2008 by bergen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engrin Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 If there is such a group in Siracha, Chonburi or Pattaya I'd be interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 What a lot of responses. Let me address some questions. 1. The synagogue on Chang Klan Road (previously located near the Whole Earth Restaurant) is the Chabad House. They especially cater to young Israeli backbackers and do a great job. The only problem is that English speakers and those in mixed relationships sometimes feel out of place. 2. Any interested non-Jews are certainly welcome. Judaism is not a missonizing religion in any way, shape or form, but there is nothing secret either. 3. Shabbat is Hebrew for the Jewish Sabbath. Friday night, we usually have a nice dinner together, with special foods, a brief ceremony, some singing and discussion and lots of socializing. 4. Ive never heard of any Jewish groups in Pattaya, etc., but I will not discount the possibility. There are Chabad Houses in Bangkok, Phuket, Ko Samui, Chiangmai and even Luang Prabang (Laos), and shabbat dinner is available free of charge and without reservations. All the best Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 VERY IMPORTANT After discussion with those interested, we decided to postpone the meeting to NEXT SUNDAY (FEB 10) at 1 PM, same location. All the best Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mild7even Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Do a Google search for "chabad house chiang mai" and you will find an article in Citylife about the Chabad House--an interesting read that gives more insight about the variety of people who visit Chiang Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollylama Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 shomer shabbos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow Boy Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I am closing this thread because it has achieved its purpose that was to alert people to the existence of a Jewish group in CM. Anyone who is interested in attending or finding out more about Jewish culture and religion should send a PM to Larry thanks CB Moderating Team Thai Visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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