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...such, even interpreted as a religious symbol, a Christmas tree represents only the celebration of a single holiday event—it is not an overt theological statement, as is a crucifix. Like the sukkah, or temporary shelter, that was put up in the Leverett House courtyard during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot earlier in the fall, the Christmas tree should be allowed to stay. Both are, and should be allowed as, legitimate expressions of religiously diverse House communities...
This being said, Houses should be vigilant that they do not put up the symbols of one religon but deny those of another. If Houses are neutral to religion in deciding what types of religious symbols to put up, a Jewish student who feels excluded by a tree can put up a Hanukkiah—the type of candelabra used by Jews to celebrate the holiday of Hanukkah. Those from other religious traditions should be encouraged to put up symbols for their holidays...
However, some College policies unnecessarily limit students’ exercise of religion. The College should immediately reconsider its ban against lighting candles in student rooms. When the holiday of Hanukkah begins on the evening of Dec. 9, many Jewish students will have to choose between lighting the Hanukkiah and sticking to the College’s policy. There should be specific allowances for personal religious observances as long as proper safety measures are used when lighting candles...
...word rabbi means teacher, nothing else,” Steiner said as he delved into the “masters” of teaching and literature in the Jewish culture and tradition...
Currently the director of Mizmor Shir, the Jewish a capella group, Merlin said, “The real reward for learning is how it fits into my life and what I’m trying to build with...