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Reblogged by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
LilahTovMoon@tech.lgbt ("Shoshana 🏳️⚧️") wrote:
On a serious note, Jews have a concept "Minhag HaMakom" which means "the custom of the place," and one is supposed to follow Minhag HaMakom in order to keep peace and tranquility in our lives.
Note: Minhag HaMakom only applies to customs (like taking one's shoes off) and not to laws (ie. a custom cannot be used to justify horrible acts).
Attachments:
- A Wall Street Journal opinion piece that I've edited. It was originally titled "Here's why I'll be keeping my shoes on in your shoeless home," and subtitled "Why are you assuming that your guests' shoes are dirtier than your floors?" I've crossed out sections and added new text so that it reads "Here's why I'll be a shitty house guest," and subtitled "Why are you assuming that I want to be invited back to your place?" It's originally by Kris Frieswick and has a cartoon of people's legs, some with shoes and some with socks (remote)
