I’m a Tzimmes Jew.
Just 4 Fun, Jewish culture, Jewish Humor, J-Bloggers, Jewish Spirituality April 25th, 2007What can I say after completing that last quiz I stumbled across this “What Kind of Jew are You” quiz and I just couldn’t help myself. See what you’ve started Tamara!
Yet another accurate snapshot of yours truly from the people over at beliefnet.
You scored 48, on a scale of 0 to 66. Here’s how to interpret your score:
0 - 10 Blueberry Bagel Jew. Read more about yourself.
11 - 30 Haroseth Jew. Read more about yourself.
31 - 48 Tzimmes Jew. Read more about yourself.
49 - 66 Lukshin Kugel Jew. Read more about yourself.
Like this Sabbath-evening fruit and sweet-potato side dish, your Jewish identity is highly traditional, even as it adapts with changing times. A basic recipe is supplemented with various individualistic flourishes. Judaism plays an integral role in your life, though your identity is not defined solely by it.
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April 25th, 2007 at 5:54 pm
Funny. I’m evil by doing that aren’t I? It was all a big plot…a plot of fun!
Well, I remember having done this one too, but way back when. So I retook it and well…
Jewish Identity Quiz: What Am I, Chopped Liver?
You scored 45, on a scale of 0 to 66.
April 28th, 2007 at 8:03 pm
Wow this is cool. I’m going to take the test now. Hope all is well my friend.
April 28th, 2007 at 8:22 pm
I took the test and almost came close to your category but I was a …….
Haroseth Jew.
Like this Passover fruit and nut mixture, your Jewish identity can take any number of forms, each blending tradition and innovation. Your cultural and ethnic ties to Judaism are stronger than your religious ones. Your religiosity and Jewish identity often revolve around holidays, lifecycle events, and other special religious times are important to you.
May 1st, 2007 at 10:41 am
Very nice Ricardo!