Friday, November 29, 2013

Two movies for Hannukah/Shabbos

I had a nearly Shabbos except the turn on /off. Sorry but i can't shower with cold water only. :-)
I didn't spend money, i stay at home, i didn't pray, i was out of space during one day of real rest…
I enjoy watching movies, series, documentaries… And because it's a long Jewish holiday, let's go for Jewish movies.

I started by one recommended by a Jewish client Trembling Before God. It's a documentary about the homosexuality and religion, how they can coexist in human brain and in the daily grind… Very touching movie.
And you can always hear the same speech by the rabbis: homosexuality is a disease… The Torah allows the homosexuality but not the homosexual act. What is your point Torah? These persons are not allowed to have a sexual life? Why? Does it mean you are a bad person? Why so many frustrations?
Life is short, let them enjoy a delightful moment in their life…
You can watch it for free here:
http://www.hulu.com/watch/76545
A recipe is given to become straight. Who wants to taste it?

After this docu-drama, i chose a French cartoon, The Cat's Rabbi.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk6IB_Kgl4E
It's based on volume one, two, and five of the series comic book by Joan Sfar.
I read the volume one and i enjoyed it. It takes place in Algiers, Algeria. The rabbi is Sephardic.
The cat wants to be Jewish and to do its bar-mitzvah. It is very smart and asks questions about Judaism, The Torah, the creation of the world.
In the movie, you just have a general overview. Read the book if you want to know more about this cat. That's funny how the rabbi finds answer to explain the creation of the world not in a scientific way.

I fired my candles on time yesterday but not the other days, i am not at home so early. But it's the intention which means a lot. Never without my menorah, and also m(o)ustache!

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