Dear Mr. Monasch

In addition to the murder of the police officers occurring less than 9 miles from campus, the St. JOhn's Bread & Life Foundation where our student athletes go to do service for the less fortunate is right around the corner from where the shooting occurred.

I do not want to beat a dead horse, but it was just in very, very poor taste.
 
A majority of the people around me in upper tank appeared to be Jewish. Who cares what the on court clown says.
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My cousin, a much decorated helicopter pilot in the Israeli Defense Forces during the Six Day War, later served in a diplomatic position in Romania. At one point he was invited as part of his official duties to attend a service celebrating the consecration of a group of novice nuns in the Romanian Orthodox Church. During the course of the day he was asked repeatedly if he was a relative of one of the novices to which he answered "No, I'm from the groom's side."
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Now that's clever.
 
Dear Mr. Monasch -- would it have hurt to have 1) a moment of silence for the two NYPD cops slain in the line of duty last weekend? We are New York City's team, after all. And 2) to have the on court announcer wish the crowd "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays" (on at least two separate occasions). We are a Catholic University after all.
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The scoreboard did flash the messages Merry Christmas, and then Happy Hanukah on several occasions during the game. I do agree that when a Catholic University cannot greet attendees at a university sanctioned event with "Merry Christmas" that something is wrong. My guess is that the announcer was not scripted, and is preconditioned to saying Happy Holidays.

I was at a Christmas part last week with some friends I've known from high school. In that group is one ordained priest. At the end of the part when people started to depart, the priest said his goodbyes and then said to the group "Happy Holidays!". One of the group exclaimed loudly, "Bob... Happy Holidays? Really?" He sheepishly smiled and said he was joking.

To those who felt that if there was even a single non-Christian present, the greeting "Merry Christmas" would be inappropriate, I have never encountered a single person who reacted negatively to Merry Christmas. I don't cringe when I see any other religion icon, or hear a greeting celebrating another person's religious holiday.

I'm not offended by Happy Holidays, but you are right about Merry Christmas. It IS an inclusive holiday, and has always been celebrated as such.
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While I didn't check, to the best of my knowledge there are 2 major "religious" holidays being celebrated at this time of the year. When speaking to a large group at a Catholic University, saying "Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah" works fine IMO. If the game were being played at Yeshiva, "Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas" would be appropriate. Just one man's opinion, but then my tolerance level for PC is now at an all-time low.
 
Dear Mr. Monasch -- would it have hurt to have 1) a moment of silence for the two NYPD cops slain in the line of duty last weekend? We are New York City's team, after all. And 2) to have the on court announcer wish the crowd "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays" (on at least two separate occasions). We are a Catholic University after all.
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The scoreboard did flash the messages Merry Christmas, and then Happy Hanukah on several occasions during the game. I do agree that when a Catholic University cannot greet attendees at a university sanctioned event with "Merry Christmas" that something is wrong. My guess is that the announcer was not scripted, and is preconditioned to saying Happy Holidays.

I was at a Christmas part last week with some friends I've known from high school. In that group is one ordained priest. At the end of the part when people started to depart, the priest said his goodbyes and then said to the group "Happy Holidays!". One of the group exclaimed loudly, "Bob... Happy Holidays? Really?" He sheepishly smiled and said he was joking.

To those who felt that if there was even a single non-Christian present, the greeting "Merry Christmas" would be inappropriate, I have never encountered a single person who reacted negatively to Merry Christmas. I don't cringe when I see any other religion icon, or hear a greeting celebrating another person's religious holiday.

I'm not offended by Happy Holidays, but you are right about Merry Christmas. It IS an inclusive holiday, and has always been celebrated as such.
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While I didn't check, to the best of my knowledge there are 2 major "religious" holidays being celebrated at this time of the year. When speaking to a large group at a Catholic University, saying "Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah" works fine IMO. If the game were being played at Yeshiva, "Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas" would be appropriate. Just one man's opinion, but then my tolerance level for PC is now at an all-time low.
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Good point, but you will never, ever, ever hear a Merry Christmas at a Yeshiva. Correct me if I'm wrong.
 
Im just glad they didnt get caught up in the T-shirt thing. I was on the edge of my seat to see if they got distracted from this great streak they are on. Wearing NYPD hats to show support is a favorite of mine, but a simple gesture would nice too.
 
Dear Mr. Monasch -- would it have hurt to have 1) a moment of silence for the two NYPD cops slain in the line of duty last weekend? We are New York City's team, after all. And 2) to have the on court announcer wish the crowd "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays" (on at least two separate occasions). We are a Catholic University after all.
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The scoreboard did flash the messages Merry Christmas, and then Happy Hanukah on several occasions during the game. I do agree that when a Catholic University cannot greet attendees at a university sanctioned event with "Merry Christmas" that something is wrong. My guess is that the announcer was not scripted, and is preconditioned to saying Happy Holidays.

I was at a Christmas part last week with some friends I've known from high school. In that group is one ordained priest. At the end of the part when people started to depart, the priest said his goodbyes and then said to the group "Happy Holidays!". One of the group exclaimed loudly, "Bob... Happy Holidays? Really?" He sheepishly smiled and said he was joking.

To those who felt that if there was even a single non-Christian present, the greeting "Merry Christmas" would be inappropriate, I have never encountered a single person who reacted negatively to Merry Christmas. I don't cringe when I see any other religion icon, or hear a greeting celebrating another person's religious holiday.

I'm not offended by Happy Holidays, but you are right about Merry Christmas. It IS an inclusive holiday, and has always been celebrated as such.
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While I didn't check, to the best of my knowledge there are 2 major "religious" holidays being celebrated at this time of the year. When speaking to a large group at a Catholic University, saying "Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah" works fine IMO. If the game were being played at Yeshiva, "Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas" would be appropriate. Just one man's opinion, but then my tolerance level for PC is now at an all-time low.
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Good point, but you will never, ever, ever hear a Merry Christmas at a Yeshiva. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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You are 100% correct. The fact that I think its appropriate does mean that the folks at Yeshiva do. Also we, as Catholics, go to great lengths to not offend and be inclusive. Those same courtesies are oftentimes not extended to us. But that's a conversation best saved for our next encounter ;)
 
Dear Mr. Monasch -- would it have hurt to have 1) a moment of silence for the two NYPD cops slain in the line of duty last weekend? We are New York City's team, after all. And 2) to have the on court announcer wish the crowd "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays" (on at least two separate occasions). We are a Catholic University after all.
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The scoreboard did flash the messages Merry Christmas, and then Happy Hanukah on several occasions during the game. I do agree that when a Catholic University cannot greet attendees at a university sanctioned event with "Merry Christmas" that something is wrong. My guess is that the announcer was not scripted, and is preconditioned to saying Happy Holidays.

I was at a Christmas part last week with some friends I've known from high school. In that group is one ordained priest. At the end of the part when people started to depart, the priest said his goodbyes and then said to the group "Happy Holidays!". One of the group exclaimed loudly, "Bob... Happy Holidays? Really?" He sheepishly smiled and said he was joking.

To those who felt that if there was even a single non-Christian present, the greeting "Merry Christmas" would be inappropriate, I have never encountered a single person who reacted negatively to Merry Christmas. I don't cringe when I see any other religion icon, or hear a greeting celebrating another person's religious holiday.

I'm not offended by Happy Holidays, but you are right about Merry Christmas. It IS an inclusive holiday, and has always been celebrated as such.
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While I didn't check, to the best of my knowledge there are 2 major "religious" holidays being celebrated at this time of the year. When speaking to a large group at a Catholic University, saying "Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah" works fine IMO. If the game were being played at Yeshiva, "Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas" would be appropriate. Just one man's opinion, but then my tolerance level for PC is now at an all-time low.
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Good point, but you will never, ever, ever hear a Merry Christmas at a Yeshiva. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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You are 100% correct. The fact that I think its appropriate does mean that the folks at Yeshiva do. Also we, as Catholics, go to great lengths to not offend and be inclusive. Those same courtesies are oftentimes not extended to us. But that's a conversation best saved for our next encounter ;)
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Actually, it's not a debate, and I think that it's fine to express your own faith's greetings without having to give equal time to greeting another faith in a large public forum. So in a Yeshiva, "Happy Hanukkah" is fine. At a Catholic University, "Merry Christmas" is fine. If I know someone is Jewish, i'll certainly wish them a Happy Hanukkah. I have super respect for observant Jews, for the dedication of LDS (Mormons) who go on two years missions, Evangelical Protestants, any other devout religous, and non-religious trying to live their life in a positive way. I believe, other that the militant atheists (who are trying to eradicate any expression of faith as part of public discourse) most good people take no offense in those expressions. Merry Christmas everyone.
 
Dear Mr. Monasch -- would it have hurt to have 1) a moment of silence for the two NYPD cops slain in the line of duty last weekend? We are New York City's team, after all. And 2) to have the on court announcer wish the crowd "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays" (on at least two separate occasions). We are a Catholic University after all.
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The scoreboard did flash the messages Merry Christmas, and then Happy Hanukah on several occasions during the game. I do agree that when a Catholic University cannot greet attendees at a university sanctioned event with "Merry Christmas" that something is wrong. My guess is that the announcer was not scripted, and is preconditioned to saying Happy Holidays.

I was at a Christmas part last week with some friends I've known from high school. In that group is one ordained priest. At the end of the part when people started to depart, the priest said his goodbyes and then said to the group "Happy Holidays!". One of the group exclaimed loudly, "Bob... Happy Holidays? Really?" He sheepishly smiled and said he was joking.

To those who felt that if there was even a single non-Christian present, the greeting "Merry Christmas" would be inappropriate, I have never encountered a single person who reacted negatively to Merry Christmas. I don't cringe when I see any other religion icon, or hear a greeting celebrating another person's religious holiday.

I'm not offended by Happy Holidays, but you are right about Merry Christmas. It IS an inclusive holiday, and has always been celebrated as such.
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While I didn't check, to the best of my knowledge there are 2 major "religious" holidays being celebrated at this time of the year. When speaking to a large group at a Catholic University, saying "Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah" works fine IMO. If the game were being played at Yeshiva, "Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas" would be appropriate. Just one man's opinion, but then my tolerance level for PC is now at an all-time low.
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Good point, but you will never, ever, ever hear a Merry Christmas at a Yeshiva. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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You are 100% correct. The fact that I think its appropriate does mean that the folks at Yeshiva do. Also we, as Catholics, go to great lengths to not offend and be inclusive. Those same courtesies are oftentimes not extended to us. But that's a conversation best saved for our next encounter ;)
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Actually, it's not a debate, and I think that it's fine to express your own faith's greetings without having to give equal time to greeting another faith in a large public forum. So in a Yeshiva, "Happy Hanukkah" is fine. At a Catholic University, "Merry Christmas" is fine. If I know someone is Jewish, i'll certainly wish them a Happy Hanukkah. I have super respect for observant Jews, for the dedication of LDS (Mormons) who go on two years missions, Evangelical Protestants, any other devout religous, and non-religious trying to live their life in a positive way. I believe, other that the militant atheists (who are trying to eradicate any expression of faith as part of public discourse) most good people take no offense in those expressions. Merry Christmas everyone.
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Fair enough Beast, just keep in mind that we have a pretty large Jewish contingency amongst our student body, especially the law school. Yeshiva, OTOH, has very few Catholics I assume. And, at the end of the day, we all know that the almighty $ plays a huge roll in how things are handled.
 
the guy who sung the anthem last night was jewish
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Chinese food and the movie theater on deck for all Member of the Tribe on XMas.
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And of course we know that the Jewish Calendar is about 5800 years old and the Chinese Calendar is about 3800 years old, leading of course to the question "What did the Jews eat the first 2,000 years?"
 
the guy who sung the anthem last night was jewish
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Chinese food and the movie theater on deck for all Member of the Tribe on XMas.
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And of course we know that the Jewish Calendar is about 5800 years old and the Chinese Calendar is about 3800 years old, leading of course to the question "What did the Jews eat the first 2,000 years?"
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Ben's kosher deli
 
Good point, but you will never, ever, ever hear a Merry Christmas at a Yeshiva. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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You're wrong, again. But please don't let that stop you from spouting your none-too-subtle, anti-Semitic generalizations because I will "never, ever, ever" get tired of reading those.

http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Merry-Christmas-at-the-Hebrew-University-385535

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem will grant students a vacation day this upcoming Thursday to celebrate Christmas.....
 
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