You Might Be a Jewish Redneck

After traveling around the country for some time and visiting different synagogues, both in the North and South, the local flavor or attitude inevitably spills over into the Jewish Communities. This is particularly true in the South, where even chazzonim end up davening with a slight drawl. So I was thinking to myself, what other Southern habits and ideas have our fellow Jews picked up from their Southern neighbors?

You might be a Jewish Redneck if……..

If your Aron Kodesh doubles as a gun cabinet.
If you hear the word “bashert” and your first thought is your cousin.
If you make a “mishebayrach” for any of your livestock.
If you refer to the fence around your farm as a “mechitza”.
If you think that Kidush Levana has to be recited over moonshine.
If you and your whole family dress up for Purim (every year) as the 1st Tennessee Volunteers circa 1862.
If you refer to the Mid East conflict as the “War of Palestinian Aggression."
If you keep your Kidush cup in a Nascar coozie.
If you put tzitzis on a Confederate Flag.
If your local minyan meets in Trailer #114 .

And last but not least……..

If you use a bloodhound to help you find the Afikoman…..you might be a Jewish Redneck!