Halloween, wigs, and underwear

October 31, 2008 · Filed Under Baum's Blog 

Now that I’ve gotten your attention, let me just say I am a firm believer that it’s completely fine for Jews to celebrate Halloween (and Valentine’s Day!) despite the holidays’ Christian and/or pagan origins. I can’t believe anyone would say otherwise. They are currently American holidays and lots of fun – so I say enjoy – just don’t eat too much candy.

Have you heard about all the Orthodox women who are wearing Sarah Palin wigs? I can’t disclose my political leanings of course, so I’ll say little. But, I will say that I don’t understand the whole notion of Orthodox women having to cover their hair (it’s considered immodest to show their actual hair – but they can show hair on a wig). I just don’t get it. And, I’ll add, that I can’t imagine why anyone would want to look like Sarah Palin – especially for the $695 it costs.

Here’s a quick news clip that shows political candidates’ likenesses on cookies, masks, action figures, underwear, yarmulkes, wigs, and more. Astounding. You’ll see Shlomo says “fashion trumps politics” for these Orthodox women. My reaction – what does fashion have to do with any of this?

 

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