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Posted by: Spadecaller 1 year, 7 months agoA novel new theme park, celebrating all things Jewish, opens in California. Jews and goys alike have many amusement options at Menorah Mountain.
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Spadecaller
Jan. 2, 2007, 2:58 p.m."Enough with the Mouse already," Golden recalls himself saying, "we wanted a place to celebrate Us!"
- Rabbi Meyer Golden, Menorah Mountain co-founder
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The park is the brainchild of two L.A.-area rabbis, Meyer Golden and Seymour Sherman, who were frustrated by the entertainment offerings for Hassidic families. "Enough with the Mouse already," Golden recalls himself saying, "we wanted a place to celebrate Us!"
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Amazing1
Jan. 2, 2007, 4:41 p.m.How about hotels in the area. Is there a deal that can be worked for a discounted rate?
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Amazing1
Jan. 2, 2007, 3:01 p.m.I'm looking forward to a ride on the Flailing Wall, myself.
And I agree with Golden. Who needs a mouse if you don't have a computer. And you certainly don't need more than one.
And The Mother-in-Law should probably come with a warning for those who are feint of heart. I hear that's real scary.
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Spadecaller
Jan. 2, 2007, 3:09 p.m."For adults, at noon each day, there's a musical review, Goys and Dolls, featuring gorgeous schiksas from all over the world, in the Barbra Streisand Performance Hall."
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ind06
Jan. 2, 2007, 3:10 p.m.Mmmmm, love Hebrew National dogs with Coney sauce.....
The Guilt Trip sounds great, I love coasters, and if they can combine guilt with a rollercoaster, well, what's NOT to love?
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Spadecaller
Jan. 2, 2007, 3:11 p.m."Most terrifying of all, however, are a pair of popular rides: The Guilt Trip and The Jewish Mother. Both are variations of rickety roller coasters that have riders screaming their lungs out in fright and begging to get off."
I've been on that ride before; it damned near killed me.
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Spadecaller
Jan. 2, 2007, 3:14 p.m."Hands down, the most popular game at the park is the Irv Rubin Shooting Gallery, where you can vent your frustrations at toy Nazi soldiers, white supremacists, Middle East terrorists and many others icons of intolerance who have given the Jews a hard time over the years."
We have that one here at Netscape.
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mozzer
Jan. 2, 2007, 3:17 p.m.But is it better than "Fantazy Land"? Themepark Review should investigate.
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Spadecaller
Jan. 2, 2007, 3:22 p.m."We sacrificed our hard-earned money, sent you to the Yeshiva to become a Rabbi and this is how you repay us; you open a Jewish Theme Park ... open to the shiksas and the goys too! OY OY OY I'm feeling sick. Where can I lie down?"
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Spadecaller
Jan. 2, 2007, 3:28 p.m.You have to catch the parachute jump on wholesale alley. The "Retail Plunge" drops you 5 stories down from the top of Bloomingthalls.
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Searchbeam
Jan. 2, 2007, 3:32 p.m.Hey, nobody mentioned the Tug of War game between the Doctors and Lawyers!
The lawyers always win!
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Spadecaller
Jan. 2, 2007, 3:35 p.m."The Rabid Rabbi is a frothy water plunge ride that leaves you drenched and repentant."
A great ride for the lawyers.
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Spadecaller
Jan. 2, 2007, 4:01 p.m."The Circle of Nacchus, with several 70's-edition domestic station wagons chained together, moving slowly in a circle."
That's like the ride over to the park for a Jewish picnic.
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m-simon
Jan. 3, 2007, 11:02 a.m.Hey, I did that in the 50s. In Omaha no less.
A lot of old country accents in those days.
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Eagle_Eye
Jan. 2, 2007, 4:10 p.m.You have to watch out for the turn styles as you leave, they grab you by the ankles, turn you up side down and shake to make sure they got every last cent.
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Amazing1
Jan. 2, 2007, 4:32 p.m.You can't leave before you try the gefilte fish on a schtick and herring tacos. Yum. I heard they are working an a recipe for gefilte fish flavored cotton candy. They may put that one on a cooking show. Rumors of Martha Stewart.
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gayub
Jan. 2, 2007, 5:24 p.m.Jewish Theme Park! I thought humanity has reached a level where Religious identity does not segregate people. I guess it still does and it's a shame. I will never understand why Jews want to be separated so badly. Religion is a personal thing and should not segregate people.
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Spadecaller
Jan. 2, 2007, 5:34 p.m.gayub
"I guess it still does and it's a shame. I will never understand why Jews want to be separated so badly. Religion is a personal thing and should not segregate people."
Are you reading the same story?
"Adults and children, Jew and non-Jew alike, should find plenty to enjoy in the many rides, games, entertainment and food at this exciting new theme park."
The article tells you in two places that the park is open to everyone -- even you! I'll lend you my pass; just tell me when you would like to go. Okay?
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aquarius448
Jan. 2, 2007, 7:28 p.m.I heard from reliable sources that Mel Gibson bought season tickets ;)
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bubba2
Jan. 2, 2007, 8:41 p.m.I can't decide which is funnier - the article or the posts!
All very funny!
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Spadecaller
Jan. 2, 2007, 9:40 p.m.Nothing like a hot all-beef Hebrew National hot dog with sour kraut, relish, and mustard.
"Get your Hebrew National hot dogs here! Hey, Hebrew National hot dogs!" I can hear the vendor now calling me. My mouth is watering.
Another great day at Menorah Mountain Jewish Amusement Park.
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deathray
Jan. 2, 2007, 10:04 p.m.The Food Court is in the Reservations Pavilion...ask the Jewish American Princess at Esther's Palace for directions...
The Milk Palace and the fleisch Farm (gotta keep em separate, you know)
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starshinediva
Jan. 2, 2007, 10:05 p.m.I really don't think we need to continue separating people based on religion and other such factors. Instead of encouraging diversity, traditions, and multiculturalism, we are only promoting racism...
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deathray
Jan. 2, 2007, 10:11 p.m.Well, I hope that you are not advocating cukltural or ethnic or social homogeneity.
What's wrong with celebrating one particular segment of socuiety from time to time. Ever been to a Greek Festical, or a San Gennaro Festival or a Chinese Mid Autumn Festival?
They are all wonderful, and it's a pleasure to see how we all do similar things, differently...
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cherev
Jan. 2, 2007, 10:15 p.m."Instead of encouraging diversity, traditions, and multiculturalism, we are only promoting racism."
Would you mind explaining how?
I have been to Native American cultural events. I gained an even greater appreciation for their culture. I volunteered to help them, but when they found out I wasn't a Native American, they weren't interested. It didn't make me hate them...I respected their decision and kept right on helping through other methods.
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Spadecaller
Jan. 2, 2007, 10:39 p.m.A reminder:
For those seeking homongenous monolithic human beings, your life will become more boring than it probably already is.
Rule # 64: WARNING ... DO NOT TAKE YOURSELF SO SERIOUSLY, IT IS BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH.
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Spadecaller
Jan. 2, 2007, 10:40 p.m.If you have not learned to laugh at yourself, you should start, because others are already doing it for you.
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