Oy Fay!

One Dozen Reasons Why Being Jewish Is Just Like Being Gay

1. You're born that way.

2. No amount of prayer by others will change #1

3. Even many people who like you as an idividual don't like "people like you."

4. You have at least one friend who really knows his diamonds.

5. You feel much safer at midnight in Times Square than at noon in any part of Alabama.

6. You'll frequently hear slurs during conversations with casual acquaintances who are
unaware that you're "one of them."

7. It's a capital offense in many Middle-eastern and African countries.

8. You probably have tickets for the ballet/opera/symphony, or at least a nice tote bag from your local PBS station.

9. It can take hours to dress for holidays and other special occasions.

10. Your people have contributed far more to science, the arts, and humanity than have those who hate you.

11. Most folks don't understand your attitude toward eating pork.

12. You've mastered the art of channeling your pain into comedy.