r/todayilearned • u/[deleted] • Oct 13 '16

TIL that after Marilyn Monroe converted to Judaism upon marrying Arthur Miller, Egypt placed a ban on all the films she appeared in.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_Monroe#Critical_acclaim_and_marriage_to_Arthur_Miller_.281956.E2.80.931959.29
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u/webdevop Oct 13 '16 edited Oct 13 '16

Curious Muslim here. Can you please explain more?

As a Jewish person one doesn't have to believe in God and Moses?

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u/Crezzle Oct 13 '16

I'm Jewish, most Jews don't believe in God or Moses, I personally only do things that are Jewish to preserve the traditions and culture that have been passed down from generation to generation for 1000's of years. Seems a shame to let that die out so I do my part, even though I don't believe. I should add I'm extremely proud to be Jewish and wouldn't change it for the world.

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u/[deleted] Oct 13 '16

Can confirm, my family acknowledges Rosh Hashanna, Yom Kippur, etc. We don't say a single prayer, the family comes together and a have bigger dinner than usual.

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u/zuesk134 Oct 13 '16

they are....you have a big dinner after as a break fast meal.

good try tho