Is this rude/insensitive? re: religion

FeistyFille · April 2011

We're going to an Easter pot luck brunch on Sunday. DH wanted to make challah for the simple fact that he loves it. It just now dawned on me that challah is a bread traditionally used in Jewish traditions and holidays. (Duh!)

Would you consider it insensitive or inappropriate to bring this along, or am I over-analyzing it?

ETA: Add a clicky in case you didn't want to tell me flat out that I'm being rude.

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GuavaGal · April 2011

I'm not Jewish, but I would love some homemade challah at Easter (or anytime, really). I don't think it's inappropriate.

misjenn · April 2011

I don't think it would be rude. Most people will just assume it's bread unless they know the meaning behind it

Slobina · April 2011

I wouldn't consider it insensitive, but I would consider it funny, as Jews do not eat leavened bread during Passover, which is April 18-26. So if there are any Jews at the Easter Brunch who observe this tradition, they may not eat the Challah. But if I was there I would eat it, as I'm terrible about remembering not to eat bread, and I lurve me some Challah.

Does that help?

Amy

FeistyFille · April 2011

Slobina:
I wouldn't consider it insensitive, but I would consider it funny, as Jews do not eat leavened bread during Passover, which is April 18-26. So if there are any Jews at the Easter Brunch who observe this tradition, they may not eat the Challah. But if I was there I would eat it, as I'm terrible about remembering not to eat bread, and I lurve me some Challah.
Does that help?
Amy

Confusing, but yes.

michelleaxo · April 2011

Shiit, I voted wrong. I voted No, Duh but I meant to vote Sure. I clicked before I read the full answers. For some reason I was thinking I clicked No, not a problem.

BSE · April 2011

wow, why has this skill been kept from me before?? i would like some challah! if its an easter brunch chances are good most people there won't be jewish and everyone else will just think its some fancy bread. can you save me the leftovers for tuesday

FeistyFille · April 2011

BSE:
wow, why has this skill been kept from me before?? i would like some challah! if its an easter brunch chances are good most people there won't be jewish and everyone else will just think its some fancy bread. can you save me the leftovers for tuesday

The skill level is yet to be determined. Don't get too excited. But if it's good, I'll try to bring you some.

balihaigirl · April 2011

michelleaxo:
Shiit, I voted wrong. I voted No, Duh but I meant to vote Sure. I clicked before I read the full answers. For some reason I was thinking I clicked No, not a problem.

haha i did the same thing. sorry for messing up your poll, feisty.

MrsAJL · April 2011

Slobina:
I wouldn't consider it insensitive, but I would consider it funny, as Jews do not eat leavened bread during Passover, which is April 18-26. So if there are any Jews at the Easter Brunch who observe this tradition, they may not eat the Challah. But if I was there I would eat it, as I'm terrible about remembering not to eat bread, and I lurve me some Challah.
Does that help?
Amy

Ha! I was going to point out the same thing. I don't think it's rude. Challah is a type of bread but it's not like it's a sacred recipe or anything. LOTS of non-Jews enjoy challah and you can certainly eat it at your Easter brunch.

It's not like having a platter of communion hosts and cheese out for people to snack on. That would definitely be crossing the line.