Posted on 02/10/2021 3:20:56 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
David Schoen unwittingly gave Twitter a lesson in orthodox Jewish customs during former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial on Tuesday.
Schoen, Trump’s attorney, rested his hand on top of his head each time he took a sip of water while making his opening argument that the case is unconstitutional.
Several viewers noted Schoen’s seemingly unusual drinking habit, with some even suggesting he was trying to keep a toupee from falling.
But the lawyer was likely making the ritual move because he is religiously observant.
Rabbi Menchem Genack, CEO of the kosher division of the Orthodox Union, explained that since Schoen is an observant Jew, he must cover his head and say a blessing whenever he eats or drinks.
“Each time we eat or drink something we say a blessing to thank God and we cover our head, typically with a yarmulke, to show respect and to acknowledge that there’s someone above us,” Genack told The Post.
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One blessing from this observation:
<>At least people are watching close enough to note hand gestures.
Twitter mocking will continue from the “tolerant” lieft!
When he uses his left hand to circle his stomach area while he pats his head we need to worry
Who is watching this charade. Hold your hands up.....1...eh 1.
Waited for this morning for a synopsis. Real disappointed with Cassidy.
Headline makes it sound like he poured the water on his head until it was covered in water.
It never occurred to me to have spiritual symbolism ... and such dynamic symbolism at that.
THIS goy had never heard nor seen that before
where was the DEFENSE???
the idiot conceded for GEOTUS.
How do you make a legal argument like that WITHOUT conceding?
Thank God for Mr. Schoen.
GEOTUS?
What difference does it make? Do they have the votes to pass this Thionville?
It’s not a concession. Trump’s first term ended by law on January 20. He is no longer President, but he is the rightful President-elect. Until that situation is corrected and he is rightfully inaugurated, he is not President and cannot legally be impeached.
Why Trump is even sending a lawyer is beyond me, this whole thing violates the constitution and he should ignore it.
Cassidy is DISGUSTING.
I have never heard of that ritual, but like it. I submit we would all be better people by following those ancient practices of faith.
“Who is watching this charade. Hold your hands up.....1...eh 1.”
Exactly.
Guess the Rs are ‘lucky’ the D’s aren’t enforcing the hidenbiden EO about masks in govt spaces.
Agree, very nice symbolism!!
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