[madrussian]

I wouldn't dismiss it simply as a "stupid thing". While that was really stupid to do in terms of relationship with the Christians, the sentiment, I think, is genuine.

Consider this

Appreciates piece on Chanukah

POSTED: Dec. 21, 2001 4:51 p.m.

Thanks for the article, "WNC's small Jewish community to celebrate festival of lights," (AC-T, Dec. 8) about Chanukah. Thanks so much for taking time out to highlight this important holiday for our Jewish community. Perhaps, in the future, you might want to re-word dates when talking about a Jewish event. The Maccabee revolt happened in 165 B.C.E. (Before Common Era) to those it matters most to; saying 165 B.C. (Before Christ) is a bit of a smack in the face.

Jeremy Russom,

Asheville

[BrooklynGOP]

What's wrong with that? They taught us in college the same thing.. That before current era might be used instead of before christ..