<p>^^ Not always true. I, myself, am Jewish, and know quite a few Jews. I’ve heard both “Hamentash” and “Hamentashen” from many a Jew, including rabbis.</p>
<p>I’m from Israel and have never heard Hamantash. Guess you learn something new everyday eh?</p>
<p>I always assumed the -en ending was a Germanic-Yiddish plural. “Tasche” I believe means “pocket” in German, and once meant “purse” (in the unisex sense, not the ladies’ accessory sense – e.g., “He who steals my purse steals trash”).</p>
<p>Not that I’ve ever heard “hamantasch”, either, but I strongly suspect that’s the correct Yiddish word for just one of 'em.</p>
<p>In any event, I heard that this year’s debate was unbalanced on an unprecedented scale, in that no one argued in favor of hamantaschen superiority.</p>
<p>I’m just saying that I’ve heard both…</p>
<p>@JHS, that is because latkes are vastly superior. Especially with onions… crispy, crispy onions.</p>
<p>This topic is win XD </p>
<p>I’m definitely showing this to my mom. She is very very Jewish, and she is making me apply to a few New York schools based on the stereotype that there are many Jews there. (Whether that is based on reality, I’m not sure) She’ll be happy to read that there are, indeed, Jews in Chicago :D</p>
<p>Also, I’d like to say that while I consider myself Jewish, I realize I’m not really Jewish by faith. More by culture, if that makes sense. Because it is traditionally through the mother’s side (My father is Christian) I consider myself Jewish, but I have yet to actually practice the faith. I grew up in this sort of conundrum, caught between Judaism and Christianity and the menagerie of other religions that I dabbled in for awhile (Yes, I even was a Wiccan for awhile).</p>
<p>Not to be rambling, but I suppose my point is this : Would I be allowed to…join multiple religious groups? I know that might seem like a strange request, but I have a very open-minded outlook on religion in general and I’d like to learn what each one believes. I may or may not choose to actually believe in what group or another has to say, but my primary concern is just learning. This is ok, right?</p>
<p>Even the AEPi fraternity does not require one to be Jewish, just to support Jewish ideals.</p>
<p>Apricot and prune hamentaschen rock at our house. No question. JHS, I believe you are correct about the etymology of hamentaschen (or at least it’s what I’ve always heard!).</p>
<p>Maybe “hamentasch” is slang amongst American reform Rabbis?
The point is, latkes are the bomb and are clearly superior to hamentasch(en).</p>
<p>there is no fun in chicago. it’s where fun goes to DIE.</p>
<p>…and yet, we’re all still applying. either we’re optimists or masochists.</p>
<p>Here are some videos from last year’s debate:</p>
<p>[YouTube</a> - “62nd University of Chicago Hillel Latke-Hamantash Debate”](<a href=“http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=“62nd+University+of+Chicago+Hillel+Latke-Hamantash+Debate”&search_type=&aq=f]YouTube”>http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=“62nd+University+of+Chicago+Hillel+Latke-Hamantash+Debate”&search_type=&aq=f)</p>
<p>There are so many things to do on campus in the city, it’s really up to you, and the only limitation is the extent to which you are willing to pursue your interests. </p>
<p>Yes, most of us study pretty hard, but we all like a break from work now and then. If you have something in mind you’d like to do, you can probably find other people you want to do it, too. If you’re open to trying new things, you won’t find yourself sitting in on Friday nights. </p>
<p>The housing system and its RAs and RHs do a great job of planning outings as well. It’s pretty much the RA’s job at uchicago to make sure you’re happy and get to have some fun.</p>