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From: scott@SCIRTP.UUCP (Scott Crenshaw)
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Subject: Re: DIASPORAH by W. R. Yates
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Date: Thu, 22-Aug-85 15:17:06 EDT
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> 
>    - An agent is supposed to pass himself off as Jewish, but isn't briefed
>      on the laws of kasruth (kosher).

      This isn't so unbelievable. About ten years ago, some Mossad 
(Israeli secret service) agents tried to pass themselves off as 
Satmar hassidim. They dressed in the traditional clothing of hassidim,
but were so obviously ignorant of law,custom and traditon that
it was obvious they weren't religious, much less hassidim.
      Considering the ignorance of many contemporary Jews
wrt. Jewish law, this agent who tries to pass himself off as Jewish
doesn't seem farfetched. ...

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