Monday, July 13, 2009

Jewish and Islamic 'Elements'

You've noticed my comments on the phrase "elements" when I comment on the mixed marriage notices I catch at the NYTimes.

What 'elements' will there be here:

After years as one of Washington's most eligible bachelors, Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-Brooklyn, Queens) is engaged to Huma Abedin, a glamorous top aide to Secretary of State Clinton.

A source close to the couple confirmed that Weiner, 44, proposed to Abedin, 33, over Memorial Day weekend.

No date's been set, but the power couple is "thrilled" about the upcoming nuptials, the source said.

So is another woman in Weiner's life.

"I think it's wonderful," the pol's mother, Fran, told the Daily News. "She's lovely. What more can I say?"

She said it wasn't clear how their wedding ceremony might accommodate the pair's different faiths. Weiner, a staunch defender of Israel in Congress, is Jewish; Abedin is Muslim.

...Abedin was born in Michigan to a Pakistani mother and an Indian father. She grew up in Saudi Arabia and attended college in the United States.

2 comments:

Daniel said...

Even though he may not be halachically Jewish, is it such a bad thing when those who would have been first to volunteer to be on Judenrats end their Jewish line?
Will Adam Shapiro be his best man?

g said...

There is nothing wrong with mixed marriages, only in your hear Mr. Medad it is so.