PURIM SPIEL FOR Q&A FORUM!

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PURIM SPIEL FOR Q&A FORUM! Q&A with Rabbi Aaron Abadi Q. Rabbi Abadi, it’s wonderful to have you for our Purim interview. A. No problem! Q. What are your thoughts about Purim in our current political environment? A. Huh? Q. Well, do you see the impending war with Iraq as a problem for Israel? A. It’s fine. Q. Do you think that we should be trying to remove Saddam Housein from power? A. Yes. Q. Would that bring security to the region? A. No. Q. Well, President Bush seems to think that a new regime is necessary to prevent terrorism. A. It’s a farce. Q. Well, he does have a great deal of support from the British Prime Minister. A. Must I unlearn to you all that you have learned? Q. Do you believe that peace in the middle east is possible? A. How much do you really know about that concept you just mentioned? Q. Um, well peace is a pretty simple concept, don’t you agree? A. That’s a ridiculous question. No, I won’t answer that. Shame on you! Q. Sorry, I meant no offense. How about the weapons inspectors? Should more be allowed into Iraq? A. Yes. Was that a long enough answer for you? Q. Yes, that was really something. How do you feel about the French and Germans refusing to take part in the war? A. We’re looking into it. Q. How does your father feel about it? A. I don’t know, he just left. Q. What about paying billions to Turkey for the use of their military bases? A. They’re highjacking our religion! Q. I see. What about all the war heads that Iraq has destroyed? A. They can still use them. All they have to do is wash them well. Q. But what about the chemical weapons? A. No problem! Noten taam lifgam! Q. So are you saying they can use them again? A. All they have to do is boil a little water in them until they steam up. Q. Can you explain why you think that is true? A. This is an Question and Answer interview. If you have a question, ask it. But if I answer your question then I will have to write a thesis If I were to elaborate there would be 1000 people discussing the merits of my case, some for and others against. In order to present it properly, I would need to write a thesis on each question. Q. True, very true. Can you at least give us your sources? A. Everyone knows that my father has all the data to back up what I am saying. There is no need for backup information. Q. Ok. Sorry. A. I try to avoid confrontation and to keep my eye on the ball. Q. Of course. Yes. The ball. Now, why shouldn’t the US just wage war on its own? A. I’ll be happy to tell you why we shouldn’t if you can first tell me and everyone reading this why we should. Q. Good point. Well, Rabbi, thank you for your time. This was quite educational. A. Thank you! Q. Chag Sameach Rabbi. Can I offer you a hamantashen? A. I won’t risk my Olam Habbah just to eat bugs!