Sabbath conflict may end playoff run

Mobbme · 02-27-2008, 22:08 PM

Jewish boys hoops team won't play on Saturday

DENVER (AP) -- State senators have taken up the cause of a Jewish boys basketball team whose playoff run may be halted because its players can't play on the Jewish Sabbath.

The Herzl/Rocky Mountain Hebrew Academy team could be headed for a regional championship on Saturday, March 8, if it wins one more game. But the Denver team's religious beliefs prohibit students from playing on the Jewish Sabbath between sundown Friday and sundown Saturday.

If Herzl/RMHA makes it to the regional championship and refuses to play a Saturday game, another school would be chosen to take its place, CHSAA commissioner Bill Reader said.

Earlier this month, the Colorado High School Activities Association, which governs sports and other high school activities, rejected the team's request for a schedule change.

At the end of morning debate in the state Senate on Wednesday, Majority Leader Ken Gordon, D-Denver, called on the CHSAA to be more flexible.

Senate President Peter Groff, D-Denver, said the CHSAA's decision was ironic because it has a rule barring games from being played on Sunday for religious reasons.

Sen. Tom Wiens, R-Sedalia, said there must be a way for the CHSAA to accommodate the team.

"It just seems like the bureaucracy has run amok here," Wiens said.

Bruce H. DeBoskey, mountain states regional director for the Anti-Defamation League, said the group was disappointed by CHSAA's decision.

SI.com - More Sports - Jewish boys team faces title forfeit over Sabbath - Wednesday February 27, 2008 6:48PM

I've learned Muslims can put their prayers aside for cricket.

T_igger_cs_30 · 02-27-2008, 22:16 PM

The fact if true, that they have a rule banning games on Sundays for religous beliefs, would make them somewhat hypocrytical if they did not accomadate this team.

Tronic · 02-27-2008, 22:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mobbme

I've learned Muslims can put their prayers aside for cricket.

Cricket itself is a religion of sorts mate.

Mobbme · 02-28-2008, 00:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tronic

Cricket itself is a religion of sorts mate.

Not here in the west

captain · 02-28-2008, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mobbme

Not here in the west

Oh yes it is,, and not only cricket but the football as well!

It is also played on Sundays.

Cheers.

Mobbme · 02-28-2008, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by captain

Oh yes it is,, and not only cricket but the football as well!

It is also played on Sundays.

Cheers.

No problem. I'll be more specific, not here in North America. Real football, hockey, baseball, basketball, and golf are enough to keep us busy.

T_igger_cs_30 · 02-28-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mobbme

No problem. I'll be more specific, not here in North America. Real football, hockey, baseball, basketball, and golf are enough to keep us busy.

.....real football ...really Mobbme ......baseball, we have someone wonderful ladies teams in the UK its called "rounders" though ...basketball, hey you Canucks invented that game didnt you?...Golf......third love of my life (sports wise I mean dear ....Mrs Tigger is looking) hey I shot a 4 under par at Glenn Abbey yesterday unfortunatey was only on the PS3 but I can dream ..........Hockey .... ah second only to RUGBY......now theres a game

Mobbme · 02-28-2008, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by T_igger_cs_30

.....real football ...really Mobbme ......baseball, we have someone wonderful ladies teams in the UK its called "rounders" though ...basketball, hey you Canucks invented that game didnt you?...Golf......third love of my life (sports wise I mean dear ....Mrs Tigger is looking) hey I shot a 4 under par at Glenn Abbey yesterday unfortunatey was only on the PS3 but I can dream ..........Hockey .... ah second only to RUGBY......now theres a game

LOLL!!!

If you love rugby sir, "real football"

is very similar. We do play soccer here, but it's not as competitive. Golf eh? I knew it!

hehe, and hey, baseball has more contact than cricket

Have you played Call Of Duty 4 yet? It's one of the best online games for the ps3. And yes, hockey is a very fine game; the playoffs are to die for

T_igger_cs_30 · 02-28-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mobbme

LOLL!!!

If you love rugby sir, "real football"

is very similar. We do play soccer here, but it's not as competitive. Golf eh? I knew it!

hehe, and hey, baseball has more contact than cricket

Have you played Call Of Duty 4 yet? It's one of the best online games for the ps3. And yes, hockey is a very fine game; the playoffs are to die for

Golf is about the only game I can handle on ps3 lol these games even my grandaughters not yet legal driving age beat the crap out of me in racing games ............... as for these shoot em up games............I last about 5 seconds with the kids lol.....mind you they asked me to go paintballing with them and there friends a couple times.....they dont ask me anymore .....because "I always win"

Adux · 02-28-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mobbme

No problem. I'll be more specific, not here in North America. Real football, hockey, baseball, basketball, and golf are enough to keep us busy.

real football dont kid me my dear canadian friend, real football is played with your feet thus the name 'foot'ball. Not when you carry a ball in your hand, thats rugby... ANYHOO(@canada) North American continent is exempt from being intelligent and rational...

T_igger_cs_30 · 02-28-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Adux

ANYHOO(@canada) North American continent is exempt from being intelligent and rational...

I think I just heard the good Colonels door slam on his way out to deal with something

T_igger_cs_30 · 02-28-2008, 09:22 AM

Intelligently and rationally thats is

Adux · 02-28-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by T_igger_cs_30

I think I just heard the good Colonels door slam on his way out to deal with something

There can be exceptions, I guess its all that scotch in his blood

; trace it back to the old country

Adux · 02-28-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by T_igger_cs_30

"I always win"

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such a lie

Mobbme · 02-28-2008, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Adux

real football dont kid me my dear canadian friend, real football is played with your feet thus the name 'foot'ball. Not when you carry a ball in your hand, thats rugby... ANYHOO(@canada) North American continent is exempt from being intelligent and rational...

Hopefully you guys can learn to play OTHER sports now, eh?

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Mobbme The Cool Guy *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 10-10-07 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,229 Country:	Sabbath conflict may end playoff run *Jewish boys hoops team won't play on Saturday* DENVER (AP) -- State senators have taken up the cause of a Jewish boys basketball team whose playoff run may be halted because its players can't play on the Jewish Sabbath. The Herzl/Rocky Mountain Hebrew Academy team could be headed for a regional championship on Saturday, March 8, if it wins one more game. But the Denver team's religious beliefs prohibit students from playing on the Jewish Sabbath between sundown Friday and sundown Saturday. If Herzl/RMHA makes it to the regional championship and refuses to play a Saturday game, another school would be chosen to take its place, CHSAA commissioner Bill Reader said. Earlier this month, the Colorado High School Activities Association, which governs sports and other high school activities, rejected the team's request for a schedule change. At the end of morning debate in the state Senate on Wednesday, Majority Leader Ken Gordon, D-Denver, called on the CHSAA to be more flexible. Senate President Peter Groff, D-Denver, said the CHSAA's decision was ironic because it has a rule barring games from being played on Sunday for religious reasons. Sen. Tom Wiens, R-Sedalia, said there must be a way for the CHSAA to accommodate the team. "It just seems like the bureaucracy has run amok here," Wiens said. Bruce H. DeBoskey, mountain states regional director for the Anti-Defamation League, said the group was disappointed by CHSAA's decision. SI.com - More Sports - Jewish boys team faces title forfeit over Sabbath - Wednesday February 27, 2008 6:48PM I've learned Muslims can put their prayers aside for cricket.

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