(9) sharona , October 29, 2009

This episode is quite offensive, but it had some truth in it. For example, at first she wasn't so interested, and the husband didn't mind being supportive of her heritage. Some couples are like that where they are either secular, or they have both faiths in the home. When peter in the cartoon changed his mind and wanted it only his way, then she started to feel something for her own heritage. Some couples are like that inwhich the Jewish mother wants to raise her children Jewish but the father wants them to also practice his. Couples in general should think about this before marrying. If he wants Christian children, marry a Christian. So too, if she wants to raise her children in a Jewish environment, marry a Jew; Many look at it as a cultural thing and are not aware of the serious religious aspect. If an intermarried couple combines faiths, and the kids are Jewish, then the other faith is idol worship to the kids. Or if they are raised secular, they are missing out on their heritage. If the kids are Not Jewish because their mother isn't, then the man has cut off his Jewish line of decendents. Some feel that they can still raise them as Jews, but it doesn't work like that. If he wants Jewish children, marry a Jew

(8) Talia , October 27, 2009

Not sure if a line was crossed, but....

I do think that it's okay to satirize, and Family Guy definitely does this with regard to everyone, not just Jews. That said, I found a truth in this cartoon about how hard it can be to be a Jewish Mom with a Catholic husband. After one has children it becomes easier to understand why interfaith marriage is not usually recommended. It seems like the more I delve into my Jewish heritage, the more I add observance to my life and our daughter's life, the more my husband delves into his Catholicism and wants to tell me stories related to the miracles of Jesus. I hate Christmastime for this reason-there seems to be no comfortable middle road, because to me it's not right to raise children in that wishy washy place where they don't really have anything. I know this cartoon was meant to be funny but it really touched a nerve with me.

(7) KnowledgeHunter , October 27, 2009

Not a problem!

Any fan or regular watcher of "Family Guy" knows that the Griffin household is depicted as far past disfunctional in emotions and mental abilities. In one episode, Lois married theh dog when she thought Peter was dead. That really wasn't too bad a choise. Brian, the dog, is the smartest one of the group. The writers run with the concept that we must learn to laugh at ourselves. Everyone needs to "lighten up". One last comment: I was a Christian until I was 30, then converted to Judiasm.

(6) Darryl , October 27, 2009

Offensive or comical

Much like the rest of society, sacred things get mocked on tv and in the enteratainment world more and more these days. Although we can't take ourselves too seriously and should be able to laugh, the outright degredation of both Judaism and Christianity in this show is quite disgusting and, not even funny in the process. If you're going to poke fun at something, at least the humour should be a little more sophisticated than this drivel.

(5) Ira , October 26, 2009

Lois is an animated idiot

Lois, the "Family Guy" wife, had absolutely no emotional reaction when learning her mother survived the Holocaust -- she has no heart. Instead of learning more about this horrific period in world history and what it means to her, she focuses on Seder minutiae. I love comedy. Comedian Robert Klein's stand-up routine recalling his appearing the his alma mater's (Alfred University) performance of Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice" -- he played Shylock, of course -- was hilarious. But the Family Guy episode reduced Judaism to a cultural anachronism. I'd like Stuey and the other kids from Rugrat's to walk over to the Family Guy's neighborhood and kick the kishka out of Peter and his moronic son. Then take Lois to the Holocaust Museum and give her a dose of reality.

(4) David , October 26, 2009

Many do not Know

I recently found out that my father's family is predominately jewish. It has been hidden. It is expected since they are from Spain. Being Jewish could be deadly so much was hidden. I have suspision that my mothers father Parents were jewish as well but also hid it to be safe. Simply It was not something that was told many of us until much later in life. In my case it has answered many questions. Since I can not trace my linage through my mothers I will have to convert which I will do when I move to an area where there is a Jewish population. My brother is not going to and does not care. The video make fun of the situation and the response that many have to the revelation. It is closer to the truth then many would like to admit. It is not offensive because it is much closer to reality then many would admit.

(3) Nikki Koch , October 26, 2009

Haha

II thought this was funny and totally in line with the characters in Family Guy. The show makes fun of everyone, this was just the Judaisms turn. If you watch the show you know that they are more "offensive" when it comes to depicting God .

(2) Anonymous , October 26, 2009

family guy

I've been a fan of Family Guy since it's begnning but I do find this episode highly offensive

(1) Lee Gasparro , October 26, 2009

OY VEY!

I thought this cartoon, was horrible.. Absolutely horrible.