Jewish Tartan

[TheKiltedWonder]

and the connection?

Oh, well his stage surname is Scottish. But he is Jewish. So I thought it would be funny to create a tartan using blue and white for him, based off a Stewart pattern.

[Galician]

Ah, I see! Interesting suggestion. But would the fact that he's a graduate of William & Mary have any influence on you?

[macwilkin]

Since Glasgow was/is home to many Jewish immigrants, especially in the Gorbals area of the city, I would recommend the Glasgow district tartan.

Regards,

Todd

[TheKiltedWonder]

Since Glasgow was/is home to many Jewish immigrants, especially in the Gorbals area of the city, I would recommend the Glasgow district tartan.

Regards,

Todd

Interesting! I suppose because of the long-term expulsion of Jews in England followed by anti-semitic statutes, I never really thought about Scotland housing a significant Jewish population. I've learned my new thing for today!

And no, Galician. I am never biased, especially not by his ties to my alma mater/hometown

[macwilkin]

Here is a photo of the 155th Boy Scout Group (1st Glasgow Jewish):

http://www.theglasgowstory.com/image...inum=TGSE00790

Notice all of the kilts in the photo.

The photo is from the Scottish Jewish Archives Center, via www.theglasgowstory.com.

Regards,

Todd

[Galician]

Thanks for the photo! Any idea what became of them? And what tartan are they wearing? It is too hard to pick out any details in a B&W print.

[macwilkin]

Thanks for the photo! Any idea what became of them? And what tartan are they wearing? It is too hard to pick out any details in a B&W print.

This is the accompanying text on theglasgowstory.com:

The 155th Boy Scout Group (1st Glasgow Jewish) at Garnethill Synagogue, c 1930s.

Founded in 1928, the 155th Scout Group was the first Jewish scout group in Glasgow. It began with fifteen members but numbers soon grew and more Jewish scout groups were set up in other parts of the city.

Many of the boys are wearing kilts as part of their uniforms. To the right, one boy holds the company flag featuring the Star of David just visible on it. The flag on the left appears to be the Union Jack.

Regards,

Todd

[James MacMillan]

And they look pretty good in their kilts! Several different tartans also!

[James MacMillan]

I've resisted posting a particular comment to this thread, because I don't want to steer the thread in another direction that might get me in trouble with the MODS.

But since when has a person’s religion had anything to do with national origin?

Why is it assumed that you can’t be Jewish AND Scottish?

I say this because I have two Jewish friends; one a MacDermit and another a MacTavish.

[macwilkin]

I've resisted posting a particular comment to this thread, because I don't want to steer the thread in another direction that might get me in trouble with the MODS.

But since when has a person’s religion had anything to do with national origin?

Why is it assumed that you can’t be Jewish AND Scottish?

I say this because I have two Jewish friends; one a MacDermit and another a MacTavish.

Perhaps we should all stick to the subject of tartans rather than delving into the subject of religion.

Todd