An Israeli city tired of being confused with Nazareth, the iconic city next door where Christians believe Jesus was raised, is hoping to change its name, a spokeswoman said Wednesday.
Just three kilometres and a ten minute drive separate Nazareth Illit from its famous neighbour.
Oy Vey! Residents kvetsch they’ve had enough of “people, including tourists, thinking that our city is part of Nazareth,” says a Nazareth Illit city spokeswoman. “The resemblance between the two names causes confusion.”
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Surely the answer is obvious? Change the name to Mecca or Salt Lake City or Varanasi, and the confusion will end – stat. No more loud pesky goyim wandering around in short pants looking for mangers.
People should consult me when they have problems.
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Now, Harrismith – no-one confuses us with our neighbouring town Bethlehem, a mere fifty minutes drive away if the potholes are fixed.
Bethlehem was famous for something at one time but then they couldn’t find three wise men so they lost the tender.
But Harrismith: We’re famous as the birthplace of the Prophet Shembe. And the huge Nazaretha Shembe movement.
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Bethlehem alumnus Stephen Reed wrote: It is also common knowledge that they had trouble finding a virgin.
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Later: Those Israelis did change the name. Their village is now to be known as Nof HaGalil (the view of Galilee), OK? When next you’re in Israel and not looking for Jesus, ask for Nof HaGalil.