def not wasting time at work

The latest Harry Potter was released at 2AM on Shabbat this past Friday. While half the country has already retreated into isolation to complete the book, the other half, aka the blacks, is up in arms over the situation, and understandably so. However, I can’t figure out if it’s because the seculars were encouraged to spend money during G-d’s day on a children's story about witchcraft, or because they felt left out of all the fun.

One pilgrim had this to say:
"We must put a limit on the desire to imitate other countries. It is inconceivable that numerous employees will be brought in to allow these events to take place and damage the spirit of Shabbat. I plan to file charges and fine anyone who violates the Hours of Work and Rest Law."

Yeah, I also stopped paying attention midway through the first sentence. Either way, I personally think there are more important issues to freak out about right now. Like for instance, that there are spiders in my apartment and I’m too scared to do anything about it! Or how about the fact that I haven't had a hair cut in 6 months? Or how I’m stuck in Israel without a return ticket?

To be continued…