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[America-Hye]

At the massive estate of Aaron Spelling, his only child, Tori, married the Shanaian boy. I wonder what our viper-tongued Newport Beach Armenian matrons will be saying about this.

[Vigil]

From the encyclopedia:

"As a result of the long and varied history of the Jews, it is difficult to define a Jew. For example, there is no such thing as a Jewish race. Anyone born to a Jewish mother, or anyone who has converted to Judaism according to Jewish law, is a Jew. Many people define Jews as a persons who consider themselves Jews."

[Jewish Friend]

From the encyclopedia:

"As a result of the long and varied history of the Jews, it is difficult to define a Jew. For example, there is no such thing as a Jewish race. Anyone born to a Jewish mother, or anyone who has converted to Judaism according to Jewish law, is a Jew. Many people define Jews as a persons who consider themselves Jews."

It is true that according to strict Jewish law her children are Jewish and have the right to return to Israel and get blown up! Big deal. Many intermarriages in reality like this dilute both parties..probably a good thing...especially in the great mellting pot America. In my experience..Armo-Jewish American marriages work out very well.

BTW..I have been away for about four months and notice everyone still picking on my cyber friend America-Hye!!! lol JF

[gurgen]

Smart boy, I say.

[Arpa]

At the massive estate of Aaron Spelling, his only child, Tori, married the Shanaian boy. I wonder what  our viper-tongued Newport Beach Armenian matrons will be saying about this.

I had not seen this post, or I may have ignored it considering by whom it was posted. Neither have I seen any other (Armenian) source mentioning it.
Does it say anywhere in the news that the groom was in fact an Armenian?
As we well know that the -ian ending is not indicative of Armenian origin 100% of the time. Most often than not Jews have used it, specially those of Iran and Armenia. As to the surname itself, I don't remember seeing any Armenian families called Shanaian, even more suspicious is the fact that "shana" is a Hebrew word meaning "year" as in Rosh Ha Shana (head of the year), or "shana tova" (good year/happy new year.

Once again A-H and others keeps your pants on lest you anatomically betray your gentile-ness.

[Ludwig9]

I would say that he is about as Armenian as these Armenian family names : Hawwiian, Pedestrian and Politician.

[Azat]

Variety did not mention that he is Armenian when they covered the story. He name is Charlie Shanian

[phantom22]

http://216.239.57.10...-faith&hl=en

I couldn't agree with you more. Everyone will have their own views but at the end of the day it is down to them.
There is a piece from People on the wedding but it is too much for me to include here but I will just put this bit about the vows as it is so beautiful
"The dual-faith ceremony – Spelling is Jewish, Shanian is Christian – incorporated traditions from both religions and vows the couple wrote themselves. "Charlie said, 'You're my angel, you're my light, you're giving me a love I would die to defend,' " recalls Tori. "I said he was my protector, that he taught me how to love and give love and to believe in things I never thought possible." "The moment when Tori said Charlie is her protector sums it all up," says bridesmaid Jennifer Raines. "Tori is much more calm with him. She's a different person with Charlie."
but I have added a new picture. Go buy People, it will all be there too.

[armjan]

some of you may have noticed, but I have met a few persians & 1 asian with a last name ending in "ian". does anyone for sure know that he is armenian?

some persians are jewish so maybe he is one of them.

btw, she looks kind of hot in that 2nd pic on the bottom

Edited by armjan, 11 February 2005 - 05:30 PM.

[sev-mard]

some of you may have noticed, but I have met a few persians & 1 asian with a last name ending in "ian".  does anyone for sure know that he is armenian?

some persians are jewish so maybe he is one of them.

btw, she looks kind of hot in that 2nd pic on the bottom

Her vorik might have allured you, but let's be honest, that woman's face could use some work.

[armjan]

Her vorik might have allured you, but let's be honest, that woman's face could use some work. 

amen.

[phantom22]

The "People Magazine" article clearly stated that Shanian is Christian. Perhaps a Persian Christian. There is an Armineh Shanian living in Glendale, another Shanian in New York and a Parviz Shanian (obviously Persian) in LA. But the wedding announcement in the LA Times gave the name of Shanian's parents in LA. His father has a Christian name, but so do many Jews. Bottom line is that those who attended the wedding witnessed a dual-faith ceremony: Jewish/Christian.

[phantom22]

http://people.aol.co...61233_2,00.html

[phantom22]

http://people.aol.co..._661012,00.html

Edited by phantom22, 12 February 2005 - 02:25 AM.

[phantom22]

Typical Hollywood marriage! They are now seperated. Seems Tori fell into a tryst with the Canadian actor she had to kiss as part of her role in a movie. She and Charlie are trying to work things out.

[phantom22]

Shanian just filed for divorce.

[gamavor]

[phantom22]

Why are you smiling, Gams?

[Verginne]

Well, "if" he was by chance Armenian BEFORE the wedding...he will NOT be Armenian AFTER the wedding.

[phantom22]

That is not always the case. Barry Goldwater was born to a Jewish father, but was raised as an Episcopalian like his mother. Ditto Paul Newman, who was raised as a Christian. I beleive Goldie Hawn was also raised as a Christian.

Well, "if" he was by chance Armenian BEFORE the wedding...he will NOT be Armenian AFTER the wedding.