News: November 2008 Archives

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Alex Woinski wore a Jesus costume to his school for Halloween, but the school sent him home because his appearance was allegedly too much of a distraction.

Which would, I guess, make him the Prince of Disturbing the Peace.

The family explains Alex's costume choice:

[His mother, Kim] Woinski is Catholic while her husband is Jewish. Their son, who had recently celebrated his Bar Mitzvah and has been studying Bible scripture, is interested in Jesus as an historical and religious figure, according to his mother.

He wanted to translate that interest into a Halloween costume.

Alex's older brother, Jason Riggio, said due to long hair and darker skin, Alex's friends already say his brother bears a resemblance to the famous figure, which gave Alex the idea for the costume.

“We have both religions in our house, and he's learning about both. He wasn't poking fun at anybody,” said Woinski.

Via Gothamist