Saturday, July 19, 2008

Asking Jews if it's weird that I want to be one.

While working at the espresso bar today, another barista and I chatted up some Israeli customers. I ended up asking them a question I always want to ask Jewish folk: what do you think of me wanting to be a secular Jew strictly for the traditions? They said go for it. I'm not sure if it's because they were younger or more open-minded, but I was glad they didn't stare at me blankly like most do. In fact, they were probably the most accepting of the idea if that make any sense. Made me feel a little less weird.

This is definitely not what I was most grateful for today, but it's the unique piece of grace in the bunch.

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