Slavish Imitation |
Judaism asks two things.
Be a proud Jew in whichever way you express yourself, culturally, level of observance, and to keep growing as well as serving your purpose in this world.
Teach your children to be a proud Jew.
Our ancestors and immediate families sacrificed for us to live fully as Jews, with our Torah laws, holidays and way of life. Throughout history, there has been persecution and antisemitism. My parents boldly took my brother and I out of the USSR for exactly this reason. They were professionals, all of their families were there, but the continuation of their children as Jews was the priority.
I am so grateful that my mother is so connected spiritually, always having faith and trust. My father jumped into a new country, new language and worked 24/7 to provide a future for our family. I see the miraculous way I met my husband, through two ladies that were students in my fitness class, and how I also married our beautiful community. I love learning, I love Torah, and we are very strict with Shabbat, Kosher and Holidays. Thank God this is what my........