May 9, 2008

Reform Jews?

I ask my Daughter what makes her Jewish.
Does she connect with Torah? She says no, she finds Torah boring.
This means she has chosen Judasim freely (great), but it also means she does not
feel the obligation.

Or does she? She has heard the Torah through stories since being a small child.
She watches her parents try to follow a Torah based life (little by little),
and she clearly understands what is important in life.

She knows people count more than work and that your job doesn't need to be what defines you! She knows that your family is more important than anything else.
First your immediate family and then extended Jewish & Israeli family.

She knows how important helping others and doing the right thing is.
She knows how important Israel is why it is crucial to make sure it is always there.
She knows...Maybe the Torah will follow.

Since we lost the Second Temple, the Sages decided to replace sacrifices with
Shul based rituals and prayers. Is that enough? Does the Talmud hold the answer....

Maybe, I am still trying to see for myself!

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