The Jew in Me

I went to Rosh Hashanah orthodox services the other night with a friend. I'd never been to a service before. The men were on one side of the room and the women were on the other, separated by a thin curtained screen. The rabbi stood in the front with the Torah. The Hebrew was absolutely haunting and beautiful. I can't wait to learn Hebrew.

After I walked over the dinner with two of my friends. The rabbi and his wife has hired a few people and together had made a tremendous traditional meal. I found the food unusual, but good. I'm not a huge fan of the meat. It's not bad but it's nothing great. The salad, hallah, honey, fruit, humus, and the deserts were amazing though.

I've always loved Jewish culture, even as a kid. My favorite movies and books were always personal stories from the Holocaust. I suppose that's why I slowly developed the dream to visit Israel. Hopefully this time next year I'll be in Jerusalem.