Kesher Talk

Back to one's roots. Christopher Hitchens admits he goes to shul. Sometimes. For a visit. For historical purposes. It's okay, Chris, many of us feel like frauds in synagogue - everyone else there is a better Jew than us: better Hebrew skills, singing voices, kavannah, more well-behaved children, better dressed. But welcome back anyway. Now find someone to study Talmud with - you might like it.

(The article is about the Turkish synagogue bombings, and it's worth reading for its original purpose, not just my satisfaction at seeing an estanged Jew dipping his toe into his heritage.)

posted by Judith @ 11/26/2003 06:59:59 PM