Why am I starting this blog? I keep trying to think of something brilliant and inspirational to start so I simply gave up and decided just to say what’s on my mind.
I’ve been on an exciting lifelong journey in learning about Judaism, my heritage and my future. That journey, of course, is affected by the fact that I’m a deaf person who grew up Jewish, had a Bar Mitzvah at 13, and is now raising and teaching two sons about Judaism.
I’ve always been engaged in very exciting discussions about Judaism and religion in general with many other people. I’ve always loved those discussions as they make me think and help me understand myself better. Those discussions helps me better as a husband, father, brother, son, friend and as a human being.
I’ve been having more of those inspirational discussions lately—in small groups with other people who come from very different backgrounds and experiences.
I guess—this blog is a way for me to record my own thoughts and experiences so I can go back and review my notes. This is also an opportunity for me to share with others what I’ve learned in my studies and in my discussions. Perhaps best of all, I hope that this can become a place where I can learn from even more people. Each of you are thus encouraged to share your thoughts, experiences and views.
I’m reminded of the famous quote by Israel founding father David Ben Gurion who observed that for every two Jews there are three opinions.
So here it is. Welcome to my blog!
