Comments on: 5. When I Was Jewish

By: Susan Tiner

Susan Tiner — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:08:22 +0000

I so relate — left a comment on your blog.

By: savvysavingbytes

savvysavingbytes — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:15:34 +0000

For many years I dated a Jewish guy who was not at all religious. In fact no one in his family was either and the one holiday meal I spent with that jewish gang was very uncomfortable. They seemed to be making fun of the whole ceremony, the readings and all the rituals of it.

But there is one Jewish custom I very much prefer to our Catholic one. And that is their closed caskets at funerals. I almost find it barbaric to place dead bodies on view as Catholics do.

By the way you look ultra glam in that shot when you were first a Jew. For authenticity’s sake you probably should have been sporting more jewelry.

By: Susan Tiner

Susan Tiner — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:04:13 +0000

Tabitha, thank you for visiting and I’m glad you like the memoir posts. I just commented on your blog — it’s my first visit and I was disappointed to see that you’re thinking of discontinuing your blog. I have some thoughts and wondered if we could be in touch via email? My address is sdtiner@gmail.com.

By: Tabitha

Tabitha — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:31:12 +0000

I love the honesty of this post and the different paths that you’ve explored in life – off to read more now.

By: Susan Tiner

Susan Tiner — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:57:45 +0000

@Corey, yes dahling, I think I made a pretty good Jew. And I think you’re right that most religions have become more of a culture.

By: Corey Katz

Corey Katz — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:48:25 +0000

I’m sure you made a good Jew :-)… It really is a fine line between religion and culture in the Jewish Community. I actually find that in most religions because of the community aspects it become more of a culture. The Jewish religion is so tightly bonded, it is difficult for those that want to join in. I believe it is changing and it was due to the “survivor” generation drilling into younger generations the idea that we stick together to protect ourselves from ever being persecuted against ever again. I do see it shifting and changing as time heals all wounds.

I have explored many other religions and find an emptiness in each one. I guess my religious journey continues…. Happy you found a beautiful religious home.

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:13:26 +0000

This is wonderful! I love your thoughts about religion. Glad you found the situation that fits you! xoxox

By: Kerry

Kerry — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:26:52 +0000

I am useless in discussions of religion…but I’m really glad you’re blogging in the way you want to again. Rock on.

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