One night, as I come home from school, I open the front door and hear strange noises coming from the living room, a mixture of radio static and a voice speaking in a foreign language...
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Thank you so much for sharing your story and journey. It makes me realize yet again how priviledged I am to live in America and how easy it is to take my freedom to be a Jew for granted. Thank you again and G-d bless you and your family!
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So beautiful written. I sit here with tears in my eyes!
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Beautiful story. I am too and immigrant from the former Soviet Union and know what you have been through. I think the biggest challenge is to stay a ‘Jew’ in America and practice Judaism. So many immigrants forget why and how they came here and choose to follow only materialistic goals and not spiritual. Thank you for this inspiriting piece!
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here goes chabad.org - making me have a good cry again. And i am blessed to say it is a GOOD cry! Baruch Ha Shem!
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you never cease to amaze me with your articles. if you could marry jewish when things were so tough maybe others will follow your example. wishing you much naches from all of your children and much growth and fulfillment from all of your learning
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Shalom,
thank you for your touching story.
You and your family are rich in blessings.
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When I finished reading your story, dear Katherine, my sight was blurred. I was crying. I feel very happy for the way things happened to you. Just, Thank you for sharing this with me.
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What a great story for the 4th of July weekend!
I will drink to you (with bottled water!) and really appreciate what we have!
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So nice to hear such a romantic story with a happy ending. Much blessings to you and your family and continue to grow together in your Judaism
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