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15 Teens Remind Me What Being Jewish Is All About

This past weekend, I was reminded about the true meaning of Judaism. 

But not from reading the Torah or the Talmud or from talking to a rabbi. 

Last weekend, 15 rowdy teenagers from across North America taught me everything I need to know about what it really means to be a Jew.

It’s not like this was my first opportunity to connect with my heritage. Growing up in Montreal, we were members of the still-in-its-infancy Reconstructionist synagogue. My parents chose to send their five kids to Jewish day school, and I even opted to continue on to a Jewish high school. I was active in BBYO, serving as chapter and regional president.

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