But, in defense of myself, I don’t identify as anything, Jewish or otherwise. I did make my first communion, but that was 14 years ago, and I only did it because I wanted a party. And yes, I am aware how awful that sounds.
In any case, I qualify to go on Birthright, so clearly they don’t think I’m cheating. And I really want to go to Israel. Considering how much my Father (who the Jew in this scenario) is going to flip out when I tell him I’m going, Israel should be very happy I’m coming at all. Right? Right.
Also, while I was actually looking for something normal, I found these today:
Why doesn't the US have a Hannah Arendt stamp?
Not that you asked, but I don't think you should go on birthright unless you're going to be accompanied by friends and plan to extend your ticket to actually see a city after you're done.
ReplyDeletei love the stamps! but clearly the postal service missed out on two very important figures: machiavelli and voltaire.
ReplyDeleteMSI: There are several different kinds of birthright trips, from what I've heard. I want to take the city one. Also, I'm trying to get someone to come with me. (Becky?!)
ReplyDeleteBut in any case, it's a free trip! I can't turn that down.
Jennie: Ha! Too true!
Is there a city one? That wasn't an option when I did it. The idea seemed to be to keep you as far out of populated areas as possible. Lots of outdoorsy fun, but a Bedouin tent for tourists in the middle of the Negev is not exactly representative of the country.
ReplyDeleteLet's do it.
ReplyDeleteAre you guys really going to Israel together?? No fair! I want to go!
ReplyDeleteMSI: I think so. I have to do more research.
ReplyDeleteBecky: Yay!
Alex: Convert?