Week 1: When you pray, move your feet

[lilycobalt]

I do so much more than pray

Comments

[michikatinski]

I read "Jewish" here before I ever got to the word "synagogue." That dialogue and questioning are part of the tradition is SO appealing to me.

[lilycobalt]

In my teen years, that part of the tradition intimidated me quite a bit. But I am so happy now that I'm older, because it means that there are so many valid ways to be Jewish.

[sweeny_todd]

When I see injustice, I try to maintain my childlike reaction of “this is horrible! What can I do about it!” instead of giving way to cynicism and accepting the inequity.

oh me too! I aspire to be this person :-)

[lilycobalt]

It is hard, and I don't always succeed. Especially when the answers I get back are often "give organization X money that I don't have!" or "put something up on Facebook that seems more about looking self-righteous before my friends than actually doing anything!" But it's good that we keep going. :)

[lauriempress]

This was awesome, Lily!

[lilycobalt]

Thank you!

[rosefyre]

Lovely, dear. And Judaism definitely does not silence discussion or debate. You're right about God showing up! :P

[lilycobalt]

Thank you! There's something I find so appealing about the story of everyone feeling perfectly free to yell at God once he enters the debate. Two of us, three opinions. :P

[frecklestars]

I come from a tradition where God does not silence discussion or debate.

Sounds like a good (and relatively rare) tradition. Thoroughly enjoyed the read.

[lilycobalt]

Thank you! I think it's a healthy tradition for me. We all have different sets of questions, so why shouldn't we be allowed to answer them differently?