Hello Everyone,
Welcome to another series of classes on the subject of “Why We Do What We Do.” In the first series of these classes we learned about the various customs which we practice which are distinctly and identifiably Jewish.
But I think that now our class should begin by asking a more fundamental question. Before we can answer a question about “Why We Do?” we need to ask “Why Are We?” Ever since the horrifying events of last Simchat Torah we, the Jewish people have been attacked not only by physical violence but more perniciously by intellectual violence. Our ethics, our beliefs and indeed our right to existence as a separate people have been questioned and challenged.
All of us say with pride “I am a Jew.” But I would like to explore what this statement means.
So this evening and probably in the two meetings I hope to discuss the most critical of all the “Why “ questions.
I look forward to meeting with you. If anyone has questions or suggestions ease write to me at fish9999@gmail.com
Stuart FIschman