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(82,333 posts) Fri Nov 8, 2013, 04:32 PM Nov 2013

A Rabbi Wonders: Am I A Religious Jew?

Posted: 11/08/2013 12:21 pm
Rabbi Laura Baum. Congregation Beth Adam and OurJewishCommunity.org

A few weeks ago I was filling out paperwork to see a new doctor for a checkup. The questions seemed straightforward, until one stumped me: Are you religious?

My gut reaction was to answer "no," but there were two problems with that. One: I had already listed my profession as a rabbi. And, two: I am religious.

So, why would I be inclined to say no?

Because, what people commonly think of as "religious" doesn't always resonate with me.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rabbi-laura-baum/a-rabbi-wonders-am-i-a-re_b_4233471.html

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