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being a Jew in Chile

A few days ago I stumbled upon an English bookstore and persuaded myself to buy some books. I bought a Jane Austen classic, Persuassion, which is only second to the wonderful Pride and Prejudice. I also purchased The Promise, by Chaim Potok. Now this book was dangerous for me to read (side note: I ended up reading the whole 300 page book in one night, not a good idea). As I read Potok´s carefully crafted sentences and beautiful descriptions of the Jewish world in New York, it gave me that desire that seems to come every two years or so, to be a Hassid. Don´t ask me where that comes from, but it is there, about every two years. In any case, it made me proud to be Jewish, to come from such a deep history of perserving the Word of God. And then that makes me want to go to Seminary. Yada, Yada, Yada... I guess I want too much in life. I want a thrid world orphanage, and to debate theological matters with Jews in the coffee shops of New England.
The whole thing became wierd when I was walking out of this shopping center and saw that an educational collage of posters had been set up. As I got closer I realized it was all about Anne Frank and other Jewish testimonies of the Holocaust. It was the oddest thing to be standing in the middle of a culture so far removed from Eastern Europe, reading about my heritage. It was very odd.

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Anonymous said…
Hey there! I read Persuasion last year....loved it....a slighly older Jane. Miss you
rach
4:18 PM
Kallie said…
I was so sad I missed your call last night!!! I was hosting a wine class for my singles job. (which was pretty cool and I learned quite a bit about wine). Please try again or give me a number where I can call you!! I miss you bunches. Haven't read much Jane Austen lately, but I met an awesome new friend, Rich, who has opened his extensive apologetics library to me and is giving me even better conversation. He went to Calvary Chapel Bible College, then studied Philosophy at Cal. Nice contrast! But really, I think he spends most of his time quoting movies :) I can't wait to hear about your adventures in detail. We're going to have to spend the rest of our lives drinking coffee to catch up I think. My biggest hugs going your way Beckacita.
1:18 PM
Kallie said…
Oh, one more thing. If you want to move to the East Coast to hang out in coffee shops, wait til Spring, then you can kick it with me and Ash :)
1:20 PM
beckalippy said…
Umm... Kallie, yeah we will definitly have to catch up over at least a few weeks of coffe! And I want to hear more about Rich... humhum! Any guy who can study at Calvary and then go to CAL for philosophy has my attnetion! I lov eyou and I miss you and I iwll try to call soon!
Te amo!
Becka
11:11 AM
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