Not that that I would call myself a "super Jew" but it feels very weird to be in a place where the High Holidays simply don't exist. It's not as if I feel sad, or miss home, in the same way that I did when I went to Hillel for the High Holidays freshman year (Note: Going through the motions of the High Holidays with the Hillel crowd is a poor substitute for the real deal at home with family.), it's just... strange. Case in point: While my family was probably in synagogue this morning for Rosh Hashanah, I was participating in a "simulacro de terremoto," or an earthquake drill. And, while my family will be fasting for Yom Kippur, I will be celebrating Chilean Independence Day (Probably not a good idea to mess around with the Day of Atonement, but I can't fast during Chile's bicentennial celebration! What to do?!).
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year. :)
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| First day of school |
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| Calle 21 de Mayo after school |
We were in shul and prayed for you, so don't worry!!LOL I also had some extra apples with honey for you, just to make sure you're covered for a sweet year. It was the usual celebration...Rex had cake yet again! ;0)
ReplyDeleteI saw Gabe in shul and for some weird reason that really made me miss you. When you come home we will re-do all the holidays! :) In the meantime, be a good girl and pay close attention to the earthquake drills and spider warnings.
I'll fast an extra hour just for you! You didn't miss much last week and I'm sure this week will be the same. Sounds like you are having a wonderful time...I'm so happy for you. Rex liked my chocolate ribbon cake...must be the cheese in the middle. It's a new one and if you play your cards right...I'll make you one when you get home.
ReplyDeleteMiss you...."Auntie E"