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One Man’s Story of Belonging to Hadassah

JL;DR SUMMARY Michael Metzger reflects on his unique connection with Hadassah through his beloved Grandma Lee, who despite not being very religious, instilled in him a deep appreciation for Jewish culture and identity. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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FamilyJewish IdentityJewish HeritageCommunityHadassahHomosexualityPrideBelongingGrandma Lee

Places mentioned

San Diego, California, United States
"Now, at 60, I often sit in my favorite San Diego coffee shop with a flavored latte, reading Hadassah Magazine and catching up on news from Israel and the strides made by Jewish women worldwide."
New York, United States
"Michael Metzger is an industrial designer living in San Diego. He grew up near his Grandma Lee in upstate New York."
Israel
"She wanted us to understand how important it was to her that we stay connected to Israel and our heritage well after she was gone."

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