The author discusses the high costs associated with being Jewish, including expenses for synagogue membership, day school tuition, and kosher food.

Zev Eleff's article responds to the notion of a disappearing non-observant Orthodox Jew within the American Jewish community, pointing out the lack of clear definitions and data to support such a claim.

The author reflects on their deep childhood love for Star Wars, how the franchise shaped their interests, and their disappointment with the newer films like The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones, which led them to reevaluate their relationship with movies due to concerns about moral values conflicting with their Orthodox Jewish beliefs.

Efforts are being made within the Jewish community to address the taboo surrounding suicide and mental illness.