Dear Editor, Sometimes I read an article in a paper and my only thought is, “This must be a joke”. That was my reaction when I read last issue’s Navidaters. Shira’s dilemma is that while she has finally met the man of her dreams, there’s one thing standing in the way that makes her doubt their compatibility. No, it’s not a religious difference, a personality flaw, or an attraction issue. It’s that he… likes different food than her?! Is that really how
we’re making decisions about choosing a life partner? When I was young, you considered yourself lucky if you found a kind individual with a similar set of values to your own. And guess what? Many beautiful relationships and families blossomed out of those arrangements. We didn’t make things overly complicated, and we were happy. Shira, can I give you some advice? Be grateful for the fact that you’ve found a mate who you see a future with. And when he wants to grill up his hamburgers and hot dogs, try 2516 Quarry Lake Drive sneaking some chicken and (410) 486-Wine veggies onto the grill, and make a side salad. You’ll have a healthy dinner for yourself, and you may
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eventually get him to come around as well. Good luck, A Grandmother Who’s Seen a Lot Dear Editor, Growing up as a traditional and Zionistic Jew, Hatikvah was one song that always represented Jewish culture to me. Of course, as I became more religious, I found out that there’s so much more to our beautiful culture, but that song always has a special place in my heart. Reading its history and the tragic life of its composer, Naftali Herz Imber, added even more meaning for me. Thank you for your informative and interesting magazine content! Sara O. Baltimore Jewish Home reserves the right to edit and publish any letters sent to us.
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