THREAD: Am Yisrael Chai.



I decided to wear my yarmulke today in New York City. The reason being I knew I was visiting my ancestor’s old address in the East Village, and connecting to my history and family roots is consistently when I feel most proud to be Jewish.

While on the subway platform at 33rd and Park Avenue, a group of Hasidic men approached after noticing my yarmulke. The first thing I noticed about this group was their children, who approached me with such excitement and anticipation. They all wished me Shabbat Shalom...

And then one took my hands in his, and asked me what I was doing today to honor Hashem. I told him I was visiting Tompkins Square Park, where I feel my most connected to my Jewish ancestry. He said “Good. Wherever you need to go to find Hashem, you go.”