Chag Purim

Today I went to Purim at the Hillel. It is the only hillel in the entire world with a private pool! We read megillah, and of course, I cried. Everyone assumes it is because I miss my wonderful family, and as much as I love you guys, it's is really because I am shocked and honored by the strength of Judaism internationally.  I am so proud that this community of people can take me across the world and translate across all sorts of cultural settings. We boo-ed at the name of Haman and dressed all kinds of crazy. I am just so proud and excited about the young community of Jews that we are able to find each other and reach a common ground. The Hillel here for sure feels like home to me, and yet again, in a completely foreign city, I am proud to consider myself at home and a Jew amongst Jews. I love it here.

P.s. mom--- I didnt write that for you. I wrote that for me.