American Holidays
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I worked at Wegmans supermarket for 10 years - seven of them in the kosher deli.
For many of my co-workers, I was the first Jewish person they knew well. I expected lots of questions and was happy to answer them, but I was surprised when they asked whether Jews celebrate Thanksgiving! Of course, we do! At least most of us do. There are enclaves of ultra-Orthodox Jews who keep themselves separate from the larger society around them, but most American Jews are just that - American Jews. And, yes, we celebrate Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve, and the Fourth of July. Our menus may be kosher, but our celebrations are just as heartfelt. |