The birth of an idea 2 בMarch, 2010 | 15 תגובות »
When Itai reached his 12-th birthday I started thinking… How do I mark his upcoming Bar-Mitzva?
Even as an utterly secular Jew there is something special about your son’s 13-th birthday, something to do with tradition and religion. It is, after all, a considerable milestone – one to remember for one’s lifetime. I asked myself how I would like Itai to experience this meaningful event? How can I experience it with him?? How do we do something special, meaningful, different that burns into our memory forever???
Oversea travel? A big gift? too easy. I want something that money can’t buy, something done together – father and son.
I have found the ultimate idea… We will make Aliya Laregel (pilgrimage for those of you who skipped Sunday school) to Jerusalem! Him and I, four days, 100 Kilometers, views around us, blisters on our feet.
And… our forefathers have done this for thousands of years.
Indeed, at face value, an idea which meets the (strict) requirements I have set to myself.
Will we make it?
The first answer I will get in a couple of months when we reach Jerusalem. But the real answer I will get in 30+ years when Itai will be facing the question when his son reaches Bar-Mitzva age.
Well, targets must be set but then… there is much work to be done.