I'm Amish...

I'm Amish

One of the many unfortunate consequences of Jews having lived among hostile populations is that many Jews

have developed an "exile complex", manifested by self-effacement and subservience.

I was once traveling on a bus, dressed in my customary garb, wearing a broad black hat and a black frock coat.

man approached me and said, "I think it's shameful that your appearance is so different. There is no need for Jews

America to be so conspicuous, with long beards and black hats."

"1'm sorry, mister," I said to the man. "I'm not Jewish I'm Amish, and this is how we dress."

The man became apologetic. "Oh I'm terribly sorry, sir he said. "I did not mean to offend you. I think you should I

proud of preserving your traditions."

"Well, well," I said. "If I am Amish, then my beard and black hat doesn't bother you, and I should be proud of n

traditions. But if I am Jewish, then I must be ashamed of n Jewishness? What is wrong with you that you can

respect others but have no self-respect?"

The time has certainly arrived when we ought to be proud of our heritage, of who we are, why we are, and what we

are for.

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