My name is Steven and I’m from the United States (specifically Ohio). I’m Jewish, but grew up in a family that had abandoned all aspects of our heritage. Generations ago my family ceased to practice Judaism, celebrate the Jewish holidays, or speak Yiddish or Hebrew. My family are now Evangelical Christians. I grew up going to a Free Methodist church every Sunday and going on various church trips. In recent years, though, I’ve started to go my own way (as many adults do after leaving home).
For much of my life I’ve felt like a bit of an outsider, like I didn’t really fit in. I’ve always to some extent been trying to figure out who I am and where I’m going. This search has recently led me back to my Jewish roots. I want to reconnect with my heritage and learn more about my ancestors to help me better understand myself. For a long time I’ve dreamt of traveling the world to meet different people and experience different cultures, so now I’m seeking help (which isn’t easy) to be able to do that. I hope this adventure could help me to find myself and would ultimately like to make it to Israel.
Like for many people, the last few years have been particularly difficult for me. Perhaps I hope to find my American dream in Israel instead of the US. In Israel I would be able to learn so much about where I come from and perhaps where I’m going. Just to be clear, though, my desire to be a part of Israeli society is not borne out of nationalism or anything like it. I desire peace. This is purely to help me understand myself better, and to try and live life to the fullest.
I am aware that with everything happening in the world this isn’t the most important, but it is important to me. Nobody is under any obligation to donate, but if you do, just know that I will be eternally grateful. Thank you! Shalom! www.plumfund.com
