Today is Rosh Hashanah, the new year of the Jewish calendar. I just found that out today, somewhat by accident.
It reminded me of when I was in Junior High. There was a Big Man on Campus, named "Stolaroff". Captain of the football team, dating in junior high, good looking, and a pretty nice guy to me overall. A real winner in life.
Occasionally Stolaroff was not at school. When we inquired where he might be, the typical answer might be that it was a Jewish holiday that day. That seemed very interesting.
I'm sure he was not the only Jewish person in that school, but he was probably one of the more noteworthy ones. I also expect that he was as devout in his 7th grade way as any Christian might have been. After all, we took the holidays too.
Fast forward to 2013. I'd like to think I know a lot more about Judaism now, am more open minded, and do consider myself a friend of the Jewish community here in McAllen. Positive growth.
Happy Rosh Hashanah Stolaroff! You're still remembered these many years later.
