True story....

Everybody should try this at least once in their lifetime. It would make an interesting social experiment. Go to a sporting event wearing the colors of the opposing team. Surround yourself with fans cheering for the home team. Then try and act natural.

Here's what happened to me. I sat on the Dallas Cowboy side of a football game and identified myself as a Chicago Bears fan. For every Bears fan there were about 500 Cowboys fans. It was intense.

From what I remember Dallas was favored to win against Chicago. Instead, the 1985 Bears totally dominated. By the third quarter Cowboy fans were evacuating the stands in droves. Then something "sweet" began to happen....Walter Payton (obm) inspired and captured the hearts of fans from both sides. He was fittingly nicknamed "Sweetness". It was a very cool moment of unity. Segmentation disappeared as Dallas fans cheered for # 34 from Chicago simply because he was one of football's all-time greatest players. Walter Payton and "Da Bears" had an unforgettable season! It was also a memorable sweet moment for me.

Jews make up less than one percent of the population. We live with the uncomfortable feeling of wearing the "wrong" color shirt. But something sweet is happening in the world.... Many from the Nations are showing respect and admiration for the accomplishments of Israel and the Jewish people. They are not looking to convert to Judaism but they are inspired by Jews.

I just want to say on behalf of the Jewish people that we appreciate when those from the Nations acknowledge our contribution to the world. This is a time our prophets encouraged us to look forward to; a day when barriers would drop and the Nations would respect the Jewish mission. Our identity and purpose for forty centuries has been to bring unity and sweetness to the whole world.  During our festive holiday of Sukkot we hope to bring consciousness and awareness of Almighty G-d to both Jews and Non-Jews everywhere.

A sincere THANK YOU for your support and Chag Sameach (Happy Holiday) from Israel!