I AM A JEW

Am I a Jew?

I’m asked why I say I’m a Jew.
That’s a reasonable question
Can one who doesn’t believe in God
Who doesn’t go to synagogue
Who doesn’t pray to a supreme being
Who denies the myths of the Bible
And questions even the 10 Commandments
Call himself a Jew?

My parents were Jews.
I was born a Jew.
Therefore, I am a Jew
I associate with Jews
I give to Jewish causes
Whether right or wrong,
I support the Jewish people
They are my people.

My people include
Einstein, Freud, Fermi, Hillel, Jesus
Maimonades, Marks, Salk
Sabin, Spinozza Steinmetz
My people include Bernard Madoff.
My people are not perfect.
These are all my people.