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University of California - San Diego

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by Daniel Kurzrock - October 15, 2009

Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspiration

About 14 million people in the world identify themselves as Jewish, but what does that really mean? I struggle with this question because, to me, Judaism represents more of a culture than a religion. While I might say prayers and light the Shabbat candles at home, I feel a more powerful cultural force at camp, where Judaism serves as an open…

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