CAN'T TOUCH THIS!
בס"ד
24 Adar
Shalom rav - a great peace - to everyone!
Last summer I showed up, rather worse for wear after a cross-continental road trip in a tiny old car, at the 11th annual ALEPH Kallah this time held in Pennsylvania. As I wandered the common areas scanning for faces I only got to see every 2 years, I came upon a rabbi I knew. He was very glad to see me, & had the consciousness & respect to ask before he laid a hand on me, "Hey, Reb Aviel, do you shake? I don't even know."
I moved in. "I do", I whispered, "I just don't blog about it."
Smiling, we shook hands.
In the travels of our lives, if you & I ever meet & you happen to be male, please don't hug me. Even if you're gay. I'm sorry - it's not you, it's me; it's just that I don't hug strange men.
I am deeply grateful to be so warmly received by such a great many people: those who excitedly call out "Hey, Soferet! It's the Soferet!" out to me on the streets of Manhattan, those who come to events I'm hosting bearing gifts for me, & those who want to give me a big hug when we are introduced. So please don't get me wrong - I'm friendly, & I like hugs, only from women.
But if you offer your hand, I'll shake it. So watch out :)
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posted by Soferet | 11:39:00 p.m.
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2 Comments:
Fair enough! I remember we shook hands last summer, and i remember the old car {grin}.
בס"ד
Yes, alas, all that's long gone now :(
It was really terrific to meet you, Joyce, Em & the dawggie - did you ever get your film back? I sent it awhile ago. You were so kind & generous & very patient with our frenetic rush to Winnipeg before Shabbes. Thanks so much. You all were one of the highlights of that trip :)
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