tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20257999.post7494076902320440060..comments2024-03-28T15:14:16.180+02:00Comments on Life in Israel: A good word about going to UmanRafi G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00699851287106903971noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20257999.post-66985111820090354912013-09-11T13:17:11.512+03:002013-09-11T13:17:11.512+03:00Sometimes you have to go to a place where 'no ...Sometimes you have to go to a place where 'no one knowns your name' in order to get past the boundaries we build between ourselves here at home. Here, some people's actions and movements are carefully scrutinized, but perhaps hardly anyone follows them to Uman where they can be virtually anonymous. Normally, most people are always worried about the image they project and would never dance with a Breslover for instance at a traffic light. In Uman, you are 'free'. 'No one' will know that you did extra spiritual things, like cry while davening - something the vast majority of us would not be able (or want to) do here.<br />With regard to accessibility, I think that the some top rabbis seem to be much more protected with 'bodyguards', but I am still surprised that some others who I'd expect to be, are incredibly approachable and available.Joshnoreply@blogger.com