Questions On Ostrich, Oyster And Owl Jews

1. What does the writer mean when he refers to the Word and the Book?
The Word refers to G-d and the Book refers to the Torah.

2. What attributes(characteristics) does the writer feel are typical of the Jewish people?
The writer feels Jews persevere and when they commit to something they should be dedicated. The writer says “ It was about belonging to a people who are committed to becoming better and bettering the world around us. Although not a missionizing people, Jews have always been a mission-driven people.” He says that Jews are supposed to be dedicated people that should be improving the world, not making it worse.

3. Why is the idea of belonging so important? Do you feel that sense of belonging as a Jew? Why or why not?
I think the idea of belonging is so important because it is important to have a community and people you relate to and can count on. There is definitely a sense of belonging as a Jew. Whether you go to synagogue or a Jewish school, you have people that will accept you as who you are.
Define what the writer explains about “Ostrich, Oyster and Owl Jews.”
When the writer explains “Ostrich, Oyster and Owl Jews”, they symbolize three different types of Jews. Ostrich Jews are people that don’t participate in Judaism. He says they bury there head in the ground and don’t find being a Jew is meaningful or important. Oyster Jews are people that will fight for what they believe in and won’t let it go when they see anti-semitism, but they do much else for the Jewish community. An Owl Jew is a person that appreciates being a Jew and is