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Our mother was a very religious and observant Jew, our father less so. She was kind of driving the religious education, so for us it was more a burden and an obligation when we were kids at that age.

Our mother was a very religious and observant Jew, our fathe

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This quote highlights the role religion played in the upbringing of the speaker. Their mother, who strongly adhered to Judaism, actively pursued religious education for the family, while their father was less involved. As a result, the speaker and their siblings viewed their religious studies as more of a burden and obligation rather than a personal choice or source of inspiration during their childhood. The quote captures the differences in dedication and perspective within the family when it came to religious practices and education.

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