Reason #237 You Know You’re Crazy:
You Have a Love/Hate Relationship with Jewish Geography.
As for me, I have an unnatural love of Jewish Geography. I’m not athletic or competitive in general, but Jewish Geography gets my competitiveness going. I really get into it. I get really excited knowing that I know Jews all over the place, and I like seeing the amazing connections you find. I’ve only lived in very small Jewish communities, but it’s great seeing how us people in small communities get around!
However, it seems like most converts and BTs hate Jewish Geography. I can see why because I don’t like “networking” in work contexts. But when you focus on the relationships you build, it becomes a lot more fun and a lot less like a stuffy cocktail party. Unfortunately, Jewish Geography is one of those things that mark when you’ve “made it” into the Tribe and can officially “pass.”
To date, only one person has “beaten me” at Jewish Geography. He’s like Rain Man; it’s freaky. (Granted, I’ve never actually seen Rain Man, so I take no responsibility for false comparisons.) I’ve never known anyone who could know every single person he meets within 1 or 2 degrees! Even we knew each other to 1 degree!