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My name is Steven, a 77 year-old retired physician and lawyer – over-educated and outwardly successful. Inwardly, however, for as long as I can remember I have longed to know the meaning of life – of all life and the context of my place in the universe. I can only describe my existential angst and ontological longing as a spiritual quest; it has never been far below the surface of my consciousness – a gnawing hunger, thirst, craving for meaning, belonging and peace. Since I am near the end of my life, there is increased urgency to this search. A friend suggested I explore my Jewish roots. I became a bar mitzvah in 1956, having been a secular, reform Jew, but it was merely going through the motions. Then, it seemed unrelated to the quest already underway, as it was merely another accomplishment I was expected to achieve. I have not participated in Jewish life since then.
