my Jewish identity has always been integral to me. And, my husband is a Rabbi, so our Jewish life is a big part of our collective family identity.Jason and I met online 14 years ago in Minnesota and he has told me that he messaged me because my profile included that I am Jewish.
There are not that many queer Jews in the suburban midwest, so I think it did provide that initial spark of interest between us.We went on our first date to a pasta bar and spent several hours talking.
We both shared early on that we wanted to be parents and Jason told me that he would like to become a Rabbi. During his own experiences of growing up as a gay man in the midwest, he had found respite and support in the synagogue.