She hesitated, then shook her head. “Are you telling me that, for us to get married, it needs to be a religious ceremony?” she said. “This is supposed to be a new and modern country we’re fighting for, where you can choose to be religious or not. Where there’s no one always telling you how to live, whether with God or without.” “You’re right, of course, but this is a state for Jews of all different origins, so what binds us together is our historic religion. That’s why we need a rabbi, and as soon as possible. Because I’d like to get married to you right now.” He took Judith in his arms and
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