u/Objective_Average757

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How to still feel Jewish when there's no Jews around

Hi, I (mid 20s, M) am being sent to a part of the UK for a couple of years for work where there are next to no Jews. The nearest active community I've found is more than an hours drive - which is unfortunately due to the nature of my work not a reasonable distance I can commute (60+ hour weeks a a couple of times a month, night shifts, long days etc). Travelling home for the major festivals will hopefully still be possible, but uncertain.

I've not grown up super observant but being Jewish has always been very important to me. Past few years I'd say activities I've been involved with include celebrating most festivals, communal meals, Jewish educational activities etc.

Now that none of this will be possible I am thinking about how to still feel Jewish without an immediate community. I've not kept strictly kosher (just no pork or shellfish) but I've been considering trying to be more kosher by ordering online via Sabeny things that won't be locally available.

Would greatly appreciate any other suggestions of things I can try and do that might make me feel more connected.

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u/Objective_Average757 — 23 hours ago