20 September 2015 - 7 Tishri 5776 - ז' תשרי ה' אלפים תשע"ו
JTA NEWS :
Ima Tells A Joke E-mail

Ima means mother in Hebrew. However, it’s according to Chinese tradition that I call my mother-in-law Ima.  The first time I met Ima, I addressed her as Mrs. Bussel, sounding like a complete stranger.  Ima corrected me amiably. “Call me Rachel,” she said.

Americans, as well as Israelis, address each other by first name, regardless of one’s age or position.  

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