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And Oh, By The Way:

A Compendium of Great Jewish Geography Stories

The world is a small place. It’s amazing the connections we find with other people, in the strangest of places and situations. These experiences are often funny, always surprising, and a testament to the powerful and mysterious ways the world brings us together throughout our lives.

We love these tales so much we’re creating a compendium of the best Jewish Geography stories around, and we’d love to include your story.

Whether it happened on a plane, at a wedding, in a taxi, or in another country entirely, this is the place to share the moment when the world suddenly felt very small.

If you like telling it, we’d love to hear it.

What makes a great Jewish Geography story?

Great JG stories come in all shapes and sizes, but most contain some of the following pieces:

  • A surprising connection (a cousin, a shared history, or mutual friend)

  • An unexpected place (far from where you thought this would happen)

  • A moment of disbelief (“Wait… HOW do you know them?”)

Stories can be short or detailed, funny or meaningful. If it made you pause and smile, it probably belongs here.

Share Your Story

Want to see your story in print as part of our compendium? Share it below.