Muhammad Fahad Raza
Good Ol' Mr. Betzalel
The part of the world and the age I grew up in both saw Jews as a "hush hush"topic. Knowing so many legends; myths, facts, stories - the new world order; the plot and what not it was not at all normal for me to have witnessed a living Jewish person right in front of my very eyes while I was visiting the Hagia Sophia. I shrieked, panted, and almost jumped in excitement. With the predisposition in my head, I couldn't at first ask him for a photo - but the voice inside of me told me not to hesitate as it was a once in a lifetime opportunity for me ! So I walked closer, said a hi, he looked up from the Torah he was reading with a smile on his face, shook my hand when I asked if I could take a picture of him? He was pleasantly surprised and stood there looking at the camera, as I gathered the courage to ask him to continue reading - and took just this one photograph.
Mr. Betzalel was accompanied by his wife, children and grand children, who gathered for a family photo after this one. My beliefs about Jews changed after this experience, and I found this family to be amazing people contrary to what we've been told and taught.
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Good Ol' Mr. Betzalel
The part of the world and the age I grew up in both saw Jews as a "hush hush"topic. Knowing so many legends; myths, facts, stories - the new world order; the plot and what not it was not at all normal for me to have witnessed a living Jewish person right in front of my very eyes while I was visiting the Hagia Sophia. I shrieked, panted, and almost jumped in excitement. With the predisposition in my head, I couldn't at first ask him for a photo - but the voice inside of me told me not to hesitate as it was a once in a lifetime opportunity for me ! So I walked closer, said a hi, he looked up from the Torah he was reading with a smile on his face, shook my hand when I asked if I could take a picture of him? He was pleasantly surprised and stood there looking at the camera, as I gathered the courage to ask him to continue reading - and took just this one photograph.
Mr. Betzalel was accompanied by his wife, children and grand children, who gathered for a family photo after this one. My beliefs about Jews changed after this experience, and I found this family to be amazing people contrary to what we've been told and taught.
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For Professional Services, Please contact:
(+92) 345 588 8440
muhammadfahadraza@gmail.com