Q: What does Hasidism mean? How is a Hasid's life different from yours as a Christian?
             1) Hasidism is a major sect of the Jewish religion. In the Chosen, the character Danny is a Hasidic Jew. Hasidic Jews are very similar to other Jews. Some similarities include that they celebrate the universal Jewish holidays and the Shabbat. However, Hasidic Jews have many unique qualities, characteristics, and Hasidic Jews follow a very strict code of appearance a black suit, tie less shirt, fringes, ear locks, beards, and black hats. Also, Hasidic Jews follow the Torah literally, unlike most Jews. The family life of Hasidic Jews is also very unique. The sons and daughters of Hasidic Jews are promised, or married off, when they are just small infant. Some Hasidic children, such as Danny, are also raised in silence to strengthen their compassion.
             The life of Hasid is different from my life as a Christian in many ways. For example, Christianity is a much more relaxed form of religion. Also, family life in a Christian family is also much different. Christian Children are never promised or raised in silence, because this goes against the rich family life involved in the Christian religion. However, the greatest difference between the life of a Hasid and a Christian is their belief of how God judges man, which ultimately shapes their lives. A Christian believes that God is merciful and will forgive anyone who confessed his or her sins. However, Hasids believe that God judges a man by the way that he follows the commandments.
             Q: How do Danny and Reuven change in the course of the novel? How have you changed in the past year
             2) In the novel, Danny and Reuven change drastically from enemies to friends. The initial conflict between Danny and Reuven begins with the baseball game. Danny and Reuven, both of different Jewish back rounds, look down on each other for how each practice their religion. Reuven does not like the strict code of appearan...