Try as I might, I still harbor that childish conviction that Rus and I are one and the same, that the megillah is referencing me in its depiction of dedication and complete subservience to the ultimate King
With a name like Rus, it was only natural.
I was born on chaf Sivan, just shortly after Shavuos, and my parents chose to name me for Rus Hamoaviah. And as a young child, I was absolutely convinced that I was Rus.
I remember learning about Megillas Rus in kindergarten. We sat on the floor in a circle as our morah shared the fascinating story with us.
“We have our very own Rus right here,” Morah Dena proclaimed, pointing to me. I smiled and felt myself shining.
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