I spent October last with my son and his family in a New York Jewish locality and I noticed with keen interest a Jewish custom on their Sabbath (Saturday ) holy day. No matter whether a Jew is young or old, rich or poor, all of them walk
towards their synagogue in black suits and round top hats They park their vehicles somewhat away from their place of worship. On their way they exchange pleasantries with fellow Jewish families and this custom helps them to keep in touch with each other physically.
I wish Goan Catholics adapted a similar custom of parking their scooters and cars somewhat away from church premises and walk to and from the church on Sundays, thus keeping physically in touch with each other, however briefly.
A C Menezes, Chinchinim
