The Etgar Keret story "What Do We Have In Our Pockets" tells about a man who was everything you could possibly need, in his pockets. His ideology was that if there was a girl at a pay phone that needed some change, he would have it and they would fall in love and his life would change forever. I think this is only applicable in certain situations, and without meaning to I find myself putting one of everything in my purse or backpack even if I know I personally won't use it. It seems flawed at the second part where your life will change if you are that prepared, almost like a fantasy.
Another way to view this story, is how it relates to Jews in the sense that in the past, Jews had to practice professions that were easy to pick up and move, such as a doctor (knowledge stays with you anywhere you go) or someone who sells jewelry or pearls because that is also easy to move. They had to be prepared for every situation just like man in Etgar Keret's story.
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