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ecently, the most coveted piece of real estate for expressing Jewish identity has become the bumper of our cars. What are the institutions, ideas, and places that constitute our Jewishness? Look no further than the bumper in front of you.

Na Nach

Looking for a party? An automobile with a Na Nach sticker is not so much a car, as a roving Breslov party on wheels. Peek inside. Is the driver wearing all white? Good chance he’ll be dancing on the roof of his car during an extended traffic stop.

Your School

How do many Jews cope with the burgeoning tuition crisis? Displaying your child’s yeshivah’s bumper sticker is a step in the right direction. Instead of focusing on the cost of education, think of tuition as the price for a very fancy and cool bumper sticker.

The Shmuz.com

Sure, TheShmuz.com spreads amazing Torah, but the real miracle of this organization is their monopoly on bumper stickers. How do you get a TheShmuz.com bumper sticker? That’s the magic and the mystery. It finds you.

Camp

So everyone in your community basically goes to the same three schools — how will you show your unique flavor and Jewish identity? The answer: camp bumper stickers. Whether it’s Camp HASC, Dora Golding, NCSY Summer, or a boutique camp, transform the bumper of your car into an advertisement for your awesome parenting.

This Car Climbed Mount Washington

You may be a few pounds overweight, but your car is in great shape. Nothing demonstrates the athleticism of the yeshivish community like their outdoorsy cars. Why did Mount Washington become the official hike for our community’s vehicles? Maybe because it makes a great Chol Hamoed trip. But it’s probably the awesome bumper sticker.

(Originally featured in Mishpacha, Issue 702)