These undeniable realities of being Jewish in modern-day America include the realities that:

1. Jewish Geography is real.

This is no rumor or misconception. If you have Jewish friends, you probably know many of their friends, and probably their friends' friends as well. You constantly realize that many of your friends know one another, even if they live across the world from one another.

2. You still sleep in the Bar and Bat Mitzvah apparel you received from parties.

No matter how ugly, or how tacky, or how small they are on you, those sweatpants aren't being donated anytime soon. They hold a place in your heart.

3. No matter how good the hummus tastes in America, it is even better in Israel.

And so is the babka, the pickles, the falafel, and the schnitzel.

4. The real meaning of l'chaim, mazal tov, and yalla.

Everyone misuses these terms, but you know exactly what you're saying.

5. When you meet someone else who is Jewish, there is an automatic connection.

I can't really explain why, but you quickly connect with people when you find out they are Jewish. Because you're part of such a small nation, meeting other people who are a part of it gives you the opportunity to feel special.

6. During the holiday season, you look out for Chanukah decorations or songs playing on the radio, even though you know deep down that you won't come across them.

Except for Adam Sandler's, "The Hanukkah Song."

7. However, you have a passion for everything Christmas related.

Deep down, you wish you had a Christmas tree, could have made cookies for Santa, and had the opportunity to search for Easter Eggs with your friends.

8. You were, or knew someone who was, an active member of USY, NIFTY, Young Judaea, or another Jewish organization.

This is inevitable, especially if you went to a Jewish camp, Jewish day-school, yeshiva, or hebrew school.

9. When people make stereotypical jokes, you have no desire to respond.

Whether it is the "Jew with the large nose," or "the one with all the money," you have no response besides to disregard their unnecessary comments.

10. You own jewelry or gifts from your first trip to Ben Yehuda Street.

Whether it is a hamsa necklace or a Hadaya ring, you did not ever leave Ben Yehuda empty handed.

11. You spend a good amount of time mentally and physically preparing yourself for temple.

At synagogue, you meet your parents' friends, have to speak to your rabbi, and meet the children you're probably going to end up babysitting.

It is inevitable that you haven't encountered most, if not all, of these things. Regardless of how small of a nation the Jewish people are, the times that you find yourself and the incredible aspects of your religion are always incredibly meaningful.