She was not so overwhelmed that she failed to recognize the humorous sides of her spiritual awakening. As a Litvinoff daughter and a third-generation atheist, she was fundamentally opposed to magical thinking and religious practices. Yet, she found herself walking into a synagogue and unexpectedly discovering her connection to her Jewish heritage. This ironic turn of events highlighted the unpredictability of personal faith and identity.

"Something had happened to her, something she could not ignore or deny," illustrating the profound impact of this experience. The unexpected nature of her spiritual awakening, despite its awkwardness and inconvenience, made it all the more powerful and believable. It showed how personal transformation can often come from the most unlikely and surprising circumstances.