Mon Sep 30 00:41:19 UTC 2024: ## Air Conditioner Blues: A Jewish Father’s Dream of a Handy Son
**Jerusalem** – While the stereotype might be that Jewish parents dream of their kids becoming doctors, lawyers, or accountants, one Jerusalem father confesses to a different aspiration: an air conditioner repairman.
In a humorous and relatable column, the author, a resident of Israel, laments the difficulty of finding a reliable AC repairman during the scorching summer months. He describes the frustration of dealing with a temperamental air conditioner and the seemingly impossible task of finding someone to fix it.
The author highlights the irony of a country overflowing with lawyers and doctors, but facing a shortage of skilled AC technicians when the heat intensifies. He jokes about his own children’s career choices – hi-tech, special education, farming, and banking – none of whom have taken up the coveted profession of HVAC specialist.
He then shares his dream of having a son who could fix their AC woes, highlighting the practical benefits of having a handyman in the family.
Despite the lack of an air conditioner repairman in his immediate family, he holds out hope for the next generation, subtly hinting that he might subtly nudge his grandchildren towards the profession.
This humorous take on the practical needs of a family during Israel’s intense summers reminds us that sometimes, the most mundane professions can hold surprising value and create unique family bonds.
First Piper 