To Michael, and others,
I am not Jewish, but I have always had an interest in Jewish history, and in the Bible.
This following sentence caused me to smile, for a moment.
I learned quickly, however, that your mom could not pack you a bologna and cheese sandwich for lunch.
(So unKosher.)
There are a few terms in your post that I have no knowledge of. In context I can likely figure the meanings of such terms out.
Here are some words from your post that I do not understand.
Chabad
mensch.
machmir
kiddush
Chabad
kippa
Breslover chassidim
shtreimel
tefillin
Sukkot
shvitz (you said sweat)
tzitzit (ritual fringes) Huh?
Thank you for your service to our Nation!