After the exodus from Egypt, the Hebrews are commanded to be circumcised. Separations must exist and distinctions must be made between “in” and “out”, “brother” and “other.” After years of repression, the Hebrews (like the LGBT community) are thrilled to celebrate a proud, segregated existence—not because they are forced to, but because they finally can. The author likens circumcision to coming out. Like many “Coming Out” stories, the collective Exodus includes the bitter and the sweet—both the wide smiles of release and the narrow streaks of tears.