‘Why Were You Not Zusia?’ Evolve Essay Summary By Mordecai M. Kaplan From the diaries of Rabbi Mordecai M. Kaplan, a reflection on the beauty of stepping outside proscribed lines and being fully oneself. This is a summary of an essay available in the "Gender" section of Evolve: Groundbreaking Jewish Conversations. Click here to read the full essay. Click here for a categorized listing of all essays from Evolve: Groundbreaking Conversations.