Is it too much to ask for jewish lives - children to grandparents - to be valued? Where are the calls for Hamas to stop bombing Israel? And to release the civilian hostages? Why is the ceasefire asked of Israel alone? Why in 2023 do Jews have to fight to be seen & valued? I believe all human lives are sacred & I cry for each life taken. There is a dearth of balance here that I am calling out. I’m heartbroken that many of my fellow progressives have abandoned us.
2/ no - I don’t agree with the Israeli government or the settlers. I don’t agree with withholding aid. AND - The anti jewish hatred I have experienced since Oct 7 has been the worst of my entire life & I’m struggling to understand how quickly the world turned from a few days of sympathy to condemnation of Israel. LEARN the history & complexity of the entire region & you will see that there is enough blame to go around. Stop being armchair experts & participating with others who would like our people to be thrown into the sea.
3/ do you realize that jewish children in elementary schools - college are AFRAID to go to school? Are being harassed daily? Posters of hostages being torn down? Jewish stores vandalized? IN THIS COUNTRY. where is the outrage? Jews, stalwart supporters of liberation movements & democracy for years feel abandoned in our hour of need.
@rabbijill Rabbi, I'm from a long way away from Israel or Palestine and don't really see myself as having the right ro comment.
But I'm going to put up an idea and please correct me if I'm wrong.
I'm thinking that the vast majority of people in both Israel and Palestine are just trying to live their lives in peace and quiet. They're not the ones firing missiles or demolishing houses. They're just trying to get by.
For what it's worth they have my full support, whatever side they are.
