I guess I am fortunate that my friends have shifted right — anti Hamas and concerned for all Israelis. Even in a doctor’s office, the conversation turns to empathy and sympathy and incredulity at Hama’s actions. Non-Jewish friends have reached out. I may live in a bubble, but on the global level, I feel betrayed. United Nations of antisemitism.
You aren’t alone with your frustration and worries. I do wonder what it’s like not to be Jewish. I stand proud of Israel and wish we all had solutions to this terrible state of being.
Some of my friends have shifted right, but I also still have (maybe by now, had) a lot of friends way on the far left. They’re the ones trying to do the balancing act.
Fern, I am proud to support you and Israel and Jews worldwide. The world made a promise to the Jewish people after WWII and the vast majority of us uphold that promise. I don't have any friends who subscribe to the hatred and antisemitism seen on some college campuses. And if I ever did, well, they are no longer my friends.
You do not have to be Jewish to stand up for the rights of Israel and the Jews. You simply have to be a person of honor.
Keep your head up, keep writing and fighting and remember there are a lot of good people who will never turn their backs on you, your country and Jews around the world. I am only ONE of many. We have your back and that will never change.
I guess I am fortunate that my friends have shifted right — anti Hamas and concerned for all Israelis. Even in a doctor’s office, the conversation turns to empathy and sympathy and incredulity at Hama’s actions. Non-Jewish friends have reached out. I may live in a bubble, but on the global level, I feel betrayed. United Nations of antisemitism.
You aren’t alone with your frustration and worries. I do wonder what it’s like not to be Jewish. I stand proud of Israel and wish we all had solutions to this terrible state of being.
Sending love and support.
Some of my friends have shifted right, but I also still have (maybe by now, had) a lot of friends way on the far left. They’re the ones trying to do the balancing act.
They’re in the process of falling off.
Fern
You’re amazing! And - unfortunately- right on!
Susan
Hating being right here - in both senses of the word.
Fern, I am proud to support you and Israel and Jews worldwide. The world made a promise to the Jewish people after WWII and the vast majority of us uphold that promise. I don't have any friends who subscribe to the hatred and antisemitism seen on some college campuses. And if I ever did, well, they are no longer my friends.
You do not have to be Jewish to stand up for the rights of Israel and the Jews. You simply have to be a person of honor.
Keep your head up, keep writing and fighting and remember there are a lot of good people who will never turn their backs on you, your country and Jews around the world. I am only ONE of many. We have your back and that will never change.
Carole Moore
Thanks, Carole. So very appreciated.
Fern, I cannot see that beautiful baby without being overcome with grief. Where is that baby? Concerned mothers everywhere want to know.
Orlee, no one knows. Hamas claimed to have ‘lost’ the mom, the four-year-old, and the baby. Then they claimed to have murdered them. No one knows.
We are all heartbroken. For the baby and all of the missing...