There are many reasons I am glad to be a Jew, but the main one is that nobody could make active fun of their own imminent attempted genocide quite like we can:
A gentile here and retired navy. There may still be many who want to live in hateful ignorance, but there are many who are not going to let this be a 1938 rerun. Keep shouting!
I'm not Jewish, my mother was disappointed when my son didn't go to university, but I am bloody glad he didn't I don't want him exposed to the brainwashing.
As a person of no religious affiliation myself, I could never understand families of faith I knew who devoted more time and effort to interfaith outreach than <em>intra</em>faith study and identification. Isn't it important to know who you are first? Isn't it important to know who you are, period? Isn't faith a "preexisting condition" for interfaith? If your faith is of so little interest to you, of what interest should it be to someone of another? "No religious affiliation" doesn't mean I'm neutral, btw. I'm all-in for Israel, have been since 9/11/01. Sorry it took me so long. Damn NY Times and NPR.
Many of us (JEWS) have been warning of the rise that now cannot be denied
We were told we were oversensitive - we were not
To the Jews who are in FLIGHT - go we don't need you b/c you are the reason we are at this juncture, you think your protected by your choice - you are not
You will be the first to be *thrown down the well* history shows it
Jews that are FROZEN - get that bit between your teeth & don't look away at what is happening b/c it will not stop until we ALL stand up & say not again - NEVER AGAIN
And finally to the JEWS that are in FIGHT mode -
THANK YOU
I know I am not alone
Train for EVERYTHING (social media, political, cultural, protection)- sorry but sometimes you need more than a *pretend gun or taser*
Thank you Eve -
FOR EVERYTHING
(I originally posted Bari's name but per recommendation I am thanking Bari as well)
Most people that don't like you also don't get your wit, Eve. And knowing what you've been reading a lot in the last 12 months also shows you're a good and careful friend.
I dont think the JVP "Jews" and other Js for Palestine are scared, just pure evil. You see it in the pleasure they have marching and posting for Palestine. The joining the Hitler youth analogy was appropriate. And then when a non Jewish progressive or fake progressive Muslim praises them...oh the joy.
I hadn't seen the Borat remix before and for the first time I appreciated it. As for guns, having worked in law enforcement for many years and served as a SWAT member I am familiar with guns and continue to carry in retirement. I have always and consistently encouraged Jews to own a gun, at least one for each adult family member in the home. Luckily in America we have that right. Having a weapon in the home at least gives a person a fighting chance against attack. Besides, going to the range and qualifying with my gun is relaxing, cathartic, and surprisingly peaceful. In a world in which we have little control over things, we have massive control over how well we shoot. With all the bullshit we face, lies, false accusations and judgments, the target doesn't lie. When all your rounds land squarely in the target, you laugh at the person who would look at your target and call you a poor shot.
The Israeli economy will be very much impacted by the war.
Have you considered providing your readers with a curated list of charitable organizations that can be efficient and effective in giving assistance to those in Israel most in need?
I'll mention one here in the comments: Project Kesher which originally was created 30 plus years ago to help Jewish women in the Former Soviet Union. Their model relies heavily on local volunteers so they do a lot with their budget.
When the war in Ukraine started, they had a network set up there that was able to help many Ukrainian women and their families emigrate to Israel. They now have set up a fund dedicated to helping those recent arrivals who are particularly financially vulnerable.
We've been long time supporters (20 years) of Project Kesher and my wife is on the Board so we can vouch. Happy to set up a conversation between you and the executive director.
Thank you. You're an incredibly smart, witty and perceptive writer. We all need to wake up and take action against antisemitism if we don’t want to relive the holocaust. Every person who is not speaking out against the antisemitism that is going on worldwide is complicit. “Hate is evil but so is indifference” - MLK
The terrorists want our fear to divide us, just as you say. They want their barbarism to divide us because our fear will make us quiet or freeze up. What they don’t know is that Jews will not form an angry mob and parade dead bodies with glee. We are the people of the book. We will fight back only because we have to and only when we have to do so. Some of us, as you say, are ready to fight now. And we will lead, and that is fine. The Intifada PR machine wants to make us into their image. It can’t be done.
Christ, are you going to make me look up what Angelina Jolie has been saying? Didn’t she play Daniel Pearl’s wife in a really great film? I’m so tired of stupid people.
A gentile here and retired navy. There may still be many who want to live in hateful ignorance, but there are many who are not going to let this be a 1938 rerun. Keep shouting!
I'm not Jewish, my mother was disappointed when my son didn't go to university, but I am bloody glad he didn't I don't want him exposed to the brainwashing.
As a person of no religious affiliation myself, I could never understand families of faith I knew who devoted more time and effort to interfaith outreach than <em>intra</em>faith study and identification. Isn't it important to know who you are first? Isn't it important to know who you are, period? Isn't faith a "preexisting condition" for interfaith? If your faith is of so little interest to you, of what interest should it be to someone of another? "No religious affiliation" doesn't mean I'm neutral, btw. I'm all-in for Israel, have been since 9/11/01. Sorry it took me so long. Damn NY Times and NPR.
Brilliant writing Eve! Xx
Many of us (JEWS) have been warning of the rise that now cannot be denied
We were told we were oversensitive - we were not
To the Jews who are in FLIGHT - go we don't need you b/c you are the reason we are at this juncture, you think your protected by your choice - you are not
You will be the first to be *thrown down the well* history shows it
Jews that are FROZEN - get that bit between your teeth & don't look away at what is happening b/c it will not stop until we ALL stand up & say not again - NEVER AGAIN
And finally to the JEWS that are in FIGHT mode -
THANK YOU
I know I am not alone
Train for EVERYTHING (social media, political, cultural, protection)- sorry but sometimes you need more than a *pretend gun or taser*
Thank you Eve -
FOR EVERYTHING
(I originally posted Bari's name but per recommendation I am thanking Bari as well)
It’s Eve, not Bari. Make a quick edit. :)
Honest mistake.
It's OK to thank Bari too - 2 of our best voices!
Thanks for catching that for me - I have made the edit with a recommendation
Bravo
Most people that don't like you also don't get your wit, Eve. And knowing what you've been reading a lot in the last 12 months also shows you're a good and careful friend.
xxx And yes… My wit is wicked ;)
lol
Shout it out! It's exhausting, but so very necessary and important (my understatement of the day).
I'm proud to be a jew too!👍☺️
I dont think the JVP "Jews" and other Js for Palestine are scared, just pure evil. You see it in the pleasure they have marching and posting for Palestine. The joining the Hitler youth analogy was appropriate. And then when a non Jewish progressive or fake progressive Muslim praises them...oh the joy.
Keep being our voice!
and I don’t want to be in Freeze mode but I just don’t know what to do!
I hadn't seen the Borat remix before and for the first time I appreciated it. As for guns, having worked in law enforcement for many years and served as a SWAT member I am familiar with guns and continue to carry in retirement. I have always and consistently encouraged Jews to own a gun, at least one for each adult family member in the home. Luckily in America we have that right. Having a weapon in the home at least gives a person a fighting chance against attack. Besides, going to the range and qualifying with my gun is relaxing, cathartic, and surprisingly peaceful. In a world in which we have little control over things, we have massive control over how well we shoot. With all the bullshit we face, lies, false accusations and judgments, the target doesn't lie. When all your rounds land squarely in the target, you laugh at the person who would look at your target and call you a poor shot.
Eve,
The Israeli economy will be very much impacted by the war.
Have you considered providing your readers with a curated list of charitable organizations that can be efficient and effective in giving assistance to those in Israel most in need?
I'll mention one here in the comments: Project Kesher which originally was created 30 plus years ago to help Jewish women in the Former Soviet Union. Their model relies heavily on local volunteers so they do a lot with their budget.
https://www.projectkesher.org
When the war in Ukraine started, they had a network set up there that was able to help many Ukrainian women and their families emigrate to Israel. They now have set up a fund dedicated to helping those recent arrivals who are particularly financially vulnerable.
We've been long time supporters (20 years) of Project Kesher and my wife is on the Board so we can vouch. Happy to set up a conversation between you and the executive director.
David Roberts
Thank you. You're an incredibly smart, witty and perceptive writer. We all need to wake up and take action against antisemitism if we don’t want to relive the holocaust. Every person who is not speaking out against the antisemitism that is going on worldwide is complicit. “Hate is evil but so is indifference” - MLK
The terrorists want our fear to divide us, just as you say. They want their barbarism to divide us because our fear will make us quiet or freeze up. What they don’t know is that Jews will not form an angry mob and parade dead bodies with glee. We are the people of the book. We will fight back only because we have to and only when we have to do so. Some of us, as you say, are ready to fight now. And we will lead, and that is fine. The Intifada PR machine wants to make us into their image. It can’t be done.
Christ, are you going to make me look up what Angelina Jolie has been saying? Didn’t she play Daniel Pearl’s wife in a really great film? I’m so tired of stupid people.