Bravo for a tremendous article, beautifully and powerfully written, even in its humorous hues at times. I'm sorry you are ill. I wish you recovery and the long life you deserve.
Today's decision by a partisan judge - another category of people on which we depend- saying that Harvard's anti-semitic incidents were sporadic and Harvard's conduct was adequate show us the moral decay of our civilisation.
The Beast lurks everywhere. It always resided within, but nice utopias and shaming mores staved its full expression. Yet, the history of the West is blood-soaked. The affinity found within the West for Islamic barbarism has its roots in the moral descent of the West. The common, unifying denominator is the hatred of Jews, the primary, earliest, committed civilisers.
"Courage has never meant the absence of vulnerability. It means refusing to make vulnerability your master." My Dad's side of the family is Irish and when they came to the US in the 19th-century they were treated shamefully by Americans but they prevailed and became politically active and entered into the police, fire, and other professions because they weren't going to NOT be Irish. That is courage and Jews need to refuse to NOT be Jewish, regardless.
Reminds me of the advice that one hears while living in the big city. If someone comes to rob you, give them your watch, give them your wallet, look non-threatening, plead for mercy, and maybe, just maybe, they will just take your stuff and move on. Then again, maybe not (especially if you are a young woman). I have a better solution. Study, obtain your conceal-carry permit, and practice. Then if you are (G-d forbid) assaulted, give them your watch, your wallet, and the business end of your mahashka. I know that these are tough things to contemplate for people who value life, but the alternative can be much worse. There is an old saying, "I would rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6."
Todah, Reb Kaplan! Wonderful, well written commentary. Am Israel-don't let anyone diminish you. And, more importantly, in the immortal words of Yogi Berra, it ain't over til it's over. The Jewish-ish version, you ain't dead until you are. Carry on! Am Israel Chai! Amen!
Thanks for the great piece! Horrified at hearing multiple medical professionals speak this way about Jews. Then they get fired and act like victims.
Most of what ppl say and do to hurt Jews is about erasure, you’re right. Holocaust Inversion and universalization are all the rage right now. There’s a huge culture of antisemitism, violence and bullying and attacks start increasing, then ppl get weirdly envious almost that someone might give a Jew any sympathy so it’s always “false flag!” or “well we don’t know what the intention was of drawing a swastika on that house…” or “trans ppl were killed in Holocaust too…” It’s a weird phenomenon and I haven’t really seen it happen to other groups the same way. Stay strong!
Well spoken, no Jew should ever be ashamed, embarrassed , or afraid of hie or her identity. That is defeat, and e should all stand together, with faith in Hashem and love for one another. And there lies a problem. First, without that love for one another our numbers will always work against us. Second, the lack of unity in some portion of our few millions the effect is weakness. Without unity both in the state of Israek and across the dispersion of the Diaspora, each and everone of our People are in great peril. It is imperative that we learn to put our differences aside, particularly when we are under constant attack by the evil enemy that wants us dead and gone forever. There is really no alternative....we are all very much in the same boat. We should all pray that we collectively reach the goal of national unity and not display weakness, indifference, or political opportunism to the death cult that lives primarily to destroy us all. On that note, please be aware that many of us have reacted with shock and deep concern for our brothrrs and sisters in Europe, the UK, and Australia. We are and should be grateful for the Constitution that guarantees our individual rights and value. As a child of Holocaust survivors, my family acutely feels that, with respect for our friends and suppotters among the nations, we are yet even more grateful that in our situation, we have the right to defend our lives and the means to do so with weapons. Many of us are "uncomfortable" about firearms, but the fact is that our Founders understood very well that without the means to protect our selves communally and individually, freedom and liberty can be become jeopardy and oppression. In Israel, we have the citizen soldiers of the IDF. In the diaspora, we have each other. So, if you can make Aliyah, we shoul, if not, go where at least you'll have a fighting chance. There is a certain confidence and respect that comes with the deterrence factor of an armed citizenry.
The distrust in medical professionals now goes beyond individual biases. The covid disaster created on mass distrust in medical practices from food and vaccines to hospital treatments. How do we recover from all of that? It will take time and personal involved,
I refuse to die before I am dead that statement's pretty bang on for the existential crisis that everybody faces right now. Some people's lives literally are in danger bombs are being dropped and it sucks and if you live somewhere where bones are not being dropped then your mind is being attacked left right and center so either way stay frosty ❤️
The hilarious part is your total ignorance of facts, your claim to fame. Your complete disregard for facts is well-documented in your writing, which clearly reflects your stance. As I have criticized you in the past, which you missed on purpose and your claim to the contrary is simply untrue. Your posts do not merely address the Jewish community; they actively support the actions of terrorists targeting them.
Palestinian children needing medical care is heartbreaking. But using that suffering to dismiss Jewish patients’ fears of antisemitism in medical settings is whataboutism. It is also incomplete: Israeli hospitals and Israeli medical organizations have treated Palestinian children for years, including children from Gaza and the West Bank. Both things can be true — Palestinian children deserve medical care, and Jewish patients deserve safety from antisemitism.
I agree that Palestinian children deserve healthcare. My point is that this does not answer the concern being discussed: Jewish patients should not have to fear antisemitism or mistreatment in medical settings. Both things can be true. Palestinian children deserve care, and Jewish patients deserve safety. One should not be used to dismiss the other.
I’m not the OP, and I’m not responsible for defending every word he said. I made my own point: Palestinian children deserve medical care, and Jewish patients deserve safety from antisemitism in medical settings. One does not cancel out the other.
Also, telling Jews their fears are “irrational” while dismissing concerns about antisemitism is exactly the kind of thing being discussed here.
Does your story include the tunnels built beneath those hospitals, and weaponry stored, so that the Gazan patients could be used as good propaganda for the terrorists when and if they died?
If you deny the tunnels built, you'll deny anything. You're playing games with your posts. Best you ask yourself why, and also try to get to the bottom of your obvious hatred and prejudice. Me, I've never liked games and won't be part of it.
You are so obviously not an "educator" or even named Michael Eriksson. You are an Islamist, trolling this site and others to push the Jihadi propaganda. The more you post and write, the more obvious it becomes. And you are unhinged and have a broken moral compass. Obvious.
start by proving there is a genocide in Gaza, Mr. "educator." Gaza, where the population has grown since the massacre. You don't even know the definition of a genocide, you just parrot Islamist propaganda. You are totally discredited.
Bravo for a tremendous article, beautifully and powerfully written, even in its humorous hues at times. I'm sorry you are ill. I wish you recovery and the long life you deserve.
Today's decision by a partisan judge - another category of people on which we depend- saying that Harvard's anti-semitic incidents were sporadic and Harvard's conduct was adequate show us the moral decay of our civilisation.
The Beast lurks everywhere. It always resided within, but nice utopias and shaming mores staved its full expression. Yet, the history of the West is blood-soaked. The affinity found within the West for Islamic barbarism has its roots in the moral descent of the West. The common, unifying denominator is the hatred of Jews, the primary, earliest, committed civilisers.
The case is on appeal. It appears that the judge has an anti-Israel history.
"Courage has never meant the absence of vulnerability. It means refusing to make vulnerability your master." My Dad's side of the family is Irish and when they came to the US in the 19th-century they were treated shamefully by Americans but they prevailed and became politically active and entered into the police, fire, and other professions because they weren't going to NOT be Irish. That is courage and Jews need to refuse to NOT be Jewish, regardless.
This was wonderful!
Be so proud of your heritage.
These individuals should not be allowed in healthcare.
In illness we are all the same and deserve compassion.
It is absolutely shocking.
Reminds me of the advice that one hears while living in the big city. If someone comes to rob you, give them your watch, give them your wallet, look non-threatening, plead for mercy, and maybe, just maybe, they will just take your stuff and move on. Then again, maybe not (especially if you are a young woman). I have a better solution. Study, obtain your conceal-carry permit, and practice. Then if you are (G-d forbid) assaulted, give them your watch, your wallet, and the business end of your mahashka. I know that these are tough things to contemplate for people who value life, but the alternative can be much worse. There is an old saying, "I would rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6."
Todah, Reb Kaplan! Wonderful, well written commentary. Am Israel-don't let anyone diminish you. And, more importantly, in the immortal words of Yogi Berra, it ain't over til it's over. The Jewish-ish version, you ain't dead until you are. Carry on! Am Israel Chai! Amen!
Thanks for the great piece! Horrified at hearing multiple medical professionals speak this way about Jews. Then they get fired and act like victims.
Most of what ppl say and do to hurt Jews is about erasure, you’re right. Holocaust Inversion and universalization are all the rage right now. There’s a huge culture of antisemitism, violence and bullying and attacks start increasing, then ppl get weirdly envious almost that someone might give a Jew any sympathy so it’s always “false flag!” or “well we don’t know what the intention was of drawing a swastika on that house…” or “trans ppl were killed in Holocaust too…” It’s a weird phenomenon and I haven’t really seen it happen to other groups the same way. Stay strong!
I Love this. Thank you.x
Well spoken, no Jew should ever be ashamed, embarrassed , or afraid of hie or her identity. That is defeat, and e should all stand together, with faith in Hashem and love for one another. And there lies a problem. First, without that love for one another our numbers will always work against us. Second, the lack of unity in some portion of our few millions the effect is weakness. Without unity both in the state of Israek and across the dispersion of the Diaspora, each and everone of our People are in great peril. It is imperative that we learn to put our differences aside, particularly when we are under constant attack by the evil enemy that wants us dead and gone forever. There is really no alternative....we are all very much in the same boat. We should all pray that we collectively reach the goal of national unity and not display weakness, indifference, or political opportunism to the death cult that lives primarily to destroy us all. On that note, please be aware that many of us have reacted with shock and deep concern for our brothrrs and sisters in Europe, the UK, and Australia. We are and should be grateful for the Constitution that guarantees our individual rights and value. As a child of Holocaust survivors, my family acutely feels that, with respect for our friends and suppotters among the nations, we are yet even more grateful that in our situation, we have the right to defend our lives and the means to do so with weapons. Many of us are "uncomfortable" about firearms, but the fact is that our Founders understood very well that without the means to protect our selves communally and individually, freedom and liberty can be become jeopardy and oppression. In Israel, we have the citizen soldiers of the IDF. In the diaspora, we have each other. So, if you can make Aliyah, we shoul, if not, go where at least you'll have a fighting chance. There is a certain confidence and respect that comes with the deterrence factor of an armed citizenry.
The distrust in medical professionals now goes beyond individual biases. The covid disaster created on mass distrust in medical practices from food and vaccines to hospital treatments. How do we recover from all of that? It will take time and personal involved,
The Australian newspaper published a long expose about antizionism and antisemitism in our health care system. This was one media response https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/asia-pacific/artc-australia-investigation-uncovers-anti-semitic-culture-is-growing-across-health-care-providers?fbclid=IwY2xjawTrZ3RwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTF1ekI1TEU5N0FIbENlNWJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEetRsSsDrykwbWTC-XhD0TN9f8Brrzkn0ljwBq7IRp8mp_3qDcyWe8e5AZAmk_aem_9931tuw1m-nDupTc9hghBQ
Beautiful 👌🙏
So important, so brilliant, so true. May you be blessed with healing and go from strength to strength!
I refuse to die before I am dead that statement's pretty bang on for the existential crisis that everybody faces right now. Some people's lives literally are in danger bombs are being dropped and it sucks and if you live somewhere where bones are not being dropped then your mind is being attacked left right and center so either way stay frosty ❤️
Great article! Thank you for sharing, I live in Sydney where these two “nurses” were filmed!
Sit down Adolf.
Michael Eriksson, It’s not name calling. The shoe fits, wear it. It is the reflection of all your posts and accurately describes you.
The hilarious part is your total ignorance of facts, your claim to fame. Your complete disregard for facts is well-documented in your writing, which clearly reflects your stance. As I have criticized you in the past, which you missed on purpose and your claim to the contrary is simply untrue. Your posts do not merely address the Jewish community; they actively support the actions of terrorists targeting them.
Ppl say shit like this or wear free Palestine shirts to Holocaust memorials for the same reason the author says…erasure. It’s weird
Palestinian children needing medical care is heartbreaking. But using that suffering to dismiss Jewish patients’ fears of antisemitism in medical settings is whataboutism. It is also incomplete: Israeli hospitals and Israeli medical organizations have treated Palestinian children for years, including children from Gaza and the West Bank. Both things can be true — Palestinian children deserve medical care, and Jewish patients deserve safety from antisemitism.
I agree that Palestinian children deserve healthcare. My point is that this does not answer the concern being discussed: Jewish patients should not have to fear antisemitism or mistreatment in medical settings. Both things can be true. Palestinian children deserve care, and Jewish patients deserve safety. One should not be used to dismiss the other.
I’m not the OP, and I’m not responsible for defending every word he said. I made my own point: Palestinian children deserve medical care, and Jewish patients deserve safety from antisemitism in medical settings. One does not cancel out the other.
Also, telling Jews their fears are “irrational” while dismissing concerns about antisemitism is exactly the kind of thing being discussed here.
Does your story include the tunnels built beneath those hospitals, and weaponry stored, so that the Gazan patients could be used as good propaganda for the terrorists when and if they died?
If you deny the tunnels built, you'll deny anything. You're playing games with your posts. Best you ask yourself why, and also try to get to the bottom of your obvious hatred and prejudice. Me, I've never liked games and won't be part of it.
You are so obviously not an "educator" or even named Michael Eriksson. You are an Islamist, trolling this site and others to push the Jihadi propaganda. The more you post and write, the more obvious it becomes. And you are unhinged and have a broken moral compass. Obvious.
sure. Just a ruse. You are so steeped in the bullshit. Obvious. You will never convince me otherwise, you prove it more and more with every post.
start by proving there is a genocide in Gaza, Mr. "educator." Gaza, where the population has grown since the massacre. You don't even know the definition of a genocide, you just parrot Islamist propaganda. You are totally discredited.