Survival is no longer enough. After centuries of virulent antisemitism which still haunts us to this very day, Jewish strength, unity, and faith must become our victory. No permission required.
I simply don't believe that poll from the Washington Post. I would have to see the specific questions asked. I do not believe for one second that 40 percent of American Jewry believes that Israel is committing genocide.
Having been born in 1964, I am of an age where it was the Arab nations that were at war with Israel, 1967, 1973, 1982. The likes of Fatah, PLO and PFLP were the Arab terror groups.
Moving on to current day, Iran and its proxy armies of Hamas, Hezbollah, Assad in Syria and the Houthis, with Qatar funding are the threat.
I can not comment on the figure of 40% of American Jews believing Israel may be committing genocide.
As a London based Jew, I do see the reform and liberal communities being more critical of Israel, and supportive of the palestinian cause.
I am from a United Synagogue, with a ‘right to centre right’ opinion, and my 28 year old nephew shares my views. He was recently at a ‘high end’ NW London wedding and said a large number of the guests, especially of his age group, but including their parents, are left leaning, critical of Israel, sympathetic to the pally cause. This shocked me.
British and European communities, I sense, being geographically closer to Israel and the geography of the Holocaust in WW2, are more closely knit to Israel and its politics than those in the USA. I am NOT for one moment saying American Jews don’t relate to Israel, but I sense that in the last 25 years or so, American interest in Judaism and Israel has diluted by a combination of assimilation, left wing democratic aversion to Israel ‘s politics, and general liberalism in society.
America has the largest number of Jews after Israel. I believe the figures are 7 million in Israel, 6 million in America, 1,3 million Jews in Europe, with a remaining 1,5 million spread around the world.
Love your essay, truly inspirational....... thank you so much !!!!!......you are absolutely right about Jews have the right to win. not only to exist. So we Jews, all over the world, we'll keep united and fighting the old sick antisemitism!!!!!..... Sukkot Sameach
Seriously, I would take the Israel hating poll from WaPo with a grain of salt. Wonder which ‘Jews’ (JVP, Code Pink and the ‘as a Jew’ brigade which are a small minority and not representative of the majority of Jews) and how the questions were framed. Have you not learned that polls are biased and inaccurate? No one I know in my community believes that Israel is committing genocide. This is absolute rubbish. As the West’s moral compass turns into degeneracy, we Jews will thrive and survive as we have for thousands of years. Am Yisrael Chai and Chag Sameach💪🎗️🇮🇱
Joshua, this post is an incredible sermon. Beautiful, it made me cry. We all need to stay strong and positive. We are on the side of light, joy and love. Things are looking positive for an end to this war. Am Yisrael Chai ❤️🇮🇱🇺🇸
Very well described how Judaism has survived for at least 3700 years, with it's unshakeable moral standards. But it seems that other cultures and ideologies may have a different perspective of what Morality is. Our biological inheritance over millions of years is mainly to strive to be Superior, Raise one's self-esteem, to Conquer, Dominate, Win etc. This Motivational system not only applies to different Clans, Tribes, Race, Nationality, Religion, Ideology, etc. but also to Family Relations, Sibling Rivalry, Marriage, etc. Superiority can also be interpreted as a Moral Imperative. I would suggest that we always specify what our Moral Position is, not just take it for granted. From my understanding, the Moral Foundation of Abraham's Judaism is the "Sanctity of Human Life". Killing and even the Threat of Killing and Violence is disallowed and abhorrent. May the rest of the world start recognizing and integrating this Fundamental Value and Concept.
I wrote sometimes ago, we Must form A Block of unity and be ready to FIGHT. EVEN in the diaspora we MUST fight with or without weapens!! AM ISRAËL CHAI!!
You are wonderful people. Am Yisrael Chai 🇮🇱from an Irish Zionist
Fantastic!!! Stand together and be proud. You will win, fight,fight,fight. ❤️
I simply don't believe that poll from the Washington Post. I would have to see the specific questions asked. I do not believe for one second that 40 percent of American Jewry believes that Israel is committing genocide.
I agree with you!
Having been born in 1964, I am of an age where it was the Arab nations that were at war with Israel, 1967, 1973, 1982. The likes of Fatah, PLO and PFLP were the Arab terror groups.
Moving on to current day, Iran and its proxy armies of Hamas, Hezbollah, Assad in Syria and the Houthis, with Qatar funding are the threat.
I can not comment on the figure of 40% of American Jews believing Israel may be committing genocide.
As a London based Jew, I do see the reform and liberal communities being more critical of Israel, and supportive of the palestinian cause.
I am from a United Synagogue, with a ‘right to centre right’ opinion, and my 28 year old nephew shares my views. He was recently at a ‘high end’ NW London wedding and said a large number of the guests, especially of his age group, but including their parents, are left leaning, critical of Israel, sympathetic to the pally cause. This shocked me.
British and European communities, I sense, being geographically closer to Israel and the geography of the Holocaust in WW2, are more closely knit to Israel and its politics than those in the USA. I am NOT for one moment saying American Jews don’t relate to Israel, but I sense that in the last 25 years or so, American interest in Judaism and Israel has diluted by a combination of assimilation, left wing democratic aversion to Israel ‘s politics, and general liberalism in society.
America has the largest number of Jews after Israel. I believe the figures are 7 million in Israel, 6 million in America, 1,3 million Jews in Europe, with a remaining 1,5 million spread around the world.
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Love your essay, truly inspirational....... thank you so much !!!!!......you are absolutely right about Jews have the right to win. not only to exist. So we Jews, all over the world, we'll keep united and fighting the old sick antisemitism!!!!!..... Sukkot Sameach
An excellent article, all true. The existence of the Jewish people for millennia is a testament to who you are. You have a right to fight to win.
Seriously, I would take the Israel hating poll from WaPo with a grain of salt. Wonder which ‘Jews’ (JVP, Code Pink and the ‘as a Jew’ brigade which are a small minority and not representative of the majority of Jews) and how the questions were framed. Have you not learned that polls are biased and inaccurate? No one I know in my community believes that Israel is committing genocide. This is absolute rubbish. As the West’s moral compass turns into degeneracy, we Jews will thrive and survive as we have for thousands of years. Am Yisrael Chai and Chag Sameach💪🎗️🇮🇱
Beautiful, Joshua.
Joshua, this post is an incredible sermon. Beautiful, it made me cry. We all need to stay strong and positive. We are on the side of light, joy and love. Things are looking positive for an end to this war. Am Yisrael Chai ❤️🇮🇱🇺🇸
Very well described how Judaism has survived for at least 3700 years, with it's unshakeable moral standards. But it seems that other cultures and ideologies may have a different perspective of what Morality is. Our biological inheritance over millions of years is mainly to strive to be Superior, Raise one's self-esteem, to Conquer, Dominate, Win etc. This Motivational system not only applies to different Clans, Tribes, Race, Nationality, Religion, Ideology, etc. but also to Family Relations, Sibling Rivalry, Marriage, etc. Superiority can also be interpreted as a Moral Imperative. I would suggest that we always specify what our Moral Position is, not just take it for granted. From my understanding, the Moral Foundation of Abraham's Judaism is the "Sanctity of Human Life". Killing and even the Threat of Killing and Violence is disallowed and abhorrent. May the rest of the world start recognizing and integrating this Fundamental Value and Concept.
Martin Nash, M.D.
Thx for all your hard work. Am Yisroel Chai.
I wrote sometimes ago, we Must form A Block of unity and be ready to FIGHT. EVEN in the diaspora we MUST fight with or without weapens!! AM ISRAËL CHAI!!