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Susan Sullivan's avatar

What a brilliant piece!!

George Shay's avatar

I particularly like this quote. “But anger is a signal. It cannot become a home.”

Anger and hate are very addictive emotions.

Marlene's avatar

I feel as though I have just read someone's brilliant thesis. This is so well plotted, delineated, and erudite in detail that I am going to save it for my own edification going forward. There's such wisdom and clarity in pursuing what lies ahead for us if we want to remain viscerally connected to Israel. This is some quality piece of writing. When the mind and heart come together, this can be the result. Bravo!

Richard Hacker's avatar

Hmmm. I'm starting this next week. Our local county fair, a slightly right of center county outside of an extremely liberal metro area, happens next weekend. This year, we elect a new governor (the current one is not seeking reelection) as well as all of our representatives to Congress (no Senators on the ballot. The primaries are in August. I will go to the state Democrat information booth and ask them a simple question. "Since the continued existence of Israel, or at a minimum our support for it, seems to be the new litmus test for many Democrats, what is your position regarding the solution to the Israeli question." I have already asked a couple of good friends with means to set aside some bail money for me. I'll let you know how it turns out.

MICHAEL BELL's avatar

Another great essay. The haters are aware, but choose to ignore facts and morality in their deranged justification for Jew hate . My only response: “It’s our land. Done explaining . “

The Curious Middle's avatar

Excellent.! The nuance of when to argue, when to let it go it's such an important skill.

Dawn's avatar

This is indeed brilliant work and so true‼️It’s so crazy how many different ways there are to Try to disparage the people, and Israel 🇮🇱 It’s Awful 😢 I Stand With ISRAEL and All Jewish People WORLDWIDE‼️💯❤️💕❤️‍🩹🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇺🇸😻

Bonnie Siegel's avatar

Great piece!!!

Michael Willen's avatar

WOW! Very well written and inspiring.

david upfal's avatar

I can only echo the above... however at some point even calibration fails and the fight must be taken "to the streets" as it were.

The tsunami of jew hate is upon us although many inside and outside the camp do not fully appreciate it...

Dana Ramos's avatar

Great piece, Joshua!

Suzanna Eibuszyc's avatar

A new generation is growing up without a clear understanding of our history. We are only now recovering from the choices made by our parents' and grandparents' generations, many of whom distanced themselves from Zionism in favor of the Bund ideology. This includes my own family.

At the time, the Bund was the most popular movement, fueled by the belief that Jewish communities could safely coexist with non-Jewish populations across Europe. We all know the tragic outcome of that perspective.

Stephen Korn, MD's avatar

Outstanding essay, Joshua. Will incorporate your suggestions starting today!!

The Holy Land News's avatar

Excellent advice Joshua 👌

Understanding the world around us requires unity and coping with the challenges.

Just in the USA 🇺🇸 and Canada 🇨🇦 there are over 14,000 different Jewish ✡️ organizations.

Maybe it's time to send them a copy of your essay so that they may be persuaded to join hans and heads to deal with our changing world.

Hello9's avatar

Great insight. You should be a rabbi, Joshua!