We need to take a lesson from Israelis on this issue. Israelis don't shy away from asking what is considered a personal question in the US. They will ask you how much your rent is or what your salary is without blinking an eye. My late Israeli husband, upon seeing folks who were obviously from a different culture, or meeting people with obviously foreign names, never hesitated to ask about their backgrounds. He was genuinely interested and, most of the time, those folks were actually flattered and engaged in a back and forth with him.
Awareness of language is important in responding when our enemies have militarized language against us, how we respond should be well thought out with our best interest at the core.
We should approach the Jordanians and ask them how they appropriated a dead culture? How they believe they are the said appropriated culture, how they feel about colonizing the world? Solid questions for a loosely based people.
Good point! My only reservations lie with what Frederick Tatala brings up AND that they could ask "a Jew" that is only "Jewish" by accident of birth. Soros, Bernie, and so many so-called "Jews" that are warped in their views and USED by bigots as worthy of "quoting".
Plus "Judaism" is first and foremost"a religion". And I could find endless views from Jews themselves as to what they think it means or states. "Jews" are not a monolith--thus the diversity within ourselves.
I'm not "religious". I avoid "religious" reasons because they are contested by other "religious" views and beliefs.
The strong, human relationship between our people forms the building blocks of sustained peace, deep trust and a prosperous future shared together. Although governments can sign agreements and institutions form partnerships, it is people that foster long-term understanding and resilience in our schools, arts and culture, science and business, innovation and civil societies. Creating a space for honest conversation, where both sides acknowledge and value their differences, encourages partnerships that bridge differences, resolve conflicts and support us to work together to solve global challenges. We must invest in these peoples to Peoples relations, if we're going to leave a better, more prosperous world for future generations.
I fully agree with your bright remark : “If we want less misunder standing and less antisemitism, we need more real conversations with real people—and fewer assumptions built from a news feed” And especially MEETING jewish people, talking to them, visiting jewish cultural internet sites , reading israeli media, attending synagogue services, that for sure will help!
We need to take a lesson from Israelis on this issue. Israelis don't shy away from asking what is considered a personal question in the US. They will ask you how much your rent is or what your salary is without blinking an eye. My late Israeli husband, upon seeing folks who were obviously from a different culture, or meeting people with obviously foreign names, never hesitated to ask about their backgrounds. He was genuinely interested and, most of the time, those folks were actually flattered and engaged in a back and forth with him.
A great article. We have a Pub group - a rabbi, a pastor and a priest I’d like them to discuss it.
Awareness of language is important in responding when our enemies have militarized language against us, how we respond should be well thought out with our best interest at the core.
We should approach the Jordanians and ask them how they appropriated a dead culture? How they believe they are the said appropriated culture, how they feel about colonizing the world? Solid questions for a loosely based people.
Good point! My only reservations lie with what Frederick Tatala brings up AND that they could ask "a Jew" that is only "Jewish" by accident of birth. Soros, Bernie, and so many so-called "Jews" that are warped in their views and USED by bigots as worthy of "quoting".
Plus "Judaism" is first and foremost"a religion". And I could find endless views from Jews themselves as to what they think it means or states. "Jews" are not a monolith--thus the diversity within ourselves.
I'm not "religious". I avoid "religious" reasons because they are contested by other "religious" views and beliefs.
So I argue ONLY facts.
The strong, human relationship between our people forms the building blocks of sustained peace, deep trust and a prosperous future shared together. Although governments can sign agreements and institutions form partnerships, it is people that foster long-term understanding and resilience in our schools, arts and culture, science and business, innovation and civil societies. Creating a space for honest conversation, where both sides acknowledge and value their differences, encourages partnerships that bridge differences, resolve conflicts and support us to work together to solve global challenges. We must invest in these peoples to Peoples relations, if we're going to leave a better, more prosperous world for future generations.
I LOVE discussing Judaism with gentiles who are interested in it.
I fully agree with your bright remark : “If we want less misunder standing and less antisemitism, we need more real conversations with real people—and fewer assumptions built from a news feed” And especially MEETING jewish people, talking to them, visiting jewish cultural internet sites , reading israeli media, attending synagogue services, that for sure will help!