Well said Josh, but a tragic indictment on our world at large.
I was aware of every attack outlined, but only because of Israeli, not American-based, journalism. And I grieve every instance of such evil, terroristic, murder and injury.
I was actually in Israel during the first two mentioned, and had driven through the same portion of Highway 4 the day before that attack.
It’s one thing to love and pray for Israel and her people from afar; from the relative safety of Florida, and another thing altogether to live and move within Israel with Jewish Israeli friends; to share in the realities of their day-to-day lives. The experience would, quite naturally, be different for each person. But for me, it was enlivening on a profoundly visceral level. In other words, I feel strangely ‘at home’ when there, regardless of what is happening, and love the land and people with a love that is beyond rational; a love that I believe is an expression of G-d’s love for both.
That explains why I know as much as I do about the realities of Israeli life - much of which I find troubling - as well as that of the Chosen People worldwide; when we love someone, or some ‘thing’, we care enough to want to know. And I find it strange, and deeply disturbing, that so many fellow Americans, particularly those who profess to be Christian, have no interest in what happens with Israel and the Chosen People, betray some degree of antisemitism, or are downright inimical towards both.
That said, Israel does indeed have more true friends amongst the peoples of the world than Israelis probably realize. Just as the events of the world since October 7, 2023 have forced many Jews around the world to consider more deeply what it means to be Jewish, so it has been for those Gentiles who love and stand with Israel and the Jewish people. We are all being tested, and refined, as if by fire - and may we all come through proven genuinely faithful to the ideals and truths we know, in our hearts, essentially matter.
I’ve stopped “listening” to MSM, I follow you Joshua. Keep up the fantastic work of getting the truth out. We here in the USA are hearing you loud and clear and definitely stand with Israel.
And when terror attacks occur in other Western countries on their populations, often, the quiet blame goes to Israel/Jews--because of supposed "support" for Israel. In other words, if Israel just didn't exist, neither would terror attacks in Western countries. Also note that "blame the victim" and "they had it coming" is beginning to gain ground in other terror attacks not involving Jews. Such as the murder of the CEO of United Healthcare in New York recently; a shocking amount of people condone or celebrate the murder as "he had it coming." I expect more of those sorts of terror attacks to receive the same morally bankrupt treatment as attacks on Jews have always had.
I can’t help wondering how different MSM coverage would have been if Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO killed allegedly by Luigi Mangione, had been Jewish. Or if Luigi were.
And I can’t help wondering if this outrageous story was buried because the victim was Jewish (I’ve no idea if he is). As uncovered by The Free Press: “Michael Stürzenberger was stabbed by an Islamic extremist for criticizing Islam, and Germany prosecuted him for anti-Islam hate speech. Read that again. Slowly. Talk about doubling down in the wrong direction! Michael’s hate crime? Comparing parts of the Quran to Mein Kampf and discussing the sexual assaults of young girls in Muslim-majority countries.”
Then this came from Israel Live News this morning: “HUGE NEWS! … Residents of 6 Druze villages in southern Syria voted unanimously to live under Israeli rule. And be part of the Golan. The Druze have asked the IDF to stay.” Will it be HUGE to the MSM?
While you are right, Josh, please join me in wondering if the things that are changing are for the better or worse.
In the eyes of the vast majority of the world, it always comes down to this: Those Israelis (translation: Those JEWS) had it coming to them. And besides, the MSM wouldn't want to ruin it's "It all started when Israel responded" narrative.
Puck has confused the word “Palaeolithic” with “palestinian”. There is no evidence of anything he purports. Calling out the twisting of meanings and inventing version of “facts”.
Terrorism against Jews is not terror but righteous,heroic acts of resistance.
What else to expect when obviously occupied Israel was illegally founded by capitalist Western powers to corner the oil market at the expense of "Palestinians."
The most recent archeological discoveries in the Manot Cave of the western Galilee prove beyond a shadow of doubt that "Palestinians" have been living in their national state beginning at least 35,000 years go. The proof? The cave contained a ritual complex where they worshipped Allah.
Mr. Hoffman, I love reading your pieces as they eloquently express ideas and principles that resonate within me. Unfortunately, in the current state of the Jewish world and beyond, you’ve got too much to write about. “Git g’zucht!” , “kol hakavod” and thank you.
Keep Mt Herman. Take back Gaza, ‘the West Bank’, the Sinai peninsula. And all of Jerusalem. It’s ours. Always has been since David bought and paid for the threshing floor. We sinned when we gave it all back after HaShem fought them beside us. We thought we could bargain with Jew haters. Oct 7 changed everything…Simchat Torah for crying out loud. “Every place your foot steps…” “Every Jew a .22…”
Good man…9m, good choice. I’m having fun repeating Rabbi Kahane who was way before his time. And saw it coming. Assassinated by a member of the same Islamic terrorist group who bombed the towers the first time.
Well said Josh, but a tragic indictment on our world at large.
I was aware of every attack outlined, but only because of Israeli, not American-based, journalism. And I grieve every instance of such evil, terroristic, murder and injury.
I was actually in Israel during the first two mentioned, and had driven through the same portion of Highway 4 the day before that attack.
It’s one thing to love and pray for Israel and her people from afar; from the relative safety of Florida, and another thing altogether to live and move within Israel with Jewish Israeli friends; to share in the realities of their day-to-day lives. The experience would, quite naturally, be different for each person. But for me, it was enlivening on a profoundly visceral level. In other words, I feel strangely ‘at home’ when there, regardless of what is happening, and love the land and people with a love that is beyond rational; a love that I believe is an expression of G-d’s love for both.
That explains why I know as much as I do about the realities of Israeli life - much of which I find troubling - as well as that of the Chosen People worldwide; when we love someone, or some ‘thing’, we care enough to want to know. And I find it strange, and deeply disturbing, that so many fellow Americans, particularly those who profess to be Christian, have no interest in what happens with Israel and the Chosen People, betray some degree of antisemitism, or are downright inimical towards both.
That said, Israel does indeed have more true friends amongst the peoples of the world than Israelis probably realize. Just as the events of the world since October 7, 2023 have forced many Jews around the world to consider more deeply what it means to be Jewish, so it has been for those Gentiles who love and stand with Israel and the Jewish people. We are all being tested, and refined, as if by fire - and may we all come through proven genuinely faithful to the ideals and truths we know, in our hearts, essentially matter.
Love, Mike
I’ve stopped “listening” to MSM, I follow you Joshua. Keep up the fantastic work of getting the truth out. We here in the USA are hearing you loud and clear and definitely stand with Israel.
And when terror attacks occur in other Western countries on their populations, often, the quiet blame goes to Israel/Jews--because of supposed "support" for Israel. In other words, if Israel just didn't exist, neither would terror attacks in Western countries. Also note that "blame the victim" and "they had it coming" is beginning to gain ground in other terror attacks not involving Jews. Such as the murder of the CEO of United Healthcare in New York recently; a shocking amount of people condone or celebrate the murder as "he had it coming." I expect more of those sorts of terror attacks to receive the same morally bankrupt treatment as attacks on Jews have always had.
I can’t help wondering how different MSM coverage would have been if Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO killed allegedly by Luigi Mangione, had been Jewish. Or if Luigi were.
And I can’t help wondering if this outrageous story was buried because the victim was Jewish (I’ve no idea if he is). As uncovered by The Free Press: “Michael Stürzenberger was stabbed by an Islamic extremist for criticizing Islam, and Germany prosecuted him for anti-Islam hate speech. Read that again. Slowly. Talk about doubling down in the wrong direction! Michael’s hate crime? Comparing parts of the Quran to Mein Kampf and discussing the sexual assaults of young girls in Muslim-majority countries.”
Then this came from Israel Live News this morning: “HUGE NEWS! … Residents of 6 Druze villages in southern Syria voted unanimously to live under Israeli rule. And be part of the Golan. The Druze have asked the IDF to stay.” Will it be HUGE to the MSM?
While you are right, Josh, please join me in wondering if the things that are changing are for the better or worse.
In the eyes of the vast majority of the world, it always comes down to this: Those Israelis (translation: Those JEWS) had it coming to them. And besides, the MSM wouldn't want to ruin it's "It all started when Israel responded" narrative.
Do you think that the same principle applies to the lack of reporting of black on black violence in the US?
Could be!
Joshua, well done!
Puck has confused the word “Palaeolithic” with “palestinian”. There is no evidence of anything he purports. Calling out the twisting of meanings and inventing version of “facts”.
Terrorism against Jews is not terror but righteous,heroic acts of resistance.
What else to expect when obviously occupied Israel was illegally founded by capitalist Western powers to corner the oil market at the expense of "Palestinians."
The most recent archeological discoveries in the Manot Cave of the western Galilee prove beyond a shadow of doubt that "Palestinians" have been living in their national state beginning at least 35,000 years go. The proof? The cave contained a ritual complex where they worshipped Allah.
Mr. Hoffman, I love reading your pieces as they eloquently express ideas and principles that resonate within me. Unfortunately, in the current state of the Jewish world and beyond, you’ve got too much to write about. “Git g’zucht!” , “kol hakavod” and thank you.
So what is the solution.?
To let our voices be heard regularly loudly and truthfully!
Keep Mt Herman. Take back Gaza, ‘the West Bank’, the Sinai peninsula. And all of Jerusalem. It’s ours. Always has been since David bought and paid for the threshing floor. We sinned when we gave it all back after HaShem fought them beside us. We thought we could bargain with Jew haters. Oct 7 changed everything…Simchat Torah for crying out loud. “Every place your foot steps…” “Every Jew a .22…”
It rhymes but that's about it. A .22 doesn't have enough stopping power. Better a .40 caliber or 9 mm.
Good man…9m, good choice. I’m having fun repeating Rabbi Kahane who was way before his time. And saw it coming. Assassinated by a member of the same Islamic terrorist group who bombed the towers the first time.