While mass casualties of war in Gaza are absolutely devastating, I think it’s easier to view pictures of war than it is to view video footage of sadistic evil.
Great post. I really don't think that people get it. Their silence is deafening. I don't live in Israel, but I am extremely loyal to her and her existence. These acts of terror and barbarism, have been going on since before the (official) State of Israel's existence. Islam has a huge hate on for us, but we will keep spreading the light and exposing the truth. Now, if only those who say they support us, speak out, so all can hear.
Very astute. I'm not Jewish and I'm still in shock, not only about the horror of October 7 but about the rationalizations and denial we continue to witness. I think you're right that it's a defense mechanism of sorts. We're descending into barbarism across the West, and people's brains are scrambling to make it make sense so it won't happen to them or their children. I remember people wearing yellow ribbons for the American hostages being held by Iran in the '70s and the daily countdown on the news. Americans are being held now and yet so little discussion of them! I've never heard antisemitism around me in America, but I can understand coming to that conclusion for the relative silence. It's disorienting and destructive to our sense of unity as a nation. How pleased our enemies must be. Disgraceful.
Dear Jen, great peice of writing. Only we, unfortunately, understand that Jewish lives don't matter. We never have and we never will. Only one Hew to another understands, only one Jew to another do we cry, and our hearts hurt. If we, as Jews, expect justice be demanded by the rest of the world for what has been done and what waits for us in the next chapter we would be surely let down. We do not expect the other 99% of the world to care why should they? They have tuned their backs to us for centuries, why oh why should they grow a conscious now. It is easier to look the other way than to be a stand up human being. Am Yisrael Chai, Shalom Dan
Dear Dana, I need you to clear up one point. What do you mean when you said, “they will pass that sentiment on to their children “? I am not sure how to take that and I wanted to explore this further with you. I hope you will respond. Thank you. Shalom Dan
I meant they (Jew haters) will pass their thoughts and feelings (sentiments) alabout Jews on to their children. For instance, as a child in the deep south, other (non-Jewish ) children would say things to me like, “my mom said Hitler’s only mistake was not getting all of you.”
Dear Dana, thank you for the clarification. When I first read your post I got nervous as I was not sure which way you were headed. I did not want to draw my own conclusions. That is the problem with text. It is just words without inflection. English is difficult enough when spoken but text alone leaves a lot to be desired. I almost blocked you. I am glad I waited for you to fly your colors plainer. Shalom Dan
I was , at first, confused how you might have seen something negative in what I wrote, and then I realized that YOU didn't realize I was responding to the open question, "Why are Jews treated badly and with double standards." My response was meant to indicate that the HATERS think that "Jews don't count," not that I think that! I now can see why you were not sure. No harm done, and I'm glad you asked me so I could clarify things.
Dear Dana, Thank you for the reply. it is not rare to be on the same page with someone, but in this and age we all have to be careful who, what, why, and when. We did not know how far he will get but I for one do not talk to anyone where my personal info is given out by me. Now we have to be careful in a more robust manner. Do not admit anything to anyone. Trust like your life depended on it. No matter what, or how much you trust anyone always hold back. Never tell all your secrets or if you have an Ace up your sleeve. I know I sound paranoid but that is how you think after Uncle Sam has had at you. Sorry for going on like that. Talk latter. Shalom Dan
Sorry Jen. You give them too much credit. They don't care about the hostages or the victims because they are Jews and they don't care about victims if they are Jews. Period.
POWERFUL Writing!!! You put into brutal, honest words the reality of the world’s reaction (or lack of) to the terror crimes of 10/7, and the pain of Jewish trauma in a world that largely doesn’t care a damn.
When I consider the reality and brutality of October 7th, my heart grows cold. As I watch the world not just with blinkers on, but some celebrating, I am astounded. Was my mum so unusual commanding me from a young age to bless Jews?
Intellectual heavyweight Glenn Loury recently interviewed his blogging and “vlogging” mentor, Robert Wright. Inevitably, the conversation turned to the war in Gaza and predictably both men excoriated Israel for the #genocideinGaza. NOT ONCE DID THEY EVEN MENTION THE HOSTAGES! That was all I needed to conclude these are unserious and morally bankrupt individuals.
Thank you for spelling that out! I may have to copy, paste, copy, paste your steps over and over on various platforms as I see that warped accusation a lot.
I’d like people like Patti Smith, TN Coates, Eve Ensler, Gabor Maté, Roxanne Gay and even Brooke Warner to read this and respond. I still like Brooke but sadly she interviewed a Jewish writer, name escaping me, and allowed her to make the case for JVP. 🤮
Wow, your post hit like a sledgehammer... I am so familiar with this nightmarish story that I didn't think it could make me wince to go over it again. But, you found a way to rip the bandage off of this still festering wound. Very powerful.
Among a couple powerful quotes, I appreciated this one:
“Real care for humanity in the Middle East demands expansive empathy, the kind that doesn’t try and solve brutal conflict by framing it as a mere math equation.”
You scaffold your arguments with references to verifiable facts.
The call to action is crystal clear.
Fear of getting canceled plays into people remaining silent about atrocities.
Great post. I really don't think that people get it. Their silence is deafening. I don't live in Israel, but I am extremely loyal to her and her existence. These acts of terror and barbarism, have been going on since before the (official) State of Israel's existence. Islam has a huge hate on for us, but we will keep spreading the light and exposing the truth. Now, if only those who say they support us, speak out, so all can hear.
Am Yisrael Chai 🇮🇱💙🕊️🎗️✡️🇨🇦
Very astute. I'm not Jewish and I'm still in shock, not only about the horror of October 7 but about the rationalizations and denial we continue to witness. I think you're right that it's a defense mechanism of sorts. We're descending into barbarism across the West, and people's brains are scrambling to make it make sense so it won't happen to them or their children. I remember people wearing yellow ribbons for the American hostages being held by Iran in the '70s and the daily countdown on the news. Americans are being held now and yet so little discussion of them! I've never heard antisemitism around me in America, but I can understand coming to that conclusion for the relative silence. It's disorienting and destructive to our sense of unity as a nation. How pleased our enemies must be. Disgraceful.
Dear Jen, great peice of writing. Only we, unfortunately, understand that Jewish lives don't matter. We never have and we never will. Only one Hew to another understands, only one Jew to another do we cry, and our hearts hurt. If we, as Jews, expect justice be demanded by the rest of the world for what has been done and what waits for us in the next chapter we would be surely let down. We do not expect the other 99% of the world to care why should they? They have tuned their backs to us for centuries, why oh why should they grow a conscious now. It is easier to look the other way than to be a stand up human being. Am Yisrael Chai, Shalom Dan
very true. The truth is, Jews don't count. And they will pass that sentiment on to their children.
Dear Dana, I need you to clear up one point. What do you mean when you said, “they will pass that sentiment on to their children “? I am not sure how to take that and I wanted to explore this further with you. I hope you will respond. Thank you. Shalom Dan
I meant they (Jew haters) will pass their thoughts and feelings (sentiments) alabout Jews on to their children. For instance, as a child in the deep south, other (non-Jewish ) children would say things to me like, “my mom said Hitler’s only mistake was not getting all of you.”
Dear Dana, thank you for the clarification. When I first read your post I got nervous as I was not sure which way you were headed. I did not want to draw my own conclusions. That is the problem with text. It is just words without inflection. English is difficult enough when spoken but text alone leaves a lot to be desired. I almost blocked you. I am glad I waited for you to fly your colors plainer. Shalom Dan
I was , at first, confused how you might have seen something negative in what I wrote, and then I realized that YOU didn't realize I was responding to the open question, "Why are Jews treated badly and with double standards." My response was meant to indicate that the HATERS think that "Jews don't count," not that I think that! I now can see why you were not sure. No harm done, and I'm glad you asked me so I could clarify things.
Dear Dana, Thank you for the reply. it is not rare to be on the same page with someone, but in this and age we all have to be careful who, what, why, and when. We did not know how far he will get but I for one do not talk to anyone where my personal info is given out by me. Now we have to be careful in a more robust manner. Do not admit anything to anyone. Trust like your life depended on it. No matter what, or how much you trust anyone always hold back. Never tell all your secrets or if you have an Ace up your sleeve. I know I sound paranoid but that is how you think after Uncle Sam has had at you. Sorry for going on like that. Talk latter. Shalom Dan
Sorry Jen. You give them too much credit. They don't care about the hostages or the victims because they are Jews and they don't care about victims if they are Jews. Period.
POWERFUL Writing!!! You put into brutal, honest words the reality of the world’s reaction (or lack of) to the terror crimes of 10/7, and the pain of Jewish trauma in a world that largely doesn’t care a damn.
Very powerful. Difficult to read but spot on.
I wish this could be published in The NY Times instead of the daily garbage they write against Israel.
This was so real and 100% accurate. Painful to read, yet spot on. The people who NEED to read this experiment will never be exposed to it.
When I consider the reality and brutality of October 7th, my heart grows cold. As I watch the world not just with blinkers on, but some celebrating, I am astounded. Was my mum so unusual commanding me from a young age to bless Jews?
Intellectual heavyweight Glenn Loury recently interviewed his blogging and “vlogging” mentor, Robert Wright. Inevitably, the conversation turned to the war in Gaza and predictably both men excoriated Israel for the #genocideinGaza. NOT ONCE DID THEY EVEN MENTION THE HOSTAGES! That was all I needed to conclude these are unserious and morally bankrupt individuals.
Thank you for spelling that out! I may have to copy, paste, copy, paste your steps over and over on various platforms as I see that warped accusation a lot.
I’d like people like Patti Smith, TN Coates, Eve Ensler, Gabor Maté, Roxanne Gay and even Brooke Warner to read this and respond. I still like Brooke but sadly she interviewed a Jewish writer, name escaping me, and allowed her to make the case for JVP. 🤮
Truly one of the most powerful thing I have read to internalize the horror of the hostages and victims of Oct. 7.
Wow, your post hit like a sledgehammer... I am so familiar with this nightmarish story that I didn't think it could make me wince to go over it again. But, you found a way to rip the bandage off of this still festering wound. Very powerful.
My hat's off to you!
Excellent article.
Thank you.
And as for the deniers, push them pictures.
Still in denial?
Show them more horrors, there are also videos.
And there are those who committed suicide after watching videos of the horrible acts that Hamas committed against innocent Jews.
Anti-Semites who don't believe are advised to show the horrors that later they are going to kill themselves because of.
You're assuming they have a conscience. More than likely they will rejoice in those videos.
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"Anti-Semites who don't believe are advised to show the horrors that later they are going to kill themselves because of".
Among a couple powerful quotes, I appreciated this one:
“Real care for humanity in the Middle East demands expansive empathy, the kind that doesn’t try and solve brutal conflict by framing it as a mere math equation.”
You scaffold your arguments with references to verifiable facts.
The call to action is crystal clear.
Fear of getting canceled plays into people remaining silent about atrocities.