It’s hard to “like” it, there is no emoticon for “heartbreaking and terrifying.” I wish his voice were heard in the “New York Times” and “Seattle Times,” but such voices are drowned out by the most vociferous far left hysteria and the media, which has lost its credibility among those who read other sources and know the nuanced truth.
Thank you, Emily, for this article. I wonder if it could be submitted to The NYT or The Washington Post, as such articles must reach wide audience.
"In my network, when a Jewish American hears language like “from the river to the sea,” and “Hamas isn't a terrorist group, they're freedom fighters,” those types of phrases in that language, they feel like a call to violence against Israelis and other Jews." It's not only protestors. People who say this get hired as UW faculty members, members of boards and commissions, managers of substantial government agencies and award winners. This is where the antisemitism becomes institutionalized.
Clearly and consisently articulate jewish values which offer an alternative to increasingly dangerous ideologies. But what are they? I would suggest a start. Courage, compassion, wisdom, integrity, respect and faith. Add more if you like.
I am a Jew with family in Israel, and I completely support Israel's right to exist. At the same time, and of equal importance, I support rights for Palestinians, and their right to a state of their own. Israel's conduct over the years has made a two state solution impossible. Her response to Hamas's sick, disgusting, inhumane pogrom, however, has been cruel. Denying food, water, medicine, electricity and fuel to an entire population (most of whom detest Hamas), such collective punishment is outrageous. Telling. no, demanding, that hundred of thousands of people move from northern to southern Gaza, and then bombing southern Gaza, speaks for itself. Enough already. Let the aid in, keep the bombs out.
It’s hard to “like” it, there is no emoticon for “heartbreaking and terrifying.” I wish his voice were heard in the “New York Times” and “Seattle Times,” but such voices are drowned out by the most vociferous far left hysteria and the media, which has lost its credibility among those who read other sources and know the nuanced truth.
Thank you, Emily, for this article. I wonder if it could be submitted to The NYT or The Washington Post, as such articles must reach wide audience.
"In my network, when a Jewish American hears language like “from the river to the sea,” and “Hamas isn't a terrorist group, they're freedom fighters,” those types of phrases in that language, they feel like a call to violence against Israelis and other Jews." It's not only protestors. People who say this get hired as UW faculty members, members of boards and commissions, managers of substantial government agencies and award winners. This is where the antisemitism becomes institutionalized.
Thank you for coverage of this perspective.
How best to combat antisemitism?
Clearly and consisently articulate jewish values which offer an alternative to increasingly dangerous ideologies. But what are they? I would suggest a start. Courage, compassion, wisdom, integrity, respect and faith. Add more if you like.
I am a Jew with family in Israel, and I completely support Israel's right to exist. At the same time, and of equal importance, I support rights for Palestinians, and their right to a state of their own. Israel's conduct over the years has made a two state solution impossible. Her response to Hamas's sick, disgusting, inhumane pogrom, however, has been cruel. Denying food, water, medicine, electricity and fuel to an entire population (most of whom detest Hamas), such collective punishment is outrageous. Telling. no, demanding, that hundred of thousands of people move from northern to southern Gaza, and then bombing southern Gaza, speaks for itself. Enough already. Let the aid in, keep the bombs out.
Where do I find a list of rallies? I would like to go and observe, participate, support Israel. Thanks.