I have arrived at the very same conclusions. What is the point of having dialog with those whose basic and unwavering aim is to destroy the Jewish people--and who remain committed to a world view that never involves taking personal responsibility for anything.
Thank you for your essay, Emily. I’m so happy you and your family were able to experience Israel at this particular time in history. Having just come back from Israel myself, I perceived a sense of melancholy but also a tenacity of spirit, affirmation of life, and unity of purpose to bring the hostages home and achieve victory in Gaza. The next days will be perilous but I pray that HaShem will spread a canopy of peace over Eretz Yisrael and protect Israel from its enemies.
Thank you for such an eloquent confession, Emily. It's not even a confession, because the latter presupposes that one has done something, of which to be ashamed. You just gave yourself AND others permission to be ourselves. I had the same feelings when coming back to Seattle long before Oct.7 events, in 1993. I knew that I'd have to adjust in Seattle's climate, and hide what I felt towards Israel, and what I knew about that country, which would have been futile to convey to anyone who hasn't been there, and who's been getting their information from the so called news for decades...
Love your descriptions of the different scenes and people you saw in Israel. They humanize the place in a way that many anti-Zionists just don't understand. A word picture can be almost as good as a picture.
Thank you. Such an interesting perspective. It was an adventure frought with risk but you did it and we are all richer for you sharing your experience. The kids will never forget.
I have arrived at the very same conclusions. What is the point of having dialog with those whose basic and unwavering aim is to destroy the Jewish people--and who remain committed to a world view that never involves taking personal responsibility for anything.
Thank you for your essay, Emily. I’m so happy you and your family were able to experience Israel at this particular time in history. Having just come back from Israel myself, I perceived a sense of melancholy but also a tenacity of spirit, affirmation of life, and unity of purpose to bring the hostages home and achieve victory in Gaza. The next days will be perilous but I pray that HaShem will spread a canopy of peace over Eretz Yisrael and protect Israel from its enemies.
Thank you for such an eloquent confession, Emily. It's not even a confession, because the latter presupposes that one has done something, of which to be ashamed. You just gave yourself AND others permission to be ourselves. I had the same feelings when coming back to Seattle long before Oct.7 events, in 1993. I knew that I'd have to adjust in Seattle's climate, and hide what I felt towards Israel, and what I knew about that country, which would have been futile to convey to anyone who hasn't been there, and who's been getting their information from the so called news for decades...
Love your descriptions of the different scenes and people you saw in Israel. They humanize the place in a way that many anti-Zionists just don't understand. A word picture can be almost as good as a picture.
Thank you, Emily, for sharing your perspective, bravery, awareness, resolution, conviction, sensibility. Am with you 100%.
Thank you. Such an interesting perspective. It was an adventure frought with risk but you did it and we are all richer for you sharing your experience. The kids will never forget.