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As someone who believes in the power of truth, memory, and solidarity, I feel both sorrow and responsibility reading this. The rising tide of antisemitism whether in old forms or new guises cannot be ignored, nor should it ever be rationalized.It’s heartbreaking that after millennia of contributions to civilization, Jewish communities must still live in fear. You’re right vigilance is not optional. But as we confront these dangers, I also hope we don’t surrender to despair. The fight against hate must be joined by people of all backgrounds, faiths, and principles not only for the safety of Jews, but for the moral sanity of humanity as a whole
You raise and important point, defeating antisemitism take much more than Jews themselves fighting. We are only .2% of the world's population and we can't do it alone. Thank you.
As someone who believes in the power of truth, memory, and solidarity, I feel both sorrow and responsibility reading this. The rising tide of antisemitism whether in old forms or new guises cannot be ignored, nor should it ever be rationalized.It’s heartbreaking that after millennia of contributions to civilization, Jewish communities must still live in fear. You’re right vigilance is not optional. But as we confront these dangers, I also hope we don’t surrender to despair. The fight against hate must be joined by people of all backgrounds, faiths, and principles not only for the safety of Jews, but for the moral sanity of humanity as a whole
You raise and important point, defeating antisemitism take much more than Jews themselves fighting. We are only .2% of the world's population and we can't do it alone. Thank you.