Leftists Aren’t the Only Perpetrators of Anti-Semitism in the World
Bev , I will try respectfully to respond to your comments -
” Menachem – why do you bring the Holocaust into this?”
Because the subject of the article is ant-semitism and it is intellectually fraudulent to leave it out.
” You have absolutely no right whatsoever to use it in this way – as a tool to silence and smear anybody who does not agree with your world view.”
I do no such thing.
” I am in no distress, believe me – I see things clearly – your distress in that you believe this tragedy can and should be used to overshadow what is really happening, and as a basis for enternal distrust and hatred of non-Jews.”
You seemed to be in distress. What is really happening is the continuation of the war against Judaism and the Jewish people. I have no hatred of non-Jews. I was taught and truly believe that people are either Good or Bad. I love the Good and hate the bad as I am required by my faith to do.
” It’s plain that it’s something you carry around with you constantly.”
In that you are correct. It is something all human beings carry although some are unaware.
” What a pity it’s led you to choose to not to live your life as part of a wider world.”
I am very much a part of the wider world as you put it. I have maintained an individual identity that I believe is unique and has something unique to offer.
” I know there’s Jew hatred, but to listen to some of you it’s all encompassing – restrictive, suffocating. ”
Not at all. However you seem to occupy an extreme position. Judaism for me is liberating, exciting, and wonderful. For all its challenges I thank G-d everyday for making me a Jew. Most jews feel the same way. After all a Jew can cease being a Jew anytime. the larger society invites and cajoles constantly. We prefer to be as G-d made us.
” I am not naive, Menachem, despite what you think – I know when people may not like me because I’m a Jew.”
I don’t think you are naive, just conflicted. And as a fellow Jew my heart is open to you and I truly wish you well in all things.
” I deal with it and move on. I know I would fight if I had to to protect my Jewishness and way of life. I absolutely refuse to mistrust people because sometime in the future they MAY decide to do me harm because I am a Jew.”
I don’t feel the way you think I do.
” If you feel differently, fine – but don’t patronise me.”
I don’t and I haven’t.
A question for you- Have you ever visited Israel?
