As a Jew, I feel obligated to keep the situation in Israel and the worldwide antisemitism in the forefront. This is not easy for me to write about; it is heart-wrenching and leaves me emotionally distraught, but I feel it is my duty.
I know some readers find it boring and repetitive. Either they aren’t interested or might be antisemitic themselves, but I don’t believe The Vegas Voice is forcing anyone to read every article. They can skip my column if they are so inclined.
What I find interesting is that many still lament about 9/11. And as Americans, we still have that open wound and cry over that horrible day – that occurred 25 years ago.
Why would anyone think that Jews should stop talking about 10/7/23, especially since there are still hostages (and remains) to be returned?
Compassion for our fellow man is something all major religions teach and yet when it comes to Jews, there seems to be a lack of tolerance for our sadness from some of our gentile neighbors. Many however will tell me they even have “Jewish friends.”
Does that absolve them of the responsibility to speak out against hatred? Is having “Jewish friends” supposed to evidence their care and concern? That’s exactly my point.
Jews are treated differently, and despite all the protestations about equality and justice, the murder of more than twelve hundred men, women and children (some of them Americans) Jews are supposed to stop talking about it.
Unlike the on-going discussions of 9/11 victims or George Floyd. But Jews, 1,200 dead, 251 taken hostage and I am boring some readers with my articles?
Don’t try to silence me – that’s what Hitler did. I will wear my Magen David proudly and fly my American/Israeli flag and I will not be silenced. The days of Jews hiding ended in 1945.
Alternatively, how about efforts put into eradicating antisemitism? How about, instead of taking the time to complain to The Vegas Voice about my repetitive articles, put their efforts (if they truly care) into writing to the Universities that allow anti-Israel and anti-Jewish activism on campuses?
After all, that is the purpose of writing – to make readers aware and hopefully open some hearts and minds.
With that said, I very much appreciate those that write or approach me and let me know how much they enjoy my articles and look forward to the newest issue. Fortunately (not for me) but for Jews, those that do value these articles far outnumber the naysayers. That gives me hope that maybe, one day, Jews can finally live in peace.
