Thanks for this. I count on your wise words and good works. As I read today's piece, I couldn't help but think: "Why don't so many of our fellow Jews care more? About the people in Gaza? The people in the West Bank? The Arabs within the state of Israel?" Our religion, our history, our culture all teach us that every life matters. And yet... I would have said I cared because I was raised a Jew. And yet...
Thanks for this. I count on your wise words and good works. As I read today's piece, I couldn't help but think: "Why don't so many of our fellow Jews care more? About the people in Gaza? The people in the West Bank? The Arabs within the state of Israel?" Our religion, our history, our culture all teach us that every life matters. And yet... I would have said I cared because I was raised a Jew. And yet...
Ah, thank you so much for all your thoughts and words and for the marvelous poem!
We must never stop caring!
Thank you for your essay and the poem. Even us altes need to join demonstrations or write post cards, make phone calls, donate money, donate time.
Thanks so much, Larry.
Both insightful readings both sighting painful realities.I’m am not feeling that the hopefulness is within reach. Wish that was obtainable.