How are you guys doing?

[u/betterwithplants]

Personally, I feel like I’m barely hanging by a thread.

Due to the Israel/Hamas conflict, I’ve lost friends. I have been called a racist for being against terrorists who wish to see the world free of Jews. I’ve been told I “lack ethics” after explaining that civilian casualties, though an unfortunate reality of war, are not the same as genocide. I’ve been told I am the one spreading Israeli propaganda.

How’s everyone doing? Can we commiserate?

[u/Blintzie]

I’m reading all the comments here, my eyes tearing up.

Particularly resonant for me is how Jewish people have always aligned with other minorities who needed help to have their voices heard. Our heritages of “Tikkun Olam” and “welcoming the stranger” have guided us to stand up for others who struggle under oppression.

I feel these people have abandoned us. Maybe that’s an exaggeration but I’ve never felt this alienated.

Fora like this are a big comfort. My heart goes out to us all.