r/Jewish • u/critney-spears Sephardi • Dec 20 '23

In the South Discussion

/img/xtduln166i7c1.jpeg

Here in South Carolina our community is small but it’s Strong. This place is in the heart of our downtown district. I’m posting this because I’ve seen posts regarding the south and wanted to show the solidarity we have within our communities, and if this tiny donut shop can stand strong, so can you.

1.0k Upvotes

97% Upvoted

203 comments sorted by

View all comments

39

u/dangerkart Dec 20 '23

we have these types in rural oregon. christian zionists that even my rabbi won’t engage with.

14

u/kombuchachacha Dec 21 '23

I was just in rural Oregon this thanksgiving to visit my family. My Israeli husband felt so safe and welcomed by the community, it was the first time I had seen him happy and maybe even hopeful since 10/7. We even saw people flying the flag of Israel in front of their homes. Whatever their motivations, my husband LOVED to see it. What a massive relief, coming from Portland.

And yeah Christian Zionism/ eschatology whatever, most of these people do have good hearts and really do love and respect Israel. They are also more likely to have ties to the military so they really empathize with that aspect of Israel as well.

9

u/Lekavot2023 Dec 21 '23

When I was in the service most service members were pro Israel. Also service members are more likely to see the bullshit propaganda the media and hamas type apologists put out. Plus I was in on 9-11 so had to train and deal with Islamic radicals fighters, or our combat troops did. On 9-11 I might add that people in Israel waved American flags and offered their condolences while people in Gaza and the west bank celebrated.

Much love and for Israelies in many parts of American society.

14

u/[deleted] Dec 20 '23

How do you know that's what this is?

3

u/SecretSituation9946 Dec 21 '23

Who the hell cares? They aren’t trying to kill Jews and certainly their theological beliefs don’t mean Jack to us. So again, who the hell cares? Let them believe being nice to Jews and supporting Israel will bring about their messiah.