David, thanks for these excellent points. There are some, even amongst ourselves, who stubbornly cling to their opinions, which are diametrically opposed to yours and mine. We embrace and warmly welcome those who understand and care, if not about us, then at very least, about common decency. Stand up and be counted. Every voice counts! Every one is appreciated.
Thank you again for another well thought-out article. But I wanted to give a possible reason why some "left wing Jews who are strongly critical of Israel ... seem to have gone silent". I think the horror of Oct 7th has left them speechless. There is no room to be critical when the spotlight is on innocent victims of vile terror. After a period of mourning, the criticism will likely re-appear - I think it is starting.
David, thanks for these excellent points. There are some, even amongst ourselves, who stubbornly cling to their opinions, which are diametrically opposed to yours and mine. We embrace and warmly welcome those who understand and care, if not about us, then at very least, about common decency. Stand up and be counted. Every voice counts! Every one is appreciated.
Thank you again for another well thought-out article. But I wanted to give a possible reason why some "left wing Jews who are strongly critical of Israel ... seem to have gone silent". I think the horror of Oct 7th has left them speechless. There is no room to be critical when the spotlight is on innocent victims of vile terror. After a period of mourning, the criticism will likely re-appear - I think it is starting.
Unfortunately, you are right.