#Jewish resilience

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People hate Jewish resilience. They hate us in general, but they *especially* hate our resilience.

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A Chanukiah next to torn down posters of Israeli hostages in London.  What a profound & inspiring image of Jewish Pride, Jewish resilience & Jewish continuity. Am yisrael chai!

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They say “to death with you!”

We say “we live! to life!”

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From your Jewish life on Instagram 🇮🇱💙

Being joyful and happy is resilience 🇮🇱

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Reflection on Jewish survival.....

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mind me saying i wanted to spread the good word of Disco Elysium to my relatives on Facebook?

my great godmother is unfortunately reaching the end of her life and she's had several scares lately, to be real with myself and everyone else... but i think it's really endearing that i posted some of the Thought Cabinet art from the game by Anton Vill on my profile today and she replied with this, unprompted

apparently she was so bewildered by the abstract thought-cabinet illustrations that she had to keep herself from passing 😭

i love this art but more than that i love this woman so completely...

one time i asked her "how have you stayed so youthful, Marie?"

and she just cackled and said "i lie a lot"

what a gal

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The ancient story of Hanukkah feels more relevant than ever in 2024.

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For the Jewish people, history has a way of repeating itself far too often.

Yet alongside the challenges, our survival and resilience remain steadfast, just as they have for generations.

Let's keep shining bright, together 🕎

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by Kylie Ora Lobell

Now, Klompas has come out with a book, “Stand-Up Nation: Israeli Resilience in the Wake of Disaster” (Wicked Son), which is a unique approach to Israel activism. Rather than sharing news about the war, this book highlights Israel’s altruism towards the world. 

“Today, Israel is nicknamed the ‘Start-Up Nation,’ and it is celebrated for its booming economy and ingenious innovations,” she wrote in the book. “Less celebrated is the story of how Israel lifted up other nations as it lifted up itself — the story of Israel, a force for good in the world.”

“Today, Israel is nicknamed the ‘Start-Up Nation,’ and it is celebrated for its booming economy and ingenious innovations. Less celebrated is the story of how Israel lifted up other nations as it lifted up itself — the story of Israel, a force for good in the world.”

Klompas’ book outlines MASHAV’s work, such as when they built the first utility-scale solar field in East Africa, spearheaded clean water initiatives in Israel, Jordan, the West Bank and Gaza and provided meals to starving children in India. 

“For a while, Israel became a global leader in supporting newly independent states. Precisely because it was small and poor, Israel had an advantage over larger, richer, and more established countries,” Klompas wrote. “It was a model and source of inspiration for newly emerging nations facing their own array of challenges.”

She saw this with her own eyes. After finishing up at the UN, she founded and led Project Inspire, an initiative to show Israel’s work in social, environmental and economic development in low-income nations. She ran tours in Uganda, Kenya, Guatemala, India and Nepal, showing participants how people in these countries utilize Israel’s teachings and technologies to tackle poverty and inequality. 

 When Klompas traveled, she saw Israel in “the most unlikely of places,” she wrote. “While trekking in East Africa and walking through a small craft market, I spotted a handmade beaded bracelet with the flag of Israel alongside bracelets with the flags of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. In the remote hills of Nepal, I happened upon a group of children, and as I passed by they yelled to me: ‘Shalom! Namaste! Hello!’ In Uganda, I visited a remote island on Lake Victoria. Getting there required a windy bus ride, followed by a rickety boat ride, followed by another bumpy bus ride. When we finally reached Osanidde Village, an orphanage for children with HIV, we were greeted by teenagers who sang the Ugandan national anthem followed by ‘Hatikva.’”

“Stand-Up Nation” is a callback to what Israel really is, and what a massive impact the small Jewish State has had on the world – a much-needed reminder post-Oct. 7, when it is being bashed everywhere we look. Klompas believes that enough isn’t being done to communicate Israel’s nation-building initiatives. 

“I think I’m the first one to write a book about it, if not one of the first,” she said. “I’m not sure that people who have been to Israel dozens of times are even familiar with MASHAV. How many people know this story about Israel as a developing country and founding an international development agency at the same time? It’s an untold story. And the more that I learn about it, the more it shocks me that people don’t know it.”

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Even in dispossession and under tyranny, Jews have never left behind the Maccabean spirit.

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please watch the WHOLE vid!!

What a Jewish Uprising against Germans teaches us about Palestine.

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more about/for Palestine in this post:

.https://www.instagram.com/p/DHNhDv_MDR3/

(+IMPORTANT) (Nov,2023)-A Bit Fruity Podcast (created by Matt Bernstein (gay American Jewish man) Ep with Moe Dabbagh, a gay Palestinian American with family currently in Gaza. ‘Queers for Palestine & The Power of Pinkwashing’. Palestine has been occupied for more than 76 years now, since 1948 year. This ep gives you a LOT of information, especially if you are one of the people who can’t see right through the propaganda; or the ones who go ‘well if you’re gay then go to Gaza and see how that goes for you’. Queer Liberation is a liberation of Palestinian people. We can’t have one without the other. Free Palestine. Free all the people that are not yet free. This is where we start!! Ep on youtube :https://youtu.be/Xsgdk-DDSXc on spotify :https://open.spotify.com/episode/62WOjKJYih6lhuisP8tmZH?si=soRArGs1QeWqEzEaiSVlUg on iheartcom:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-a-bit-fruity-with-matt-ber-117844074/episode/queer-palestinians-the-power-of-129612460/(keep learning & keep showing up!)

!!.http://alqaws.org/siteEn/index & https://queersinpalestine.noblogs.org/ + https://www.instagram.com/queersinpalestine/

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a really great organization that i don't see any posts about here is HEAL palestine :https://yourartmatters-itswhatgotmehere.tumblr.com/post/769377788956409856 :https://www.healpalestine.org/ +https://ramikashou.com/collections/limited-edition-merch-collection

---I do think with news of the ceasefire, everyone should read up on what the ceasefire actually means and what the different phases of the ceasefire are. here's a good source for what we know as of now:https://www.tumblr.com/evies20dollars/773008798928502784?source=share &What do we know about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in Gaza? | Israel-Palestine conflict News | Al Jazeera

So Trump sat next to Netanyahu..+The problem is not “Israel” or America—it’s white colonization:https://www.instagram.com/p/DFsPQFVMnPb/ &https://www.instagram.com/p/DFrvWJXupvB/

THIS song is so real ALWAYS yes:https://www.instagram.com/p/DFT9kKpvctY/

Little girl from Gaza reading a poem about Resilience:https://www.instagram.com/p/DFrjlKaONmK/

A Letter to Trump from a Child in Gaza:https://www.instagram.com/p/DFpshgHMnP_/ +https://www.instagram.com/p/DFx0WSzN2MS/

more info about Palestine if you want to educate yourself or others:(ig highlight):https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18391980472045227/

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Tiffany Haddish en el evento “Stand Together” en apoyo a Israel

🇪🇸 El 12 de noviembre de 2024, Tiffany Haddish participó en el evento "Stand Together" en Washington, D.C., donde miles de personas se reunieron para mostrar su solidaridad con Israel. Durante su emotivo discurso, Tiffany reflexionó sobre su propio descubrimiento de raíces judías, expresando su apoyo en un momento marcado por el dolor y la unidad de la comunidad judía. Mencionó las luchas actuales, como los 101 rehenes en Gaza, el aumento del antisemitismo, y el odio enfrentado en algunos campus universitarios. Haddish resaltó que la unidad no se basa en estar de acuerdo en todo, sino en apoyarse mutuamente en los momentos críticos. Con su mensaje inclusivo, destacó la diversidad en la comunidad judía y la importancia de la solidaridad ante las dificultades actuales.

🇺🇸 On November 12, 2024, Tiffany Haddish attended the "Stand Together" event in Washington, D.C., where thousands gathered to express their solidarity with Israel. In her heartfelt speech, Tiffany reflected on discovering her own Jewish heritage and voiced support during a time of grief and unity within the Jewish community. She spoke of current struggles, such as the 101 hostages in Gaza, rising anti-Semitism, and hatred encountered on college campuses. Haddish emphasized that unity is not about agreeing on everything but standing together in critical times. With her inclusive message, she celebrated the diversity within the Jewish community and stressed the importance of solidarity in the face of today’s challenges.

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Good News From Israel

In the 15th Sep 24 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include:

5 articles featuring amazing war-wounded Israelis.

Thousands at risk of lung blood clots saved by Israeli AI.

How a black African Jew became Deputy Mayor of Tel Aviv.

Another Israeli process turns garbage into fuel.

It’s never been a better time to invest in Israeli technology.

Israeli journalist Walter Bingham skydives to celebrate his 100th birthday.

Read More: Good News From Israel

This issue is dedicated to all the Israeli superheroes featured in this newsletter

The photo is of Israel's Walter Bingham, the world's oldest journalist, who celebrated his 100th birthday by skydiving over Israel.

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Stay united. Stay strong. Survive.

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Hey! I'm the anon who asked you about fear of reaching out to your local synagogue and confronting the reality of the conversion process. First of all, I want to thank you for your answer and the other person in your inbox for their message. They truly warmed my heart. Now I wrote this to wish you a happy Chanukah. If you dont mind sharing, how is it going for you? is it your first one? Can you light the candles yet? Are you cooking latkes? Anyhow, have a good week!

Thank you so much for getting back, I'm so happy! It's amazing to have talked with you and with the other anon, as well <3

And thank you for the well-wishes. I'm not "actually" celebrating this year because I am studying by myself and don't think I'm ready nor would I think it appropriate. But chanukah is still such a nice time, it truly embodies the saying of am yisrael chai <3