Lynne, Hi. Thank you for describing so eloquently what life is like in my country these days. It is surreal to me that the whole world can be against us and support barbaric murderers and rapists of babies, children, and civilians. It is not a brush off to say that your critic of this piece is anti Semitic. The Palestinian children may be innocent but that's only because they haven't been indoctrinated yet. The Gaza population want Israel's destruction. That's their mission. We have a right to defend ourselves and prevent the next October 7th. No apologies, Lynne. We do all we can to avoid civilian death. Hamas does all they can to hide behind their civilians and blame Israel when they are collateral damage. Those who won't see this think it gives them the license to overtly hate Jews and Israel.
Thank you for painting a real picture of what must be a beautiful land. You made me feel like I was there seeing real people doing every day things in the country they love.
I love this: "People just want to live. It’s not a Jewish thing. But this constant focus on life, on living, on lifting up and seeing the humanity in another, that is a Jewish value. It’s so deep, it’s part of our DNA." Everything you wrote was so eloquently said, Lynne. Your trip to bear witness was a huge mitzvah, strengthening the people of Israel when it's so needed.
Lynne, Hi. Thank you for describing so eloquently what life is like in my country these days. It is surreal to me that the whole world can be against us and support barbaric murderers and rapists of babies, children, and civilians. It is not a brush off to say that your critic of this piece is anti Semitic. The Palestinian children may be innocent but that's only because they haven't been indoctrinated yet. The Gaza population want Israel's destruction. That's their mission. We have a right to defend ourselves and prevent the next October 7th. No apologies, Lynne. We do all we can to avoid civilian death. Hamas does all they can to hide behind their civilians and blame Israel when they are collateral damage. Those who won't see this think it gives them the license to overtly hate Jews and Israel.
Thank you for painting a real picture of what must be a beautiful land. You made me feel like I was there seeing real people doing every day things in the country they love.
Thank you for writing this. It's so important to share these stories.
Lynne,so beautiful, so touching; reninding me of my heritage and the blood running through my veins calls to me; this is who you are.
I love this: "People just want to live. It’s not a Jewish thing. But this constant focus on life, on living, on lifting up and seeing the humanity in another, that is a Jewish value. It’s so deep, it’s part of our DNA." Everything you wrote was so eloquently said, Lynne. Your trip to bear witness was a huge mitzvah, strengthening the people of Israel when it's so needed.
Wow, Lynne. Beautiful witness. Your words took me there. Thank you.
Thank you, Lynne, for witnessing, volunteering, and sharing your experience.