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Thanks, Ellie. You are welcome to share this article. You can do this through our socials. If you go to…
Would the author share this more widely? (anonymously). The wider world needs to hear this message.
I hear you, and my heart breaks. I am also afraid.
Gabriella Iaroslavitz is a passionate young person and I admire her work with-defamation league. I don’t want you to be…
So beautifully articulated. And made me SO SO sad but know that we will be strong and overcome … It’s…
Thank you for writing this, Gabriella! I put my mother’s Magen David on a gold necklace together with my grandmother’s…
<3 Thank you Tamra
Thank you for your feedback dear Hannah, i am touched. Ofcourse you may share it! Ronit
Thank you, dear Ronit. I agree with this 100%. It is grotesque and terrifying, what is happening around the world…
Are you aware of a relatively recent book titled “Israelophobia”, by Simons. Suggest you add it to your reading list.
Thank you, dear Marnie, for writing this piece. I am a Jewish Canadian-born woman who agrees with everything you say.…
Just superb and what a beautiful read with such beautiful memories for you. I couldn’t help but have a bit…
This is lovely, Annette, and brings your beautiful Danielle back in many memories – I can see her warm smile…
Loved loved loved Danielle An exceptionally intelligent warm caring woman with a smile that melted your heart. ❤️ Beautiful article…
This is so well articulated.It is a shameful silence. I share your outrage and thank you for speaking out.