The call to make Aliyah to the Promise Land makes so much sense and I can't fault those who follow it, but I urge you all to resist the call and bring your light to this dark, fallen land.
Where I most part ways with Ehud is in his stark, somewhat disturbing conclusion:
There is only one, and that is that the Jews must immigrate to Israel, the one and only true safe haven for Jews. If they leave the US under duress, then decent Gentiles must do all in their power to mitigate their hardships and suffering. For example, by paying fair prices for homes and businesses left behind. Helping the Jews pack their belongings. Subsidizing Jews of little means. Israel can absorb them all, even on short notice. At this stage decent Gentiles will be able to hold off the Antisemites by convincing them that they have won, and that soon America will be rid of her Jews, so they do not need to kill them. Hallelujah! Happy days!
This whole essay by David...how wonderful! Pleading the case for Jews to remain in the Diaspora. In this he takes a stand as a Righteous Gentile. I can only salute him. He will be disappointed in this wish, because all Jews are on their way to Israel whether they know it or not. This is the destiny of the Jewish people and is moving swiftly now.
And besides, this is very much worth saying: moving to Israel will not protect you from antisemitism at all.
Jews in the Land of Israel, connected to the God of Israel, are protected. It is a divine promise. This Arab hatred of Jews is coming to an end. It will end quickly and totally and be forgotten. We are on the cusp of a middle eastern golden age. Wait and see.
But I have to beg you all to reconsider for a reason that’s ultimately admittedly selfish on my part: Please don’t leave us, you all are the light of the world, brining your God to life wherever you go, and endlessly enriching the pagan cultures poisoning America and the rest of the world. We need you to stay.
The Jewish contribution to American culture and American morality are unique and endlessly valuable. Our country needs as many Jews as it can get to provide a light in the darkness of our modern day Babylon. Please don’t go - I will miss you all so much. You endlessly enrich my life ad so many others around you who you may not even know.
No need for comment here. Just forward as you see fit.
Of course I ultimately did not make that choice and now am deeply grateful to have found my amazing fiancee Sally Shideler whose love and devotion is giving me a reason to live in spite of how overwhelming my symptoms are on a daily basis.
Ehud also has the courage to call out a form of antisemitism that does not get enough attention, its manifestation among many American Christians today:
Today, the worse you see from Christians is a simple and honest disappointment with Jews for stubbornly not believing in the Christian Messiah. But even then, if you look closely at those Christians, you see that they are even more disappointed with themselves for failing to convert the Jews. They will go back to their lay groups and pray for guidance on how to succeed the next time.
Here David gives me undeserved credit. I wrote this in admiration of the Christians that I know, in that instead of blaming the Jew for their failure to convert him, they retreat in prayer and introspection to find guidance on how to proceed. I have an everlasting respect for Christians and their love of the Bible and for Muslims and their steadfastness in getting up at 4 am for prayers!
Where I most part ways with Ehud is in his stark, somewhat disturbing conclusion:
There is only one, and that is that the Jews must immigrate to Israel, the one and only true safe haven for Jews. If they leave the US under duress, then decent Gentiles must do all in their power to mitigate their hardships and suffering. For example, by paying fair prices for homes and businesses left behind. Helping the Jews pack their belongings. Subsidizing Jews of little means. Israel can absorb them all, even on short notice. At this stage decent Gentiles will be able to hold off the Antisemites by convincing them that they have won, and that soon America will be rid of her Jews, so they do not need to kill them. Hallelujah! Happy days!
This whole essay by David...how wonderful! Pleading the case for Jews to remain in the Diaspora. In this he takes a stand as a Righteous Gentile. I can only salute him. He will be disappointed in this wish, because all Jews are on their way to Israel whether they know it or not. This is the destiny of the Jewish people and is moving swiftly now.
And besides, this is very much worth saying: moving to Israel will not protect you from antisemitism at all.
Jews in the Land of Israel, connected to the God of Israel, are protected. It is a divine promise. This Arab hatred of Jews is coming to an end. It will end quickly and totally and be forgotten. We are on the cusp of a middle eastern golden age. Wait and see.
But I have to beg you all to reconsider for a reason that’s ultimately admittedly selfish on my part: Please don’t leave us, you all are the light of the world, brining your God to life wherever you go, and endlessly enriching the pagan cultures poisoning America and the rest of the world. We need you to stay.
The Jewish contribution to American culture and American morality are unique and endlessly valuable. Our country needs as many Jews as it can get to provide a light in the darkness of our modern day Babylon. Please don’t go - I will miss you all so much. You endlessly enrich my life ad so many others around you who you may not even know.
No need for comment here. Just forward as you see fit.
Of course I ultimately did not make that choice and now am deeply grateful to have found my amazing fiancee Sally Shideler whose love and devotion is giving me a reason to live in spite of how overwhelming my symptoms are on a daily basis.
Mazal Tov!
Ehud also has the courage to call out a form of antisemitism that does not get enough attention, its manifestation among many American Christians today:
Today, the worse you see from Christians is a simple and honest disappointment with Jews for stubbornly not believing in the Christian Messiah. But even then, if you look closely at those Christians, you see that they are even more disappointed with themselves for failing to convert the Jews. They will go back to their lay groups and pray for guidance on how to succeed the next time.
Here David gives me undeserved credit. I wrote this in admiration of the Christians that I know, in that instead of blaming the Jew for their failure to convert him, they retreat in prayer and introspection to find guidance on how to proceed. I have an everlasting respect for Christians and their love of the Bible and for Muslims and their steadfastness in getting up at 4 am for prayers!