The world’s response to Hamas’s brutal terror attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, has exposed a painful reality that many of us never wished to face. In this episode, Daniel Ohana and I explore the moral inconsistencies prevalent in the wake of the Israel-Hamas War. We examine the boundaries of free speech and activism versus performative activism. We relate intersectionality to our understanding of our political identities and argue why it is dangerous. We share conflicts we have faced and our nonnegotiable values.
"A Cry for Moral Consistency" Article (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lds9uLYK3lYfl0H4wYk4gK9WlcAPp2K46PGsKgtzcpQ/edit)
22 Nov 2023
Three Jews, Ten Opinions
The March for Israel on November 14, 2023, was the largest pro-Israel rally in United States history with over 290,000 people marching peacefully at the National Mall in Washington DC and over 250,000 participating online. The rally aimed to show solidarity with the state and people of Israel, condemn antisemitism, and demand the immediate and safe release of the hostages taken by Hamas. In this episode, Levi D’Amato and Ailee Shanes from the “Two Jews, 10 Opinions” podcast and I reflect on our experiences at the monumental rally. We discuss the struggles we are facing as Jewish student journalists and how far antisemitic media has gone. We share what Jewish pride means to us as well as what the state of Israel represents to the Jewish people worldwide. Thank you to the UF Hillel delegation for this incredible opportunity and Am Yisrael Chai!
A resource list for the Israel-Hamas war (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mJ7_4WbwDFNSRw0H5uBiOU_1jiPOKGvNjMfhR0LJmSE/edit?usp=sharing)
Listen to the Two Jews, 10 Opinions podcast here. (https://open.spotify.com/show/4oLq0a8vjL3yuAjbe5PGpz?si=b56e52ab48704daa)
Follow Levi and Ailee on social media:
@a_shanes10 on Instagram and X
@levidamato on Instagram
1 Nov 2023
"Only in Israel" Anecdotes
Over the last century, the media has misled the public by villainizing and politicizing the fight for Jewish survival. The Jewish nation has been threatened since the beginning of time, yet we have prevailed. Many believe that educating themselves through the news and research can give them an understanding of the complicated and lengthy history of the Middle East conflict and by extension, Israel and the Jewish people. What we cannot learn through textbooks is the culture and values surrounding a place and people. Listen as 30 friends from around the world share stories that highlight the beauty of the Jewish people and the Jewish state. From mundane normalities to perspective-shifting occurrences, people who visit Israel feel a strong sense of community and shared identity that they have never experienced anywhere else.
Resources to support the Jewish cause:
IDF (https://www.idf.il)
Just One Thing (https://www.sharejustonething.com)
Tehillim for Soldiers (https://tehillimlechayal.org)
Free the Hostages (https://info.combatantisemitism.org/freethehostages?fbclid=PAAaa5G9LLcoYE2XMe8dDlVKY8hUS8MBUv92JFAdpCiZL_HeQBGnQ7pgtNKH4_aem_AYLMIdItBa_Cq36fLXip-ualIhSg_6dbGPLPzs0qTUOg19MzpMVvB4HaFvXtf8fDgeI)
StandWithUs (https://www.standwithus.com/)
AIPAC (https://www.aipac.org/)
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