Should We Feed Into the Outrage Machine?
I don’t want my posts to just get people riled up or make them upset. I want people to feel stronger once they read one of my posts.
Kylie Ora Lobell is a writer for the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles, The Forward, Tablet Magazine, Aish, and Chabad.org and the author of the first children’s book for the children of Jewish converts, “Jewish Just Like You.”
I don’t want my posts to just get people riled up or make them upset. I want people to feel stronger once they read one of my posts.
Personally, I’m not sure if I want to stick around to see what happens. But I also don’t want to feel like I’m escaping to Israel.
In the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attacks, the speakers called for unity, inspired attendees to love their fellow Jew and encouraged them speak up for Israel even when it was difficult.
I want you to think about the connections you can cultivate with others outside of our community. Extend your hand to them and welcome them in.
Two empty tables were set aside with photos of kidnapped hostages, and survivors of the Nova music festival were there as well.
The “Light and Unity” concert is set to feature the performance from Zusha, speakers, a menorah lighting, sufganiyot, food trucks and beer and wine.
Just look to the Torah for guidance on how we can do both.
Be the Light was a November 20 gathering in Pico-Robertson featuring pro-Israel activists and musicians talking about what was going on Israel and playing music to heal the soul.
This week, the University of Michigan is holding a vote on a campus wide BDS referendum that accuses Israel of genocide.
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