I am inexpressibly proud that this piece is in JUDITH. I have been begging the brilliant Yardenne for the gift of her luminous words since the magazine's inception. It was worth the wait! ❤️
Every time I look at this piece, it becomes clearer to me how much is owed to your brilliant editing. Not to mention the inspiration I've drawn from you for over a year. Thank you.
The way I've come to say this over the last year is that "Jews are the people who say no." When you say no, when you question assumptions, you tell those in power that they are but people. And you show there is another way to those not in power. And that makes us dangerous and frightening to everyone.
The Exodus is another story of saying no. In the past 2K years, Jews have said no to Christians and Muslims.
I am proud to be part of a people who knows how to say no.
Inspiring!! Thank you for these well written words that capture so much of what I am feeling these days. Such a challenging time but a reawakening as well.
Elissa, this is excellent, thanks for publishing this. Every word leaps off the page. I sent the link to several friends and family even before I finished reading the whole piece. יישר כוח Please forward my comments and well deserved יישר כוח and מזל טוב to Yardenne Greenspan for penning this gem.
what a rich and powerful provocation of allegiance. yardenne is a talented word weaver and seamstress of sentences. her passionate plea to consider (and re-consider) who and why we align ourselves to during these troubled times is to be commended.
Wonderful post. During Purim this year, I also made the association in my mind that our current prez is like Ahashverosh, but I love the depth of the parallels you've drawn to all the Purim themes and the shock of the suicide bomber attacks on Purim, such horrible memories but powerful reminders! Thanks for sharing this brilliant essay.
Were the bombing u mentioned and those on the 4 and 5 bus routes why Dizengoff had quite a fee years when it detereated somewhat. (Sorry for asking a side question, I did like the article aswell)
I am inexpressibly proud that this piece is in JUDITH. I have been begging the brilliant Yardenne for the gift of her luminous words since the magazine's inception. It was worth the wait! ❤️
Every time I look at this piece, it becomes clearer to me how much is owed to your brilliant editing. Not to mention the inspiration I've drawn from you for over a year. Thank you.
This is great in so many ways. Your heart and soul are spread across every paragraph. I'm proud to be your father.
Thanks for this.
The way I've come to say this over the last year is that "Jews are the people who say no." When you say no, when you question assumptions, you tell those in power that they are but people. And you show there is another way to those not in power. And that makes us dangerous and frightening to everyone.
The Exodus is another story of saying no. In the past 2K years, Jews have said no to Christians and Muslims.
I am proud to be part of a people who knows how to say no.
Inspiring!! Thank you for these well written words that capture so much of what I am feeling these days. Such a challenging time but a reawakening as well.
Brava, Yardenne!
You are Esther though. And so am I. Every one of us fighting right now is Esther
I so agree! ❤️
Excellent article! True and inspiring!
Well said!! Thank you so much!!!
Elissa, this is excellent, thanks for publishing this. Every word leaps off the page. I sent the link to several friends and family even before I finished reading the whole piece. יישר כוח Please forward my comments and well deserved יישר כוח and מזל טוב to Yardenne Greenspan for penning this gem.
what a rich and powerful provocation of allegiance. yardenne is a talented word weaver and seamstress of sentences. her passionate plea to consider (and re-consider) who and why we align ourselves to during these troubled times is to be commended.
Very powerful, thank you Yardenne.
Wonderful post. During Purim this year, I also made the association in my mind that our current prez is like Ahashverosh, but I love the depth of the parallels you've drawn to all the Purim themes and the shock of the suicide bomber attacks on Purim, such horrible memories but powerful reminders! Thanks for sharing this brilliant essay.
Were the bombing u mentioned and those on the 4 and 5 bus routes why Dizengoff had quite a fee years when it detereated somewhat. (Sorry for asking a side question, I did like the article aswell)