As a Jew, I’m terrified

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Anonymous wrote:Jeff said it as well as anyone. I've nothing to add other than that OP might want to read his column and reflect on it.

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/weblog/2025/06/18/update061825

Jeff is not Jewish so I’m confused as to why Jeff would be telling OP how to feel?

I didn’t say Jeff was telling OP “how to feel.” I think the post puts current events in a context that we would all be well served to consider.

how do current events put in context mean that OP shouldn’t worry about antisemitism? And why do you have the right to tell them that? Would you tell anyone else something like that?

Facts should tell the OP not to worry. I’m not saying anyone in a Synagogue, Mosque or Church is safe. Based on our history all have been targeted. But the average Jew living his life shouldn’t be worried.

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Anonymous wrote:Jews gravitate towards and support Israel because they want a designated nation to be with their own kind. There exists a kinship like none other. This is somewhat insulting to the rest of us out here in the diaspora. We welcome you but you still feel stronger ties to your own kind. Other ethnicities are called racists and bigots for similar ethnocentric beliefs.

Weird projection there.

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Anonymous wrote:I never understood Jewish support for Trump. He admires Hitler, has shared beliefs and rhetoric, and followed the same playbook. He hired white supremacists and they were his base. Why would you support a man just like him just because a different ethic group was his target? It was appalling, actually.

Those things are irrelevant to Zionists as long as their greater goals are met.

I mean just look at history - the Zionists are Nazis had a long history of collaboration, most notably the Haavara agreement.

Most American Jews are Zionists in some sense (most of us are glad that the state of Israel exists, though most of us also want it to be very different). Most American Jews also voted for Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, or Kamala Harris. But sure, Zionists are all Trump-loving Nazis.

The Zionism is the problem.

Before that? In Europe? What was the "Jewish" problem before Zionism?

What about in Muslim counties in the mideast, when Jews were dhimmis (look it up)-- well before Zionism, what was the problem then?

How about the Spanish Inquisition? Was Zionism the problem too?

Give me a break.

Israel exists BECAUSE of antisemitism.

If the Arab world had treated the Jews who lived among them as equal citizens, there never would have been an Israel.

If Europe had not tried to exterminate every last Jew, there would be no Israel.

So you'll have to excuse us if we don't buy your "Zionism created antisemitism BS"

Israel exists, so does Mexico, and Venzuela and Colombia and Egypt and Iran, but you live here in the US now and the year is 2025. It’s like when fat people constantly obsess over thinking people are looking at them because they’re fat. Fact is most people do not care that you are jewish. We do not care.

You do no care but no one cares? It’s like telling black people to not be concerned about racism bc you aren’t racist. Or Latinos not to be scared of ICE bc if they are here legally, they should be good (which is not the case btw). Read the room.

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Anonymous wrote:Honest question here, no offense intended. Why do some Jewish Americans, and other ethnicities/religions as well, appear to choose to segregate themselves? They are living in diaspora. Why not just refer to yourself as an American living in America? Why the constant need to remind yourself and others that your true home is Israel based on where your ancestors lived a thousand or few thousand years ago? Few of us are native Americans, we all originated somewhere else, especially 1000 years ago. It’s difficult to comprehend this mentality. This narrow minded thinking isn’t going to help anyone progress. As long as people willingly choose to segregate, they are refusing to assimilate somewhat. And again it’s not only Jewish people. But as long as these exclusive very narrow minded beliefs and behaviors exist, we will always have disharmony and distrust.

What the heck are you talking about? Jews are totally assimilated in the U.S. except for a teeny tiny minority of very religious Jews who separate themselves the way Mennonite and Amish and ultra-religious people of all types do.

We are everywhere, which is ironically one of the biggest antisemitic complaints about us. I mean, there are Jews in business, law, entertainment etc. Segregated?

And secondly, what Jews do you know who have a "constant need to remind yourself and others that your true home is Israel" I am Jewish, I don't feel my true home is Israel. (Never been) and I don't know ANY Jews who feel this way.

That doesn't mean that we want to see the nine million Jews in Israel murdered though.

Again it’s not just jewish people. Anyone holding such antiquated ethnic/religious beliefs is somewhat segregated. If one’s primary identity is their ethicity and/or religion that is not quite assimilating. These people are functioning members of American society but just separate in a way. Like if your ethnicity/religion encourages you to only marry the same, that is a narrow minded belief system, if you only attend camps or groups with the same types of people, that’s not totally assimilating. This applies to any religion or ethnicity.

Got it. So if we don't all behave like white Protestants then we are doing America wrong.

No but anyone perceived as being different, even white Christians in some environments, are targets. Rather than constantly focusing on our differences and trying so hard to maintain obsolete religious/ethnic practices and behaviors, it would be in our best interest to try to be as inclusive and empathetic as possible towards everyone. Religion is a curse on society.

So minorities should not identify as such? what are you even trying to say?

The US is unique and challenging in that we are so diverse. Nowhere is perfectly safe for everyone. The US is diverse but intentional and unfortunately unintentional segregation continues to exist. I believe that some groups want and try to assimilate and become more accepting of others who may look different/ have different beliefs, however certain groups seem to be fixated on and obsessed with maintaining the their ancestral ties. The diaspora is not all white Christians or brown muslims. It’s just a very narrow view of the world that is perpetuated over generations. This does not only apply to jews. Try to look at it blindly with an unbiased perspective. Certain groups are unwilling to do this.

What “certain groups “? stop trying to be cute.

Jews are just as assimilated as any other minority or ethnic group. Jews are also very diverse so there are some groups that are more insular.

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Anonymous wrote:Jeff said it as well as anyone. I've nothing to add other than that OP might want to read his column and reflect on it.

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/weblog/2025/06/18/update061825

Jeff is not Jewish so I’m confused as to why Jeff would be telling OP how to feel?

I didn’t say Jeff was telling OP “how to feel.” I think the post puts current events in a context that we would all be well served to consider.

how do current events put in context mean that OP shouldn’t worry about antisemitism? And why do you have the right to tell them that? Would you tell anyone else something like that?

Facts should tell the OP not to worry. I’m not saying anyone in a Synagogue, Mosque or Church is safe. Based on our history all have been targeted. But the average Jew living his life shouldn’t be worried.

You need to know how to read the room. Nowhere is 100% perfectly safe for everyone at all times but the US is safer than many. I, as a woman, am cautious to travel to the inner city alone at night sadly just because I am a woman. A black person may not be safe in an all white Christian southern town.

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Anonymous wrote:I never understood Jewish support for Trump. He admires Hitler, has shared beliefs and rhetoric, and followed the same playbook. He hired white supremacists and they were his base. Why would you support a man just like him just because a different ethic group was his target? It was appalling, actually.

Those things are irrelevant to Zionists as long as their greater goals are met.

I mean just look at history - the Zionists are Nazis had a long history of collaboration, most notably the Haavara agreement.

Most American Jews are Zionists in some sense (most of us are glad that the state of Israel exists, though most of us also want it to be very different). Most American Jews also voted for Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, or Kamala Harris. But sure, Zionists are all Trump-loving Nazis.

The Zionism is the problem.

Before that? In Europe? What was the "Jewish" problem before Zionism?

What about in Muslim counties in the mideast, when Jews were dhimmis (look it up)-- well before Zionism, what was the problem then?

How about the Spanish Inquisition? Was Zionism the problem too?

Give me a break.

Israel exists BECAUSE of antisemitism.

If the Arab world had treated the Jews who lived among them as equal citizens, there never would have been an Israel.

If Europe had not tried to exterminate every last Jew, there would be no Israel.

So you'll have to excuse us if we don't buy your "Zionism created antisemitism BS"

Israel exists, so does Mexico, and Venzuela and Colombia and Egypt and Iran, but you live here in the US now and the year is 2025. It’s like when fat people constantly obsess over thinking people are looking at them because they’re fat. Fact is most people do not care that you are jewish. We do not care.

You do no care but no one cares? It’s like telling black people to not be concerned about racism bc you aren’t racist. Or Latinos not to be scared of ICE bc if they are here legally, they should be good (which is not the case btw). Read the room.

Based on the entire US population it’s a minute percentage who really care.

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Anonymous wrote:Honest question here, no offense intended. Why do some Jewish Americans, and other ethnicities/religions as well, appear to choose to segregate themselves? They are living in diaspora. Why not just refer to yourself as an American living in America? Why the constant need to remind yourself and others that your true home is Israel based on where your ancestors lived a thousand or few thousand years ago? Few of us are native Americans, we all originated somewhere else, especially 1000 years ago. It’s difficult to comprehend this mentality. This narrow minded thinking isn’t going to help anyone progress. As long as people willingly choose to segregate, they are refusing to assimilate somewhat. And again it’s not only Jewish people. But as long as these exclusive very narrow minded beliefs and behaviors exist, we will always have disharmony and distrust.

What the heck are you talking about? Jews are totally assimilated in the U.S. except for a teeny tiny minority of very religious Jews who separate themselves the way Mennonite and Amish and ultra-religious people of all types do.

We are everywhere, which is ironically one of the biggest antisemitic complaints about us. I mean, there are Jews in business, law, entertainment etc. Segregated?

And secondly, what Jews do you know who have a "constant need to remind yourself and others that your true home is Israel" I am Jewish, I don't feel my true home is Israel. (Never been) and I don't know ANY Jews who feel this way.

That doesn't mean that we want to see the nine million Jews in Israel murdered though.

Again it’s not just jewish people. Anyone holding such antiquated ethnic/religious beliefs is somewhat segregated. If one’s primary identity is their ethicity and/or religion that is not quite assimilating. These people are functioning members of American society but just separate in a way. Like if your ethnicity/religion encourages you to only marry the same, that is a narrow minded belief system, if you only attend camps or groups with the same types of people, that’s not totally assimilating. This applies to any religion or ethnicity.

Got it. So if we don't all behave like white Protestants then we are doing America wrong.

No but anyone perceived as being different, even white Christians in some environments, are targets. Rather than constantly focusing on our differences and trying so hard to maintain obsolete religious/ethnic practices and behaviors, it would be in our best interest to try to be as inclusive and empathetic as possible towards everyone. Religion is a curse on society.

So minorities should not identify as such? what are you even trying to say?

The US is unique and challenging in that we are so diverse. Nowhere is perfectly safe for everyone. The US is diverse but intentional and unfortunately unintentional segregation continues to exist. I believe that some groups want and try to assimilate and become more accepting of others who may look different/ have different beliefs, however certain groups seem to be fixated on and obsessed with maintaining the their ancestral ties. The diaspora is not all white Christians or brown muslims. It’s just a very narrow view of the world that is perpetuated over generations. This does not only apply to jews. Try to look at it blindly with an unbiased perspective. Certain groups are unwilling to do this.

What “certain groups “? stop trying to be cute.

Jews are just as assimilated as any other minority or ethnic group. Jews are also very diverse so there are some groups that are more insular.

Certain groups meaning some people who refuse to learn english, refuse to make friends or acquaintances outside of their ethnic groups, continue to hold onto antiquated beliefs. If you live in the US and you want to be accepted it may help to pretend to care about others living here. There are many targets in the US, black people, women, children, disabled people, lgbtq, elderly, etc, nit just jews.

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I mean historically women, children, brown skinned people, disabled, autistic, lgbtq, have been crucified. What should we do about this? Should each of these categories have their own safe spaces somewhere? Are these groups treated well compared to jewish people in the US?

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Anonymous wrote:For the record I don’t agree with any of this — not what Israel is doing in Gaza and certainly not what’s happening in Iran. But, I fear how much I and all other American Jews are going to face even more antisemitism and retribution because of today’s actions. And I’m terrified.

We don’t worry because we don’t belong to any synagogues or go to demonstrations. But there hasn’t been anything major in terms of people getting killed. You should worry more about Israelis and Palestinians. They are in real danger.

DP

Sure.

But Iran has been funding terror groups in multiple regions for quite some time. There are consequences for such things.

And now that the US has been dragged into it, it’s reasonable to worry about America and Americans—whether on American soil or abroad.

I wonder how Trump will navigate this…

While he’s big on retribution, he and his advisors probably didn’t see this coming.

The U.S. was not dragged into it. Trump and Miller have been itching for this fight. He wanted to invade Iran the first time around but we had sensible people at the pentagon.

Disagree.

I’m super liberal and can’t think of anything positive to say about Trump, but nonetheless I do not believe he was itching for war. Everything he has said and done—and everything his administration planned for over the last handful of years—pointed to isolationism and avoiding war.

I would have agreed with this until I consider the military parade. I think he hoped it would be an intentional display of strength--putting Iran and any other adversaries on notice.

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Anonymous wrote:I mean historically women, children, brown skinned people, disabled, autistic, lgbtq, have been crucified. What should we do about this? Should each of these categories have their own safe spaces somewhere? Are these groups treated well compared to jewish people in the US?

Is a white appearing jewish american less safe in the US than any one of these groups?

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Anonymous wrote:Honest question here, no offense intended. Why do some Jewish Americans, and other ethnicities/religions as well, appear to choose to segregate themselves? They are living in diaspora. Why not just refer to yourself as an American living in America? Why the constant need to remind yourself and others that your true home is Israel based on where your ancestors lived a thousand or few thousand years ago? Few of us are native Americans, we all originated somewhere else, especially 1000 years ago. It’s difficult to comprehend this mentality. This narrow minded thinking isn’t going to help anyone progress. As long as people willingly choose to segregate, they are refusing to assimilate somewhat. And again it’s not only Jewish people. But as long as these exclusive very narrow minded beliefs and behaviors exist, we will always have disharmony and distrust.

What the heck are you talking about? Jews are totally assimilated in the U.S. except for a teeny tiny minority of very religious Jews who separate themselves the way Mennonite and Amish and ultra-religious people of all types do.

We are everywhere, which is ironically one of the biggest antisemitic complaints about us. I mean, there are Jews in business, law, entertainment etc. Segregated?

And secondly, what Jews do you know who have a "constant need to remind yourself and others that your true home is Israel" I am Jewish, I don't feel my true home is Israel. (Never been) and I don't know ANY Jews who feel this way.

That doesn't mean that we want to see the nine million Jews in Israel murdered though.

Again it’s not just jewish people. Anyone holding such antiquated ethnic/religious beliefs is somewhat segregated. If one’s primary identity is their ethicity and/or religion that is not quite assimilating. These people are functioning members of American society but just separate in a way. Like if your ethnicity/religion encourages you to only marry the same, that is a narrow minded belief system, if you only attend camps or groups with the same types of people, that’s not totally assimilating. This applies to any religion or ethnicity.

Got it. So if we don't all behave like white Protestants then we are doing America wrong.

No but anyone perceived as being different, even white Christians in some environments, are targets. Rather than constantly focusing on our differences and trying so hard to maintain obsolete religious/ethnic practices and behaviors, it would be in our best interest to try to be as inclusive and empathetic as possible towards everyone. Religion is a curse on society.

So minorities should not identify as such? what are you even trying to say?

The US is unique and challenging in that we are so diverse. Nowhere is perfectly safe for everyone. The US is diverse but intentional and unfortunately unintentional segregation continues to exist. I believe that some groups want and try to assimilate and become more accepting of others who may look different/ have different beliefs, however certain groups seem to be fixated on and obsessed with maintaining the their ancestral ties. The diaspora is not all white Christians or brown muslims. It’s just a very narrow view of the world that is perpetuated over generations. This does not only apply to jews. Try to look at it blindly with an unbiased perspective. Certain groups are unwilling to do this.

What “certain groups “? stop trying to be cute.

Jews are just as assimilated as any other minority or ethnic group. Jews are also very diverse so there are some groups that are more insular.

Certain groups meaning some people who refuse to learn english, refuse to make friends or acquaintances outside of their ethnic groups, continue to hold onto antiquated beliefs. If you live in the US and you want to be accepted it may help to pretend to care about others living here. There are many targets in the US, black people, women, children, disabled people, lgbtq, elderly, etc, nit just jews.

If you think that describes Jews and/or excuses antisemitism, not sure what to say.

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Anonymous wrote:I mean historically women, children, brown skinned people, disabled, autistic, lgbtq, have been crucified. What should we do about this? Should each of these categories have their own safe spaces somewhere? Are these groups treated well compared to jewish people in the US?

Did you know!! Jews can be women, children, brown skinned, disabled, lgbtq, and autistic!!

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Anonymous wrote:I mean historically women, children, brown skinned people, disabled, autistic, lgbtq, have been crucified. What should we do about this? Should each of these categories have their own safe spaces somewhere? Are these groups treated well compared to jewish people in the US?

Is a white appearing jewish american less safe in the US than any one of these groups?

True, no white appearing Jew has ever been a woman. or a child. Or autistic. Or gay.

wtf is this line of discussion? Just stop.

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We should all be terrified.

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If you're terrified get a gun and learn to use it.

That's why USA is the best. You either are victorious or die with dignity. Theres no loading onto boxcars to the ovens in The 2A USA