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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would call her OP.  She obviously felt very isolated.  I am Catholic and am in a circle that's about half Jewish, with the other half mostly non practicing Catholics and protestants.  We are close enough that we talk deeply about any and all issues.

But my Jewish friends feel the sting of antisemitism constantly (not from our group but other communities to which they belong).  Many identify strongly with Israel.  [b]It is very difficult to have a conversation about Israel without sounding antisemitic[/b].

I would call her and just listen.  I'm sure she feels isolated and unsure of her place in this group.  [/quote]

This is only a problem because of people who shut down any criticism of Israel with allegations of antisemitism.

Just like America can (and should) be heavily criticized right now, so should Israel. We shouldn’t have to all tiptoe around discussing genocide because some people are very attached to their home (or ancestral) country.

And yes, antisemitism does absolutely still exist. There are crazy people who will horribly use what is going on in Gaza to harm civilian Jews / Israelis in America. That should absolutely be condemned and discussed.

But right now it feels like the only sentiment you’re allowed to express is complete support for Israel lest your Jewish friends get upset (obviously they’re not a monolith but many in my first hand experience). I have quite a few Jewish friends and follow some Jewish content creators and they are very easily triggered by any support for Gazans and have written lengthy social media posts accusing anyone who feels bad for Gazans as being a horrible person who cannot be their friend anymore. I think it’s crazy but I don’t engage because hearts and minds won’t be changed. But it does make me think less of them that they they are using their own discrimination as a shield to then support harm to others. [/quote]

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