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estrangedlestrange:

Do you know how often I had nightmares as a kid of this exact thing? Of a shooter walking into my synagogue and killing me?

I remember years ago there were packages being sent to temples across the country with suspicious powder in it. I was terrified to go to temple for weeks because I was sure it was going to be sent to mine.

My mom had to hold my hand and coax me inside each time we went. I was terrified.

And I love being Jewish. I fiercely adore my religion. It defines me in a thousand and one ways. It is the best of me.

But it’s also one of the worst parts of me. Because I am constantly scared. 

And now more than ever with all the hate and vitriol spewing from the goddamn president of the united states.

This is not the fault of both parties. This is Trump’s fault. This is the GOP’s fault. They caused this fissure of hatred that is bubbling up in this country. They caused the bombs being sent to their opposition. They caused a fear I always had to happen to the Jews of Pittsburgh

jewish-education:

tikkunolamorgtfo:

In terms of what I’m seeing on Twitter re: calls for solidarity with the Jewish community by gentiles, it’s predominantly coming from Muslims. The pastors/ministers I’ve seen tweeting support are almost entirely from the Black community. 

White Christians, y’all are unsurprisingly fucking silent right now, and that includes so-called progressives. Just know: I fucking see you. 

This has been my experience as a southern Jew. Christian African Americans and Muslims and Jews show up for each other. We kick the f*cking KKK and neonazis out of town, we help each other wash off graffiti. White Christians, wake up.

prismatic-bell:

You know, the news is really sheltering gentiles from the full horror of what happened this morning when they keep using the phrase “Brit Milah.” Yes, that’s what was happening in the synagogue this morning, but do you know what it is?

It’s a baby naming.

Every bit as important as a christening or first birthday.

That is what this shooter opened fire on. A baby naming with people praying for that baby’s health and happiness and future.