Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Israel & Being Jewish

It is always sadly inevitable that in light of what is happening in Gaza, the less intelligent among us take it upon themselves to attack Jews and synagogues in retaliation for Israels actions as they are unable to distinguish between a country and a countries religion.
Jewish schools have had to step up security as concerns grow about a rise in antisemitism and it being directed at children with some Jewish schools advising pupils not to wear blazers in public places so they cannot be identified as Jewish.
I expect in the coming days we will hear of attacks on Jews on synagogues and other Jewish buildings and anti-Semitic slogans daubed on shops in areas with a high Jewish contingent as well as physical assaults and we can expect them because it is a pattern with which we are sadly familiar with.
Police have stepped up patrols in the Jewish communities due to a violent minority here unable to separate Israel and Judaism and attack innocent civilians whose only connection with Israel is their religion.
Being Jewish does not make you an Israeli as being Roman Catholic does not make you Italian so engage the few braincells that you possess and stop the mindless violence against an innocent population. If you feel that strongly, boycott Israeli goods or join one of the many demonstrations against Israel but don't take out your anger on innocent people who are probably as disgusted at Israel over the past decades as you are if you only bothered to ask.

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