Thursday, February 17, 2011
Antisemitism
I have decided to begin making routine contributions to the Simon Weisenthal Foundation. I must report that I dont feel that there is a global rise in antisemitism that I personally feel wary of, though there is enough to keep one concerned. I may or may not have experienced some feelings of estrangement in my personal affairs over the years. Most notably these days, I find that I have experienced some antisemitism from among the least likely population that you might expect antisemitism to come... namely some fellow Jewish relationships I have had. How is this so? In becoming a Jew who follows Torah, I have noted that among those who shrug Torah ways, I have been challenged, mocked and ridiculed, mostly in an online venue from others who report being Jewish. I must say that I find this horrendus and I hereby will make a financial contribution in efforts to eliminate the hatred that does indeed exist even among our own people. I do not find that those who are considered "orthodox" Jews are any better than those who are not. In fact, I have met several whose propriety leaves a bit to desire. That said, I do believe Torah Judaism is the way our people were designed to conduct our affairs. As long as I feel that there are elements in our culture that withdraw from Torah discussions, ridicule things such as wearing a beard, wearing a kippah or wearing tzitzis or and especially keeping the Sabbath, I will feel that antisemitism is alive and well. In enclaves where it should definately not exist. So with that, I am now a benefactor of the Simon Weisenthal Foundation.
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I must admit that writing the above entry makes me feel very perturbed. I thought it over and am keeping the entry. I am not self righteous, petulant, embarrassed or hostile. I just feel that it is a concern and it has been expressed to me by other Jews who do keep torah as well. I must say that when I approach another Jewish person and they are startled to see a yarmulka or tzitzis, or that they find my intent to keep kosher agitating or "self righteous", it is an affront to myself and others. I am sorry to have to include this entry in the blog but it is due. So sorry to follow the previous entries with this one, but thats how it goes. Thanks for accepting me for who I may be today. I feel this is a necessary evil that must be ramified to begin to live our lives the way that we are meant to exist. Thanks.
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