Yes, a great conversation starter! ... Seriously, though: Is it an insane idea? It certainly would be a good way to test our competing visions of the future of life in the diaspora. :-)
I would be reticent to take that trip. I know there are people who don’t know God’s chosen are the apple of His eye, but it is always a surprise to me to encounter antisemitism. A shock really. Then again there are dangers for all of us going anywhere alone these days due to the border opening.
Yes, I'm reticent too. But I can't shake the feeling that I'm avoiding something I shouldn't avoid. If the mood in rural America is really that hostile, then avoiding it doesn't seem to be a solution. Ignorance isn't bliss. However, ignorance might be safer. :-)
Go for it. But you open with : "Before you fill my water bottles, are you Jewish? You look Jewish." That should break the ice.
Rivka in the Bible filling the water bottles.
That made me smile. Thanks, Rivka. :-)
Yes, a great conversation starter! ... Seriously, though: Is it an insane idea? It certainly would be a good way to test our competing visions of the future of life in the diaspora. :-)
Alan, lech lecha. Seriously, go. I believe you will find beautiful people.
I would be reticent to take that trip. I know there are people who don’t know God’s chosen are the apple of His eye, but it is always a surprise to me to encounter antisemitism. A shock really. Then again there are dangers for all of us going anywhere alone these days due to the border opening.
Yes, I'm reticent too. But I can't shake the feeling that I'm avoiding something I shouldn't avoid. If the mood in rural America is really that hostile, then avoiding it doesn't seem to be a solution. Ignorance isn't bliss. However, ignorance might be safer. :-)
Then go in peace. I have never encountered antisemitism in the South. Then again, I’ve been there 3X.