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Seth Weisberg's avatar

Ms Smith makes what sounds like a legitimate argument. But she is undoubtedly aware, and may be an active participant in limiting the words others can use. There are countless words that are forbidden in academic talk unless someone feels aggrieved, triggered, micro-agressed, violated etc. But when Jews request that people not use phrases that imply mass murder, we are alleged to be limiting speech?

Any prize that excludes Jews is a prize we should reject. Can you imagine a prize excluding any group (other than white males)?

Terms are indeed loaded. If you are new to the battle, have the sense and humility to ask for definitions. And be careful who you ask. Jihadists make their murderous plan seem rather peaceful.

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Edward Pearlman's avatar

Below is a link to roughly what I had to write for myself and read to our 15 Pesach guests before I could see clear to even host a seder in this toxic atmosphere. Perhaps this perspective will be of interest or even be helpful, and of course, your comments would be welcome, though I too only allowed comments from paid subscribers for the obvious regrettable reasons. https://edwardpearlman.substack.com/p/3-big-picture-points-about-the-middle

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Thomas P. Balazs's avatar

Write what you know is true. Resist cliches, resist jargon. Consider your audience, all the stuff you already do. Keep the faith.

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Lila's avatar

I'd been writing alot of my own Jewish story, but hadn't put it out into the world prior to this war. Now I feel that my time has passed to do that.

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Sarah Einstein's avatar

The most common question I get about this book, most often from other Jews, is "Why is every Jew writing a book like this?" And the answer is because we need them. Your time hasn't passed to write that book.

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