You are our light, Zibby. Know that you are making a difference and reaching out to people to help us understand these tragedies. It is simply unfathomable to me. I feel naive, ignorant to think that humanity had outgrown this horrible hate towards others, knowing it only furthers pain and will never help a cause. To me, Israel did what a kind person would do: You attack me unprovoked, and I will defend myself and my people. Unfortunately, it seems the more understanding, kind one is, means the worst lot in life will take advantage of it.
We are living through a dark and difficult period of history. As Tracy Schandler Walder, The Unexpected Spy (on IG) said: "Please stop killing us." That about sums it up.
My love to my Jewish friends and family in the US for the continued terror you experience. I'm also funnelling love to the shattered and grieving Jewish community here in Australia. I am at a loss as to what to say, other than: this.must.stop. xo
Organize a one-hour meditation and lighting of candles on the winter solstice at a designated time where we all can spread light and love through our prayers.
I have been thinking of you Zibby and am so sorry for the darkness that falls upon all of us, Jewish or not, with the acts of atrocity that falls upon one of the best peoples on earth. If there is light that outsbjnes darkness, the Jews exemplify that notion, and you are a shining example of
I'm at a loss for words. I open my mouth to talk with my son, and close it again. What kind of world is he inheriting? The violence. The death. How many more? When does it stop? All I can do is what I'm doing - lighting our menorah while the Christmas tree sits across the room, help my eighty-year-old neighbors by sweeping their patios, pick up litter in my neighborhood, hug and kiss my son and my husband each morning and each evening and tell them I love them. Read books and post about them, highlighting authors such as Jean Meltzer and Heidi Shertok. Seeking out these stories of Jewish joy. Write words from my heart. Find others who do the same.
Thanks for this Zibby. As an Australian, it is horrifying to see what has unfolded in Bondi, but also around the world. I appreciate how tired the Jewish community must be and hold you in our arms with support, love and lights.
Thank you for this, Zibby, and to all who keep posting, speaking up, and speaking out.
I'm right there with you, Zibby... horrified and determined to shine my light.
TY for all you do. Keep shining your light.
Thanks for sharing this. We can be the light..
Agree with you 100%! We will be in Bondi Beach in a week and will visit the memorial.
You are our light, Zibby. Know that you are making a difference and reaching out to people to help us understand these tragedies. It is simply unfathomable to me. I feel naive, ignorant to think that humanity had outgrown this horrible hate towards others, knowing it only furthers pain and will never help a cause. To me, Israel did what a kind person would do: You attack me unprovoked, and I will defend myself and my people. Unfortunately, it seems the more understanding, kind one is, means the worst lot in life will take advantage of it.
We are living through a dark and difficult period of history. As Tracy Schandler Walder, The Unexpected Spy (on IG) said: "Please stop killing us." That about sums it up.
So glad I found you, your wonderful bookstore, your postings. Your presence is needed .
My love to my Jewish friends and family in the US for the continued terror you experience. I'm also funnelling love to the shattered and grieving Jewish community here in Australia. I am at a loss as to what to say, other than: this.must.stop. xo
Organize a one-hour meditation and lighting of candles on the winter solstice at a designated time where we all can spread light and love through our prayers.
I have been thinking of you Zibby and am so sorry for the darkness that falls upon all of us, Jewish or not, with the acts of atrocity that falls upon one of the best peoples on earth. If there is light that outsbjnes darkness, the Jews exemplify that notion, and you are a shining example of
that. ❤️
Thank you, Zibby. My menorah is shining bright here in Southern California.
I'm with you.
I'm at a loss for words. I open my mouth to talk with my son, and close it again. What kind of world is he inheriting? The violence. The death. How many more? When does it stop? All I can do is what I'm doing - lighting our menorah while the Christmas tree sits across the room, help my eighty-year-old neighbors by sweeping their patios, pick up litter in my neighborhood, hug and kiss my son and my husband each morning and each evening and tell them I love them. Read books and post about them, highlighting authors such as Jean Meltzer and Heidi Shertok. Seeking out these stories of Jewish joy. Write words from my heart. Find others who do the same.
Thanks for this Zibby. As an Australian, it is horrifying to see what has unfolded in Bondi, but also around the world. I appreciate how tired the Jewish community must be and hold you in our arms with support, love and lights.
Thank you Zibby. It’s hard to go on.