Bestselling Author Freida McFadden Reveals Her True Identity
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Under the Miami sun, my four-year-old grandson was building sandcastles until strangers spat on him. In that instant, I was reminded: the only answer to hate is deeper Jewish pride.
In Miami during winter break with my children, I was happy to have quality time with family. One morning I took two of my grandchildren down to the beach. My granddaughter and I combed the shoreline for shells while my four-year-old grandson claimed a patch of sand as his kingdom.
Kippah perched on his head and tzitzit fluttering against his small frame, he settled in with buckets and shovels, building castles, digging moats, and letting his imagination soar. I stood there, quietly absorbing the sweetness of it all.
As my granddaughter and I sifted through the sand, I kept my grandson in the corner of my eye. A group of teenagers strolled by. I noticed that they were standing around my grandson and he looked up at them with his usual bright smile. A few seconds passed. They were laughing. I told myself they were probably saying something kind, like, “Hey, little guy, having fun? We used to build sandcastles too!”
By the time I reached them, they had drifted toward the boardwalk. I turned back to my grandson. His eyes were brimming with tears.
“What happened?”
“Bubby,” he said, his voice breaking, “they spit at me.”
I could not comprehend. They spat at my sweet, innocent child who cannot hurt a fly, who loves puppies and ice cream cones?
“And then they threw this at me, Bubby,”
He pointed to a hard piece of red sticky plastic lying in the sand. It had been filled with ice in their drink.
“Why did they do that to me? It hurt and it’s disgusting!”
His face mirrored my shattered heart.
I wiped away the tears, washed off my grandson’s face from the spit and the stickiness, and hugged him tightly. But the ache remained.
My grandson is not a child growing up in Hungary. We’re standing under the Miami sun, surrounded by hotels and the glittering ocean. Did this just really happen?
I remembered my uncle telling me how he would walk to school in Hungary when he was five years old. Every day he would be spit upon and called “Dirty Jew”, “Yiddishe Shvine.” But my grandson is not a child growing up in Szeged. We are standing under the Miami sun, surrounded by hotels and the glittering ocean. Did this just really happen?
This is the world that our children are growing up in. We may hear about the huge stories of Jewish hatred, the massacre at Bondi Beach, the murders at the Manchester Synagogue, the killings at the Capital Jewish Museum, the graffiti swastikas, and the violence on campus. But the small incidents, like spitting at a four-year-old Jewish boy playing in the sand on the beach, those go untold.
In that moment I told myself that I will not put my energy into trying to understand the hate. I have stood in the gas chambers of Auschwitz where my bubby for whom I was named took her very last breaths. I have walked the killing fields of Majdanek. I have tried to find my voice in the silent bunkers of Birkenau. I have stared at the chimneys of the crematoria as they bear witness to the suffering of our people.
The Tucker CarIsons, Candace Owens, and Nick Fuentes of the world are not new. They simply have an easier way to spread their rabid animosity. Like a malignant cancer that multiplies and spreads, they go unchecked. I will not waste time explaining away thousands of years of vicious antisemitism to my child.
No. It is time for us to put our life-force into the spirit of our nation. We will not change the haters. This is a fight for our life. A battle between good and evil, light and darkness, truth and falsehood. I will tell my children, my grandchildren, and all our children the story of our people. I will give voice to our courage, our grit, and the faith of a nation that refuses to die.
Don’t let their hatred define you. Stand tall in the miracle of our people and choose to live as a Jew with pride, passion, and purpose.
I will share how my mother stood at roll call each day in Bergen Belsen, starving, covered with lice and sores. But as she looked at the Nazis in their high boots, holding their rifles, she emboldened herself and stood proudly. She said to herself, Thank God I am not one of them. I am the daughter of prophets and kings, a daughter of the Jewish people.
The greatest response we can have right now is to build strong Jewish homes, bring the light of Shabbat into the world, have the courage to stand up for our people, teach our children the power of faith and the depth of Jewish wisdom, and plug into the resilience of our nation.
You can spit at us, spread your blood libels about us, bang your drums and march against us, but we defy you. Just as we have risen from the ashes of Holocaust and returned home after 2,000 years, we will continue to rise, to build, to believe, and to live proudly as Jews—rooted in our faith, united in our purpose, and unbreakable in our destiny.
Don’t let their hatred define you. Stand tall in the miracle of our people and choose to live as a Jew with pride, passion, and purpose.
Am Yisrael Chai.
Yes, students should learn how to fight and it can take substantial time and work. Note teachers and administrators in school rarely intervene, and are told, teacher's salaries and benefits are everyone's responsibility, student safety is an issue for specified people so feel free to ignore a child being bullied otherwise you might have to file out paperwork.
Actually Hungary is very friendly to Jews today. Lots of active input for the government. Actually Orban has just implemented program to help Israelis currently stranded in the country.
My 15 year old granddaughter, who proudly wears the Shema around her neck, was sitting in history class and a female student jumped up from her desk and yelled, "All jews should be killed." When my daughter, Rebekah, called me to report what had transpired at school that day I was flabbergasted. NEVER in my life time did I imagine this could/would to place in a public school in America, but unfortunately it did. As a family we have decided to stand strong as a jewish family and proudly proclaim who we are. My 12 year old grandson now wears a large Star of David to school and Adilene continues to wear her beloved Shema.
I am so sorry for what your granddaughter went through, just for wearing the Shema around her neck. We are proud of her. Such courage. It also sounds like your grandson has that courage, too. My daughter is now a senior in college, but experienced some events in school that were so demoralizing.
G-d's blessings to you and your family. At first, I worried that these events would have my daughter chasing assimilation, but so far, it seems like she has been fighting harder to remaining steadfastly Jewish. It must be inherently difficult to understand as a Jewish child, because we are not a people of "blaming others". If we were, we wouldn't have made it very far.
It is sad and I am emotionally traumatized. But no enemy of the Jewish people can kill their resilience. God has not abandoned the Jews and He will never do it. Jews, hold your heads straight and go forward and embrace the world.
It is so sad. I’m crying now. This is sad. What is going on in this world and it hurts. It’s disgusting. I pray. Stay strong. That’s what we gotta do. Stand strong help the strength of the Lord in our heart.❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
We should NOT ignore these things. Some of these attacks are life-threatening, especially if like me you are older than 80. Every American Jewish aduilt who is legally entitled to should own a gun, know how to accurate shoot it through repeated practice, and whenever possible obtain a concealed carry license.
I strongly disagree.
My husband once was walking late evening at Williamsburg and man approach him and hit him hard in the face.....
Being a boxer in his youth years my husband stood up and knocked out him.
I am russian and we were bitten up and called "zhid"as a kids becouse we have dark hair...So we are now not at the time of second world war.Its true,the only way to diminish darkness/"kelipa" is by increase The Light.
But,its a good idea to sigh up our jewish kids to a sport clubs,karate etc.Jewish man were always the best warriors and we also need to know how to protect ourselves in this Earth ,if we need so.
Sometimes I worry about the us.
I think the nation prospers because it has been fairly good to its Jews and good to israel. And g*d has blessed those who bless us.
What happens when it turns on us as we are starting to see? What if the hateful acts of a few become common and publically sanctioned as they did in other places we have dwelled? As they seem to be becoming in New York City with its new openly and proudly antisemitic mayor who won in a landslide?
Will g*d keep his word and curse them as he did every other nation that has cursed us?
And where does that leave Jews in the states?
Back to Israel I think.
Certainly we have been seeing an upswing in antisemitism in this country. If I think back through just a decade ago, we did see it coming. Our agencies alerting us. History repeats itself. We do not correct history in the US (among other countries), we gloss over it, politicize it, and the world moves on. Even the people who hate us like Nick Fuentes would like us all in Israel, to make it easier to kill us. I would love to live in Israel, but it is not practical for me at this point in my life. In the end, we rely on our faith, each other, and our allies. Those few courageous people who refuse to believe the centuries of lies and misrepresentations about us.
G-d's blessings to you and your family.
Living in Israel is living in a miracle! Every Jew should feel what we felt during the war with Iran.
In Hungary today, there is nearly no antesmites, walked with my kippah in Budapest and did not see or hear anything.
This is good to hear!
I am so sorry that happened to your beautiful grandson...beyond disgusting! We must stick together, speak out, be proud and continue to be the good in this sad world!
Stand your ground with proud persistence!
Such an inspiring piece. I wish I didn't have a similar story to share but my kippah-wearing sons have been targeted at their primary school here in Auckland, NZ - called "dirty Jew", accused of "killing babies", and having "Free Palestine" screamed at them by an adult (another parent!). Like the author, I have no idea how adults in diverse, free societies can imagine that it is acceptable to target Jews, let alone Jewish children, simply for who we are. Let us embrace our pride and Rebbetzin Jungreis' comments about how lucky we are to be Jews and not rabid creatures of hate.
It looks like all over the world similar stories are happening around the world, before there was Nazis( Y"S) now there is Muslim( Y"S) haters and we get haters from both the right and the left, and Holocaust Survivors ( obm) told their descendants that this will happen again, I guess they knew in their gut feeling that such hate will again rise up like it was in the 1930s/ 1940s before the Holocaust took place, unfortunately this happening around 80 years more or less since the Holocaust is very disturbing and horrifying to me as a child of a Holocaust Survivor ( obm) who went through Auschwitz-Birneau
So true Kira. We must remember and be grateful to be loving and kind people bringing light into the world. I try to be friendly wherever I go as a way of doing it. ❤️✡️
I remember my friend being called nasty names because he is Jewish. They called him a Christ killer. My friend responded "If I am that powerful to have killed your GOD then you should be afraid of me".
I love the response!
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The answer might ultimately be Aliyah but in the meantime there have to be consequences for these hateful acts. This wouldn’t have happened to a little Black child or a little Muslim child. Wonder why? There are those who hate Blacks and Muslims, too, but they know exactly what would happen to them. And they know that WON’T happen if they attack Jews. That has to change.
It is very unfortunate that you omitted among your suggestions on what to do about it, and perhaps the most important one to do, is performing the mitzvah (yes it is one of the 613) of yishuv eretz yisrael. No amount of fighting back and standing tall in the midst of the already out of control antisemitism will save the Jews in the diaspora. Those Jews who ignore this mitzvah will likely and unfortunately suffer more of the same hate. Being a light unto the nations does not necessarily mean spreading ourselves thin throughout the world. Tell your children and grandchildren that their future will look brighter and safer in Israel.
When Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY became hostile to the Jews, particularly Chabad, Rebbe Schneerson decreed that everyone stand his ground and no one move. When one has ties to the community, and the community has major Jewish infrastructure, making Aliyah and abandoning the community when it is subject to adversity, is the wrong thing to do.
On the other hand, making Aliyah as a personal decision to fulfill the mitzvah is fine and should be encouraged. It should be noted that, in general, life in Isreal is harder than that in the US, especially when one lives in a Jewish metropolis.
Lastly, if the handwriting is on the wall, and the political tide is such that Jew hatred is the norm such as in pre-war Germany, then it is time to flee. We are not there yet!
You don’t even know how to spell, “Israel”; you’re not a Jew, you simulating.
More than likely a typo.
One might rightly ask, "What else could it have been?" but I will ask it anyway. What is the evidence that this was an antisemetic act? It was disgusting, it was cruel but what is the actual evidence that it was an expression of antisemetism? They were teenagers, adolescents. Nothing was apparently said to reveal thoughts or attitudes . Adolescents do cruel, senseless things. That said, these young people should be thankful that I was not present to witness it. The story would have had a quite different ending.
I had been there the punks and their friends would have regretted what they did. All Jews must learn to fight back with whatever is handy. Bear spray works, fists knocking their teeth out, and also a seam ripper for close contact. Do not hesitate. This is the only way Jews will get respect.
What reason would they have to spit on a small child, especially when the child’s parents are nearby? Considering that the child was identifiably Jewish, it is most likely an act of contempt for Jews.
The teenagers are reported to have spoken among themselves and laughed. If we knew what they were saying and laughing about we would have a better idea, but Jew-baiting remains the most likely.
Maybe the same reason a USPS worker pushed a Jewish boy to the ground recently.
Teenagers do cruel things. Yet not all. Some are taught the right thing to do. Some are taught things.
Wishy washing or making excuses is not good enough.
You are such a gift to this world.
shoulda taken a picture of them and made them famous.
Along with the USELESS angry rhetoric - one of the things we can do - is to PRAY for those who offend us. We - collectively - can ask G-D - to BLESS THOSE WHO OFFEND US - AS THEY BLESS US. Maybe - G-D - will hear us - & let them IMMEDIATELY experience & feel the hurt - humiliation - they've caused. We in turn - need to collectively - as Jews - commit to returning to KEEPING - G-D's Written Torah Commandments & Laws that HE - gave to us. AND - collectively encourage our fellow Jews & those who wish to become heirs to His Covenant - to also join us.
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MORE Cont: Maybe then - when G-D recognizes our commitment - He'll be more inclined to teach us & them the truth - & give us back - His protection - and bring us back in PEACE - to the land - HE gave to us FOREVER - through our forefathers Abraham - Isaac & Jacob 4000 years ago.
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Did you pray for the Muslim Arab terrorists ( Y"S) that made a mini Holocaust on October 7, 2023? So with your logic you would also pray for the Nazi( Y"S) that murder 6 million Jews and 5 million non Jews, including my mom's ( obm) family( obm)? Why are talking like this to pray for evil characters that want to make the world and Israel " Judenrein " ( free of Jews) they sound like Amelak to me
Judy - If we learn anything from history. IF - we continue tp IGNORE THE EVIL POGROM EVENTS (88 MAJOR ONES - at last count). They JUST REPEAT & REPEAT. IF - we learn what G-D's trying to teach/tell us - we'll realize that - we need TO PAY ATTENTION TO HIM - & PRAY to STOP all the IGNORANCE & HATE - as well as ENLIGHTEN all mankind what is the TRUTH - TO ALL MANKIND - FOR OUR CHILDREN'S SAKE.
A show of force against the antisemites, whether it is legal force (through criminal prosecution and/or civil suit), or physical force, is MUCH more effective than praying. The antisemites only know a response sufficient enough to give them pause, the next time that they contemplate such acts. If they merely denigrate you verbally, I personally would not advocate doing anything. If they physically assault, then a retaliatory attack is in order of sufficient magnitude to instill the concept of consequences for such behavior.
For October 7th scale invasions, Halacha requires that we exterminate every last one of them, so that Israel has peace for at least 40 years on that front. See The Rambam's Mishnah Torah, Book: Kings and [their] Wars and Judges "there was peace for 40 years.".
VMS - is there a force - stronger than prayers to G-D - which have brought our enemies down? Yes - we can use the legal system - but so far historically - it's never been as successful as - we have seen - by the repeated need to go back to court.
We do - it’s in the Aleinu prayer.
Stop shouting at us.
You know, using capital letters is shouting.
Not where I learned - because - it's used also to show IMPORTANT EMPHASIS - just like TV - newspapers & commercial advertising. The CANCEL CULTURE doesn't like anything that opposes them - or what they don't want to hear - & uses it - to try and silence those that have a different opinion - especially PRO - Jewish opinions & evidence.
Will you also pray for Dr. Joseph Mengele ( Y"S) ( aka" the angel of death) the notorious evil doctor of Auschwitz-Birneau one of the worst concentration camps during the Holocaust, where the comment was how do you get out of here through the chimney, as a child of a Holocaust Survivor ( obm) descendants of Holocaust Survivors( obm) will fight in the IDF with pleasure and say it is a obligation for the ones that went for Kiddush Hashem, my mom's( obm) were righteous people, so don't lecture people about only praying if your family went through the Holocaust or pogrom, or get spit at for being Jewish you would change your broken record, before the spitting of the Red Sea Hashem to Moshe" Don't pray take action " so a brave person Nachon ben andiva went in the water
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and then when the water went up to his neck the Red Sea split and the Jews were saved
Yes, fat lot of good that will do. Sure pray. But people have to fight back. Are we really back in the 1930's and cannot stand up for ourselves.
My mom( obm) who was in a one of the worst concentration camps called Auschwitz-Birneau had a confrontation with Dr. Joseph Mengele ( Y"S)
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Joseph Mengele ( Y"S) was the notorious evil doctor ( aka" the angel of death") besides pointing to the left or right one was the shower one was the gas chamber he( Y"S) conducted gruesome experiments on the Holocaust Survivor victims, any person that was unlucky to be there, told about this Nazi( Y"S) that never paid for his( Y"S) crimes
We can and should pray.
Kind David fought and we should too.
I disagree with those who say that this is a message that we should all make aliyah, as if all Jews should live in Israel. If you think there is Jew-hatred now, imagine what it would be like if all Jewish people were confined in one place. I strongly feel that Jewish people should be all over the world, showing good examples of being good citizens in the countries where we live. All of our friends and neighbors should be able to think, "I know some Jews, and they are good people. I like having them in my neighborhood."
Having said that, I aver that this was absolutely despicable behavior from these teenagers. I hope that they realize the gravity of what they did, and have to live with the guilt of that, therefore learn from it and refrain from such actions in the future, even telling thei
While I definitely look forward to my trip to the homeland, I see your point. Actually, those that hate us are in favor of us all being in one place. That's why an antisemite might actually promote Israel. The doctrine of certain virulent Jew haters is that we will be easier to kill that way.
Hi, I certainly agree and understand that it is very hard indeed, on many fronts to make Aliyah, absolutely.However our story as the Jewish people is a miraculous one, beyond any doubt. We are all part of it and if you delve into where we should be heading as a people, to complete our story, it is back home, to a very imperfect country, but boy, one where you really feel the part that you and your fellow Israelis play in moving us all forwarfs to the ultimate goal of living in our holy land. When the Jews left Mitzrayim, 80% stayed behind. That was 15Million Jews who all perished because they didn't want to leave the land that they new. Just worth thinking about !! Being " spread out" doesn't protect us. Hashem protects us, like he did in the 12 day war against Iran.
It's time to come home to Israel.
But remember that we in Israel are surrounded by blood thirsty Jihadists. The difference is that we are B"H able to defend ourselves and we have Holy soldiers, pilots and sailors willing to provide security.
If Hashem wanted to tell the Jews it was time to come and live in Israel, how would you expect him to do that? Certainly not by making life in the diaspora more comfortable for you.
Pride is important, but fighting back is equally important. This wasn't just a mean teen moment, this was a full-on physical assault of a small child. If the teens were still in view, I would have raced over there, taken photos of their faces, and called 911 for police. Force and consequences is all such people understand. If the police couldn't arrive in time to apprehend them, I would have plastered their photos all over the internet asking for help identifying them. Public humiliation is effective, too. FIGHT BACK.
So the site doesn't allow edits even though there's an edit button, grrr.
I agree wholeheartedly. Your suggestions on how she should fight back are good. I am an abled body man (grandfather 68 yrs). If this happened to my grandson and these hoodlums were still around, I guarantee I would put more than the fear of God into them
Ms. Slovie should have had her grandson point out the jerks then approach them making a big stink while throwing sand at them--THAT would definitely got the beach crowd's attention. Take no quarter for the antisemite.
I'm so sorry this happened to your sweet little grandson. But excellent message. Stand tall and stand proud. Your article embodies Tikkun Olam.
A large part of that pride should consist of forceful self-defense! Making aliyah is great for those who are able - but MOST Jews cannot - so it's NOT the answer! Use our Second Amendment: STAY AND FIGHT!
Shooting someone for an assault is indefensible under law. One can use deadly force only if in fear of imminent harm. These teens are scum, but please don’t advise readers to use deadly force. I’m an attorney. I am so sorry for the little boy and his family.
I agree. But if someone comes toward a Jew in a threatening manner and puts them in fear of being assaulted then what?
Isn't there such a thing as self defense
By the time older family members reached the 4 year old, the teens had moved away.
ALIYAH NOW. NO OPTIONS
My husband and I are seniors. We have been advised that Israel understandably wants young people who can work. Retirees, unless wealthy, have a difficult time.
I live in Miami Beach , and I’ve always felt safe and secure here especially with the fact that we have an orthodox Jewish mayor. Your story made me realize how anti- semitism is spreading everywhere no matter where one lives. Your solution to stand up tall and proud as a Jew really speaks to me. Thank you! May we all see the coming of Moshiach soon!
I hope that the incident was reported to the police. They might have a lead from similar attacks.
The answer to ending antisemitism is that there is no answer. In the meantime, until the answer arises, we must keep educating our children and the community about Jewish history, Jewish ethics, about the power of tfillah and tzedakah, about justice and freedom, all while carrying the biggest stick.
AmYisrael Chai 🇮🇱💪🏼
Excellent comment. Antisemitism can sometimes feel like it's not so prominent. People can be lulled into a false sense of security. Sadly, antisemitism does not take long to spread, especially with the internet. We must always stay vigilant.
This is so despicable. We must stand strong and speak out. Israel is forever
It really is
I was very affected by these words. The pain fills the heart. Slovie J. Wolff presented a clear picture of hatred and answered with passionate wisdom.
A horrible, despicable act that should not happen to anyone, let alone to the Rebbitzen’s son!
Your response is certainly correct; we must strengthen our identity.
Another action would have been to report it to the relevant authorities. Finding these teens needs to be done, to prevent them from doing this to others.
Thanks to Ruth Broch! When will American Jewry understand that Hashem is beckoning them home? I am not sorry at all that they spat on your grandson. They are actually doing you a favor - awakening you before things get out of hand. Hashem is begging his children to come home before it's too late!!! If American Jews will have to flee it would be so tragic!! Sell your houses while you can. Sell your busineses. If the Jeanie gets out of the bottle with rage then you wont be able to sell anything. Come home NOW to Eretz Yisrael!! That is the message!! Hold your head high with Jewish pride in Israel! Not in the Golah!
Very well said, Miriam!
Miriam do you live in Israel?
You're not sorry hateful teens spat on a 4 year old?
I think I understand your message, but that does not mean you should not feel badly for this disgusting act of venom thrown at a 4 year old. Please show some empathy.
How can a Jewish person say that you , you don't feel sorry that a anti semite spat on a little boy, how do you feel when you go to Yad Vashem that the Nazis ( Y"S) murdered around a million Jewish children because of hate, well Israel has Arab Muslim terrorists as citizens and in Gaza, and there was October 7, 2023 where they massacred Jews it was a mini Holocaust, why should anyone go to Israel where there is anti semites there too, and these haters are still there too
Spitting at another human being is a repulsive activity that can never be condoned and it generally reflects badly on the one who uses such vileness to express his disgust at something about the victim.
That said, HOWEVER, your equating the two scenarios is rather off!
A 4-year-old is too innocent to understand that he was spat at simply because he was visibly Jewish, but he can understand that someone hates him through no fault of his owm..
The immodestly clad women walking around shamelessly in chareidi areas in the holy city or elsewhere are a different matter entirely. They are generally quite aware of where they are.
This does not mean, of course, that "2 wrongs make a right," but you accomplish nothing by making poor comparisons.
No one should ever assault another person. Violence against women is every bit as disgusting and immoral as violence against a child.
Disgusting... HAte is ignorance and there are a lot of ignorant people in this country
So true. With Jew hatred, it's like supreme hatred and jealousy rolled into one excuse to hate us. They literally believe that among the world's smallest minority group of people literally "own everything". They hate us religiously, culturally, and geographically. They even turn our zest for learning into a reason to hate us. It is quite disturbing.
And more being imported all the time
Of course you must stand tall and "live as a Jew with pride, passion and purpose". But not in the USA or ANY place in the Diaspora! Hashem gave us Eretz Yisrael, and it is only here where we should be. My gut feeling is saying to me that this rampant Jew-hatred, now worldwide, is Hashem telling all His people to come home to the ONLY land He gave ONLY to us. I implore you all - come home ASAP before Holocaust II engulfs you!
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Your writing is always amazing, and this is beautiful piece expresses your personal thoughts perfectly. Thank you. So sorry this happened to your grandchild.
I wonder how I would have reacted... Possibly, if they were still visible, I would have tried to chase them down, take pics of them, and come back and saved the cup to show police when I pressed charges. Of course it's a bit dangerous to confront them by taking pics, but then that's how I react these days...
While taking their pics, make sure to speak loudly claiming " these reprobates just spat on a four year old child"... maybe someone with a shred of character would come to assist you!
I’m so sorry to hear that happened to your beautiful family.
I am not Jewish i was baptised in a church of England church as a Christain but my heart bleeds for you and all Jewish people. We are human not animals fighting to survive we are skin and bones with a heart like all humans and should not attack others just because of our religions or belief. We should embrace each other be kind as you would a friend. God be with you in this terrible world.
Thank you for your support. It is not easy to be our ally. We sure do appreciate it.
Cowardness is at the core of most of the antisemitic acts.
Jewish people should stand their ground facing such depraved nobodies : “you spat at me and this is exactly what I see in you, just spit”
Look. AntiSemitism is nothing new, or original.
Ignorance and unintelligence is part of some human being's makeup.
Call the police. File a report. Be on guard.
Anyone committing antiSemitic acts in reality is declaring war on their own creator, and damaging their own soul to do so.
I'm in my 50's, and have experienced much antisemitism. My child has experienced it. But spitting on a 4 year old is a new one for me.
But yes, take action and report these events. For all of the reported incidents, the unreported incidents may be even double.
I am so sorry anout what happened to your grandson.
How horrible. Unbelievable that those cowards would target a child. I hope that you called the police and gave a very detailed description of the teenagers in question. Targeting a child shows a dangerous pack mentality. What might have happened if your back was turned? And you are right, Tucker Qatarlson, Candace Owens and Nick Fuentes brew hatred against Jews (but cater to Islam, uhm) but on the left we can count only on Senator Fetterman and Rep. Ritchie Torres to denounce hatred against Jews. The common thread is woke rhetoric.
Mrs. Wolf,
First of all, I'm so sorry this happened. In terms of Jewish pride and just feeling okay in life right up close, please give me some advice. You wiped your grandson's tears. Washed off his face and gave him a hug. Was that the answer to his question or are there are important words to say and hear? How do you deal with that in a helpful, building way for a child? Like if there was more to the story with your grandson before turning to us adults, please share if you can.
I agree with you, Yehudah.
Kol HaKavod!
I undersyand and admire my friends who have made and are makimg aliyah. I a, currently planning my secomd trip to Israel as soon as my broken arm heals.
Your grandson is well, baruch hashem, and unharmed. Clearly he lives in a loving and caring and proudly Jewish family.That will give him strength to live a Jewish life and he will continue to learn about being kind to all, but to stand tall and full of Jewish pride.
AM YISRAEL CHAI
Do not delay moving ASAP to Eretz Yisrael
Am Yisrael Chai indeed!
Amen