Anouck Gotlib 🥞

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[Kemi Badenoch @KemiBadenoch]

You may not agree with me, but you will always know where you stand with me.

Today in Billericay, a heckler tried to shout me down as I spoke about the normalisation of hatred towards Jews. I did not back down, because it needs to be said. British Jews are being targeted and too many people are pretending this is the same experience of other minorities. This lady implied Muslims are being similarly targeted. This is simply not true.

Let's be honest about what is happening. Certain groups (in particular but not solely Islamic Extremists) are creating a climate of fear and intimidation that is normalising Jew hatred. I will never stand for that. Governments have spent too long hand-wringing, making excuses and hoping it would go away. It is time to call this what it is: a national emergency in our attitude, our urgency and our response.

I will always engage with people who disagree with me. That is politics. But there is a difference between argument and intimidation. Shouting does not make a bad case good. It's done to silence others. And it certainly does not change the truth.

The truth is that British Jews have been made to feel less safe in their own country. Our country. They are being singled out, threatened and harassed in ways that should shame everyone in public life. If we do not stand up now and stop this rise in antisemitism, then why bother saying "Never Again" at Holocaust Memorial Day? Because this is how it starts.

I am not prepared to play along with the pretence that this is normal, or manageable, or just another example of tension between groups. It really is not. It is targeted hatred and it is getting worse.

So my message is simple. Not here. Not in Britain. And not on our watch. We need to stop the hand-wringing and start doing the right thing. That means standing with British Jews openly, unapologetically and without fear.

[Harley Finkelstein @harleyf]

Imagine hating Jews so much that you start defending a regime that jails dissidents, funds terror, and murders its own people.

[Michael Dickson @michaeldickson]

Finally.

[Hen Mazzig @HenMazzig]

You're silent when Iranian women risk their lives to protest for freedom.

You're silent when Israeli women are raped in Hamas captivity.

Violence against women is reprehensible, no matter what passport they hold.

If you say you support women, start acting like it.

[Anouck Gotlib 🥞 @AnouckGotlib]

Big news, waffle lovers! Our waffles are hitting the road! @Belgianboys waffles are now available in Hampton's On The Run® Breakfast Bags.

[Anouck Gotlib 🥞 @AnouckGotlib]

@iiiitsandrea Oh yay!! Let’s grab coffee when you’re in town

[Assita Kanko MEP @Assita_Kanko]

They say they support the Palestinians, but remain silent when hostages are released and there is a ceasefire. Because it is about hating Israel.

They say they support the Palestinians, but while Hamas kills innocent people in Gaza, they remain silent. Because they don’t care.

[MichaelRapaport @MichaelRapaport]

This made me happy:

[Noa Tishby @noatishby]

HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF ISRAELIS GATHER IN TEL AVIV AHEAD OF THE RETURN OF THE REMAINING 48 HOSTAGES🎗️

[Hen Mazzig @HenMazzig]

400,000 Israelis took the streets tonight to mark the last Saturday rally at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv.

When we say our people are one family, this is what we mean.

[Anouck Gotlib 🥞 @AnouckGotlib]

Greg didn’t want a fancy dinner for his 40th. He wanted to throw a party with the kids of PS 11. So that’s what we did. Waffles, pancakes, balloons, music, joy. That was his birthday wish. And honestly, it couldn’t have been more perfect.

[Anouck Gotlib 🥞 @AnouckGotlib]

@iiiitsandrea @thesnaxshot 👏👏👏

[Anouck Gotlib 🥞 @AnouckGotlib]

Our secret sauce isn’t strategy or luck. It’s a team that climbs the mountain together. No egos, no solo heroes, just people pulling each other up.

[Anouck Gotlib 🥞 @AnouckGotlib]

Hustle culture had me hooked in NYC. Work never stopped. After a decade, I realized there’s no finish line. There’s always one more thing. So I set boundaries. Started saying, “It can wait until morning.” And just like that, I became more present.

[Anouck Gotlib 🥞 @AnouckGotlib]

I used to think my accent and the way I spoke made me less of a leader. Now I know it’s what makes me unforgettable.

[Anouck Gotlib 🥞 @AnouckGotlib]

Company values mean nothing if they’re just wall art. We live ours, and yes, we hold ourselves accountable to them too.

How do your company’s values come to life?

[Anouck Gotlib 🥞 @AnouckGotlib]

I was in toxic workplaces and I’ve made a choice to make a change in my life, to build a culture at Belgian Boys, alongside amazing people where we lead with joy.
Show up as you are, make great food, have some fun and don’t take life too seriously.

[Anouck Gotlib 🥞 @AnouckGotlib]

I used to think coaching was a scam. And sharing ideas? So risky.
Over the years I started to understand that keeping it all in only held us back. Openness unlocked so many opportunities, clarity, growth, and real game changing moments

[Anouck Gotlib 🥞 @AnouckGotlib]

I used to think my vulnerability was a weakness. Over time I’ve learned to lean into it, it’s making me, me. No faking, no masks, just real talk, especially on the hard days.

[Anouck Gotlib 🥞 @AnouckGotlib]

Work/life balance? That slash sucks. Work is a big part of or life. It’s up to us to make it meaningful and happy. Here’s to building where you can show up as yourself, grow, and build something real.