The Piano Man isn’t giving up.
After being diagnosed with a serious neurological condition in 2025, Billy Joel was forced to cancel his concerts and step away from performing.
But at 77, the legendary musician is preparing to take the stage again.
On December 14, Joel is scheduled to appear at Florida Atlantic University for a special evening of conversation, questions, and a little live music.
It’s not a return to touring or a full concert schedule. But after everything he’s been through, it’s a meaningful step forward.
And perhaps Billy Joel said it best himself:
“I’m not going anywhere. I’m here. I’m still here.”
Here’s to resilience, perseverance, and the enduring spirit of the Piano Man. ❤️🎹
#billyjoel
Why This Is Historically True
When antisemitism rises, other minorities are targeted next.
Erosion of Jewish rights has always preceded erosion of civil rights in general.
Authoritarian governments often begin by isolating or scapegoating Jews.
Every society that normalized Jew-hatred later collapsed into violence or tyranny.
#JewishLifeNow #StandUpToAntisemitism #historymatters
Thank you for standing with us @reggiejackson44 aka “Mr .October”
Reggie’s full quote:
“ is heartbreaking to see antisemitism in my hometown. I was born in Wyncote, near Philadelphia, and it makes me angry and ashamed to see hatred tolerated there.
The numbers show this is not an abstract concern.
The Anti-Defamation
League recorded 465
antisemitic incidents across Pennsylvania in 2024, an 18% increase over 2023. It tracked 189 incidents in Philadelphia and 51 in Montgomery County. These reports include harassment, vandalism, and assault; t” are not all classified as crimes.
Hateful expression harms more than its immediate target. In a 2025 survey of Jewish Americans, 79% said they were concerned about antisemitism, and 52% said they had worried about their personal safety because of their identity. Nearly half reported taking steps to increase their security. A research review also found that exposure to hate is associated with worse psychological well-being, more negative stereotypes, and less trust between groups.
It takes me back to the racism I experienced in the 1960s: signs throughout the South declaring that Black people could be refused service, along with separate
“white” and “colored” signs on bathrooms and drinking fountains, “no niggers”. I remember what that hatred looked and felt like. We cannot accept it in any form, directed at any people.
I wish I could be there to stand with those protesting
HATE. I am asking elected officials and other leaders in Philadelphia: Where are the clear statements condemning antisemitish.
When hateful language is excused or repeated, it can make hostility seem acceptable and deepen fear and division. Leaders should speak plainly and
consistently: antisemitism and hate have no place in our communities.
What the hell? We have to speak up.”
Reggie Jackson
The Mr. October Guy
#bikeboycott #reggiejackson #baseball #stopantisemitism⛔️✋
People have been yelling and protesting and posting about Gaza. They’ve called it a “genocide” and scream about the innocent people who are tragically being injured and killed.
And the only solution any of them can see, is the ethnic cleansing of Jews from Israel.
The genocide of Zionists.
Not one of them considers disarming Hamas, the terrorists who initiated this current war.
None of them suggest countries stand with Israel to demilitarize Gaza and help bring self determination to the people there.
Not a single one believes the problem is with the Muslim Brotherhood or the Islamic Regime or Qatar or any of the others pulling the strings in Gaza and making decisions for them.
No, they’ve been fed so many lies and propaganda and bullshit and they’ve taken it all in, hook line and sinker.
They’ve been brainwashed and turned into rabid dogs, foaming at the mouth, looking for blood.
They actually believe that the only way to stop the pretend genocide is to commit an actual genocide.
Or at least that’s the lie they’re telling themselves to justify their Jew hate.
If you are struggling to understand what is happening in American politics right now, watch this:
"Palestinization" is a concept that I developed two years ago to explain the framework that most electoral candidates, especially Islamist-aligned ones, use to align voter bases in the United States.
We saw this so evidently in the campaign messaging of the current elections.
I get it if you don’t want to listen to republicans about @AbdulElSayed & what far left dems like him stand for. But please, for the love of God, listen to @VanJones68. And then buckle up, bc this is what you voted for.