EstherK

Writer. @tvgonejewy @thebagelreport podcast (link in bio).

[EstherK @EstherK]

I'm quoted in a gorgeous book, #JewishVoices. Thanks to #danarubin for including me and @DrMonicaOsborne for editing me. Find the whole story in my Substack. https://t.co/dM5i6sDfHK

[EstherK @EstherK]

@anylaurie16 I think I saw that episode. :)

[Arno Rosenfeld @ArnoRosenfeld]

If you think the Forward is one of the "most pro-Israel Jewish outlets in America" you have zero understanding of the Jewish media landscape — we're one of the few Jewish outlets with no editorial line on Israel

[EstherK @EstherK]

Translation: "673 days, and all that's left to say is 'enough.'"

[Lishay Miran-Lavi @LishayLM]

673 ימים, וכל מה שנותר לומר הוא די

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[Bring Them Home Now @bringhomenow]

Over 40,000 people gathered today in the streets of London to show support for the release of the hostages. Holding signs with the hostages’ pictures, they called on the British government and the international community to take action to bring them home.

Video credit: The heart of the people of Israel

[EstherK @EstherK]

I love a positive post with goodwill, which is increasingly rare on most platforms, so I thought it was worth RTing. :)

[Sean Doherty @seandoherty]

there is a ticket taker at the AMC Lincoln Square that is literally so charming and excited about everyone going to see movies and it makes my day every single time I see he’s working. If you ever see this we love you!!!

[EstherK @EstherK]

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[Bring Them Home Now @bringhomenow]

For over a year, their eyes have looked upon us from every corner—those missing people we never knew personally, yet for whom we fight tirelessly to bring back.

During their captivity in Gaza, we’ve learned so much about them—we’ve listened to their favorite music, cooked their beloved meals, and connected with their families.

Still, so many questions remain unanswered…

But we promise, we will not stop until every one of them is home!

#BringThemHomeNow
#TurnTheHorrorIntoHope

[Humans of Judaism @HumansOfJudaism]

🇬🇧🇮🇱 Over 10,000 people marched together in London today to stand against antisemitism. #AmYisraelChai

Video: @JewishNewsUK

[EstherK @EstherK]

Pssst...a lot of people don't realize this, but they can also engage in philanthropy on days that aren't #GivingTuesday... #themoreyouknow

[EstherK @EstherK]

Arranging a group trip is like an ouroboros. Can't hold dates w/out deposits, can't make deposits before distributing details, can't distribute details 'til prices are finalized, can't finalize prices w/o knowing who's coming, which we won't know until they've made a deposit.

[EstherK @EstherK]

Finally some great news to report. Thanks @LAist & @laurahertzfeld! https://t.co/2z3pnPV9f7

[EstherK @EstherK]

Everytime I get a news alert about a cabinet pick, I hear Doc Brown's reaction to 1985's president: ."Ronald Reagan? The actor? Who's vice president, Jerry Lewis? I suppose Jane Wyman is the First Lady. & Jack Benny is the Secretary of the Treasury! " https://t.co/SRISmFf7gO

[EstherK @EstherK]

A huge, dangerous (visually apocalyptic) dust storm in California caused a 20-car pileup with injuries but I'm glad to share that no one died However, I regret to share that this serious storm is called a haboob. #cuethecomedians https://t.co/xSqmUHmRve

[EstherK @EstherK]

Now there's a Department of Government Efficiency, the foundation of which may add layers of bureaucracy to impede government efficiency. It can live right next to the Irony Department and the Department of Redundancy Department and they'll all cancel each other out.

[Hen Mazzig @HenMazzig]

Google has offered its employee the option to donate their tax deductions to UNRWA.

We know for a fact that several UNRWA staff participated in the October 7 massacre, that released hostage Ditza Heyman, 84, was kidnapped by a UNRWA teacher, that Sinwar was found with UNRWA papers, and more.

Google, on what side of history do you want to stand on, because as of right now…you’re on the wrong side.

[EstherK @EstherK]

Everyone loves sequels: 2Soon2Deplorable

[EstherK @EstherK]

Loved @RandyRainbow's Xanadu (a deep cut for many of the young'uns) parody, MAGAdu. (That's a better letter-for-letter match with the original song.) But with the #electionresults we got last night, we need to tweak a spelling, because "now we are here, in MAGAdeux." #oyvey

[EstherK @EstherK]

Well-timed trailer drop this morning announces that @Stranger_Things is coming in 2025. I would argue that stranger and stranger things are happening right now.

[EstherK @EstherK]

This is what we call "a good dugmah" (example). I hope the Jewish community could do more of this, coming together, bridging difference w/shared humanity & purpose. Next step: sustaining that commitment to caring for each other, & reaching across the mechitzah to Jewish women.

[Yisrael Motzen @YisraelMotzen]

One of the most vocal Democrats in our shul was visibly in distress throughout Shacharis this morning.

While we were wrapping our tefilin, one of the staunchest pro-Trump congregants slowly made his way across the shul.

My back arched. This will not be pretty.

Mr. Pro-Trump walked up to the distraught Democrat and put his arm around him. “I’m so sorry. This must be really hard for you.”

He then spent the next few minutes as his fellow Jew unloaded and he listened with empathy.

#LoveOurShul
#WishThisWasMoreCommon