ronnie perelis

[ronnie perelis @ronisito]

sold right next to mishpachah mag

[Elli Fischer @Adderabbi]

If you like Asherah you'll love...

[ronnie perelis @ronisito]

@JonPolin20 thank you! i want us to dream a better vision for vibrant jewish life in the diaspora- in conversation with Israel- but also on its own terms . this is especially hard to day when so many places that once felt safe have changed.

[Simon Schama @simon_schama]

"my heart was circumcised in the Jewish tradition"

[ronnie perelis @ronisito]

@KareemRifai and its kinda cool to hate jews

[ronnie perelis @ronisito]

are we at a real tipping point? this is deeply sad

[Rachel Moiselle @RachelMoiselle]

A most sobering watch.

This man’s ancestors have been in Britain for 400 years. Now he is the last member of his family to leave for Israel. 400 years of history and contribution to a nation, all coming to an end because of antisemitism.

A familiar lament, as old as exile itself, echoing through generations of the Jewish diaspora. Tragically including this one.

[ronnie perelis @ronisito]

@SaraHirschhorn1 @PieterDorsman or is it just a distraction before another round of bombing - like last time?

[ronnie perelis @ronisito]

thank you @NYPDPC
i wish you did not have to work so hard to secure a peaceful parade in the heart of our multi-cultural city

May all New Yorkers continue to be able to walk in pride and joy on the streets of our shared city

[Jessica S. Tisch @NYPDPC]

Beautiful day marching up Fifth Avenue with @MikeBloomberg for the annual Israel Day Parade.

The NYPD was not messing around with security: this was the most extensive security plan that the NYPD has ever put together for this event so that everyone could celebrate safely.

Thank you to every member of the NYPD who was out today protecting our city.

[ronnie perelis @ronisito]

@AbedAlmaala thank you!

[ronnie perelis @ronisito]

@MegKeene stay strong

[Not a Good Jewish Girl✡️ @estherzelda0514]

I was an American Jew in the diaspora that did not want to tie myself to Israel. I was only tangentially aware of it, and in pure young adult fashion, rebelliously annoyed to be reminded of it by the Jews around me. I talked about Israel not at all. If you had asked me, I was opposed to it.

That changed with Operation Cast Lead. I had no idea what it was called at the time. I was checked out completely. I was starting my PhD, and had no idea that there was anything happening in Israel. If it was mentioned, I just kind of glazed over and forgot about it. I was American, what did I care?

But the people around me in academia? They knew. They cared. They saw my posts on Facebook spending time with a cousin who lived there; a trip to Tel Aviv five years ago.

This was all it took.

I was asked by other students about Israel, where I stood on it, what I thought. These questions carried an air of accusation that puzzled me. When I said I do not know, and I do not care, the questions became more pointed, more hostile. Was I a Zionist?

What is a Zionist, I asked.

I did not know. I heard the term only in circumstances of it being in the title of Jewish organizations mentioned in temple conversations. I wasn't there for that, though, I wanted a second helping of kugel and the ladies gossiping at the post-services buffet were in the way.

My ignorance and nearly complete disinterest in Israel did not matter. I was tied to Israel whether I liked it or not. My dark eyes, tan skin, long dark curly hair, Mediterranean features, my Jewish husband who wore a kippah to fancy occasions... inquiring minds needed to know, was a good Jew or a bad Jew?

It was a game, and I did not know the rules. Tails they win, heads I lose. I quickly learned that unless I verbally prostrated myself and proclaimed the most violent of antisemitic terrorists had a point, I had to answer for Israel. Even if I did that, I would still have to answer for Israel.

Israel did not make me a Zionist. My Judaism did not make me a Zionist. Antizionists, who have always been antisemitic, always been hostile, made me a Zionist. Because I was not allowed to be anything but that, not if I wanted to have any respect for myself.

[ronnie perelis @ronisito]

heroe

[Hen Mazzig @HenMazzig]

"I needed so much courage"

Dr. Nadia Khir is the first Druze woman to become a doctor in Israel. Yesterday, she was awarded the "Their Stage" prize for Israeli women leading in their fields.

Khir is one of 180,000 Druze Israelis, members of a religious group that broke away from Islam about one thousand years ago.

Now, Druze women often study in Israeli universities. But in 1985, when Khir began her studies, she had to first secure assurance from a local religious authority that her parents would not be excommunicated for her decision.

There was a pressing need for female doctors in her community, as it was forbidden for male doctors to touch female patients.

Khir heard “stories about women bleeding to death or having miscarriages because they wouldn’t go to a male doctor.” She wanted to study medicine and help.

Khir's three daughters all studied medicine or engineering. One, Monia Heno, also represented Israel at a global kickboxing competition.

Khir always believed in women going after their dreams, no matter the obstacles. Now, both she and her daughters are doing just that.

[ronnie perelis @ronisito]

@SruliFruchter חזק ואמץ!! so sorry you had to go through that

[ronnie perelis @ronisito]

i read this boook in college- it is completley captivating- recreating a world on edge- so vivid more americans should know about it

[Zineb Riboua @zriboua]

Painful read.

[ronnie perelis @ronisito]

@natanson1978 @eddyportnoy @davidgross_man 100%

[Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander @RabbiBrander]

Heartbroken by the horrific attack at the San Diego Islamic Center in San Diego.

We mourn the loss of Amin Abdulla, the security guard who gave his life protecting others. A man of courage and responsibility. To his family and to the entire Muslim community: we send our deepest condolences and our unwavering solidarity.

Hatred directed at any faith-based community is an assault on us all. May we stand together for dignity, security, and peace.

[ronnie perelis @ronisito]

amen!

[Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis @chiefrabbi]

The murderous attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego was a horrific act of violent hatred, and a devastating moment for the local community. I extend condolences to the families of the victims.

I am acutely aware of the fear that this type of attack creates for Muslim communities around the world, including here in the UK.

In the face of this kind of attack, communities of faith must stand together, to demand that all people deserve to live in peace and security.

[ronnie perelis @ronisito]

@DrMonicaOsborne is your sense that the protests are mainly filled with italians ?

[ronnie perelis @ronisito]

@Eve_Barlow this is good to hear- i am surprised undecided folks would even consider going

[Hen Mazzig @HenMazzig]

Heartbroken by the shooting today at the Islamic Center of San Diego.

There should be no hesitation for anyone to condemn anti-Muslim hate.

Praying for all those affected by this tragedy today.

[Germania Rodriguez Poleo @iamGermania]

The chavista dictatorship disappeared a 16-year-old child to try to get her brother who is accused of treason to turn himself in. Here is Samantha Hernandez with her family today after her release. Several other members of her family including her 19-yr-old sister had also been disappeared. Chavismo is terrorism.