I so much am wanting PEACE in all of the world, but especially in this region where the home of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity converge. The Holocaust is a painful reminder of what happens when we allow our egos to take over, rather than look to a higher power. General Eisenhower asked cameras to come in and take pictures because he was smart enough to know that at some point, in the future, someone would question whether these atrocities really happened. The Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC is hard for me to visit; I will make a concerted effort to check out Yad Vashem if I should have the opportunity to visit Israel again. Devin, thank you, thank you, thank you for this article. WOW.
Thanks for your kind note, Anne. This visit was a powerful reminder for me. We made a rushed visit and were there under two hours. The website recommends 1-3 hours. I would plan at least half a day.
Devin, this comment comes out of my deep anguish ...
I support everything you are saying in this post, but must add that at this very moment Palestinians in Israel are being treated as disposable. Someone said last month that "the Jews had an election and Palestinians will pay" and sure enough, the dispossession of Israeli Palestinians is accelerating. Targeted as "terrorists," their homes and farms are destroyed and they are even killed -- by civilians as well as government forces -- for the sake of "security" for Jews, including the security of illegal settlements. Somehow we need to have a heart for all oppressed people, holding them accountable when one group uses the power they have to oppress another group. See the report and interviews on democracynow.org January 30,2023 edition.
I so much am wanting PEACE in all of the world, but especially in this region where the home of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity converge. The Holocaust is a painful reminder of what happens when we allow our egos to take over, rather than look to a higher power. General Eisenhower asked cameras to come in and take pictures because he was smart enough to know that at some point, in the future, someone would question whether these atrocities really happened. The Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC is hard for me to visit; I will make a concerted effort to check out Yad Vashem if I should have the opportunity to visit Israel again. Devin, thank you, thank you, thank you for this article. WOW.
Thanks for your kind note, Anne. This visit was a powerful reminder for me. We made a rushed visit and were there under two hours. The website recommends 1-3 hours. I would plan at least half a day.
Devin, this comment comes out of my deep anguish ...
I support everything you are saying in this post, but must add that at this very moment Palestinians in Israel are being treated as disposable. Someone said last month that "the Jews had an election and Palestinians will pay" and sure enough, the dispossession of Israeli Palestinians is accelerating. Targeted as "terrorists," their homes and farms are destroyed and they are even killed -- by civilians as well as government forces -- for the sake of "security" for Jews, including the security of illegal settlements. Somehow we need to have a heart for all oppressed people, holding them accountable when one group uses the power they have to oppress another group. See the report and interviews on democracynow.org January 30,2023 edition.
With pain,
Darcy James
Darcy James
The apparent irony appears lost to many. It is such a painful topic, it is typically avoided. Thanks for pointing out the issue is a thoughtful way.