If you're Jewish, you are well aware that we've always been unsure of our place in the world according to others. Are we a race? Religion? Ethnicity? Culture? Some combination of the aforementioned?
In my sociology textbook, the Jewish people were used as the example of a Pariah Group, a group that suffers from negative status discrimination. These groups are looked down on by most other members of society.
Your family might support Israel or at least recognize its importance in our history, while liberal activists brand you as a Zionist the moment Israel comes up. If you're irreligious, it's difficult to express your loyalty to the experience you grew up with while disagreeing with the fine print.
Some hate you for your beliefs, and others for your genes.
Whatever the case, Jews have been in a precarious position in society since the beginning of time. This exclusion persists into modern day "inclusive" activism.
According to Oliver Holmes at The Guardian in the article "Antisemitic incidents in US soar to highest level in two decades", "Close to 2,000 cases of harassment, vandalism, and physical assault were recorded, the highest number of antisemitic incidents since 1994…", while referring to 2017 when Donald J. Trump became president.
We have seen a resurgence of Nazis, KKK members, and blatantly anti-semitic hate crimes, such as bomb threats towards Jewish community centers and the desecration of Jewish graves. There's simply no denying that conservatives hate Jews.
You would think that with such a polarized society that liberals would rush to aid the Jewish community. Au, contraire.
The left has completely ignored the Jews in their "inclusive" activism. Anytime there is an instance in which poc, the LGBTQ+ community, women, and other religious minorities are affected, it's discussed and dissected by liberals, as it should be.
Let me make it clear that I wholly support activism for these mistreated communities. However, Jews are being shunted and it is not okay.
Perhaps liberals are less than kind because Israel has undeniably committed horrendous acts. However, the assumption that every Jew supports Israel or even is associated with Israel is anti-semitic in itself.
One thing is for sure; Jews are feeling the heat from both sides. If you're a goy (non-Jew), please take a look at how you perceive Jews. Put yourself in our shoes. We are being pulled every which way, stereotyped and marginalized by practically everyone. Jews deserve your sympathy and your inclusion.
Feel free to comment or start a narrative in your own community.
