Brianna Brown Instagram – Happy Hanukkah!
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#repost @blackandjewishunity
This picture is unfortunately no longer a powerful memory of the past, but a poignant reflection of the present moment.
I didn’t want to have to share this again today; but I have to.
For those who aren’t familiar, this is a beautiful portrait by Yoel Judowitz, inspired by the original photo taken by Rachel Posner in Germany, in 1932.
She captured this soul-stirring moment when she saw her family’s menorah set up on a windowsill; in the background, directly opposite the menorah, is a building draped with Nazi flags.
The photo is astonishing; the contrast transcends words.
But what took my breath away was the short note she wrote on the back of her photo:
“Death to Judah,”
the flag says –
“Judah will live forever!”
the light answers.
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When my wife goes to work in the city each morning, she sees the buildings across from her office draped in Palestinian flags, giant signs stating “From the River to the Sea…,” and endless examples of a world that is implicitly calling for the death of all Jews.
And when my friends take the train to work, they get looks of disgust from people they’ve never met.
It’s a scary time to be a Jew; but it’s also a special time to be a Jew.
Because with every challenge comes an equal force of opportunity.
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Right now, we need to STAND TALL!
In the face of darkness, we will never cower in fear.
We will always stand up for what we believe in; no matter the cost.
Because, whatever we would lose by standing up for truth, we would lose infinitely more by giving it up!
So let’s stand tall, shine bright, and make this Chanukah a turning point in Jewish history, where we shine a light that the world will never forget!
If you haven’t watched the video yet, then it would mean so much if you could watch it and share it with as many people as you can, so we can help unite the Jewish people and inspire the world!
Together, we’re going to create the greatest light in Jewish history!
Repost @rabbishmuelreichman | Posted on 08/Dec/2023 23:55:17
