So many thoughts…. Thursday we had the largest screening of our documentary @octoberh8te at the @streickercenter in NYC. Nearly 1000 people came to see our film that follows the explosion of anti semitism on college campuses after October 7th, and the explosion of extremism that threatens our Democracy. I am so proud of this film, and constantly humbled by the audience response. @wsachs our visionary director, along with one of the ‘stars’ of the film, young activist @tessaveksler who will no doubt be a vital voice for our community, spoke afterwards about our journey here. For those of you who have asked, exciting news about a theatrical release and streaming is coming very soon, so it will be accessible to everyone, which was always the goal. This has been a painful few weeks. Praying for our hostages to be released, waiting for names, waiting for names of those still alive, and being crushed by H#mas’s continuous psychological torture of making and breaking promises. I can only imagine the anguish this has been causing the hostages’ families and I pray for their strength and continued faith. We celebrate the release of 4 beautiful, brave, superhumanly strong young women who have been tortured and starved and abused for almost 16 months. The sick show they were forced to perform amidst 100s of screaming, masked, teiiorists, holding guns- the fake uniforms, the drug induced forced smiles and thank yous in Arabic, the gift bag and certificates, shows that they are Masters of propaganda. It was all required to see them back in the arms of their families. But oh how beautiful were those reunions. Karina, Naama, Lira, Daniella welcome home. Our film will ensure your stories are not forgotten. We pray for every remaining hostages return. Tomorrow is 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz. We have said “Never Again, Never Forget.” As we cherish the voices of the remaining Holocaust survivors, protecting their stories to be shared by our future ancestors, let us tell our stories now. Be brave, be proud, be unignorable, wear your Chai or your Magen David, make people see that we are not going anywhere and we are not afraid. 💙
So many thoughts…. Thursday we had the largest screening of our documentary @octoberh8te at the @streickercenter in NYC. Nearly 1000 people came to see our film that follows the explosion of anti semitism on college campuses after October 7th, and the explosion of extremism that threatens our Democracy. I am so proud of this film, and constantly humbled by the audience response. @wsachs our visionary director, along with one of the ‘stars’ of the film, young activist @tessaveksler who will no doubt be a vital voice for our community, spoke afterwards about our journey here. For those of you who have asked, exciting news about a theatrical release and streaming is coming very soon, so it will be accessible to everyone, which was always the goal. This has been a painful few weeks. Praying for our hostages to be released, waiting for names, waiting for names of those still alive, and being crushed by H#mas’s continuous psychological torture of making and breaking promises. I can only imagine the anguish this has been causing the hostages’ families and I pray for their strength and continued faith. We celebrate the release of 4 beautiful, brave, superhumanly strong young women who have been tortured and starved and abused for almost 16 months. The sick show they were forced to perform amidst 100s of screaming, masked, teiiorists, holding guns- the fake uniforms, the drug induced forced smiles and thank yous in Arabic, the gift bag and certificates, shows that they are Masters of propaganda. It was all required to see them back in the arms of their families. But oh how beautiful were those reunions. Karina, Naama, Lira, Daniella welcome home. Our film will ensure your stories are not forgotten. We pray for every remaining hostages return. Tomorrow is 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz. We have said “Never Again, Never Forget.” As we cherish the voices of the remaining Holocaust survivors, protecting their stories to be shared by our future ancestors, let us tell our stories now. Be brave, be proud, be unignorable, wear your Chai or your Magen David, make people see that we are not going anywhere and we are not afraid. 💙
So many thoughts…. Thursday we had the largest screening of our documentary @octoberh8te at the @streickercenter in NYC. Nearly 1000 people came to see our film that follows the explosion of anti semitism on college campuses after October 7th, and the explosion of extremism that threatens our Democracy. I am so proud of this film, and constantly humbled by the audience response. @wsachs our visionary director, along with one of the ‘stars’ of the film, young activist @tessaveksler who will no doubt be a vital voice for our community, spoke afterwards about our journey here. For those of you who have asked, exciting news about a theatrical release and streaming is coming very soon, so it will be accessible to everyone, which was always the goal. This has been a painful few weeks. Praying for our hostages to be released, waiting for names, waiting for names of those still alive, and being crushed by H#mas’s continuous psychological torture of making and breaking promises. I can only imagine the anguish this has been causing the hostages’ families and I pray for their strength and continued faith. We celebrate the release of 4 beautiful, brave, superhumanly strong young women who have been tortured and starved and abused for almost 16 months. The sick show they were forced to perform amidst 100s of screaming, masked, teiiorists, holding guns- the fake uniforms, the drug induced forced smiles and thank yous in Arabic, the gift bag and certificates, shows that they are Masters of propaganda. It was all required to see them back in the arms of their families. But oh how beautiful were those reunions. Karina, Naama, Lira, Daniella welcome home. Our film will ensure your stories are not forgotten. We pray for every remaining hostages return. Tomorrow is 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz. We have said “Never Again, Never Forget.” As we cherish the voices of the remaining Holocaust survivors, protecting their stories to be shared by our future ancestors, let us tell our stories now. Be brave, be proud, be unignorable, wear your Chai or your Magen David, make people see that we are not going anywhere and we are not afraid. 💙
So many thoughts…. Thursday we had the largest screening of our documentary @octoberh8te at the @streickercenter in NYC. Nearly 1000 people came to see our film that follows the explosion of anti semitism on college campuses after October 7th, and the explosion of extremism that threatens our Democracy. I am so proud of this film, and constantly humbled by the audience response. @wsachs our visionary director, along with one of the ‘stars’ of the film, young activist @tessaveksler who will no doubt be a vital voice for our community, spoke afterwards about our journey here. For those of you who have asked, exciting news about a theatrical release and streaming is coming very soon, so it will be accessible to everyone, which was always the goal. This has been a painful few weeks. Praying for our hostages to be released, waiting for names, waiting for names of those still alive, and being crushed by H#mas’s continuous psychological torture of making and breaking promises. I can only imagine the anguish this has been causing the hostages’ families and I pray for their strength and continued faith. We celebrate the release of 4 beautiful, brave, superhumanly strong young women who have been tortured and starved and abused for almost 16 months. The sick show they were forced to perform amidst 100s of screaming, masked, teiiorists, holding guns- the fake uniforms, the drug induced forced smiles and thank yous in Arabic, the gift bag and certificates, shows that they are Masters of propaganda. It was all required to see them back in the arms of their families. But oh how beautiful were those reunions. Karina, Naama, Lira, Daniella welcome home. Our film will ensure your stories are not forgotten. We pray for every remaining hostages return. Tomorrow is 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz. We have said “Never Again, Never Forget.” As we cherish the voices of the remaining Holocaust survivors, protecting their stories to be shared by our future ancestors, let us tell our stories now. Be brave, be proud, be unignorable, wear your Chai or your Magen David, make people see that we are not going anywhere and we are not afraid. 💙
So many thoughts…. Thursday we had the largest screening of our documentary @octoberh8te at the @streickercenter in NYC. Nearly 1000 people came to see our film that follows the explosion of anti semitism on college campuses after October 7th, and the explosion of extremism that threatens our Democracy. I am so proud of this film, and constantly humbled by the audience response. @wsachs our visionary director, along with one of the ‘stars’ of the film, young activist @tessaveksler who will no doubt be a vital voice for our community, spoke afterwards about our journey here. For those of you who have asked, exciting news about a theatrical release and streaming is coming very soon, so it will be accessible to everyone, which was always the goal. This has been a painful few weeks. Praying for our hostages to be released, waiting for names, waiting for names of those still alive, and being crushed by H#mas’s continuous psychological torture of making and breaking promises. I can only imagine the anguish this has been causing the hostages’ families and I pray for their strength and continued faith. We celebrate the release of 4 beautiful, brave, superhumanly strong young women who have been tortured and starved and abused for almost 16 months. The sick show they were forced to perform amidst 100s of screaming, masked, teiiorists, holding guns- the fake uniforms, the drug induced forced smiles and thank yous in Arabic, the gift bag and certificates, shows that they are Masters of propaganda. It was all required to see them back in the arms of their families. But oh how beautiful were those reunions. Karina, Naama, Lira, Daniella welcome home. Our film will ensure your stories are not forgotten. We pray for every remaining hostages return. Tomorrow is 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz. We have said “Never Again, Never Forget.” As we cherish the voices of the remaining Holocaust survivors, protecting their stories to be shared by our future ancestors, let us tell our stories now. Be brave, be proud, be unignorable, wear your Chai or your Magen David, make people see that we are not going anywhere and we are not afraid. 💙
So many thoughts…. Thursday we had the largest screening of our documentary @octoberh8te at the @streickercenter in NYC. Nearly 1000 people came to see our film that follows the explosion of anti semitism on college campuses after October 7th, and the explosion of extremism that threatens our Democracy. I am so proud of this film, and constantly humbled by the audience response. @wsachs our visionary director, along with one of the ‘stars’ of the film, young activist @tessaveksler who will no doubt be a vital voice for our community, spoke afterwards about our journey here. For those of you who have asked, exciting news about a theatrical release and streaming is coming very soon, so it will be accessible to everyone, which was always the goal. This has been a painful few weeks. Praying for our hostages to be released, waiting for names, waiting for names of those still alive, and being crushed by H#mas’s continuous psychological torture of making and breaking promises. I can only imagine the anguish this has been causing the hostages’ families and I pray for their strength and continued faith. We celebrate the release of 4 beautiful, brave, superhumanly strong young women who have been tortured and starved and abused for almost 16 months. The sick show they were forced to perform amidst 100s of screaming, masked, teiiorists, holding guns- the fake uniforms, the drug induced forced smiles and thank yous in Arabic, the gift bag and certificates, shows that they are Masters of propaganda. It was all required to see them back in the arms of their families. But oh how beautiful were those reunions. Karina, Naama, Lira, Daniella welcome home. Our film will ensure your stories are not forgotten. We pray for every remaining hostages return. Tomorrow is 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz. We have said “Never Again, Never Forget.” As we cherish the voices of the remaining Holocaust survivors, protecting their stories to be shared by our future ancestors, let us tell our stories now. Be brave, be proud, be unignorable, wear your Chai or your Magen David, make people see that we are not going anywhere and we are not afraid. 💙
So many thoughts…. Thursday we had the largest screening of our documentary @octoberh8te at the @streickercenter in NYC. Nearly 1000 people came to see our film that follows the explosion of anti semitism on college campuses after October 7th, and the explosion of extremism that threatens our Democracy. I am so proud of this film, and constantly humbled by the audience response. @wsachs our visionary director, along with one of the ‘stars’ of the film, young activist @tessaveksler who will no doubt be a vital voice for our community, spoke afterwards about our journey here. For those of you who have asked, exciting news about a theatrical release and streaming is coming very soon, so it will be accessible to everyone, which was always the goal. This has been a painful few weeks. Praying for our hostages to be released, waiting for names, waiting for names of those still alive, and being crushed by H#mas’s continuous psychological torture of making and breaking promises. I can only imagine the anguish this has been causing the hostages’ families and I pray for their strength and continued faith. We celebrate the release of 4 beautiful, brave, superhumanly strong young women who have been tortured and starved and abused for almost 16 months. The sick show they were forced to perform amidst 100s of screaming, masked, teiiorists, holding guns- the fake uniforms, the drug induced forced smiles and thank yous in Arabic, the gift bag and certificates, shows that they are Masters of propaganda. It was all required to see them back in the arms of their families. But oh how beautiful were those reunions. Karina, Naama, Lira, Daniella welcome home. Our film will ensure your stories are not forgotten. We pray for every remaining hostages return. Tomorrow is 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz. We have said “Never Again, Never Forget.” As we cherish the voices of the remaining Holocaust survivors, protecting their stories to be shared by our future ancestors, let us tell our stories now. Be brave, be proud, be unignorable, wear your Chai or your Magen David, make people see that we are not going anywhere and we are not afraid. 💙
So many thoughts…. Thursday we had the largest screening of our documentary @octoberh8te at the @streickercenter in NYC. Nearly 1000 people came to see our film that follows the explosion of anti semitism on college campuses after October 7th, and the explosion of extremism that threatens our Democracy. I am so proud of this film, and constantly humbled by the audience response. @wsachs our visionary director, along with one of the ‘stars’ of the film, young activist @tessaveksler who will no doubt be a vital voice for our community, spoke afterwards about our journey here. For those of you who have asked, exciting news about a theatrical release and streaming is coming very soon, so it will be accessible to everyone, which was always the goal. This has been a painful few weeks. Praying for our hostages to be released, waiting for names, waiting for names of those still alive, and being crushed by H#mas’s continuous psychological torture of making and breaking promises. I can only imagine the anguish this has been causing the hostages’ families and I pray for their strength and continued faith. We celebrate the release of 4 beautiful, brave, superhumanly strong young women who have been tortured and starved and abused for almost 16 months. The sick show they were forced to perform amidst 100s of screaming, masked, teiiorists, holding guns- the fake uniforms, the drug induced forced smiles and thank yous in Arabic, the gift bag and certificates, shows that they are Masters of propaganda. It was all required to see them back in the arms of their families. But oh how beautiful were those reunions. Karina, Naama, Lira, Daniella welcome home. Our film will ensure your stories are not forgotten. We pray for every remaining hostages return. Tomorrow is 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz. We have said “Never Again, Never Forget.” As we cherish the voices of the remaining Holocaust survivors, protecting their stories to be shared by our future ancestors, let us tell our stories now. Be brave, be proud, be unignorable, wear your Chai or your Magen David, make people see that we are not going anywhere and we are not afraid. 💙
So many thoughts…. Thursday we had the largest screening of our documentary @octoberh8te at the @streickercenter in NYC. Nearly 1000 people came to see our film that follows the explosion of anti semitism on college campuses after October 7th, and the explosion of extremism that threatens our Democracy. I am so proud of this film, and constantly humbled by the audience response. @wsachs our visionary director, along with one of the ‘stars’ of the film, young activist @tessaveksler who will no doubt be a vital voice for our community, spoke afterwards about our journey here. For those of you who have asked, exciting news about a theatrical release and streaming is coming very soon, so it will be accessible to everyone, which was always the goal. This has been a painful few weeks. Praying for our hostages to be released, waiting for names, waiting for names of those still alive, and being crushed by H#mas’s continuous psychological torture of making and breaking promises. I can only imagine the anguish this has been causing the hostages’ families and I pray for their strength and continued faith. We celebrate the release of 4 beautiful, brave, superhumanly strong young women who have been tortured and starved and abused for almost 16 months. The sick show they were forced to perform amidst 100s of screaming, masked, teiiorists, holding guns- the fake uniforms, the drug induced forced smiles and thank yous in Arabic, the gift bag and certificates, shows that they are Masters of propaganda. It was all required to see them back in the arms of their families. But oh how beautiful were those reunions. Karina, Naama, Lira, Daniella welcome home. Our film will ensure your stories are not forgotten. We pray for every remaining hostages return. Tomorrow is 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz. We have said “Never Again, Never Forget.” As we cherish the voices of the remaining Holocaust survivors, protecting their stories to be shared by our future ancestors, let us tell our stories now. Be brave, be proud, be unignorable, wear your Chai or your Magen David, make people see that we are not going anywhere and we are not afraid. 💙
Last Thursday, we had a full house here at The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center for a special screening of the new documentary film, “October H8TE” (@octoberh8te), which highlights the explosion of antisemitism on college campuses, across social media, and in the streets of America in the aftermath of October 7th. The screening, which received a rousing standing ovation from our audience, was followed by an insightful talkback with the film’s director Wendy Sachs (@wsachs), former UCSB student body president and film participant Tessa Veksler (@tessaveksler), and actress, activist, and executive producer Debra Messing (@therealdebramessing). During the discussion, Debra reflected on being an activist for 30 years and how proud she was to march alongside marginalized communities, only to find that many of those same people were nowhere to be found after October 7th. This eye-opening experience reshaped her understanding of allyship and reinforced a vital truth: the Jewish community must be united by pride. She emphasized that now more than ever, we must stand strong, lift each other up, and embrace those who stand with us — drowning them in love and gratitude. Because allyship isn’t just given; it’s built. Don’t miss the chance to see “October H8TE” when it premieres in theaters across the country this March. Stay connected with us here at @streickercenter and visit Streicker.NYC for information on all upcoming in-person and virtual events 📲 #streickercenter #octoberh8te #october8 #october7 #october7th #debramessing #wendysachs #tessaveksler #documentary #film #documentaryfilm #jewishfilm #antisemitism #antisemitismus #israel #jewish #judaism #jewishactivism #jewishactivist #jewishcommunity #jewishculture #jewishlife #jewishjoy #jewishpride #jewishcelebrities #jewisheducation #jewishevents #jewishnyc #filmevent #filmscreening
This is Gerda Weissman Klein. She is one of the most important people I have ever had the privilege to meet and know. I met her when I was in 6th grade. She came to our temple in RI to share her story of being a young girl in the Holocaust. She had written her biography, “All But My Life.” I wrote a book report on it, and it changed me. Gerda was an extraordinary woman. She went on to win an Oscar for her documentary. “One Survivor Remembers.” Do yourself a favor and look up her acceptance speech. But first, watch this. She recounts the moment she was liberated from Auschwitz by a young soldier, Kurt, who would become her husband. Gerda died recently. I had the pleasure of meeting her daughter at an evening where I spoke about Gerda in my speech. Gerda left behind a big, beautiful family, and a generous heart. But most importantly, she left behind her story. We must share every survivors’ story, for every generation to come, so we never forget the evil that man can do, and the strength, resilience and grace of every extraordinary survivor. The stories are ours. Never Again Amy Israel chai✡️ Video: @classroom_twinkle
VALENTINES Redefined~ Yes, I know it was days ago. But to be honest, I have been struggling. I feel the chaos swirling around me, not knowing what day it is, whose birthday I’ve missed, grateful for little wins, numbed by the losses. You too? I find myself asking the question, “Who am I?” It’s very untethering to have that question answered, with utter certainty, by people who don’t even know me. But the question is pressing. I know I am good friend, a loving mother. A storyteller, an animal lover. I know I come alive when I am in far off countries learning about other cultures. I am a deep feeler, an advocate for any peace loving human. I love to play games and laugh so hard I can’t breathe. How does this have any to do with. Valentine’s Day. Well, like other holidays for example Father’s Day or Christmas, it can be a complex day. One that brings up all sorts of emotions, not to mention, the idea of worth. And I think we need to redefine Valentines. I looked up the definition and it said” to admire someone (something) affectionately.” Now THAT I can get behind! Our lives are filled with Valentines. You are a Valentine, I am a Valentine. BeHaving in a way that engenders admiration and affection is something we can all do, every day, WITHOUT any damn Hallmark card. I miss my mom today. She’s the last picture in my carousel. Who am I? I am my mother and father’s child. (His picture is the 2nd to last.) I am everything they are and every ancestor before them who taught their children for millennia. I’m still finding my way, but I feel so blessed that I know where to start. Am Yisrael Chai PS I might delete this in a few hours. I just needed to purge to my IG fam❤️
VALENTINES Redefined~ Yes, I know it was days ago. But to be honest, I have been struggling. I feel the chaos swirling around me, not knowing what day it is, whose birthday I’ve missed, grateful for little wins, numbed by the losses. You too? I find myself asking the question, “Who am I?” It’s very untethering to have that question answered, with utter certainty, by people who don’t even know me. But the question is pressing. I know I am good friend, a loving mother. A storyteller, an animal lover. I know I come alive when I am in far off countries learning about other cultures. I am a deep feeler, an advocate for any peace loving human. I love to play games and laugh so hard I can’t breathe. How does this have any to do with. Valentine’s Day. Well, like other holidays for example Father’s Day or Christmas, it can be a complex day. One that brings up all sorts of emotions, not to mention, the idea of worth. And I think we need to redefine Valentines. I looked up the definition and it said” to admire someone (something) affectionately.” Now THAT I can get behind! Our lives are filled with Valentines. You are a Valentine, I am a Valentine. BeHaving in a way that engenders admiration and affection is something we can all do, every day, WITHOUT any damn Hallmark card. I miss my mom today. She’s the last picture in my carousel. Who am I? I am my mother and father’s child. (His picture is the 2nd to last.) I am everything they are and every ancestor before them who taught their children for millennia. I’m still finding my way, but I feel so blessed that I know where to start. Am Yisrael Chai PS I might delete this in a few hours. I just needed to purge to my IG fam❤️
VALENTINES Redefined~ Yes, I know it was days ago. But to be honest, I have been struggling. I feel the chaos swirling around me, not knowing what day it is, whose birthday I’ve missed, grateful for little wins, numbed by the losses. You too? I find myself asking the question, “Who am I?” It’s very untethering to have that question answered, with utter certainty, by people who don’t even know me. But the question is pressing. I know I am good friend, a loving mother. A storyteller, an animal lover. I know I come alive when I am in far off countries learning about other cultures. I am a deep feeler, an advocate for any peace loving human. I love to play games and laugh so hard I can’t breathe. How does this have any to do with. Valentine’s Day. Well, like other holidays for example Father’s Day or Christmas, it can be a complex day. One that brings up all sorts of emotions, not to mention, the idea of worth. And I think we need to redefine Valentines. I looked up the definition and it said” to admire someone (something) affectionately.” Now THAT I can get behind! Our lives are filled with Valentines. You are a Valentine, I am a Valentine. BeHaving in a way that engenders admiration and affection is something we can all do, every day, WITHOUT any damn Hallmark card. I miss my mom today. She’s the last picture in my carousel. Who am I? I am my mother and father’s child. (His picture is the 2nd to last.) I am everything they are and every ancestor before them who taught their children for millennia. I’m still finding my way, but I feel so blessed that I know where to start. Am Yisrael Chai PS I might delete this in a few hours. I just needed to purge to my IG fam❤️
VALENTINES Redefined~ Yes, I know it was days ago. But to be honest, I have been struggling. I feel the chaos swirling around me, not knowing what day it is, whose birthday I’ve missed, grateful for little wins, numbed by the losses. You too? I find myself asking the question, “Who am I?” It’s very untethering to have that question answered, with utter certainty, by people who don’t even know me. But the question is pressing. I know I am good friend, a loving mother. A storyteller, an animal lover. I know I come alive when I am in far off countries learning about other cultures. I am a deep feeler, an advocate for any peace loving human. I love to play games and laugh so hard I can’t breathe. How does this have any to do with. Valentine’s Day. Well, like other holidays for example Father’s Day or Christmas, it can be a complex day. One that brings up all sorts of emotions, not to mention, the idea of worth. And I think we need to redefine Valentines. I looked up the definition and it said” to admire someone (something) affectionately.” Now THAT I can get behind! Our lives are filled with Valentines. You are a Valentine, I am a Valentine. BeHaving in a way that engenders admiration and affection is something we can all do, every day, WITHOUT any damn Hallmark card. I miss my mom today. She’s the last picture in my carousel. Who am I? I am my mother and father’s child. (His picture is the 2nd to last.) I am everything they are and every ancestor before them who taught their children for millennia. I’m still finding my way, but I feel so blessed that I know where to start. Am Yisrael Chai PS I might delete this in a few hours. I just needed to purge to my IG fam❤️
VALENTINES Redefined~ Yes, I know it was days ago. But to be honest, I have been struggling. I feel the chaos swirling around me, not knowing what day it is, whose birthday I’ve missed, grateful for little wins, numbed by the losses. You too? I find myself asking the question, “Who am I?” It’s very untethering to have that question answered, with utter certainty, by people who don’t even know me. But the question is pressing. I know I am good friend, a loving mother. A storyteller, an animal lover. I know I come alive when I am in far off countries learning about other cultures. I am a deep feeler, an advocate for any peace loving human. I love to play games and laugh so hard I can’t breathe. How does this have any to do with. Valentine’s Day. Well, like other holidays for example Father’s Day or Christmas, it can be a complex day. One that brings up all sorts of emotions, not to mention, the idea of worth. And I think we need to redefine Valentines. I looked up the definition and it said” to admire someone (something) affectionately.” Now THAT I can get behind! Our lives are filled with Valentines. You are a Valentine, I am a Valentine. BeHaving in a way that engenders admiration and affection is something we can all do, every day, WITHOUT any damn Hallmark card. I miss my mom today. She’s the last picture in my carousel. Who am I? I am my mother and father’s child. (His picture is the 2nd to last.) I am everything they are and every ancestor before them who taught their children for millennia. I’m still finding my way, but I feel so blessed that I know where to start. Am Yisrael Chai PS I might delete this in a few hours. I just needed to purge to my IG fam❤️
VALENTINES Redefined~ Yes, I know it was days ago. But to be honest, I have been struggling. I feel the chaos swirling around me, not knowing what day it is, whose birthday I’ve missed, grateful for little wins, numbed by the losses. You too? I find myself asking the question, “Who am I?” It’s very untethering to have that question answered, with utter certainty, by people who don’t even know me. But the question is pressing. I know I am good friend, a loving mother. A storyteller, an animal lover. I know I come alive when I am in far off countries learning about other cultures. I am a deep feeler, an advocate for any peace loving human. I love to play games and laugh so hard I can’t breathe. How does this have any to do with. Valentine’s Day. Well, like other holidays for example Father’s Day or Christmas, it can be a complex day. One that brings up all sorts of emotions, not to mention, the idea of worth. And I think we need to redefine Valentines. I looked up the definition and it said” to admire someone (something) affectionately.” Now THAT I can get behind! Our lives are filled with Valentines. You are a Valentine, I am a Valentine. BeHaving in a way that engenders admiration and affection is something we can all do, every day, WITHOUT any damn Hallmark card. I miss my mom today. She’s the last picture in my carousel. Who am I? I am my mother and father’s child. (His picture is the 2nd to last.) I am everything they are and every ancestor before them who taught their children for millennia. I’m still finding my way, but I feel so blessed that I know where to start. Am Yisrael Chai PS I might delete this in a few hours. I just needed to purge to my IG fam❤️
VALENTINES Redefined~ Yes, I know it was days ago. But to be honest, I have been struggling. I feel the chaos swirling around me, not knowing what day it is, whose birthday I’ve missed, grateful for little wins, numbed by the losses. You too? I find myself asking the question, “Who am I?” It’s very untethering to have that question answered, with utter certainty, by people who don’t even know me. But the question is pressing. I know I am good friend, a loving mother. A storyteller, an animal lover. I know I come alive when I am in far off countries learning about other cultures. I am a deep feeler, an advocate for any peace loving human. I love to play games and laugh so hard I can’t breathe. How does this have any to do with. Valentine’s Day. Well, like other holidays for example Father’s Day or Christmas, it can be a complex day. One that brings up all sorts of emotions, not to mention, the idea of worth. And I think we need to redefine Valentines. I looked up the definition and it said” to admire someone (something) affectionately.” Now THAT I can get behind! Our lives are filled with Valentines. You are a Valentine, I am a Valentine. BeHaving in a way that engenders admiration and affection is something we can all do, every day, WITHOUT any damn Hallmark card. I miss my mom today. She’s the last picture in my carousel. Who am I? I am my mother and father’s child. (His picture is the 2nd to last.) I am everything they are and every ancestor before them who taught their children for millennia. I’m still finding my way, but I feel so blessed that I know where to start. Am Yisrael Chai PS I might delete this in a few hours. I just needed to purge to my IG fam❤️
Thank you @cnn @jaketapper and @ewagmeister for your generous time. @wsachs and I feel our new film @october8thefilm is a vital wake-up call about the threat of extremism against our Democracy and foundational values of freedom, inclusion and justice. The film will be released on March 14, and then will be available for streaming. Thank you to everyone who participated in this love letter to America. 🇺🇸
Absolutely devastating seeing what is happening in LA! It looks absolutely apocalyptic. My prayers to everyone who has lost their homes, their businesses, their animals, their sense of peace that only home can give. To all those evacuating, please stay safe, and take shelter. The Red Cross has 13 shelters in the area. Dream Center is offering food and clothing. Canine Rescue Club is fostering and adopting pets. Share resources and fundraising campaigns as they pop up across social platforms. This is a terrifying disaster and the city will need all the help it can get in the coming months. Please do what you can. ❤️ LA we are all praying for you. 🙏 Praying the dangerous winds die down so quick containment is possible. Deepest gratitude to the brave firefighters and first responders. Please stay safe.
Absolutely devastating seeing what is happening in LA! It looks absolutely apocalyptic. My prayers to everyone who has lost their homes, their businesses, their animals, their sense of peace that only home can give. To all those evacuating, please stay safe, and take shelter. The Red Cross has 13 shelters in the area. Dream Center is offering food and clothing. Canine Rescue Club is fostering and adopting pets. Share resources and fundraising campaigns as they pop up across social platforms. This is a terrifying disaster and the city will need all the help it can get in the coming months. Please do what you can. ❤️ LA we are all praying for you. 🙏 Praying the dangerous winds die down so quick containment is possible. Deepest gratitude to the brave firefighters and first responders. Please stay safe.
This is worth your time. I promise. Repost @elicalebon What if I told you there is one clear problem and one clear solution that benefits all of humanity and everyone collectively?
Big things are happening!! ❤️ @octoberh8te @therealdebramessing @wsachs Who’s excited to fill the theaters? 🙋🏻♀️ #werenotgoinganywhere
Big things are happening!! ❤️ @octoberh8te @therealdebramessing @wsachs Who’s excited to fill the theaters? 🙋🏻♀️ #werenotgoinganywhere
