This article comes with a warning. There is no happy ending, no summary of hope. So if you are looking for light at the end of the tunnel this one is not for you.
Kelli, what you have written has moved me to tears. You have captured exactly the fear and loneliness I have felt first on October 7 and every time I have encountered the keffiyeh wearing protesters shouting that Zionists are Nazis. It is extremely important that you continue your excellent writing not only for Jews like me, but for all people that value justice and peace.
Thank you Dan. This little Substack community has been so important to me over the last 18 months. My only tenuous link to sanity some days. Know that my heart is with you.
Yes, Kelli, your moral and loving voice matters. I have felt the same way and your writing has helped me so much. Just to know that you are there as the ethical person you are has made a world of difference to me.😘
Right there with you.!!! I'm 75 yrs old and my heart is in constant agitated consternation over the world's reaction to this uttter atrocity.
My son and grandson both have been propagandized to believe the settler colonization theories of America and Israel. I ask what about Turkey and the Ottomans settling there and attempting to take Vienna. O no they say, that never happened. What about the history of Ottoman massacres in Palestine being always massacres of Jews. L no jews never lived there until after WWII.
Now I have another attack of agitated consternation over the ignorance being taught in universities.
Honestly, when you see something you love so very much slipping away there is pain. You love your Australia. You love democracy. You love freedom. You feel betrayed by those in seats of power who have turned their backs on what western society is supposed to stand for. I don't think we need to compare pains. It's enough that we know we need to do something about what is happening before it is too late for all of us and especially for our children.
So many of us feel that way but not all hope is lost… every day the battle becomes clearer and harsher… this is the way it is. Onwards and upwards. Keep shining lady
And I can’t thank you enough for your support. Too often since October 7th, I’ve felt so incredibly alone, as my (for the most part) non-Jewish friends and acquaintances live their normal, happy lives, utterly indifferent to the daily hell that being a Jewish supporter of Israel has come to be (and memo to the so-called “anti-Zionist Jews”: They hate you every bit as much as they hate people like me, but you useful idiots serve a (malevolent) purpose for the time being). So, I am grateful beyond words for what you do.
Thank you so much for expressing my feelings (and those of countless others) so profoundly Kelli. Tragically I often can’t help to come to this very same conclusion - and I too use to believe in happy endings. I hope the world proves us wrong but it is very hard to remain optimistic.
Kelli, this is the most brilliantly written article. Your words encapsulate exactly how I feel. The feeling of powerlessness I’ve felt devastates me. It does not matter how atrocious an act is reported, eg the callous murders of the Bibas babies that didn’t turn a head amongst people I once believed were my friends. I too have undergone immense change since Oct 7 and whilst I must still break bread with those who have ignored it all, I find my friendships have distanced & changed hugely. I often feel so isolated & then you write something that makes me realise I’m not alone!
We went through the same trauma. I had a great day with good live music, until I came home and saw the terrible news. And indeed: 'But the worst was yet to come.'
That half the planet is supporting terrorism, leaves me speechless. That the UN, WHO, etc etc etc are infiltrated with terror supporters, even more. This world needs a big cleanup.
You are not a coward. Truth is they don’t listen anyway. There is some weird mind control thing going on. Trying to converse is useless. But I thank you for your support. It means the world to me Sabina.
Kelli, what you have written has moved me to tears. You have captured exactly the fear and loneliness I have felt first on October 7 and every time I have encountered the keffiyeh wearing protesters shouting that Zionists are Nazis. It is extremely important that you continue your excellent writing not only for Jews like me, but for all people that value justice and peace.
Thank you Dan. This little Substack community has been so important to me over the last 18 months. My only tenuous link to sanity some days. Know that my heart is with you.
Yes, Kelli, your moral and loving voice matters. I have felt the same way and your writing has helped me so much. Just to know that you are there as the ethical person you are has made a world of difference to me.😘
Thank you for your words. They mean a lot.
I feel exactly the same 🧡
In solidarity Isabelle 🤍🎗️
Right there with you.!!! I'm 75 yrs old and my heart is in constant agitated consternation over the world's reaction to this uttter atrocity.
My son and grandson both have been propagandized to believe the settler colonization theories of America and Israel. I ask what about Turkey and the Ottomans settling there and attempting to take Vienna. O no they say, that never happened. What about the history of Ottoman massacres in Palestine being always massacres of Jews. L no jews never lived there until after WWII.
Now I have another attack of agitated consternation over the ignorance being taught in universities.
God by whatever name,
please help us all.b
There is always hope because there are people like you who wont give up and seek the truth. As we say in Hebrew- Kol hakavode Kelli.
Thank you EKB. And I know that my pain in nothing compared to what the Jewish community is going through.
Honestly, when you see something you love so very much slipping away there is pain. You love your Australia. You love democracy. You love freedom. You feel betrayed by those in seats of power who have turned their backs on what western society is supposed to stand for. I don't think we need to compare pains. It's enough that we know we need to do something about what is happening before it is too late for all of us and especially for our children.
Yes you are most definitely right.
Your pain is ours. We weep together. How you feel matters deeply.
Thank you Kathy 🙏🏻🎗️
Kelli, you are my beloved friend.
So many of us feel that way but not all hope is lost… every day the battle becomes clearer and harsher… this is the way it is. Onwards and upwards. Keep shining lady
☀️💙🤍❤️🩹
Thank you Pebbles. I guess sometimes things have to get worse before they get better right?
And I can’t thank you enough for your support. Too often since October 7th, I’ve felt so incredibly alone, as my (for the most part) non-Jewish friends and acquaintances live their normal, happy lives, utterly indifferent to the daily hell that being a Jewish supporter of Israel has come to be (and memo to the so-called “anti-Zionist Jews”: They hate you every bit as much as they hate people like me, but you useful idiots serve a (malevolent) purpose for the time being). So, I am grateful beyond words for what you do.
Thank you Mark 🙏🏻
Kelli, just as you changed your mind, lost "friends", and saw the truth, perhaps you will also find God. Thank you for being a mensch.
Thank you Pamela. I’m certainly open to it.
Thank you so much for expressing my feelings (and those of countless others) so profoundly Kelli. Tragically I often can’t help to come to this very same conclusion - and I too use to believe in happy endings. I hope the world proves us wrong but it is very hard to remain optimistic.
I hope so too Erica.
Kelli, this is the most brilliantly written article. Your words encapsulate exactly how I feel. The feeling of powerlessness I’ve felt devastates me. It does not matter how atrocious an act is reported, eg the callous murders of the Bibas babies that didn’t turn a head amongst people I once believed were my friends. I too have undergone immense change since Oct 7 and whilst I must still break bread with those who have ignored it all, I find my friendships have distanced & changed hugely. I often feel so isolated & then you write something that makes me realise I’m not alone!
Thank you.
I feel you Cherie. Thank you for reading. And thank you for your support 🙏🏻🎗️
We went through the same trauma. I had a great day with good live music, until I came home and saw the terrible news. And indeed: 'But the worst was yet to come.'
That half the planet is supporting terrorism, leaves me speechless. That the UN, WHO, etc etc etc are infiltrated with terror supporters, even more. This world needs a big cleanup.
Exactly Bas. Not sure how we proceed from here.
An international debate about Islam? How the UN sees terrorism? At least Iran is changing it’s tone it seems. Awareness is the harvest of 10/7.
Thank you for giving words to my pain and despair. You received this precious gift.
We are of exact similar mind as are many. Thank you for articulating this so well!
Thank you Howard.
Thank you so much for this. Today your writing and you are enough to keep total despair at bay for another day.
Thank you Debbie 🙏🏻🎗️
It seems though that this is the world our children want. I’m in my mid 60s…wish I was older.
I think they think they want it. But have no idea.
Oh Kelli… so much my experience since October 7th
Still hard to reconcile. 🤍🤍
I know. Really I’m a coward. I post a bit and have challenged some. Now I find most just ignore me… I’ll keep on though….
You are not a coward. Truth is they don’t listen anyway. There is some weird mind control thing going on. Trying to converse is useless. But I thank you for your support. It means the world to me Sabina.
As always you nailed it Kelli.
Thank you Dena 🙏🏻🎗️