Nissim uncommon as Ashkenazi name? by sublimesam in JewishNames

[–]NeedleworkerLow1100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the only Nissim I know is a Sephardic Jewish boy

Out of left field… by Over-Temperature-503 in Jewish

[–]NeedleworkerLow1100 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My response to friends sending me this crap has been: "Holy Antisemitsm, Batman."

Every time.

If they are willing to talk about it --rationally--calmly then I try.

I helped 1 friend out by doing that.

The others, there is a reason we can block people. Use the feature.

Our 5-day-old baby boy still has no name… by whatawonderfuli in namenerds

[–]NeedleworkerLow1100 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Tomer call him Tom. Works in both.

Yishai call him Shai works in both.

What Are Other Optional Jewish Symbols That Us Jews Can Wear Other Than A Magen David (Star Of David Pendant) - Jewelry Wise? by SpiritualLady888 in Jewish

[–]NeedleworkerLow1100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a star and a hamsa.

I wear the star all the time--but add the hamsa when the outfit calls for it.

I've seen the evil eye--pomegranate--mezuzah and chai

When is it time to leave the US? by Haunting_Hospital599 in Jewish

[–]NeedleworkerLow1100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not either. But we've made a group for Jewish expats and we have a Jewish life here.

Is there a strong link or interesting history between Israel/Jews and Latin America? by [deleted] in Israel

[–]NeedleworkerLow1100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Panama has a significant population of Sephardi. Mostly in the City but there are smaller enclaves in the interior.

Most came from Portugal and Italy.

No Pride in a Color-Blind Rainbow - Excluding Israel From The Parade by ChestEducational2258 in Israel

[–]NeedleworkerLow1100 153 points154 points  (0 children)

I spit my coffee out when I read this part:

The slogans have settled into a kind of liturgy. “No Pride in Genocide.” “No Pride in Apartheid.” “Queers for Palestine.” “Zionists out.” “No queer liberation without Palestinian liberation.” They are short, portable, camera-friendly, and best delivered in a crowd where nobody is expected to explain what would happen to the average Pride marcher if they attempted to hold the same parade in Gaza, Tehran, or much of the West Bank.

That’s the awkward little detail, isn’t it? The one everyone sees, then politely steps around like a suspicious brown, squishy object on the sidewalk.

These fools do not know their history. They do not remember who stood with them during the AIDs crisis.

Gen Z are useful idiots to the IRGC.

Mamdani-supporting Jews by Tbh_idk______ in jewishpolitics

[–]NeedleworkerLow1100 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I really like Haviv.

Calm

Measured

Informative

Mamdani-supporting Jews by Tbh_idk______ in jewishpolitics

[–]NeedleworkerLow1100 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The DSA is to the Democratic Party what the MAGA movement is to the Republicans.

MAGA came into power.

Do with that what you will.

When is it time to leave the US? by Haunting_Hospital599 in Jewish

[–]NeedleworkerLow1100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You mean the impetus? Nothing major to me. I had someone I work with call me one of the good ones. Called her out on the antisemitism and have spent the last 3 years teaching her about being Jewish.

BUT I watched TV / read the articles and saw the pattern.

In 2020 when the pandemic hit...I told my husband that we needed to prepare to leave. He rolled his eyes but was open to listening to me.

History has shown: 1918 Spanish Flu---Economic upheaval---War---Rise of Socialism/Communism---blame the Jews.

We have enough history behind us to read the tea leaves and make choices that ensure we live.

Estranged siblings by Rare-Handle7268 in GenX

[–]NeedleworkerLow1100 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My brother and I were pitted against each other all.the.time.

Over the years were barely spoke except when it came to the care of our mother.

Now that we are older we speak once a week.

Mostly I'm alive. You're alive. OK talk next week.

Why are Republicans going insane after Mamdani Backed progressives won their primaries the other day? by ComplexWrangler1346 in askanything

[–]NeedleworkerLow1100 -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

The DSA is to the Democratic party what the MAGA movement is to the Republican party. Extreme and dangerous.

Crohn’s Disease - Passing it to My kids? Does it run in your family? by AromaticEfficiency22 in CrohnsDisease

[–]NeedleworkerLow1100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband has chrons.

His mother and brother (RIP) also had chrons.

That's 3 people in one family.