Thank You, Progressive Jews, for Defending Israel in Difficult Spaces
Thank You, Progressive Jews, for Defending Israel in Difficult Spaces It’s time to recognize what I’ve long perceived as the thankless world of liberal Jews, who sometimes feel like the sole voice defending Israel among progressive circles. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) “I’m not looking for recognition or a medal for defending Israel against haters on Twitter,” one of my progressive Jewish friends told me last week, “but I hope that some Jews on the right know that I’m getting beaten up pretty badly on social media right now.” The real sting, according to my friend? â...