[ MOMMELAH | I'm Not Okay ]
Pictures of dead children vilifying Israel, when Hamas orchestrates their deaths so the world sees Israel as a monster. It all shakes me to my core.
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My Jewishness means I am connected to Israel, no matter how far away. I must stand for Israel, or I stand for nothing. As a Mommellah, I’m starting to realize, my duty is in teaching my kids about our history, Israel, the Holocaust and what is happening today in the Middle East and in Europe where antisemitic feelings and actions still exist. I’m learning that being a Jewish mother goes far beyond Berit Milah, lighting Shabbos candles and changing diapers. It’s about explaining what you can about what’s important to the future of our people. The proud descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Am Yisrael Chai.
May the Schwartz be with you
Occasional contributor Mary Sramek is Mommellah. In her blog, mommellah.com, Mary chronicles her journey as a local mother of two, attempting to relate to her faith.