r/JewsOfConscience • u/Ok_Item_3313 Jew of Color • Jun 29 '24
Activism NYC Dyke March Drama
The NYC Dyke March is being boycotted by many other organizations including Act Up NYC for putting out and subsequently deleting this statement. Thoughts?
Imma be real I don't really think this statement is bad at all, but I understand that others have read it as "all lives matter"-ing the genocide in Gaza. Would love to hear more takes.
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u/Specialist-Gur Ashkenazi Jun 30 '24
Well, even though I agree that antisemtism is a problem and I don’t agree this post is bad.. it’s complicated.
The level of antisemitic incidents is complex.. 1. Jews are more likely to report to police than other groups such as Muslims. 2. The definition of antisemtism is incredibly loosey goosey.. which I take major issue with
The other thing is.. as others laid out, not all the victims on October 7th were Jewish. And most Zionists aren’t Jewish. I think the critical piece here is that isrsel/palestine really isn’t a Jewish issue.. and making it one is frustrating. And I agree with that. This post just plays into the idea that anti Israel messaging is scary for Jews.
However. Jewish people are terrified and are afraid.. and do feel uncomfortable with anti Israel messaging… therefore I see nothing wrong with a message acknowledging this and welcoming Jews specifically and also letting them know there is room for empathy for them while supporting Palestinians.
It’s a complex issue. I think the Jewish who are uncomfortable at queer events because of the support for Palestine need to self reflect. But at the same time, I see nothing wrong with the events trying to meet them where they are at