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Shanus — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:30:03 GMT

Shabbat Shalom and welcome to all who meet here on Fridays.

Wishing all a dry weekend. We have predicted thunderstorms all day with heavy rain beginning at noon. More rain tomorrow. I had lunch plans with a friend and she just canceled because of weather.

Tax deadline extended until Aptil 18th this year and DH still working hard to finish returns and extensions for those w/o info to do returns. Hope all of you get hefty refunds.

Prayers to all who are hungry and without necessary housing. Also hope this unnecessary violance will end and we can feel safe wherever we need to go....food shopping, Target or just walking in the streets. ENOUGH!

Shanus

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nyc1 — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:38:17 GMT

Good morning all. I hope you are safe, happy and healthy. Almost every day this week felt like it should have been Friday. Well, we are finally here.

I'm not sure if they are being played in all areas of the country, but I've been seeing the ad campaign to STOP ANTI SEMITISM. It is so effective and tugs at my heart so heavily that it makes me cry every time I see one. Very powerful. We are a tiny 2.4% of the US population, yet experience 55% of hate crimes, and it's on the increase.

Sending hugs to all of you here. Continue to be kind and appreciative of all that is good.

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Shanus — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:46:27 GMT

@nyc1 Yes, I've noticed "# with a blue square"....for a spot about Jewish people. Awareness can work both ways...positivity or point us out to those who want to do harm.

Unforturnately, I've stopped wearing my Star of David necklace...a target for sure.

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DREAMON — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:11:23 GMT

We wanted to start to get our house (exterior) ready for Summer but it looks like rain for tomorrow so we will see how much we can accomplish.

Have a great weekend and week ahead!

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nyc1 — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:17:38 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@nyc1 Yes, I've noticed "# with a blue square"....for a spot about Jewish people. Awareness can work both ways...positivity or point us out to those who want to do harm.

Unforturnately, I've stopped wearing my Star of David necklace...a target for sure.

@Shanus Sadly, I think the cruel and ignorant who want to do harm already are aware of their targets.

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meallen616 — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:18:25 GMT

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nyc1 — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:19:35 GMT

@DREAMON Good luck with your project, whether this weekend or next. Your cat gave me the best laugh. Thank you!

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DREAMON — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:22:01 GMT

@nyc1 wrote:
@Shanus wrote:
@nyc1 Yes, I've noticed "# with a blue square"....for a spot about Jewish people. Awareness can work both ways...positivity or point us out to those who want to do harm.

Unforturnately, I've stopped wearing my Star of David necklace...a target for sure.

@Shanus Sadly, I think the cruel and ignorant who want to do harm already are aware of their targets.

This is so sad. I just can't believe we are living with such unnecessary hatred.

@Shanus ..you not wearing your necklace because you are afraid of being a target brought tears to my eyes.

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paixmcdao — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:39:02 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@nyc1 Yes, I've noticed "# with a blue square"....for a spot about Jewish people. Awareness can work both ways...positivity or point us out to those who want to do harm.

Unforturnately, I've stopped wearing my Star of David necklace...a target for sure.

Why not wear in under your clothing then?

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Shelbelle — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:01:50 GMT

Another Passover and Easter bite the dust, Good Shabbos !!

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golding76 — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:03:38 GMT

Hoping everyone has a relaxing and safe weekend. To my Jewish friends, I find it heartbreaking that antisemitism is on such a steep rise again. It speaks to the ugly cloud that has been thrown over humanity by petty, small-minded and soulless beings. If some people hadn't made hatred acceptable, we would not be experiencing this.

Shanus, I agree that you could wear your Star of David under your clothing, but I know from being careful with my cross that some necklines reveal one's religious symbol. Maybe a longer chain? In that way, no one will know you are wearing it.

This is pititful that I should even have to write this advice. What kind of people hate groups of people?

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DREAMON — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:15:10 GMT

@golding76 ..what a beautiful symbol of faith

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golding76 — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:15:24 GMT

Addendum: Why is that when there is wide-scale human tragedy, people are able to come together to help one another without rebuffing someone of a different race or religion?

How often I've seen on TV news coverage of disasters and tragedies scenes that warm my heart. In the wake of tragedy, you see Black and White helping one another, uplifting one another and hugging one another. Who knows what religions are represented among all of them. Why don't those magic moments last?

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MOMMAVik — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 23:49:33 GMT

Hello friends! We are finally into Spring, fresh breezes and sun at last. So much to be grateful for yet sadness and fear for what our society faces.

I am sorry @Shanus about your hesitance to wear your Star of David necklace. I have a beautiful Star of David pendant given to me by my Grandmother when I was 6 years old which I do not wear for that same reason.

Have a restful weekend!

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Shanus — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 12:09:50 GMT

@MOMMAVik and others. I so appreciate everyone's concern about my wearing my Star of David. It was also given to me as a child by my Nana. It's small with pave diamonds all around. It's on a 16" chain and I can't remember NOT wearing it, so it's such a part of me.

I had the chain changed out when I was in my late teens since the 15" original one was a bit too short. The newer chain was a heftier one that I could shower with, etc. and never worry about takeing it off.

All 10 grandchildren received one from Nana when we were young (boys no diamonds).

Growing up in the south, I was used to seeing police protection at Temple any time there were services...more police at the High Holidays in the fall. The hatred and danger is not new.

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MOMMAVik — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 15:52:58 GMT

@Shanus, Yes, when our DD moved to SC we were amazed to see the police protection at & around the Temple. If an evening event was held they were there also, even patrolling the parking lot. Very sad of what has become of our world.

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