You’re a sociopath, sis. 😘
My wedding made me think about everyone we thought were our friends, until the last two years showed us who they really are.
People don’t see how heavy this is. Being Jewish, being Israeli, being visible, right now feels like carrying the weight of the whole world’s anger on your shoulders.
It’s even harder watching my partner lose friends, be shunned by his own community, just because of who I am. My race, my ethnicity, and my nationality.
I know so many of you feel this is wrong. I know some of you care deeply, but you stay silent out of fear. You hide your friendship with us. And I don’t blame you. I’m not angry.
Because I know what it’s like to stand against a mob. To be hated for who you are. I’ve lived it— as a gay man, as a Middle Eastern and North African, as a Jew, as an Israeli.
So this is for you, the ones who feel shame. I forgive you. Truly. I hope one day you find the courage to stand with us. To stand against all racism and hate, even when the mob screams at you not to. Even when they threaten you with exile if you don't say what they want you to say.
Because that day will come, and when it does, we will be waiting with open arms.