Ted, you did what is yours to do: you reported. It does not make sense to fight antisemitism in a country where antisemitism is the norm. There will soon be no Jews left in England. It is an old story : hollow-eyed Jews, having given their best towards the betterment of their host country, suitcases in hand, boarding the ship that will take them to an uncertain future, amid the jeers and laughter of the local inhabitants.
Excellent essay Ted, and appreciate your honesty. It takes a bit of courage and sincere self reflection to publicly admit a cowardly act. Not sure if your act was cowardly, wise, or situationally astute in an effort to avoid conflict. I've tended to isolate myself at times by being unable to contain myself, unable to show the self restraint it took for you not to at least offer a toast to Caleb with the words, "Here's to Genesis 12:3 and to all those who love the Lord."
Yup! I did my doctorate work inEngland and have not returned since, thinking I would meet up with exactly what you met. You did well to write your piece.
Great piece. You can absolutely draw a straight line between nations that have been good to Jews and reached the moon (literally in the case of the USA, and those that have suffered or will soon suffer Gotterdamerung. Qatar Yemen, Iran, Syria, Ireland, and soon Britain. Every single one of these hell holes of antisemitism is going to get bitch-slapped hard by the Hidden Hand. Bet on it.
For reasons that are perhaps self-serving, I would like to disagree with the author, but, in truth, his analysis is accurate. The UK is in a deep malaise, and the last time, the country was genuinely at peace with itself was more than a decade ago at the 2012 Olympics. Covid (and its consequences) finished off what remains of its spirit.
I’m not blaming Covid per se, as the die was cast over many years before. However a chronic, stressful event does reveal national character (and it was not pretty).
Ted, you did what is yours to do: you reported. It does not make sense to fight antisemitism in a country where antisemitism is the norm. There will soon be no Jews left in England. It is an old story : hollow-eyed Jews, having given their best towards the betterment of their host country, suitcases in hand, boarding the ship that will take them to an uncertain future, amid the jeers and laughter of the local inhabitants.
This is so sad, but true. "How the mighty have fallen". A shadow of its former self.
Excellent essay Ted, and appreciate your honesty. It takes a bit of courage and sincere self reflection to publicly admit a cowardly act. Not sure if your act was cowardly, wise, or situationally astute in an effort to avoid conflict. I've tended to isolate myself at times by being unable to contain myself, unable to show the self restraint it took for you not to at least offer a toast to Caleb with the words, "Here's to Genesis 12:3 and to all those who love the Lord."
Yup! I did my doctorate work inEngland and have not returned since, thinking I would meet up with exactly what you met. You did well to write your piece.
Thank you.
https://www.medieval.eu/the-jewish-massacre-in-york-in-1190/
Great piece. You can absolutely draw a straight line between nations that have been good to Jews and reached the moon (literally in the case of the USA, and those that have suffered or will soon suffer Gotterdamerung. Qatar Yemen, Iran, Syria, Ireland, and soon Britain. Every single one of these hell holes of antisemitism is going to get bitch-slapped hard by the Hidden Hand. Bet on it.
For reasons that are perhaps self-serving, I would like to disagree with the author, but, in truth, his analysis is accurate. The UK is in a deep malaise, and the last time, the country was genuinely at peace with itself was more than a decade ago at the 2012 Olympics. Covid (and its consequences) finished off what remains of its spirit.
Blaming what has happened on covid is a cop-out.
I’m not blaming Covid per se, as the die was cast over many years before. However a chronic, stressful event does reveal national character (and it was not pretty).
Thank you Ted, for your Elegy
It is utterly tragic
I came to England 30 years ago as a migrant from Ireland, and I am aghast at how England has turned her face against the Jewish people.
In mediaeval times, England was called ‘Mary’s dowry’ but not so much any more
I fear that this Country is failing the challenge of the warrior Joshua: Choose this day whom you will worship…..
Lord have mercy on us
Well said sir, well said.
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Caleb isn't Muslim. His hate is native to him. That's the terrifying part.