Here’s Where You Went Wrong

<p>As I navigate my stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, exploring the tensions between my leftist values and Jewish upbringing, I can&rsquo;t escape this nagging sensation that I am somehow betraying my Judaism in my criticisms of Israel and support for Palestine. In every Jewish community I&rsquo;ve ever been a part of, no matter how liberal and open-minded they professed to be, I have always been told that unequivocal Zionism is synonymous with my Judaism. Now I am making the active, uncomfortable, and true choice to break away from that dangerous pattern of thinking. This is my response to those who may feel that I am going against my Jewish values in doing so.</p> <p>Here&rsquo;s where you went wrong:</p> <p><strong>You taught&nbsp;</strong>me from a young age that all people are made&nbsp;<em>b&rsquo;tzelem elohim, &ldquo;</em>in God&rsquo;s image&rdquo;.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@gritzjosh/heres-where-you-went-wrong-45439716f19a"><strong>Visit Now</strong></a></p>