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Taali by Neta Elkayam

Taali is a moving and evocative love song originally sung by the Jewish-Algerian singer, Salim Halali. Halali’s music blends Latin styles like flamenco and pasodoble with popular Arabic pieces. The unbelievably talented team of Neta Elkayam and Amit Hai Cohen, Israeli artists of Moroccan origin, have created the mind blowing version above.

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seen on the streets of tel aviv

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🧵 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐣𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐦.

Thread: Before we dive in, let’s address a critical issue: There are some people around the world who perceive Jerusalem as an Arab area, including the ICJ, with some even advocating for it to be handed over to the Palestinians as the capital of their prospective terror state. This view overlooks the profound and unbroken Jewish connection to Jerusalem. Let’s review how Jerusalem is intrinsically Jewish and how its history has been hijacked and rewritten.

1/ 🌟 Jerusalem: The Eternal Capital of the Jewish People 🌟

Jerusalem has been the heart and soul of the Jewish people for over 3,500 years. Despite countless challenges and adversities, the Jewish presence in Jerusalem has remained unbroken, underscoring a deep-rooted and unwavering connection to this sacred city. From the days of Joshua and King David to the modern era, Jerusalem has been a constant in Jewish life, culture, and religion, symbolizing the enduring spirit and resilience of the Jewish people.

2/ 🕰️ Ancient Beginnings 🕰️

The history of Jews in Jerusalem dates back to ancient times, even before King David. Joshua, the biblical leader who succeeded Moses, conquered the land of Israel, including Jerusalem, around the 13th century BCE. This marked the beginning of a significant Jewish presence in the city. Later, King David established Jerusalem as the capital of the Jewish nation around 1000 BCE. This monumental decision solidified Jerusalem’s status as not just a political center but also a spiritual and cultural heart for Jews. His son, King Solomon, built the First Temple, making Jerusalem the focal point of Jewish worship and pilgrimage. The Temple served as the epicenter of Jewish religious life, drawing Jews from all corners of the land to partake in rituals and festivals, thus embedding Jerusalem deeply in Jewish identity.

3/ 📜 Exile and Return 📜

Even after the destruction of the First Temple by the Babylonians in 586 BCE, the Jewish connection to Jerusalem did not wane. Jews returned to rebuild and renew their bond with the city, demonstrating their resilience and unyielding faith. The completion of the Second Temple in 516 BCE was a significant event, symbolizing a new era of Jewish religious and communal life. Despite subsequent invasions and occupations, the Jewish people continuously sought to restore and maintain their presence in Jerusalem, highlighting their enduring attachment to the city.

4/ 🏛️ Roman Destruction and Diaspora 🏛️

The Roman destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE marked a profound moment of loss for the Jewish people, yet their connection to Jerusalem endured. Even as Jews were scattered across the globe in the ensuing diaspora, Jerusalem remained at the core of Jewish religious life and longing. Daily prayers, rituals, and cultural practices consistently oriented towards Jerusalem, preserving its significance in Jewish consciousness. Throughout centuries of dispersion, Jews always yearned for their return to Jerusalem, keeping the city’s memory alive in their hearts and minds.

5/ 🌍 Medieval and Ottoman Eras🌍

Throughout the Middle Ages and the Ottoman rule, Jewish communities in Jerusalem faced periods of hardship and revival. Despite various conquerors and shifting political landscapes, Jews never abandoned their spiritual and historical ties to the city. During the Ottoman era, from 1517 to 1917, Jewish life in Jerusalem experienced significant changes. The Ottomans, recognizing the historical Jewish connection to the land, allowed Jewish refugees from Spain and other regions to settle in the city. This period saw a revival of Jewish communal life, with the establishment of new synagogues, schools, and community institutions, further cementing the continuous Jewish presence in Jerusalem.

6/ ✡️ The Jewish Quarter ✡️

The Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem has been a vibrant center of Jewish life for centuries, a microcosm of the broader Jewish experience in the city. Its synagogues, schools, and homes are living monuments to the continuous Jewish presence and the community’s resilience in the face of adversity. Over the centuries, despite periods of destruction and renewal, the Jewish Quarter has remained a focal point of Jewish cultural and religious life, embodying the steadfast connection of Jews to their ancient capital.

7/ 🚫 Temple Mount Restrictions 🚫

Today, Jews face restrictions on visiting the Temple Mount, the holiest site in Judaism. Control by Muslim authorities has prevented Jews from freely accessing the area, highlighting ongoing tensions and challenges. The Temple Mount, where the First and Second Temples once stood, remains a profoundly significant site for Jews. However, the complex political and religious dynamics have resulted in limitations on Jewish worship and presence, reflecting broader issues of religious freedom and historical rights.

8/ 🕌 Historical Hijacking 🕌

The Temple Mount, where the First and Second Temples once stood, has been at the center of a significant historical hijacking. Today, many around the world view it primarily as a Muslim site, overshadowing its profound Jewish significance. Despite its deep roots in Jewish history, the site has been rebranded, with many now referring to it exclusively by its Islamic name, Al-Haram Al-Sharif. The reality is that Jerusalem holds a marginal place in Islamic tradition compared to its central role in Judaism. The Quran does not mention Jerusalem, and its association with Islam primarily stems from later historical developments. This rebranding diminishes the Jewish connection to the Temple Mount, a place where Jews have prayed and yearned for thousands of years. The ongoing restrictions on Jewish access and worship at this sacred site underscore the broader struggle for recognition of Jerusalem’s true historical and religious narrative.

9/ 📜 Jewish Presence Through the Ages 📜

Over the last 1,800 years, Jews have consistently lived in Jerusalem and throughout Israel, even under various foreign rulers. For example, in the 9th century, Jewish scholar Saadia Gaon wrote extensively about Jewish life in Jerusalem. In the 11th century, Spanish-Jewish traveler Benjamin of Tudela documented thriving Jewish communities in the city. By the 16th century, under Ottoman rule, Jerusalem saw a revival of Jewish life with the arrival of Jewish refugees from Spain. The 19th century witnessed the establishment of new Jewish neighborhoods outside the Old City walls, symbolizing the growth and resilience of the Jewish population. These examples illustrate that, despite hardships and displacements, Jews have maintained a continuous presence in Jerusalem, contributing to its cultural and religious landscape.

10/ 🕊️ Jerusalem Today 🕊️

Today, Jerusalem stands as a thriving city, embodying the spirit and resilience of the Jewish people. Despite ongoing challenges and political complexities, the eternal bond between Jews and Jerusalem remains unbreakable, reflecting millennia of history, faith, and determination. Jerusalem continues to be a center of Jewish religious, cultural, and political life, symbolizing the unyielding connection of the Jewish people to their ancient capital. The city’s vibrant life and continuous development are testaments to the enduring spirit of the Jewish community and their unwavering commitment to Jerusalem.

📖 Conclusion 📖

Jerusalem is not just a city; it is the heart of Jewish identity and heritage. For 3,500 years, Jews have lived, prayed, and thrived in Jerusalem. Despite numerous challenges and adversities, their connection remains steadfast, a testament to the enduring spirit of the Jewish people. The history of Jerusalem is a story of resilience, faith, and an unbreakable bond that has withstood the test of time. Today, as we honor this profound connection, we also look towards a future where Jerusalem continues to be a symbol of hope, unity, and peace for all who hold it dear.

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐦 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐦.

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i don't understand how anyone can say antizionism isnt inherently antisemitic

zionism = the belief in the right of jews to live in their homeland

being against that means you either believe that the ethnic cleansing of jews is justified, or you just dont know what zionism is and choose to listen to violent antisemitic extremists over jews when it comes to our own beliefs

"b-but what about antizionists who just want to see the violence end" that is a viewpoint that is shared among most zionists. what the hell makes that antizionism? the idea that zionism is an inherently violent viewpoint is in and of itself antisemitic, so being an antizionist on the basis of being against violence is antisemitic.

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When you ethnically cleanse your Jewish population because you accuse them of supporting Israel which leads to them fleeing to Israel which means now you can openly call for the genocide of your Jewish population again because now they’re evil imperialists because you expelled them in the first place:

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Gotta love it when a post about the evolution of Hebrew says "Zionists & both-siders dni" on both the blog and the post itself

like boy oh boy I sure do wonder who revitalized the language you are talking about here which yk, might have contributed a tini-tiny bit to the evolution of Hebrew

Gotta love it even more when they write Hebrew wrong (mf really spelt תרדוף with a ט) and then they block me for correcting it

it's fine tho. I'm not mad. I'm totally normal about this. it's not like this is the one topic i'm obsessed with looked through a specific angle which i care about that i'm just not allowed to participate in because of the horriblr crime of believing my family are deserving of life.

i'm totally normal about this and i'm not going to let it get to me at all

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people often cite concerns about aid donations to gaza somehow benefiting hamas. this is why i always recommend donating to anera.

anera addresses this concern on their FAQ page.

how i understand it - anera procures aid and then organizes and distributes it. i mean, if you're concerned about aid distribution in gaza, this is exactly who you should be donating to.

they keep a daily log of all of their activities.

they post videos of their activities

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and they are vetted by charity navigator, charity watch, better business bureau, and candid.

I highly recommend checking their gaza faq

and their donation page for gaza.

ceasefire and hostage deal now

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the amount of people who think I am a bad person when they find out I think a country should exist and nothing more is actually astounding

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I had a friend. She was Palestinian. We had a good rapport. We saw each other at parties, we hugged, we talked. We didn't talk about things in detail, especially when I moved away from antizionist activism (she played a role in getting me involved) but we had a general sense of respect. We recognized that we probably wouldn't agree on everything, but we stayed friendly.

After Oct 7th and the beginning of the massacre of Gazans she reached out to me, and we made a plan to get coffee.

The night before, I posted that Jews are Indigenous to the Levant and she blocked me. Not a word. We never got coffee. She has a different group of friends now. I haven't seen her since.

I don't blame her. Its a really hard time. I know how I felt on Oct 7th, so I have an idea of what it feels like to watch your people get massacred from afar and be able to do nothing. Every day has been October 7th for her and her family for months now.

I also won't let go of my principles, of who I am. I know where I come from and I'm not going to deny my people's inherent right to self-determination and sovereignty in our ancestral homeland. I am also not going to deny hers. I feel connected to her because we share a homeland and also ancestry.

Its devastating that as a Jew and as an Israeli citizen, I can get on a plane any time I want and visit my homeland. For her, for Palestinians, it's not that simple. My dream is that one day we will meet for coffee in Jerusalem. One day we will be allowed. And we will have no reason to block each other or hate each other and there will be peace and freedom.

One day.

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i can't wait to be jewish

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American jews 🤝 Israeli jews

"holy shit, I'm so scared for you in your country - it isn't as bad for me in mine!"

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Jews are immune to the fae because they need our full Hebrew names, which by necessity include our parents names.

Since our parents full names must include their parents full names, and so on, the fae can never learn every part of our names.

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people can stop adding “btw op is a Zionist” to posts. who cares. Be normal about Jews. touch grass

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You know, if you come out with an ass backward sentiment like "I support Jews, they are welcome in my space, I'm totally against antisemitism - I hate those Zionists though," (when a good 80-90% of Jews identify themselves as Zionist in its most basic terms of believing a Jewish state has a right to exist on their indigenous homeland), then no, you do not support and welcome Jews. At all.

You only care about the ones you can tokenise and hold up as evidence of your supposed support. You don't actually care about them as human beings, about their complex emotions and feelings about Israel, or how important the history of that land is to their people hood, their culture, their traditions, and their faith.

If you only support Jews who will totally disavow that importance and expect them not to care about the suffering of their own people, then sorry not sorry, you're antisemitic as all fuck, I don't care what you tell yourself.

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I recently learned about Yuval Roth, an Israeli man whose brother was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in 1993. In 2006, to cope with this tragedy, he founded Road To Recovery, a charity that has since transported over 50,000 sick and injured Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank to Israeli hospitals for treatment.

It's hard for me to think of a person who's more clearly and objectively good.

But this is where things get ugly: I'm in a predominantly queer, leftist Discord server, and we were talking about people who've helped Palestinians, so I brought up Roth, expecting people to be encouraged or uplifted by the work he's doing. That was... not the response.

Anyway, now I'm in an argument with people I who thought were reasonable, because they're calling him a Zionist colonizer for the crime of being an Israeli Jew living in Israel. And like, what the fuck do they want from him? What could he possibly do that would be more useful? Do they want him to single-handedly overthrow Netanyahu? What the fuck is the fantasy here?

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So so tired of Jews who belittled and mocked those who were affected by October 7th SUDDENLY care about anti-semitism when they're the target. Before that? They would gaslight other Jews saying "there is no anti-semitism on the rise, you're just playing victim" - and then suddenly they care about anti-semitism when their name is written with echo parenthesis.

I fucking can't anymore.