#if not now WHEN

[summerwages]

slow dancing..

[maimonidesnutz]

NEW DESIGN: Continuing the tradition of important rabbis (or figures) in contemporary garb, I present to you: Hillel the Elder in a flower crown! Why did I draw Hillel in a flower crown? Maybe it is because of his known kindness and openness…or maybe it’s just because I was feeling a little silly. Either way, now it’s an image that exists.

The text says “if not now, when?” from his famous teaching in Pirkei Avot: “If I am not for myself, who is for me? But if I am for my own self [only], what am I? And if not now, when?”

For me, it’s a movement. It means grounding, balance, and action. It’s a way to address both the joys and pitfalls that come into your life. It’s a way to expect them and move through them.

It’s more than a saying, it’s a way to live.

Available in many colors and styles! (Scroll down from the image to see all the products in the “similar products” field)

https://maimonides-nutz.creator-spring.com/listing/floral-hillel?

[notaplaceofhonour]

I’m sure I’m not the first to point this out but it’s so fuckin weird that “If Not Now” calls themselves that because the full Hillel quote is “If I am not for me, who will be for me? And when I am for myself alone, what am I? And if not now, then when?” and I know they know this because they literally have the full quote on their website, but wow is “campaigning to resume funding to known Hamas collaborator UNWRA ” & “promoting events with blood-libelists & terror apologists (JVP, PYM, AMP)” a weird ass way to interpret that quote.

Self-preservation is supposed to be part of that; it’s literally the first thing that’s mentioned. Not only self-preservation, of course, but also Ahavat Yisrael (love for fellow Jews). And not only Ahavat Yisrael, but also care for the rest of the world, such as Tikkun Olam. But how can you claim to be showing love for your fellow Jews, much less be working towards repairing the world, when you’re promoting & linking arms with people who invite convicted terrorists & Jew-killers to speak at their events?

[joyfuladorable]

Educate yourselves and Help however you can. Stand with Palestine. Israel's Genocide of the Palestinian People must be Stopped!

[super-sootica]

When will Castiel rise from the sludge?!

[wisdomfish]

[spnscripthunt-inactive]

Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

[n0oble]

If Not Now Movement:

We are a movement of American Jews organizing our community to end U.S. support for Israel's apartheid system and demand equality, justice, and a thriving future for all Palestinians and Israelis.

Join the movement to call for a ceasefire NOW.

We’re mobilizing to demand that President Biden and Congress call for an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages and an end to the siege on Gaza.

We’re urgently mobilizing our base of supporters to call their members of Congress and demand an immediate ceasefire.

(Check upcoming events on link above)

[long-sleeved-sandwich]

“if not now, when?” i say, about sweeping the kitchen. EDIT: one of you has brought to my attention that it’s “if not later, when?” and that is also my approach to cleaning most of the time 🥲

[my-self-reflections]

[yakamozarda]

I should embrace the "idk what im doing with my life and the job market is in shambles" feeling to the heart and have as many master degrees as possible before my family starts questioning my mental health

[beljar]

The sea of grief has no shores, no bottom; no one can sound its depths.

Primo Levi, from If Not Now, When? 1982

[maimonidesnutz]

my next design coming 08/16!

It says "If not now, when" and features a portrait of Hillel in a flower crown (a line drawing rendition of one that exists). I was feeling especially silly one day

it will come in many other colors and styles

Patrons have access now

[nackteseelen]

If you missed me, you would tell. Wouldn't you?

[sordidamok]

Cruelty is never accidental.

No one has ever slipped on a banana peel and commited rape or genocide. Cruelty is always a deliberate choice.

It is always possible to choose kindness.

[awareagainpsycho]