The kids were busy playing in the kitchen, their laughter echoing as my partner and I whispered about the distressing events unfolding in Charlottesville, Virginia. A rally organized by white nationalists and white supremacists—dubbed “Unite the Right”—quickly spiraled into chaos.
Fistfights erupted, racial slurs filled the air, and Nazi salutes were on display. The images emerging from Charlottesville bore a haunting resemblance to 1930s Germany, amplified by the KKK’s resurgence during the 1960s in America. It was painful to witness—the sight of swastikas on flags, masked KKK members brandishing torches, and the tragic moment when a speeding car drove into a crowd of counterprotesters, resulting in the death of a young woman.
As heart-wrenching as it is, we cannot turn away. We owe it to those who stood up against hate and violence. Today is a frightening time to be Jewish in America. It’s also a perilous time for people of color, particularly Black individuals, and for those within the LGBTQ+ community.
The chants and videos from that day, filled with expressions of venom like “Blood and soil!” and “Jews will not replace us!” resonate painfully. The term “Blood and Soil,” a Nazi slogan, reflected a belief that ethnicity was determined by bloodline and land ownership, ultimately becoming a policy in 1933 requiring farmers to present Aryan race certificates to qualify for benefits.
“Why do some people hate Jews, Mom?” my youngest asked one morning on our walk to school.
“Because they need someone to blame when their lives don’t go as planned,” I explained. “It’s scapegoating. They dehumanize Jews, making it easier for them to commit acts of cruelty without feeling remorse, convincing themselves that we deserve such treatment.”
“But I’m Jewish, Mom. Do they hate me? They don’t even know me.”
“They don’t want to know you, sweetheart, because that would make it impossible for them to sustain their hate.”
I held her small, warm hand, grappling with fear for her and my other daughters in a world that seems to darken by the day. The rise of alt-right groups has made it clear that my Jewish children face increased danger.
It’s crucial for our government, our allies, and all citizens to vehemently denounce the white nationalists. The rally in Charlottesville was borne from hatred, violence, and the ghost of genocide.
Yet, amidst my terror, I find solace in the bravery of those who stand with us. Thank you to the courageous students who refused to be silenced, speaking out for Jews and Black individuals even as they faced a mob of torch-wielding extremists.
Gratitude also goes to those around the country who organized anti-hate rallies in response to the disturbing display of white nationalism. We must not remain silent. We must bear witness. We must be allies. We must be the light in these dark times.
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In summary, explaining the complex and painful realities of hate to our children is a difficult but necessary conversation that must be approached with honesty and care. As we navigate these treacherous waters, we must also celebrate the allies standing with us against hate.
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