To “Let It Be” and to accept either an institutional delitimization, such as the Shoah, or a wholesale slaughter, such as what we have witnessed in the immediate past. None of this is a Jewish value – and while some think it is . . . for the record, it is not.
Not then and not now.
“When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me speaking words of wisdom, let it be . . . let it be — and in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me . . . Speaking words of wisdom, let it be Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be. Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.”
We have come to understand that it is not a Jewish value to accept, to acquiesce, or cooperate with our degradation, or in our slaughter.
To our sorrow, we have learned, painfully, over and over again, that “to let it be,” for us, ultimately leads to this . . .
“Let it be” generally means to accept a situation as it is, without trying to change or control it. Instead, it suggests surrender and allowing for a natural end without resistance. Acceptance and Surrender: The phrase encourages “letting go” and allowing events to proceed without interference. Contextual Interpretation: The phrase can be interpreted in various ways depending on the situation, including leaving something alone, not getting involved, or in letting things follow their natural course
Many will remember the song “Let It Be” and may even have found it comforting, but Jewishly, it is not. Rather, it is incompatible with Jewish Theology and, practically, in light of History, it has led to our degradation and our slaughter.
Let’s take a closer look at Isaiah’s “comforting words” recited on this particular Shabbat of Consolation, which are understood historically as “comforting in the wake of violence and destruction,” AND for us, even now, especially in light of what we have seen and witnessed, in our own times.
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Isaiah 54:11
When noting “in times of trouble,” the Prophet speaks — and importantly, of note here, the Prophet signals “a course change” on the part of God — in respect to the Jewish People. God changes course and claims that it had always been part of the plan.
What is the Jewish role in this plan . . .
בְּרֶ֥גַע קָטֹ֖ן עֲזַבְתִּ֑יךְ וּבְרַחֲמִ֥ים גְּדֹלִ֖ים אֲקַבְּצֵֽךְ׃
For a little while I forsook you,
But with vast love I will bring you back.
בְּשֶׁ֣צֶף קֶ֗צֶף הִסְתַּ֨רְתִּי פָנַ֥י רֶ֙גַע֙ מִמֵּ֔ךְ וּבְחֶ֥סֶד עוֹלָ֖ם רִחַמְתִּ֑יךְ אָמַ֥ר גֹּאֲלֵ֖ךְ יְהֹוָֽה׃ {ס}
In slight anger, for a moment
I hid My face from you;
But with kindness everlasting
I will take you back in love
כִּֽי־מֵ֥י נֹ֙חַ֙ זֹ֣את לִ֔י אֲשֶׁ֣ר נִשְׁבַּ֗עְתִּי מֵעֲבֹ֥ר מֵי־נֹ֛חַ ע֖וֹד עַל־הָאָ֑רֶץ כֵּ֥ן נִשְׁבַּ֛עְתִּי מִקְּצֹ֥ף עָלַ֖יִךְ וּמִגְּעׇר־בָּֽךְ׃
For this to Me is like the waters of Noah:
As I swore that the waters of Noah
Nevermore would I flood the earth,
לֹא־יָמ֗וּשׁ וּבְרִ֤ית שְׁלוֹמִי֙ לֹ֣א תָמ֔וּט אָמַ֥ר מְרַחֲמֵ֖ךְ יְהֹוָֽה — I will not forsake my Covenant (with you)
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America and Israel, here, below, noted as
Current Trends of concern to the American Jewish Community: to American Political Parties, and in turn, to Israel as the Jewish State
(note: American-Israel Relations often mirror American Jewish Relations)
The DSA’s (Democratic Socialists of America) growing impact on the mainstream Democratic Party can be seen in reports this week that when the Democratic National Committee meets later this month, delegates will consider Israel-related resolutions:
1. The more “reasonable” resolution supports an immediate ceasefire and release of all hostages held by Hamas, and supports “a credible, negotiated pathway toward a two-state solution.” Jewish Democrats are hoping to put this one over the top.
2. The other proposed resolution has a different tone, which many consider to be an anti-Israel one. It supports an immediate ceasefire, without mentioning Hamas at all, and calls for an arms embargo against Israel and suspension of military aid to Israel. It further calls for members of Congress to recognize Palestine as a country (state). Many are watching to see how much support this resolution receives from the DNC.
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Politico reports today that former Biden administration Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has reevaluated his position on Israel. Buttigieg, who is reportedly a potential contender to be the Democratic nominee for President in 2028, was criticized for being too friendly toward Israel in a recent interview. The Politico report notes:
Democrats have recalibrated on Israel, and that’s already reverberating across the shadow campaign trail as the US relationship with Israel is fast becoming a key litmus test ahead of the 2028 Democratic primary. The Democratic National Committee is weighing two different resolutions on the matter, with progressives pushing for elected Democrats to endorse an arms embargo on Israel and recognize a Palestinian state.
Buttigieg said he would have signed on to Sen. Bernie Sanders’ proposed arms embargo against Israel, would recognize Palestine as part of a two-state solution, and thought the US should not pass another 10-year agreement between the US and Israel on foreign military aid carte blanche.
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