It has been six months since the October 7th massacre. Six months since the hostages were taken. Six months since a war of extermination against us began. And that is what it is. A war of extermination. Not just against Jews in Israel. Against Jews everywhere. If they could kill us all in one go they would. If they have to do it piecemeal they will. If they can destroy us physically they’ll go for it. If they must shatter our spirits and see us retreat from the world they will. We are six months into this war that was forced upon us. Right now there is unresolved pain, unprocessed trauma and unfinished business. There is also uncertainty over what comes next. Horrors have preceded us, but there will be challenges ahead. I’m going to say one thing I want you to acknowledge. I’m going to say one thing in the hope it gives you strength. You - you the individual reading this - you have had six months learning to manage and cope with the most intense and difficult feelings. You are still here. You have had six months learning to manage and cope with a new world no one would think is possible to handle. But you did. You are now a master and expert at dealing with fear and stress and you will deal with whatever comes next. You are an expert and master at living life on the edge. You are an expert and master at keeping your head above the water. Whatever happens next, there is no one more expertly placed on earth to deal with it than you. No one more equipped to complete the task ahead than you. This is a truth as sure as our inevitable victory. I cannot wait to celebrate with you my friends, my brothers, my sisters, my soulmates, my beautiful Jewish tribe.
Lee, you have no idea how much of a solace you've become for me (and I'm sure countless others). I've followed you for quite a while now and always admired your grit, but ever since October in particular, I've watched you step up in your determination, fortitude, and strength of character, and it brings me so much hope and relief.
I know you joke that your subscribers can call you their friend, but I've lost count of how many times I've burst out laughing in public reading something you wrote, and when anyone asks why I'm laughing, I tell them, "My friend writes the funniest shit ❤️".
When you posted about your Aliyah, I cried happy tears. Baruch Hashem.
You are right, we're in this together, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Love you Lee, and I'm so fucking proud of our people.
Thank you for your words of empowerment, and what I would like to say to you, is exactly what your are telling the reader. You are six monthes into this war that was forced on us, you are stil here, learning to live like the Israelians, on the edge, facing fear like one of us, spending time in this imperfect country, but taking shit from no one. Inspired by this country, and most defently INSPIRING us with your courage. I believe in you. Thank you so much, for being here, none of what you have done in the last six monthes, in Israel and for Israel is taking for granted.
You sure do turn Alvy Singer paraphrasing Groucho Marx’s joke on its head … I most definitely want to belong to this club if you’ll have me as a member … let’s do this!
Thank you Lee, you make me laugh during darkness. Your humour gives me strength!
Thanks to YOU Lee, for your invaluable voice during these six months.
Lee, you have no idea how much of a solace you've become for me (and I'm sure countless others). I've followed you for quite a while now and always admired your grit, but ever since October in particular, I've watched you step up in your determination, fortitude, and strength of character, and it brings me so much hope and relief.
I know you joke that your subscribers can call you their friend, but I've lost count of how many times I've burst out laughing in public reading something you wrote, and when anyone asks why I'm laughing, I tell them, "My friend writes the funniest shit ❤️".
When you posted about your Aliyah, I cried happy tears. Baruch Hashem.
You are right, we're in this together, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Love you Lee, and I'm so fucking proud of our people.
Thank you for your words of empowerment, and what I would like to say to you, is exactly what your are telling the reader. You are six monthes into this war that was forced on us, you are stil here, learning to live like the Israelians, on the edge, facing fear like one of us, spending time in this imperfect country, but taking shit from no one. Inspired by this country, and most defently INSPIRING us with your courage. I believe in you. Thank you so much, for being here, none of what you have done in the last six monthes, in Israel and for Israel is taking for granted.
You sure do turn Alvy Singer paraphrasing Groucho Marx’s joke on its head … I most definitely want to belong to this club if you’ll have me as a member … let’s do this!
You have made it all an ounce more bearable. Thank you!