Heather (הדר) Gilmer

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3rd-generation Jewish atheist. Conservadox shul board member. Lived in Israel as a kid. Living in Pittsburgh now.
Did any other Pittsburgh synagogues get an emailed threat of violence in the wee hours of this morning?

This week's parsha is a commentary about disproportionate response.

It's not exactly parallel to now; the duplicity isn't there. And it's not like I have any better ideas to offer the IDF.

But I still think the parsha is a message that there are limits to "any means necessary".

(Again, not that I have any better ideas. But I just can't make myself comfortable with what's happening now as a reasonable consequence and I found resonance in the reading.)

#mazeldon

@mlillard Cute mascot though

Grrrr....

#mazeldon

@wolfsbruder @tjcasser @dukepaaron
Some kind of green frozen vegetable is essential. Peas are classic. I prefer Italian green beans if I can find them.

I grew up calling it "tuna wiggle", and "wiggle" goes back a long ways (early 20th century) meaning a cream sauce with canned fish and peas. It was served over toast or crackers; I have to assume that evolved into today's noodle casserole.

@wolfsbruder @dukepaaron (Forgive me if this is a repeat, since I don't see what I thought I just posted.)
Cheese is SO important! I put it not just ON but IN! Obscene quantities! Also some cumin, and water chestnuts for crunch.

But tuna casserole is typically already dairy, because cream of mushroom soup is a key ingredient.

@wolfsbruder @dukepaaron YES! I put it ON and IN. Obscene quantities.

Also, tuna casserole is typically already dairy because cream of mushroom soup is a key ingredient.

The far left has gone full Stalin.

Why the #colonialism narrative—a diaphanous veil not quite covering the ugly #antisemitism beneath it—is, and always has been, completely full of shit.

I quibble with the author on a few points but overall this is an excellent and thorough takedown of a dangerous and uninformed idea.

This article is free to read for 2 weeks from the date of this post.

#Israel #Gaza #terrorism #FreePalestineFromHamas

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/10/decolonization-narrative-dangerous-and-false/675799/?gift=E0t5MOYa3oxylGIhiGmnaQfRLv0cWWBhUh3_tBbFYEE

The Decolonization Narrative Is Dangerous and False

It does not accurately describe either the foundation of Israel or the tragedy of the Palestinians.

The Atlantic
What is this and how do I get more without going all the way back to Samy's Coffee in Haifa?
(I've asked before but maybe I have more connections now.)
It's a little firmer and not quite as sweet as typical "Turkish delight" type sweets.
@wardrup it's riffing on Deuteronomy 16:20
צדק, צדק תרדוף
Justice, justice you shall pursue