Reflecting on the Tree of Life shooting: Healing, mourning, and standing against hate
On the fifth anniversary of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, liberal American Jews are feeling a lack of solidarity from progressive communities in the wake of the recent Hamas massacre of Israeli civilians. Many Jews are disheartened by the absence of public expressions of support and believe that their allies are not viewing them as victims but through a racial or identity politics lens. Progressive organizations are grappling with how to navigate the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and are cautious about making public statements. The lack of solidarity has left many American Jews questioning their ability to continue organizing with non-Jewish partners on justice issues.
