I have an obsessive personality. At times, it is a great burden because I would prefer that my mind not dwell on unpleasant things—like the rise in antisemitism. Other times, it is a superpower because this obsessiveness made me a decent reporter back in my days as a journalist. Now, my obsession with finding methods of fighting back against antisemitism can take its toll, and sometimes, I need to take a few days off to unwind. A couple of weeks ago, I visited my eighty-nine-year-old father. He was born in Budapest in 1935 and has seen cycles of antisemitism come and go. He says the current climate for Jews is the worst he's seen since he was a kid. My visit gave me a necessary break to spend time with family, but also reinvigorated me in my mission.
I'm still a working journalist and can't stop thinking about all of the wrongs in society. Luckily I can shine a light on just a few of them, which is better than none. I can't get to all the investigative stories I'd like. Thanks for what you do.
Thanks for putting emphasis on the literary community. The anti-Israel antics at AWP were awful (I wasn't there, but reliable info) and the scoffing of so many lit journals at the issue of antisemitism is depressing. As a relatively new writer, though a relatively old person, I find this super troubling. I am sharing this post with the Jewish Binders group on FB, in case you're not in touch.
I'm still a working journalist and can't stop thinking about all of the wrongs in society. Luckily I can shine a light on just a few of them, which is better than none. I can't get to all the investigative stories I'd like. Thanks for what you do.
Thanks for putting emphasis on the literary community. The anti-Israel antics at AWP were awful (I wasn't there, but reliable info) and the scoffing of so many lit journals at the issue of antisemitism is depressing. As a relatively new writer, though a relatively old person, I find this super troubling. I am sharing this post with the Jewish Binders group on FB, in case you're not in touch.
A blessing on your head for doing this work. I’m an older woman and it’s never been this bad.