How Do We Know When It's Time?

(I hope that all my readers, whether Jewish or non-Jewish, read this post.  Because it is not just about Jews in America.  It is about America.)

I know that I am not alone among my fellow Jews in asking this question:  why didn't more German Jews and other European Jews, leave in the 1930's?  Did they not see the handwriting on the wall?  Were there not enough signs?  Of course, this is not meant in any way to blame the Jews of Europe for all the atrocities committed by the Nazis during the Holocaust.  But, could more have left and survived?  

Now, I'm seeing the same question being raised about the Jews in America.  Of course, today's European Jews have been asking that question for some time.  And an ever increasing number have been leaving their homes in Europe and moving to Israel.  But what about America?  No, contrary to the assertions by many on the Left, we do not have a Nazi in the White House.  But are there any events that should give us pause, and cause us to ask:  "Is it time?"  Is it time to leave this country that has given so much to the Jewish people?

We know about all the Leftists and Islamists who are already serving in Congress.  Israel haters and Jew haters and America haters.  We know about the Leftists and Islamists and apparent Jew haters who have been winning primaries across the country.  Most of us likely recall the firebombing of the Pennsylvania Governor's mansion on April 13, 2025, while Governor Josh Shapiro (Dem. and strong supporter of Israel)  and his family were inside the residence.

But is everyone aware of all the other violent, and potentially violent, threats against those who support Israel.  I shouldn't have to say this, but it's where we are as country now.  People are entitled to their own opinions.  They are allowed to disagree with you.  In America, differences are supposed to be resolved by debate and by votes.  Let's take a look at some other threats to the American way of life.

In May of this year, Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) said threatening messages had been left on his voice mail, threatening himself and his family.  In June, Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) said he was advised by the FBI that it broke up "a potentially large scale attack on pro-Israel members of Congress."  (As reported in the Algemeiner, an online Jewish magazine.)  Both Moskowitz and Gottheimer are strong supporters of Israel.  Potentially large scale attack?  How large?

Most recently, Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY), who is no fan of Israel, proposed a resolution that would end all aid to Israel.  All the House Republicans, except Massie, opposed the resolution.  But nearly one-half of the Democratic members of the House (103 out of 212) voted in favor of the resolution.  10 members voted "present."  This vote comes on the heels of the Senate resolution seeking to cut various types of aid to Israel, with 40 of the 45 Senate Democrats voting in the affirmative.  2 Independents who caucus with the Democrats, also voted in the affirmative.  With the Republicans opposed, the Senate measure failed.  As to the House resolution, because the Republicans all voted against the resolution (except for Massie), it failed to pass, 104 to 314.

Representative Adam Smith (D-WA) is not Jewish.  He had announced that he was not inclined to vote in favor of Massie's resolution cutting all aid to Israel.  But Smith reported that he and his family "were subjected to an unrelenting campaign of intimidation by anti-Israel activists," including "vandalism, arson, and an assault on a staffer."  (As reported by the Algemeiner.)  Congressman Smith ended up voting for the Massie resolution.  Did the threat have anything to do with him changing his mind?  It was more than threats.  His home was vandalized, a fire was set in his driveway, some of his town hall meetings were shut down.  And, again, a staff member was physically assaulted.  Is this how anyone wants to see America being run?  By threats and intimidation and violence?  

Of course, threatening a member of Congress in order to change their vote is a violation of Federal law.  (18 USC 115.)  But the threats and intimidation and violence are not limited to Congress, which is bad enough.  The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, has indicted 8 people on charges of conspiracy to threaten University of Michigan leaders, law enforcement officers, businesses, and the Jewish Federation of Detroit.  4 of those indicted have Muslim sounding names.  It was unclear if they, or the 4 others, were Muslims.  

However, their motivation was apparent.  They were demanding a "full and complete divestment" from Israel and any business that supports Israel.  The indictment alleges that the co-conspirators discussed how to "torment," "terrorize," and even "kill" their intended targets.  (A reminder.  An indictment is a charge.  It is neither an admission of guilt nor a finding of guilt.)  The indictment further alleges that the co-conspirators "damaged and defaced homes and businesses with spray painted messages, threats, and symbols" targeting people for death.  The graffiti included "Divest Now," "Fuck You," and "Fuck the IDF" (the Israeli Defense Forces).  

(Is it time for all Jews to update their passports - just in case.  It appears to be past time for all Jews to arm themselves.  In my next post, I want to discuss further the seeming alliance of the far Left and the far Right in their Jew hatred, as more and more run for office, and are often winning.  And, I want to discuss the seeming alliance of our Vice President with the right-wing Israel hater Tucker Carlson.  And we need to consider when anti-Jewish talk leads to assaults on Jews and even the killing of Jews.  Because we have already seen the too frequent killing of Jews in America and around the world.  Lastly, I want to discuss the analysis given by our Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, who is well aware of the dangers of this Jew hatred.)