I'M BACK

Sorry for my absence. I will explain in an upcoming Post.

 It will surprise no one that nothing has really changed.

-- As I write this Israelis are voting once again and, as always, Bibi is expected to emerge through another stalemate as the one person who can form a coalition government. Makes you kindofwoner why so many Israelis are so cynical about voting. FIVE elections -- total democratic chaos.

-- The largest Federation is at it again. You may be invited:

    

"Virtual Mission to Japan

Part I: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 • 6:00 pm ET
Part II: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 • 6:00 pm ET 

Dear 

Our series of virtual missions continues with a two-part trip to Japan. Israeli tour guide Nir Turk, who has lived in Japan since 2011, will lead us with special guests to illuminate the past and present of this extraordinary country. As we prepare for an in-person KDS mission to Japan in March 2022, join us to whet your appetite and to more fully experience all the history, culture, and tradition the country has to offer."

I'm not making this up. Perhaps, this "Virtual Mission" will end with fundraising for UJA -- United Japanese Appeal.

Rwexler

HELP ME UNDERSTAND

 I need help in understanding what "cancel culture" means. I know the common definition as a form of "ostracism" in which someone or some organization is excised out of social or professional environments -- kind of a lech l'azazel directed at persons or organizations.

So, as far as definition goes, I think I've got it. But what about in application? For example, take the Zionist Organization of America (no, not in the Rodney Dangerfield "take my wife, please" way). When the ZOA was threatened with expulsion from the Boston Jewish Community Relations Council "driven by two left-wing groups" -- J Street and the New Israel Fund -- as described in an article in jns which may been written in ZOA's offices -- the contemplated action  was described a "[C]ancel culture hits Boston Jews." Yet, when ZOA itself attacked leaders of HIAS and HIAS itself, among other organizations and leaders, that's perfectly fine -- no "cancel culture" here.

So, do I have this right? If you or your organization is under scrutiny or attack, that's "cancel culture;" but if you are the one, or the organization, that is spewing out the attacks, that's not "cancel culture." Do I have this right? Does this make any sense at all?

If "cancel culture" is but a subjective phrase. absent objective standards, does it have any meaning at all? Look at it in context: "when I attack you...kosher,: when you go after me..."cancel culture."

OK....I think I've got it now. Thanks for listening!!

Rwexler