It never occurred to me in the past that a president would actually subvert the this day into a personal showcase that makes a mockery of the lives of the very people who have and are serving. Thanks Sandra for articulating this so keenly.
"The true strength of the Army—and of this country—has never been found in flashy displays of might. It lives in the steady, humble commitment of those who serve with honor, who lead with integrity, and who believe deeply in the promise of democracy." This. 100%
Thank you Rabbi
It never occurred to me in the past that a president would actually subvert the this day into a personal showcase that makes a mockery of the lives of the very people who have and are serving. Thanks Sandra for articulating this so keenly.
Sandra, here’s a piece I just wrote, motivated by yours, drawing upon my own family’s narrative. Shabbat Shalom!
https://open.substack.com/pub/musicandourlives/p/how-a-visit-to-the-site-of-the-normandy?r=4crsgm&utm_medium=ios
Thank you for this, Rabbi Sandra.
"The true strength of the Army—and of this country—has never been found in flashy displays of might. It lives in the steady, humble commitment of those who serve with honor, who lead with integrity, and who believe deeply in the promise of democracy." This. 100%
You can, obviously, remove this comment if it is not in line with your thinking, but in the context of what's happening in LA, I also wanted to elevate this post on Reddit that details the circumstances and duty to disobey an illegal order and lists official and nonprofit supports for members of the military who do so: https://www.reddit.com/r/navy/comments/1l8zbwp/refusing_an_unlawful_military_order_your_legal/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
As always, thank you for your words, Rabbi Sandra.