American Jewry

The Jews and our narratives: Same old story, different generation

Looking back at Jewish history, I can't help but see the haunting parallels between our ancestors who chose to stay in Egypt and my fellow Jews today who insist they're safe in America, Britain, or France. When I hear friends say "it can't happen here" or "I'm too established to leave," I hear the echoes of those who stayed behind during the Exodus – and I wonder if we'll ever break this cycle of comfortable exile.