Antisemitism at home

[lunarious]

I supplicate Allah will help her and everyone whom needs help in War afflicted zones. I supplicate Allah will heal every sick, and give every needy, and help him whom has no one.

 

[Kalinychta]

For the second time this year, someone pried the mezuzah off my doorframe.

Both events happened on Shabbat during a Holy Jewish Festival.

This time, however, they stole the Torah scroll inside.

Are my daughter and I in danger? I'm getting scared.

Edit: I filled out a police report, and emailed my apt manager.

Whaat? You live in Portland, right? I’m always astounded when things like that happen here.

 

[Forest Cat]

Whaat? You live in Portland, right? I’m always astounded when things like that happen here.

Antisemitism is on the rise all over Europe these days, I assume the same thing is happening over there in the US. It's a sign of the times.

 

[Rachie]

For the second time this year, someone pried the mezuzah off my doorframe.

Both events happened on Shabbat during a Holy Jewish Festival.

This time, however, they stole the Torah scroll inside.

Are my daughter and I in danger? I'm getting scared.

Edit: I filled out a police report, and emailed my apt manager.

This should not be happening, Perhaps something may come to light on the person who did this. When I first read your post I thought perhaps it may be an addicted opportunist who has no idea the value of religion to some people. Further than that it is truly shockable. I am sorry that you had to pass through this again.

When I have dealt with some things that have affected my feelings of safety I turned to a spiritual leader. Do you have someone like this in the real world who can pray for you and your family for protection. It will help you feel more safe. I know it did with me.

These are some testing times that we live in. I lit a candle for you today at my church and I just did it for today in these difficult times. I did it on the spot and had no idea I would before. I don't know your real name of course, I said your name as I know it and God knows who you are of course. I said a pray for safety and for God to support you and of course God is already supporting you as always Yeshuasdaughter and child.

 

[Kalinychta]

Antisemitism is on the rise all over Europe these days, I assume the same thing is happening over there in the US. It's a sign of the times.

In Portland, Oregon, USA, though… We’re such a liberal city. Things like this happening here always surprise me.

 

[Cryptid]

Stay on-topic

You first.

 

[Cryptid]

It feels like quite a few antisemites are feeling emboldened lately

Even I am "hearing the dog whistles" today.

 

[Cryptid]

Antisemitism is on the rise all over Europe these days, I assume the same thing is happening over there in the US.

You would be correct. It seems a man in the U.S. cannot step outside his home while wearing his kippah and tzitzit without being accosted.

That YD's home has been vandalized for a simple statement of faith speaks volumes.

 

[Alexej]

For the second time this year, someone pried the mezuzah off my doorframe.

Both events happened on Shabbat during a Holy Jewish Festival.

This time, however, they stole the Torah scroll inside.

Are my daughter and I in danger? I'm getting scared.

Edit: I filled out a police report, and emailed my apt manager.

Sorry to hear this - praying

 

[Forest Cat]

In Portland, Oregon, USA, though… We’re such a liberal city. Things like this happening here always surprise me.

Yeah I understand. I used to be surprised too. But these days... I don't know, a few weeks ago someone spray painted "Kill All White People!!" on a church here, on the church wall. Nothing surprises me anymore.

 

[Tired]

Yeah I understand. I used to be surprised too. But these days... I don't know, a few weeks ago someone spray painted "Kill All White People!!" on a church here, on the church wall. Nothing surprises me anymore.

What is wrong with people...

 

[Magna]

In Portland, Oregon, USA, though… We’re such a liberal city. Things like this happening here always surprise me.

I purposely read news to see how single events, etc can be viewed by vastly differing perspectives.

 

[honeytoast]

I'm so sorry.

 

[oregano]

@Yeshuasdaughter, do you still live in Portland? You mentioned something about Eugene a while back, are you living in Eugene now? For those who don't know, Eugene is the home of the University of Oregon. If you are in Eugene I can understand why people keep ripping the mezuza off your door. I would talk directly to the building manager. Also, get a security camera set up on your door.

I think that the ultimate solution is for you to move. Have you considered Medford or Grants Pass in the southwestern corner of Oregon? I live in the area (albeit legally in California) and can point you to resources if you PM me. Asante Rogue has a good cancer center. There are homeless people, but the local governments keep a lid on them and you don't have to wheel past a gauntlet of drug addicts grabbing at your purse to get groceries. There are Orthodox and Reform congregations in Ashland, but I don't know offhand of any Messianic groups.

I will say a prayer to St. Jude for you, I am not Catholic but I still admire Jude who is traditionally patron of those without hope/in impossible situations. There was recently a tour of a Jude reliquary in the US, the first time in 1000 years it had left the Vatican, and everywhere it went it drew giant crowds. It was requested by an archbishop who convinced Pope Francis that America needs Jude's message.

 

[Cutesie]

You would be correct. It seems a man in the U.S. cannot step outside his home while wearing his kippah and tzitzit without being accosted.

It hasn't been a problem for me. I walk through all different neighborhoods of a large city, at all hours of day and night. I have payot (sideburns), a kippah and tzitzit. I'm grateful that the only antisemitism experienced were very few, mild incidents.

 

[Rachie]

I took this photo in January 2020. I was having a memorial for a friend after doing effectively one month of sit down Shiva for them not knowing what it was. After my send off I saw these two Jewish men and I was struck by one of those beauty in humanity moments, when you have one of those moments so just snapped the photo. It remains one of my favourites. Thought I would share it here. I think oregano gave you some excellent advice as well.
Many places of worship have to lock up and cannot leave anything of value outside. On your own front door though, it really shouldn't be happening.

 

[Mary Terry]

I just read that antisemitic activities are up 200% in the US since the October 7, 2023, attack in Israel. For a country founded for "freedom of religion", it seems we have a lot less freedom and acceptance of others' religions than what existed back in the 1600s and 1700s.

 

[Forest Cat]

I just read that antisemitic activities are up 200% in the US since the October 7, 2023, attack in Israel. For a country founded for "freedom of religion", it seems we have a lot less freedom and acceptance of others' religions than what existed back in the 1600s and 1700s.

There are strange things happening and happening on a high political level. After the attack, someone in our government told our King that he couldn't send his condolences to Israel. He always does that when something terrible happens somewhere, it's normal. But not this time, someone told him no, he couldn't do it. That's very unusual.

 

[Mary Terry]

There are strange things happening and happening on a high political level. After the attack, someone in our government told our King that he couldn't send his condolences to Israel. He always does that when something terrible happens somewhere, it's normal. But not this time, someone told him no, he couldn't do it. That's very unusual.

I hope he sent condolences, anyway. Humans are losing their humanity.

 

[Forest Cat]

I hope he sent condolences, anyway. Humans are losing their humanity.

No he didn't. He was denied. There is actually something about this on the news here today, the Police Security Service is raising the threat level towards Jewish targets from "Moderate" to "High" today. It is now raised to level 4, on a scale from 1 to 5. So something is going on. They don't do that for no reason.