Laurie Dinerstein-Kurs
Life Member, Hadassah Northern New Jersey

A little sachel – a lot of chuzpah

It is is incomprehensible to my mind that those who probably consider themselves as intelligent could possibly vote in an acknowledged Socialist to our Capitalist country and additionally an acknowledged Palestinian cause supporter.

Mayor Mamdani considers Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide – although that and supported the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. In his first week as mayor, he revoked two pro-Israel executive orders issued by his predecessor, Eric Adams, aiming for a “clean slate”. Mamdani – under scrutiny for his intense criticism from PRO-Israel groups and some scholars for his positions, including his past refusal to call Israel a Jewish state. 

As for his stance on Israel  and genocide…I think the “minds” that argue that Israel’s actions DO NOT meet the legal threshold for genocide. Israel’s responses to ongoing attacks by Hamas, is a retaliation for attacks – ignored by the press and other outlets. “Military conduct is permissible under international humanitarian law”— No one questioned, marched or picketed when the US went after ISIS. No one questioned, marched or picketed when the US responds to threats…not even direct!

Since December 19, 2025, US Central Command (CENTCOM) has conducted multiple large-scale airstrikes targeting dozens of ISIS infrastructure and weapons sites across central Syria.  How many innocents died?? NO ONE ASKED!!!!

As recently as January 10, 2026, the US carried out another round of RETALIATORY strikes after identifying continued threats from the group, and the world  is silent! How many people died? How many homes destroyed? How many were in need of food? You don’t know????    

The answer is CLEAR. THE MICROSCOPE lens is ONLY on ISRAEL….and being it is the ONLY democracy in the ME….we – meaning all Americans…should not write off an ally so easily. Those who do–chutzpadik.

THOSE who understand the truth, history and logic–are using common sense AKA SACHEL!!

About the Author
Rabbi Laurie Dinerstein-Kurs is a Life Member of Hadassah and spent her youth in Brooklyn, volunteering for such organizations as Junior Hadassah, the Civil Air Patrol, BBYO, and Young Judea. As an adult, she became a member of Hadassah, BBW (B’nai Brith Women), Women's American ORT (Organization for Educational Resources and Technological Training) and The National Council of Jewish Women. She has a Masters in rehabilitation of the handicapped. She taught for 25 years and upon retirement became a hospice chaplain. She and Steve, her husband of 53 years have two children, ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren!
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