Am I Alone? The Answer Was Overwhelming

A few days ago, I posted a message on LinkedIn in a moment of despair. I asked a simple question: Does anyone care? I needed to hear it. I needed to know I wasn’t alone.

With the global hatred and outpouring of rage against Israel and its supporters, with our children being called War Criminals I wanted to know if we were really alone.

The response was extraordinary

Approximately 150 individual messages and comments poured in.

From Jews and non-Jews. From Europe, North America, Australia, Asia. From Christians, Muslims, atheists. From soldiers, students, lawyers, clergy, and strangers. Some were public. Most were private. All were heartfelt.

You can read an anonymised version of the full responses here – Responses_to_my_post_1750141748

Here’s a glimpse of what I received:

“Till October 7, I felt European. Not anymore. Antisemitism has returned under the guise of anti-Zionism. But we must stay strong. Am Yisrael Chai.”
— A Jewish professional in Europe

“You are very much not alone, sir. As a historian of WWII, I am disgusted by recent events. Israel is doing the world’s dirty work—and defending its right to exist.”
— A non-Jewish academic in the UK

“I’m a Christian in a 56,000-member church. We pray weekly for the Jewish people. We support Israel. Am Yisrael Chai.”
— A church leader in the U.S.

“I was told to hide my Israeli identity at work so no one feels ‘triggered.’ We are being chased. It’s unfair. But you are not alone.”
— An Israeli living in Europe

“I made aliyah in May. It’s overwhelming. But my 98-year-old cousin believes things will change. Don’t quit before the miracle.”
— A new immigrant to Israel

“I’m a law firm partner. I can’t speak publicly, but I support you entirely. Thank you for fighting the good fight.”
— A private message from a senior professional

“I’m a non-Jewish Canadian. I stand with you. Our common humanity makes us brothers and sisters.”

“I’m a Jew in Amsterdam. I support Israel and our community here. Stay strong.”

“I’ve followed your posts since Oct 7. They’ve given me perspective. Israel has a right to exist. Stay strong.”

These weren’t just messages of sympathy. They were messages of solidarity. Of shared pain. Of moral clarity.

The Silent Majority Speaks

Many told me they couldn’t speak publicly—because of their jobs, their communities, or fear of backlash. But they reached out privately. And that matters. Because behind the noise, there is a quiet majority who understand the stakes. Who see the nuance. Who know that Israel is not perfect—but is fundamentally right to defend itself.

One message said it best:

“The deafening sound of ignorance drowns out the quiet voices of genuine support. But if push comes to shove, I’ll stand up and be counted. You are not alone.”

Another wrote:

“You’re being an example—a quiet inspiration. If you can endure this, we all can.”

A Global Jewish Moment

Jews around the world are feeling the same isolation, the same fear, the same frustration. But we are also feeling something else: unity. Resilience. A deep, unshakable bond.

“We are not alone. We are united—by history, by tradition, by a resolve for a better world.”

“Israel is doing what the world should be doing—standing up to extremism. The world will thank you one day.”

“The difference between the Holocaust and now is that Israel exists. And it always will.”

Why I’m Sharing This

I’m sharing this not to boast, but to bear witness. To remind anyone else feeling alone that you are not. To show that support exists—even if it’s whispered rather than shouted.

To those who wrote to me: thank you. You gave me hope. You reminded me that despair is not the end of the story.

To those still silent: I understand. But know this—your quiet support matters.

And to anyone else feeling isolated: reach out.

We are not alone. We never were.

Am Yisrael Chai.