Toby L.W. Klein

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Jul 29, 2014, 6:38 AM

Stop Discrediting the Jews

I am a Jew. I am a woman. I am an Israel supporter. I make no apologies for any of the aforementioned. Yet somehow, I've been expected to. To this day, I'm asked to apologize for killing Jesus. As if somehow...

Jul 28, 2014, 11:50 PM

“Occupation”

At a pro-Israel rally here in Chicago (the second one this week), I encountered the opposition. Cool. No problem. Most of them usually seem pretty nice. Yet as I made my way over to the corner of the (mind you...

Jul 24, 2014, 7:24 PM

Jewish, Not Brainwashed

I've been asked to apologize for supporting Israel in this current conflict. Any evidence or reasoning I give to support my cause is merely written up to my upbringing. I've been accused of being brainwashed. As if somehow my...

Jul 20, 2014, 1:21 AM

The Time Is Not Right Now

There are two sides to every story. Two interpretations of truth, two perspectives on what's right--neither are necessarily wrong. Many people forget that in order for one thing to be true, the opposite doesn't necessarily need to be untrue. My...

Jul 13, 2014, 5:02 AM

As the conflict has waged on, I've often been asked if I'm scared. I admit that I am. Friends and colleagues alike ask me to weigh in on whether or nor I fear Israel losing. I admit that I...

Jul 9, 2014, 5:56 AM

When the Sounds of Rockets become “Normal”

"SOS," I read on Whatsapp as my heart plummets, "the chocolate in my bomb shelter expired three months ago." A sigh of relief watches over me as my phone refuses to stop buzzing. One second, it's Tzevah Adom--Red Alert--the app...

Jul 6, 2014, 8:31 AM

"Yeah, it was great getting to meet you guys! I'll be visiting the States soon. . .after army." "I think I want to major in communications, I'll probably end up at Tel Aviv University. . .after army." "My life isn't centered...

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About Me

Toby Klein is a current senior residing in the suburbs of Chicago. She's a senior fellow in Write On For Israel (Chicago) Cohort 10.