Why my fellow Jewish women need to take a seat when it comes to the #MarchForBlackWomen taking place on Yom Kippur : A Thread.
1: In Judaism, there is a concept called pikuach nefesh. This roughly translates to "saving a life."
2: Yom Kippur is our holiest day. A day of fasting. Pikuach Nefesh dictates that the ill can not fast, lest it impair their recovery.
3: Surely we can all recognize that the lives of people of color in our country are in clear and present danger.
4: The March For Black Women moves our sisters towards recovery. As we, the Jewish people, know well – racism and xenophobia cost lives.
5: On Yom Kippur, go to temple if you must, but don't prevent others from making their own choice.
6: Pekuah nefesh, our greatest mitzvah and guiding principle, requires you to step back and look at the bigger picture.
7: And need I remind you, “Neither shall you stand by the blood of your neighbor.” Thank you. /end thread.
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