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How to express sympathy on the Oct7th attacks

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scandiva · 06/10/2024 16:57

Any Jewish mn about? I want to send a message to Jewish friends but not sure how best to word it.

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scandiva · 06/10/2024 17:00

On the anniversary I mean

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heldinadream · 06/10/2024 17:02

I'm not Jewish but I wanted to do the same, I basically said I'm thinking of them and the whole worldwide Jewish community and the past awful year. And added a broken heart and love.

scandiva · 06/10/2024 17:04

The thing I'm struggling with is that it's not over, as the hostages still not returned. I'm not sure whether to reference that.

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heldinadream · 06/10/2024 17:12

I thought just keep it simple and straightforward. Personally I didn't want it to get long and complicated- just unqualified love and empathy. That's what I was trying for anyway.
It's hard to get right. There isn't a right way to say these things.

scandiva · 06/10/2024 17:56

Thanks @heldinadream

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heldinadream · 07/10/2024 11:14

I had a good response from the friend I particularly wanted to reach out to and we are having a wider discussion now. I think and hope she realises I am an ally.

Hope you found the words @scandiva

Pipecleanerrevival · 07/10/2024 11:15

A very short “thinking of you today” would go a long way, personally speaking.

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