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This lecture explores the shared histories and indigenous identities of Jewish and Native American peoples, emphasizing the importance—especially after October 7th—of standing up to hate. The speaker highlights the parallel experiences of historical trauma and long struggles faced by both groups for their ancestral lands, drawing a connection between the Jewish right to Judea, Israel, and the rights of Native Americans to their own territories. He underscores the need to recognize both groups as indigenous to their lands, united in their shared fight against colonization and oppression.
The speaker also celebrates the resilience of the Jewish people, viewing their story as one of hope and healing despite centuries of hardship. This resilience, he believes, serves as an inspiring example for Native American communities, demonstrating the power of overcoming trauma and embracing life. His own personal journey in discovering Sephardic ancestry deepened his strong pro-Israel stance, strengthening this connection.
The lecture concludes with a call for education and understanding, especially given the existence of varying perspectives within Native American communities toward Israel. The speaker encourages his people to learn from Jewish resilience, appreciating the beauty of Jewish indigeneity and their enduring history, as an essential step in the fight against hatred and ignorance.
