The Jews have never been ashamed of being Jews, whereas homosexuals have been stupid enough to be ashamed of their homosexuality.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I had always known that I was Jewish - we celebrated the holidays, we went to a synagogue - but I had never known that I was supposed to feel ashamed about it.
I'm not ashamed of being gay, never have been and never will be. For that I have no apologies.
Judaism will be enmeshed in pride and shame for as long as it endures. But to endure as a country, Israel must shun both these tendencies.
Jews have suffered persecution from misguided Christians who tortured the Jews for their part in killing Christ. These Christians forgot that Christ died because of the sins of all men.
We've never been anti-Semitic.
Though I am not religious in the least, I am very proud to be Jewish.
Jews have never, ever, ever wished to be separate, unless they were forced to be.
It seems, though, that historically we have now reached a position in which Jews cannot legitimately be understood always and only as presumptive victims.
Women in love are less ashamed than men. They have less to be ashamed of.
Sometimes people who are Jewish are held to a higher standard which sometimes we take great pride in.
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