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Jul 25Liked by Elissa Wald

Again and again, I am so deeply moved, my friend. I really hope you receive a response. As you know, I've been struggling to give grace to my very sincere, very idealistic, and very uninformed, rigidly-thinking college students. This post offers me exactly the roadmap I needed for structuring compassionate conversations that also gently press for critical thinking.

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You’re a light, Elissa. Thank you for this brilliant post.

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Jul 25Liked by Elissa Wald

Wow, so difficult to do, I am finding. Very hard to open my heart and head enough to even listen to those voices in my head. But maybe, now, I should get some brave, and try. Thank you Elissa 🙏

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Thanks...for this very clear articulation of points and questions. So helpful!!

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Jul 25Liked by Elissa Wald

Your thought process, and your response, is gold.

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Hi I’m not sure I understand what she wanted from you.

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She wanted me to convince Zionist Jews to vote blue.

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It’s such a strange ask.

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I don't think so! We agree on the necessity of defeating Trump and she's asking me to talk to my people. It makes total sense to me.

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