Debra Messing Instagram – THIS MAN~ @repritchie, Congressman Torres from New York, is what a TRUE ally is. His moral clarity, and unapologetic solidarity is a model for all those who have friends who are Jewish, and want to make their friend feel seen. Loved. This is not an either/or proposition. You can stand against Jewish Hate, wherever you see it, AND you can express heartbreak for the devastation in Gaza. Both can be true. For all of my friends, both are true. This is a Jewish allyship centered post. This is a celebration of the best of humanity. Because, as Rep. Torres says, the silence IS soul-crushing. If you are a friend who does not stand up and call out Jew hatred, you are not a friend. If you call yourself a progressive and will March and denounce hate and violence for every marginalized group in existence—-EXCEPT Jews, you are not an ally. You are an anti-Semite. Jew hate and violence has risen 400% since Oct 7th. Jews are targetted, beaten, spat on, blocked from entering spaces with other jews, hit with flag poles, strangled. This is the reality. Is this who we want to be in 2024? Please choose to be like Rep Ritchie Torres. #allyship #antisemitism #RitchieTorres #noyeahbut #solidarity 💙Again- this post is about the painful silence of friends, and the power of true friendship. There is no space for “whataboutisms” or “yeah,buts” here. This is about providing a safe space for jews to share their experiences and find comfort, and for true allies to show their support. Thank you.