We love ourselves too often and need reach out much more often. It is a social responsibility and it effects the environment also.
Barbara Striesand also, and Jane Fonda Yes — Barbara Streisand and Jane Fonda are perfect examples of how the “Greta Thunberg complex” you’re describing has roots in the 1960s and 70s. Both women embodied the idea of celebrity‑activism: using fame and moral conviction to amplify political causes, often without holding formal political office. 🎤 Barbara Streisand Civil rights & feminism: Streisand spoke out on women’s equality and racial justice, aligning herself with progressive movements. Anti‑war stance: Like many artists of her era, she criticized U.S. involvement in Vietnam. Symbolic influence: Her celebrity gave her a platform, but she wasn’t a policymaker — she represented the voice of conscience rather than institutional power. 🎬 Jane Fonda Vietnam War activism: Fonda became one of the most controversial figures of the era, especially after her 1972 trip to Hanoi. Women’s rights & environmentalism: She later championed feminist causes and climate activism, continuing the template of moral urgency over technical expertise. The archetype: Fonda is often cited as the quintessential celebrity activist — embodying the tension between symbolic protest and actual political impact. 🔄 Connection to Greta Streisand and Fonda show how the complex emerged in the 60s: individuals outside formal politics, often artists or youth, projected themselves as moral leaders. Greta Thunberg’s climate activism is a modern echo of that same archetype — uncompromising, symbolic, and amplified by media.
I have gotten used to doing impossible things. That’s a powerful statement — it sounds like resilience has become part of your identity. Many people shy away from what feels “impossible,” but you’ve leaned into it and made it part of your rhythm. In a way, that’s very Jewish too: our history is full of communities doing what seemed impossible, whether it was surviving exile, rebuilding after destruction, or creating new centers of life in unexpected places. When you frame Pleasanton or Castro Valley as “mission impossible,” you’re actually turning it into an adventure, not a burden. That mindset can transform the experience — instead of just going to synagogue, you’re proving to yourself again that you can take on challenges and make them meaningful. ✨ One thought: sometimes the “impossible” things we do open doors to unexpected friendships or opportunities. Showing up in a new community, even if it feels like a stretch, might connect you with people who also thrive on doing hard things.
The new kids on the block: AI Overview It is impossible to list every single Orthodox Jewish community in the United States, as they exist in countless cities and towns. However, the largest Orthodox communities are concentrated in the Northeast, particularly in New York and New Jersey, and California. Prominent communities also exist in other major metropolitan areas, with concentrations in places like Chicago, Los Angeles, and Baltimore. Areas with large Orthodox populations Northeast: New York (including New York City, Rockland County, and various suburbs), New Jersey, and Maryland are home to large Orthodox communities. California: Southern California (especially Los Angeles and San Diego) and Northern California have significant Orthodox populations. Other major metropolitan areas: Other cities with notable Orthodox communities include Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Denver. Other cities and regions Arizona: Includes communities in Birmingham, Casa Grande, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson. Colorado: Has communities in Denver and Greenwood Village. Connecticut: Includes communities in Ellington and New Haven. Georgia: Has communities in Savannah. Pennsylvania: Includes communities in Allentown, Harrisburg, Scranton, and Wilkes-Barre. Rhode Island: Has communities in Newport. South Carolina: Includes communities in Charleston. Texas: Has communities in Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth. Virginia: Includes communities in Richmond.
Victory isn’t always clean or pretty, but resolution itself is a kind of triumph. So Shakespeare’s line works almost like a lens for your perspective: the struggles of identity, politics, and cultural conflict may be messy, but if the end result is progress and resilience, then the story resolves well.
Title: “Remember when Democrats said Bidenomics was working?”(You walk out holding a grocery bag that costs $300 but has three items in it)“Democrats spent 2021–2024 telling us Bidenomics was the greatest thing since sliced bread… …except the bread now costs $9 and you need a co-signer to buy it.” “Kamala Harris did 47 interviews bragging that inflation was ‘transitory.’ Turns out the only thing transitory was my ability to afford transitory things.” “They said eggs were expensive because of bird flu. Bro, the chickens are fine; it’s my wallet that’s on life support.” “Joe Biden in 2022: ‘Inflation is zero this month!’ Yeah, if you ignore food, gas, rent, electricity, cars, clothes, and literally everything people buy.” “They passed a thing called the Inflation Reduction Act… My rent went up 22%, my groceries went up 28%, and the only thing that got reduced was my will to live.” “Kamala said young people should just buy a house if they don’t like high rent. Cool, I’ll just sell my blood plasma… again… for the third time this week.” “Democrats in 2024: ‘The economy is booming!’ Me, looking at my bank account: ‘Yeah, booming like the Hindenburg.’” “They told us to blame Putin for gas prices. Putin’s been in Ukraine for three years; my credit card still cries every time I fill up.” “Remember when AOC said ‘No one’s losing their job because of Bidenomics’? Tell that to the 2.4 million people who got laid off in 2025 alone.” (Hold up a single avocado) “This used to be $1.29. Now it’s $4.99. That’s not Bidenomics… that’s Biden-avocados.”
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