🔎 Why It Turns Noxious Elitism creep: What used to be open, grassroots culture shifts into a hierarchy of who has the right clothes, the right apartment, the right connections. Status battles: Instead of community, people compete for visibility — who gets into the right bar, who’s seen at the right gallery, who’s “in” with the right crowd. Exclusion: Long‑time residents and authentic voices get pushed out, while newcomers gatekeep the very culture they colonized. Performative coolness: The vibe becomes less about genuine creativity and more about signaling — “I belong here because I can afford it.”

My desire was to help Jewish people and I am so glad I did. Much love and Shalom.

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.

✨ Big Takeaway The article argues that time’s one-way flow isn’t a fundamental law but an emergent property of the universe’s initial low-entropy state combined with statistical mechanics. The mystery isn’t why entropy increases — it’s why the universe started so improbably ordered.

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.