Jen Perelman who is running for congress has this to say: Growing up, Zionism was a deep part of my identity. I was raised to believe that if there was no Israel, Jews would not be safe in the world. But as I grew older, I began to see a different reality unfolding. I witnessed the rise of the Israeli lobby exerting their influence on our politics and policy. I learned about the injustices happening thousands of miles away in the name of Jewish people. I can't stay silent in the face of such injustice. Facing the truth about the ideology and history of Zionism has been a painful process. I hope others like me, who were taught to believe that our survival relies on Israel’s might, realize the threat it now poses to our collective humanity. We must be clear in the truth that a genocide is unfolding and Israel is responsible. My atonement, now and in the future, is using my voice to fight for the freedom of all those oppressed, including Palestinians.
