Betrayal or How to carry the Friendships We Lost After October 7.

Losing friendships because of our Jewish identity and support for Israel is heartbreaking—but it’s also a moment to stand strong in who we are.

1. Own your truth and pride
You stood with your values, your people, and your homeland. Don’t let anyone shame you for defending Israel’s right to exist and for mourning the innocent lives lost in a brutal attack.

2. Recognize the betrayal for what it is.
Those who turned on us after October 7 revealed their true colors. It wasn’t just a political disagreement—it was a rejection of Jewish life and legitimacy. Their hypocrisy and double standards are their burden, not yours.

3. Reconnect with your community.
Lean into Jewish communities, Zionist allies, and those who stand unequivocally with Israel. These are the friendships worth keeping and nurturing.

4. Protect your emotional and spiritual safety.
Cut ties with those who weaponize “justice” to attack Jews and Israel. You don’t owe anyone your silence or your pain.

5. Find strength in history.
Our people have survived centuries of persecution and betrayal. We are resilient. We rise. The attack on October 7 is tragic, but it will not break us.

6. Channel your energy into action.
Use this pain to fuel activism, education, and solidarity with Israel and Jewish communities worldwide. Stand proud and speak out loudly.

7. Remember, true allies are rare but real.
Not everyone who claimed to be an ally stood the test. That’s painful, but it’s also a clear lesson in who deserves your trust and loyalty going forward.

You didn’t lose friendships—you shed false allies. And now you’re free to surround yourself with those who truly stand with the Jewish people and Israel.