Even in the Jewish state, when people see a homeless person, they tell themselves that the person brought it on themselves.

Israel from the Inside with Daniel Gordis · Jul 8, 2026 · 12m

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I was walking to a restaurant in our neighborhood a few weeks ago, and on the way, just outside the restaurant, I came across a woman — who appeared to be homeless — lying on the sidewalk. I asked her if she was OK and she said she was. I asked her if she’d like me to buy her some food, and she declined. I asked her if there was anyone she wanted me to call, but she clearly wanted me to take a hike.

So I left her there, but mentioned to the friend I was having lunch with that if she was still there when we…