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The Capitol and the Grim Reminder to a Gay Jewish Man to 'Never Forget'

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despicably emblazoned with Camp Auschwitz, my Jewishness stirred.Anti-Semitism is as Jewish an experience as lighting the Hanukkah menorah or observing Shabbat.

In so many ways being Jewish is similar to being LGBTQ+ in that we as a people are always at the ready for the next attempted oppression, the next assault.

My ability to live proudly as a gay man was shaped by growing up Jewish. I was trained early not to diminish myself, to rejoice in the blessing of being Jewish while always having to be on alert.

With this resolve, I pivoted to use those same tools of pride for my gayness.The Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities have so much in common.

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