I posted on instagram-in support of Israel-soon after October 7th. I happened to put #zionist (maybe #zionism) in the post. Soon afterwards, I got a very long text message from my Gen Z/younger sister telling me she was very concerned. She saw “zionist” and wanted to make sure I wasn’t associating myself with colonization and genocide. She also told me that I need to post about the Palestinians because the Israelis are not as vulnerable. Her moral narcissism astounded me. I was (understandably) angered by this, but just told her that Zionism just means I want Israel to exist and believe in its right to self determination. My other two sisters have said things like “Jesus was a Palestinian carpenter” and one time said “Canceled!” about an Israeli former friend.

My question is…when does ignorance become antisemitism? Also, I want to maintain a relationship with my parents (who support Israel), but they often invite my sisters to family gatherings. I wonder how I can even be around them anymore