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  It would be easier to not conflate the two if Israel wasn’t constantly using its jewishness as a shield against criticism. 
  i.e., “bds is antisemitic”. Not blaming you for that, but just one explanation that could explain how OP lost their way.
context: Yeah, most of us had nothing to do with any of the above and are just trying to live normal lives like the rest of you. Accepting Jewish people doesn't mean endorsing Israeli government policy or paying reparations, neither of which I support (nor do any of my Jewish friends).