The Weaponization of Values
Behar, Bechukosai, and the Pitfalls of Righteous Aggression
A few years ago, I ran an Instagram account that had grown steadily, filled with content I cared deeply about and a following that developed over time. One day, without warning or clear explanation, the account was taken down. I tried to appeal the decision, but nothing worked. It was simply gone.
At the time, the loss felt significant. I had poured a great deal of thought and effort into that space. Over time, however, I began to view it differently. The experience was humbling. Some things aren’t meant to last, and many things are beyond our control. It felt like a quiet nudge to let go. If the work held real value, it would eventually find another place to land. If it did not, that, too, was a kind of answer.
More recently, I had a different kind of experience that left me equally unsettled. I had shared a brief comment online—nothing pointed, simply a moment of appreciation for someone I had worked with and found to be honest. Soon after, I received messages from someone else who as…
