I so wanted to reach through the screen and give you a big hug for your bravery in speaking out about the current climate of antisemitism throughout the world. It sickens me that this issue has been allowed to raise it’s ugly head ahead and I fear that it isn’t going away anytime soon. I hope and pray that you can stay strong and that the knitting community will hear your voice. Your friends will give you strength!
Sharon-thank you so much for watching and for your incredibly kind words. I am comforted not only by the amazing support network I have locally, but also by the outpouring of support I have received since the airing of this episode. I pray that the world comes to its senses sooner rather than later and that hatred of people based on their religion, the color of their skin or whom they love becomes a thing of the past. ❤❤❤
I feel exactly the same way, Lori, and appreciate your speaking so openly, passionately, honestly. It’s Deja vu of a most horrific time. Our culture is now festering with hate and this can’t be ignored!
Hello Lori, Hello Justine, I am a new subscriber coming to you by way of the boys--Kevin and Ray at NATR podcast. Lori, thank you for sharing with us your experience of being Jewish in America today. Antisemitism is abhorrent and completely unacceptable. Full stop. I hope the comfort of the warm embrace that Justine gave to you as you shared can represent a giant collective hug from those in the knitting community who hear you and see you...and perhaps encourage others to speak up and stand up. Sending you both big hugs 🤗🤗
Hi, Felicia-thank you so much for taking the time to watch us and to listen. It means so much to both of us. Thanks also for your kind words. They mean more to me than you know. ❤
During this episode I experienced with you the joy of your almost 3K subscribers, laughed with you when all the jokes, kidding around and shenanigans were going on, admired with you all your FOs, WIPS and new products and cried with you over the state of our world and country and the rise of antisemitism during the last month. Kol Hakavod Lori and Justine for shining a light on this in such a real way. I love you both so deeply!!!!! Thank you.
Thank you Lori for speaking for the Jewish people. I feel the same way...I can't believe the world is what it is. Justine, thank you for being such a wonderful, caring ally. We won't forget it. Ever.
I was talking to my brother the other day and we agreed that life right now is pretty surreal. Neither of us could have imagined that this is the world we would be living in at this point in our lives. I just think that it is very important that we keep talking and stand up for what we believe in. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and listen. ❤
Thank you Lori for speaking out in such a heartfelt way and reminding us to stand up for one another. The fact that human beings can be so cruel to other human beings is to me unfathomable ! Much ❤ to you
As I watch this today I must say I support you and send you and your community my prayers. You are right that the knitting community has been silent about antisemitism. I am ashamed of them. Silence is so wrong. We must stand up to antisemitism no matter what our faith beliefs. We cannot have another Holocaust. We all must acknowledge our humanity and treat each other kindly. Thank you for speaking up ❤❤❤
Thank you for taking the time to speak about your heritage and how the world is changing for you and your family. My heart breaks to know that these things are happening and the fear that so many are experiencing. I want you to know that I support you and all Jewish people.
I’m catching up on the last few episodes this week. Your podcast has become one of my favorites! Lori, thank you for sharing your heart with us. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it for a couple days so came back to leave a comment even though I am late to this episode. Antisemitism has no place in this world. I stand with the Jewish people.
You two are the best. You have curated a space where so many of us come to spend time without fear, judgement, or criticism- in fact, it's exactly the opposite. I come to Skein to feel connection, support, and acceptence- and I always leave feeling better for having found my tribe. Thank you for your bravery in speaking out. I know my voice is pretty small, but I promise to always speak up against hate in any form, and I'll spend my life teaching my children do the same.
I’ve been watching you ladies long before Ready at the needles. I only wish you could podcast weekly, but understand the time it takes. I look forward to every podcast
Lori, you are a beautiful person and you are loved. Please know I support you. I am proud of your courage and willingness to speak up. This country was founded on religious . If we want to keep it that way we do need to speak up against any kind of hate speech.
Just got to the end of the podcast and was so glad you shared how world tragedies have affected and continue to effect your life in America. So important I was able to understand in a way that you made possible. Thank you.
I just started watching your podcast like 4 weeks ago. I was bing watching for like a week. This one made me cry! I didn’t understand hate when I was a child and as an adult I really don’t understand it. Thank you for sharing. 💙💙💙✡️✡️✡️
Lori I appreciate you speaking on this subject. Like you, I have been disappointed in the fibre community, as I do not see anyone speaking out about the antisemitism that is occurring around the world. I have a 24-year-old daughter that wears her Star of David very proudly, I have requested that she remove it for fear that someone might attack her for it. I could never imagine in 2023, I would have to ask my children to refrain from allowing other people to know that they’re Jewish. As we know in the past few years, there’s been a lot of subjects that have come out and spoken about in the fibre community. But for some reason, this is one subject they don’t seem to want to touch. Very sad!! Thank you again Lori and Justine, you are a great friend 🎉
Lori - Thank you for your courage and honesty in speaking so eloquently about the antisemitism emerging here and around the world. Again. I have too many thoughts, concerns, sadness, outrage and anguish to adequately express in a post. But you did a beautiful job of shining a light and opening our eyes to a part of what is going on, even in our small community! Sending you and your family and friends support and love ❤️
Your episode was fun to watch as usual but the last part brought me to tears. It was the most poignant conversation I have heard about the state of the world and the pain that we, as Jews, are experiencing - particularly as we see the rise of chants for our demise and the dead silence of our knitting and fiber friends. How lucky you two are to have each other and shame on our “colleagues” who sit idly by as we cry for help. Thank you so much for that raw and touching conversation.
Thank you so much for both watching and taking the time to comment. I am extremely fortunate to have the friends that I have as well as the incredible community that exists at the shop. ❤ I hope that you have people locally to whom you can turn for comfort in these difficult times. If not, please know that I am only a phone call 401-398-0110 or an email lori@skeinyarnshop.com away. Please do not hesitate to contact me. ❤
I love, love. love your podcast. You both bring so much joy and knowledge to our knitting world. Watched you to the end and know that only those who are hateful are being shown on news media. We don't accept their thoughts and ways of hatred. Sending prayers to lift you and know there's a world of loving people who don't accept what's happening in these trying times.
I'm so glad you talked about this Lori. I am sending you so much love, and "Never again." means never again. If we don't talk about these things we will forget them. It's SO important to never forget. Sending love. ❤
Lori - I’m so glad that you addressed the anti-semitism issue. My heart goes out to you and yours. It’s a difficult topic that you handled so well. Never forget. ❤
Any acts of hatred toward any person for whatever reason is abhorrent. My heart goes out to you Lori, and pray God brings these oppressors to their senses. It is unbelievable that this is happening again, and we've learned nothing. God help us all. ❤
Thank you so much, Paula. I do appreciate your taking the time to watch our podcast and to comment. These are some awful times that we are living in and I hope they end soon. ❤❤❤
Thank you for letting us know how it feels to see this wave of antisemitism. All of us need to be reminded what it feels like to be in your shoes, no matter how much we object to racism and discrimination. Discrimination against any group is wrong and vicious. There is too much hatred and division these days out there in the world. Even if we are a candle in the wind, let's stand up for each other and promote love and acceptance for all people.
I found a new happy place….Now I have Needles at the ready as well as Skein Scoop Podcast to enjoy while crafting. Thank you ladies. Keep up the great work.
Lori my heart breaks for you and the entire Jewish population, and I can’t stop crying after hearing your pain😢. I will not be silenced- because if NOTHING changes, NOTHING changes! I stand with YOU my friend ALWAYS❤❤❤
Love your strength to speak about this horrible state of the world. I stand with you and I stand with the Jews. Stay strong and know that you are brave and loved
I so appreciate your comments at the end, Lori. Great use of your social media platforms. You have an ally in me. My heart goes out to you, your family, friends and community.
Thank you for sharing your experience as a Jewish person in today's climate. No one should have to live in fear for who they are or for what they believe. It is sad that the voices of hate are often louder than the voices of love- it shouldn't be that way. Sending hugs ❤. On a yarny note...so happy for your channel gaining traction. It's such a happy occasion when the Skein Scoop shows up in notifications. The Nightshift is beautiful! There is a TH-cam video about the pronunciation of Scheepjes. She explains where the word comes from, and how to say it. Having watched it several times, I still mess it up- always.
You ladies are so amazing! Lori, your courage, honesty, and vulnerability are to be admired! I am so sorry that you are experiencing the fear that come with targeted hatred. It’s just heartbreaking! Truly you were one of the only good things that came out of Wool & Folk for me because I got to meet you!
I saw your podcast mentioned on Instagram and the importance of the end of it, so I tuned in. I’m so glad I did! Not only to find more awesome knitters to follow, but to hear Lori’s heart. Know that you are loved and appreciated and supported. ❤❤❤
Lori, thank you for being so brave to speak out about how the antisemitism issue is affecting you. I greatly appreciate you saying something about the knitting community's silence. Shame on us all!! I am a Christian and I cannot believe the hatred we are experiencing on so many fronts today. Our world is a very scary place, and my heart aches for all people who are suffering--but, especially the Jewish population who are doing nothing but living their lives! I pray for you and your family. I also loved hearing about your backgrounds earlier in the podcast, and it is clear that you have a wonderful LYS. I don't have that anymore, and I definitely miss my "happy place." Have a blessed Thanksgiving, and I look forward to your next podcast.
Thank you for speaking out. I was in a grocery store that I’d never been in, and I couldn’t find the kosher section (it was a branch of a store that had a kosher section at another location) and I was too scared to ask. All I could think was “what would they do if they knew?”. I want to be able to proudly show that I am a Jew, and thats been taken from me, from all of us.
Hi-that story makes me so sad, but I completely understand. I strongly encourage you to speak to the people who are closest to you about these feelings, whether they are Jewish or non-Jewish. I know that it can be scary, but I bet you will be surprised at how they respond-especially your non-Jewish friends. Do not suffer in silence. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch our podcast and leave a comment. Try to remember that you are not alone. ❤️❤️❤️
Lori, I am also absolutely convinced that my left ear is higher than my right ear! I related to that little moment, and I loved the whole episode. I had so many little things I wanted to comment all the way through, but I'll stick with one. Thank you for sharing your experience being Jewish right now, I'm sure that wasn't easy to talk about. Your family is literally the first Jewish family I've ever met, so your experience is eye-opening for me, thank you.
I really enjoy your podcasts. I wish I lived closer to Rhode Island to be able to visit the store. Also, thank you for speaking up. I feel exactly the same way. Horrific times. You had me in tears.
I've watched you from the beginning & love knitting with you! Wish I lived close enough to knit with you in person! Congratulations on your success! Thank you for sharing your heart so openly & honestly. Praying for peace.
Thank you so much for your discussion on Anti-Semitism. I sat and cried with both of you while watching and listening to your articulate statements. I am also Jewish, and like you, Lori, I grew up in the post-holocaust generation who attended religious school and listened to the stories of my parents and grandparents. Silence is complicity!
Hello lovely ladies, I have been here from the start and enjoy every minute! Congrats on your subscriber milestone, new grand boy, & fab projects, Talk it up, I'm here for it! Thank you for expressing your thoughts on antisemitism, it is so unsettling, and unbelievable in this day and age. I am sorry for you and others that have to live in fear, it is truly unacceptable.
Another great episode and thank you Lori for your words and thoughts on the hate and reminding us all that we need to love each other for our differences.
I have laughed to the point of tears with you two and been enabled by all your knitting adventures with yarn and patterns and loved every minute that I get to *hang out* with you two. I can't tell you how much you touched me with this episode. My paternal grandmother was Jewish but my father didn't raise my brother and I in the Jewish faith. We are from England and immigrated to America in the 1960's. My parents both lived in London through the atrocity of WWII. I wish I could have reached through the TV and give you a huge hug! I am so disappointed and saddened at how quiet our community has been. Please know that you, the Jewish community, and Israel are in my daily prayers.
Lori, you’re so brave and honest for starting this conversation. ❤ I also would have never imagined growing up that so many acts of violence and marginalization would be happening in my adult life - it’s heartbreaking. Sending you both lots of love and thanks for the content you provide to our community. Also, my glasses are crooked too - my face is not symmetrical. 😂
Thanks for sharing your love of yarn and knitting. I enjoy your podcast and the authentic friendship you have. I am praying for peace in our world and sending a digital hug!
I love you two ladies! I’ve been following along for over a year now. I look forward to watching your videos. They really give me knitting motivation! Congratulations on growing your channel!! ❤❤❤
#silenceiscomplicity: Lori know that your viewers (me) are reaching out to our TV's to try to hold your hand and hug you, as Justine did. Antisemitism is completely unacceptable! Thank you for speaking with such honesty. I pray for peace, and clarity for everyone so we can put an end to the violence. .
Hi Lori! As a Jewish person myself, I am feeling a lot of the same things you are. And, I too am disappointed that those in the knitting community who normally speak up on social media about many other causes are completely silent about this. It actually hurts a lot. I fear for Israel and for the Jewish people in general. Thank you for speaking up. ❤
Hi Amy-thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to comment. It hurts, right? I am incredibly fortunate to have such a supportive community locally and I bet you do as well. My advice is, don’t be afraid to talk about it with your friends. What I have found is that many non-Jewish people simply don’t know how to start the conversation, but that does not mean that they don’t want to. I’ve had a lot of people say to me that they wanted to see how I was doing, but they didn’t know what to say. I hope that helps. Please know that if you ever need someone to talk to, you can call me at the shop at 401-398-0110 and if I’m too busy when you call, I promise that I will call you back. ❤️
❤Non-knitter! I’m a crocheter, does that count?You two make me smile and laugh but also, today, make my soul ache in sympathy for the pain you and all of our Jewish friends, are and have been, experiencing. The events of Oct. 7 were horrifying, reprehensible, and unacceptable. Just NOT okay for hatred and violence, imo, much less on such a level. I am so so sorry for your personal struggle, Lori. I can’t imagine. My heart TRULY goes out to you personally, your family, and ALL Jewish people EVERYWHERE. 100%. I COMMIT TO SPEAK UP AND STAND UP FOR OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY. On a positive note: HUGE congratulations on expecting your first grandbaby! We have 2 grandbaby boys w/another boy on the way (w/4 adult sons) and IT IS THE BESTEST!! 🩵 SUCH BEE-YOU-TOO-FULL yarns and beautiful FOs, WIPs as always. You both are a JOY to listen to and to watch. THANK YOU! ☺️🧶🫶🏻 Huge hugs from Ohio (where some of our CVS stores sell alcohol - but not all of them! Lol)😉 - AND! We ALL need chocolate air, btw! Lol
I'm pretty new to your channel (Thanks NATR!!), But I instantly felt a connection with you two. If I lived closer I'm certain we would be fast friends. Lori, I'm honestly the worst with words....but please know that you and the Jewish community have a family in middle America that stands with you. You are in my heart and prayers ❤
Lori what a heartfelt and sadly necessary statement about all of us standing up and speaking out against the hatred and bigotry going on. You have inspired me to reach out to some friends who may be feeling just as you do and lend my support and love. I’ll be up in Newport in mid December and will definitely make a side trip to visit! Maybe I’ll finally meet Justine! Much love and hugs-Meg
Thank you so much for your support, Meg! I bet your friends will be so happy to hear from you, just as I am. Looking forward to seeing you in December! 😃❤️🧶
Thank you Lori, for speaking up. It really hit me when you talked about never expecting this in your adult life, after learning about the Holocaust as a young girl. I can’t wrap my mind around how humans continue this hatred.
I am a new subscriber but Nova Scotia, Canada, and I totally enjoy your podcasts. You are both so down to earth and a joy to watch. Totally enjoy you both. I’ve gone back and watched previous podcasts. Keep up the awesome fun. Only wish I lived closer to come to your shop.
Lori, I’m so glad you brought this horrible situation to the forefront. I have been sick in my heart and soul about the massacre that occurred on October 7th! I can’t tell you how many times I think of the hostages and what they are going through. This evil is incomprehensible to me! I am a 64 year old Catholic female with five children and five grandchildren. We have had family discussions about this horrendous chain of events. We all support Israel 100%, we are praying for all Israelis, and any and all innocents in Gaza. I have never commented on a podcast because I am technically challenged, I had my daughter get to the comment section for me, because this is important! I recently had knee surgery and the therapist (a 29 year old University Graduate) asked what I would be doing after my therapy appt. He was trying to get my mind off of the pain he was incurring. I told him I just finished a book about Ulysses S Grant and I was going home to watch a documentary about him. He asked, “who is that”? I was stunned, I don’t think any of the college kids that are protesting, know any of the history on the Middle East. I can assure you, if I was a donor at these schools, this behavior would be the end of my donation days. I wanted you to know that I stand with Israel, Israeli Americans, and Jews around the world. 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹🙏🙏🙏 Sending love ❤️
Wonderful episode 🥰🧶🥰. Lori, thank you for your eloquent statement…very meaningful…anti-semitism is never acceptable…please know I’m your strong ally …sending you and yours strength, light and resilience …may we experience peace at home and throughout the world 😘 ☮️ 🧶.
Angela-I have thought of you so often since we saw each other at Wool & Folk. Thank you again for stopping me to talk. Our chat was truly one of the highlights of that weekend. Thank you also for your support. I cannot really express how much it means to me. And your closing words…just perfect. I hope that we see each other again very soon. ❤️☮️🧶
@@TheSkeinScoopPodcast After this latest episode, I literally goggled how long it would take to drive from the Maine midcoast to your incredible shop in RI….more than 4 hours (sigh!)….will have to place an online order instead….until next time, 😘 ☮️🧶
I am so glad you talked about this. I have this little buzz of anxiety going through me and I know it's what I am seeing in the world. I can't believe this is happening.
I just found your podcasts and you are a breath of fresh air! So grounded and authentic and you love ❤ KNITTING! My kind of gals. I am going back and binge watching evert episode… see you next year🧶🧶
I just finished the podcast and wanted to thank you for speaking up about anti-semitism. You are so loved and I’m sorry that the world is so off right now.
Thank you to both of you for speaking about how you feel and about antisemitism. I found you a few weeks ago from Skein Cocaine and I’m really enjoying your podcast.
I’m so glad you are getting the following you deserve! Your shop is such a warm welcoming place and I appreciate the work you’ve done to cultivate that❤
Hi ladies! Watching your podcast is like gathering around to have a good knitting chat with friends. Thank you for sharing and so thankful for this wonderful community. Congrats on another milestone!
Fun episode as always. Words fail me but I cried when the subject changed towards the end. I’m so sorry about what’s going on. Sending big hugs and lotsa love, Lorri (and Justine) from Deep South Texas.
Love love love all your projects. Listening to you gals is like a fun get together with friends. Absolutely adore the Noro ito and can’t wait to see your finished Nightshift Justine. Lori, thank you for your moving description of what so many Jews are experiencing and how important it is for everyone to stand up and notice how threatening the world is to all of us , but especially Jews. 🙏
Congratulations on your growing number of subscribers. Your podcasts are like sitting down with friends who share a passion for knitting. Your friendship is so genuine and heartwarming. Lori, please know your words were powerful and needed to be spoken. Sending you love.
I agree with you about the hate. It’s also coming against Christians and MAGA followers. A lot of college professor s are following Marxism and communistic ideals and are force feeding it to students ruining the American ways of life. Hugs to you!
Another new viewer here, can't wait to make a trip to your store. I'm glad you spoke up about antisemitism, holding your feelings inside is so painful. Sending virtual hugs and support.
I love watching your podcast. I really would love to visit someday. You seem like great friends and are lucky to have each other. I told all of my family about your podcast today. Sending a huge hug today to you both!
Yay to 2k almost 3 k knitting friends! I look forward to every podcast to see what’s new and on your needles. Thank you ladies for doing what you do ! 💚
I so appreciated that you chose your podcast to broach this subject. I feel that antisemitism is like a river running beneath us and with one provocation, it has unleashed all over the world, seemingly out of nowhere (but there’s that river). I’m an American whose mother escaped from nazi Germany. I heard many times from my mother that antisemitism is always there, lurking. I always said “we are in America now, Mom.” She passed recently. Thank God she isn’t alive to see what’s been happening a mere 75 years later.
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I so wanted to reach through the screen and give you a big hug for your bravery in speaking out about the current climate of antisemitism throughout the world. It sickens me that this issue has been allowed to raise it’s ugly head ahead and I fear that it isn’t going away anytime soon. I hope and pray that you can stay strong and that the knitting community will hear your voice. Your friends will give you strength!
Sharon-thank you so much for watching and for your incredibly kind words. I am comforted not only by the amazing support network I have locally, but also by the outpouring of support I have received since the airing of this episode. I pray that the world comes to its senses sooner rather than later and that hatred of people based on their religion, the color of their skin or whom they love becomes a thing of the past. ❤❤❤
I feel exactly the same way, Lori, and appreciate your speaking so openly, passionately, honestly. It’s Deja vu of a most horrific time. Our culture is now festering with hate and this can’t be ignored!
I agree 100%, Audrey. Thank you so much. ♥
Hello Lori, Hello Justine, I am a new subscriber coming to you by way of the boys--Kevin and Ray at NATR podcast. Lori, thank you for sharing with us your experience of being Jewish in America today. Antisemitism is abhorrent and completely unacceptable. Full stop. I hope the comfort of the warm embrace that Justine gave to you as you shared can represent a giant collective hug from those in the knitting community who hear you and see you...and perhaps encourage others to speak up and stand up. Sending you both big hugs 🤗🤗
Hi, Felicia-thank you so much for taking the time to watch us and to listen. It means so much to both of us. Thanks also for your kind words. They mean more to me than you know. ❤
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During this episode I experienced with you the joy of your almost 3K subscribers, laughed with you when all the jokes, kidding around and shenanigans were going on, admired with you all your FOs, WIPS and new products and cried with you over the state of our world and country and the rise of antisemitism during the last month. Kol Hakavod Lori and Justine for shining a light on this in such a real way. I love you both so deeply!!!!! Thank you.
You know how much we both love you. ❤❤❤ Thank you so much for your unwavering support in all things. Can’t wait until we can be together again.
Thank you Lori for speaking for the Jewish people. I feel the same way...I can't believe the world is what it is. Justine, thank you for being such a wonderful, caring ally. We won't forget it. Ever.
I was talking to my brother the other day and we agreed that life right now is pretty surreal. Neither of us could have imagined that this is the world we would be living in at this point in our lives. I just think that it is very important that we keep talking and stand up for what we believe in. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and listen. ❤
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In a season of gratefullness, I appreciate you both and all you do for the RI knitting community.
I visited the store on Sunday. It was hopping. I had a great time with Lori shopping and wished I lived closer. This is a great shop
Thank you Lori for speaking out in such a heartfelt way and reminding us to stand up for one another. The fact that human beings can be so cruel to other human beings is to me unfathomable ! Much ❤ to you
Thank you so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I appreciate you expressing how you feel. It is unreal that this happens today thank you for your wonderful podcast ❤
As I watch this today I must say I support you and send you and your community my prayers. You are right that the knitting community has been silent about antisemitism. I am ashamed of them. Silence is so wrong. We must stand up to antisemitism no matter what our faith beliefs. We cannot have another Holocaust. We all must acknowledge our humanity and treat each other kindly. Thank you for speaking up ❤❤❤
Thank you very much for your kind words. ❤️
Thank you for taking the time to speak about your heritage and how the world is changing for you and your family. My heart breaks to know that these things are happening and the fear that so many are experiencing. I want you to know that I support you and all Jewish people.
I’m catching up on the last few episodes this week. Your podcast has become one of my favorites! Lori, thank you for sharing your heart with us. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it for a couple days so came back to leave a comment even though I am late to this episode. Antisemitism has no place in this world. I stand with the Jewish people.
You two are the best. You have curated a space where so many of us come to spend time without fear, judgement, or criticism- in fact, it's exactly the opposite. I come to Skein to feel connection, support, and acceptence- and I always leave feeling better for having found my tribe. Thank you for your bravery in speaking out. I know my voice is pretty small, but I promise to always speak up against hate in any form, and I'll spend my life teaching my children do the same.
Thank you for opening up and sharing the sentiments you did. I absolutely echo them.
Thank you so much for watching, Shaina. You are so lovely and we are huge fans. Am Yisrael Chai. ❤❤❤
I’ve been watching you ladies long before Ready at the needles. I only wish you could podcast weekly, but understand the time it takes. I look forward to every podcast
Thank you so much for watching. We wish we could do it every week also! 🥰🥰🥰
Lori, you are a beautiful person and you are loved. Please know I support you. I am proud of your courage and willingness to speak up. This country was founded on religious . If we want to keep it that way we do need to speak up against any kind of hate speech.
Lori, thank you for your honesty and for sharing this important conversation with the fiber community.
Thank you for watching and for your support, Nancy! I truly appreciate it! ❤️🧶☮️
"Please stand up for us"!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well said!
Bravo Lori ! Your strength and conviction are admirable, it’s like you read my mind. Sending lots of love
Just got to the end of the podcast and was so glad you shared how world tragedies have affected and continue to effect your life in America. So important I was able to understand in a way that you made possible. Thank you.
Didn’t expect to be crying watching the podcast, but here we are. Sending love and can’t wait to see you tomorrow! 💗
Thanks so much, Jen. Sorry it took so long to respond. It was so nice to see you today. I was sad that I had to leave. Love you. ❤❤❤
Always enjoy your podcasts and look forward to the new ones. Lori, your comments about anti-Semitism were very well said. Thank you
Thank you for your sharing your thoughts on antisemitism. We are one. Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.
It’s great hearing about how your friendship started. You ladies deserve all the goodness for what you give to your customers! ❤
I just started watching your podcast like 4 weeks ago. I was bing watching for like a week. This one made me cry! I didn’t understand hate when I was a child and as an adult I really don’t understand it. Thank you for sharing. 💙💙💙✡️✡️✡️
Lori I appreciate you speaking on this subject. Like you, I have been disappointed in the fibre community, as I do not see anyone speaking out about the antisemitism that is occurring around the world. I have a 24-year-old daughter that wears her Star of David very proudly, I have requested that she remove it for fear that someone might attack her for it. I could never imagine in 2023, I would have to ask my children to refrain from allowing other people to know that they’re Jewish. As we know in the past few years, there’s been a lot of subjects that have come out and spoken about in the fibre community. But for some reason, this is one subject they don’t seem to want to touch. Very sad!! Thank you again Lori and Justine, you are a great friend 🎉
Lori - Thank you for your courage and honesty in speaking so eloquently about the antisemitism emerging here and around the world. Again.
I have too many thoughts, concerns, sadness, outrage and anguish to adequately express in a post. But you did a beautiful job of shining a light and opening our eyes to a part of what is going on, even in our small community!
Sending you and your family and friends support and love ❤️
Your episode was fun to watch as usual but the last part brought me to tears. It was the most poignant conversation I have heard about the state of the world and the pain that we, as Jews, are experiencing - particularly as we see the rise of chants for our demise and the dead silence of our knitting and fiber friends. How lucky you two are to have each other and shame on our “colleagues” who sit idly by as we cry for help. Thank you so much for that raw and touching conversation.
Thank you so much for both watching and taking the time to comment. I am extremely fortunate to have the friends that I have as well as the incredible community that exists at the shop. ❤ I hope that you have people locally to whom you can turn for comfort in these difficult times. If not, please know that I am only a phone call 401-398-0110 or an email lori@skeinyarnshop.com away. Please do not hesitate to contact me. ❤
I love, love. love your podcast. You both bring so much joy and knowledge to our knitting world. Watched you to the end and know that only those who are hateful are being shown on news media. We don't accept their thoughts and ways of hatred. Sending prayers to lift you and know there's a world of loving people who don't accept what's happening in these trying times.
I'm so glad you talked about this Lori. I am sending you so much love, and "Never again." means never again. If we don't talk about these things we will forget them. It's SO important to never forget. Sending love. ❤
Lori-sending you so much love!! I am so sorry for the pain you’re feeling, you spoke with courage and grace ❤
Thank you so much, Danielle. I so appreciate your kind words. Truly-they mean more than you know. I hope to see you soon. ❤❤❤
Lori - I’m so glad that you addressed the anti-semitism issue. My heart goes out to you and yours. It’s a difficult topic that you handled so well. Never forget. ❤
Any acts of hatred toward any person for whatever reason is abhorrent. My heart goes out to you Lori, and pray God brings these oppressors to their senses. It is unbelievable that this is happening again, and we've learned nothing. God help us all. ❤
Thank you so much, Paula. I do appreciate your taking the time to watch our podcast and to comment. These are some awful times that we are living in and I hope they end soon. ❤❤❤
Lori, I am so glad you spoke up. It is a scary time in our world. Sending lots of love your way. 🩷
Thank you for letting us know how it feels to see this wave of antisemitism. All of us need to be reminded what it feels like to be in your shoes, no matter how much we object to racism and discrimination. Discrimination against any group is wrong and vicious. There is too much hatred and division these days out there in the world. Even if we are a candle in the wind, let's stand up for each other and promote love and acceptance for all people.
Thank you for bringing this up- !! Let our community unite against antisemitism!!
Thank you for standing up with me against antisemitism, Theresa!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for your knowledge, thank you for your courage. Praying for all those being treated unfairly.
I found a new happy place….Now I have Needles at the ready as well as Skein Scoop Podcast to enjoy while crafting. Thank you ladies. Keep up the great work.
Lori my heart breaks for you and the entire Jewish population, and I can’t stop crying after hearing your pain😢. I will not be silenced- because if NOTHING changes, NOTHING changes! I stand with YOU my friend ALWAYS❤❤❤
I love you so much, Anna. 😘😘😘
Always enjoy your podcast. Praying for peace in the world and peace for you and your family.
Love your strength to speak about this horrible state of the world. I stand with you and I stand with the Jews. Stay strong and know that you are brave and loved
I so appreciate your comments at the end, Lori. Great use of your social media platforms. You have an ally in me. My heart goes out to you, your family, friends and community.
Thank you for sharing your experience as a Jewish person in today's climate. No one should have to live in fear for who they are or for what they believe. It is sad that the voices of hate are often louder than the voices of love- it shouldn't be that way. Sending hugs ❤. On a yarny note...so happy for your channel gaining traction. It's such a happy occasion when the Skein Scoop shows up in notifications. The Nightshift is beautiful! There is a TH-cam video about the pronunciation of Scheepjes. She explains where the word comes from, and how to say it. Having watched it several times, I still mess it up- always.
You ladies are so amazing! Lori, your courage, honesty, and vulnerability are to be admired! I am so sorry that you are experiencing the fear that come with targeted hatred. It’s just heartbreaking! Truly you were one of the only good things that came out of Wool & Folk for me because I got to meet you!
I’m so glad more people are hearing about your podcast because I love you two and your friendship so much!
Thank you so much, Vicki! ❤❤❤
I saw your podcast mentioned on Instagram and the importance of the end of it, so I tuned in. I’m so glad I did! Not only to find more awesome knitters to follow, but to hear Lori’s heart. Know that you are loved and appreciated and supported. ❤❤❤
Lori, thank you for being so brave to speak out about how the antisemitism issue is affecting you. I greatly appreciate you saying something about the knitting community's silence. Shame on us all!! I am a Christian and I cannot believe the hatred we are experiencing on so many fronts today. Our world is a very scary place, and my heart aches for all people who are suffering--but, especially the Jewish population who are doing nothing but living their lives! I pray for you and your family. I also loved hearing about your backgrounds earlier in the podcast, and it is clear that you have a wonderful LYS. I don't have that anymore, and I definitely miss my "happy place." Have a blessed Thanksgiving, and I look forward to your next podcast.
Thank you for speaking out. I was in a grocery store that I’d never been in, and I couldn’t find the kosher section (it was a branch of a store that had a kosher section at another location) and I was too scared to ask. All I could think was “what would they do if they knew?”. I want to be able to proudly show that I am a Jew, and thats been taken from me, from all of us.
Hi-that story makes me so sad, but I completely understand. I strongly encourage you to speak to the people who are closest to you about these feelings, whether they are Jewish or non-Jewish. I know that it can be scary, but I bet you will be surprised at how they respond-especially your non-Jewish friends. Do not suffer in silence. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch our podcast and leave a comment. Try to remember that you are not alone. ❤️❤️❤️
Your podcast popped up on my feed as I was knitting. I love the interaction so I subscribed. Thanks for sharing all the yarn.
Thank you very much for taking the time to watch, Deborah! 😍
So glad I found your podcast. Love your friendship, and especially today, love your honesty. Love and hugs to you both.
You guys crack me up. My new favorite podcast. Congrats on all your new subscribers.
Thank you so much!!! We feel very grateful. In case you hadn’t noticed, we crack ourselves up as well. 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for your support! ❤️
Lori, I am also absolutely convinced that my left ear is higher than my right ear! I related to that little moment, and I loved the whole episode. I had so many little things I wanted to comment all the way through, but I'll stick with one. Thank you for sharing your experience being Jewish right now, I'm sure that wasn't easy to talk about. Your family is literally the first Jewish family I've ever met, so your experience is eye-opening for me, thank you.
Love you two and your chemistry - so refreshing and fun!
Praying for you and your family in these difficult times.❤
I really enjoy your podcasts. I wish I lived closer to Rhode Island to be able to visit the store. Also, thank you for speaking up. I feel exactly the same way. Horrific times. You had me in tears.
I love you ladies. Thank you for sharing such an important conversation with all of us. 💜
I've watched you from the beginning & love knitting with you! Wish I lived close enough to knit with you in person! Congratulations on your success! Thank you for sharing your heart so openly & honestly. Praying for peace.
Thank you so much for your discussion on Anti-Semitism. I sat and cried with both of you while watching and listening to your articulate statements. I am also Jewish, and like you, Lori, I grew up in the post-holocaust generation who attended religious school and listened to the stories of my parents and grandparents. Silence is complicity!
Thank you for watching and commenting, Aviva! We all need to stand up and speak out to ensure that history does not repeat itself. ❤️❤️❤️
I love listening to all your shenanigans! And hearing about all your knits. Thanks for sharing your yarn shop with all of us!
Thank you for watching, Angie! We appreciate your support! 😍
Thank you Lori for the brave and honest conversation. Sending you strength and comfort as well as love and hugs.
Thanks very much, June, for watching and for your support! 💕💕💕
Hello lovely ladies, I have been here from the start and enjoy every minute! Congrats on your subscriber milestone, new grand boy, & fab projects, Talk it up, I'm here for it!
Thank you for expressing your thoughts on antisemitism, it is so unsettling, and unbelievable in this day and age. I am sorry for you and others that have to live in fear, it is truly unacceptable.
Another great episode and thank you Lori for your words and thoughts on the hate and reminding us all that we need to love each other for our differences.
I just discovered your podcast, and I’m a fan!! ❤
I have laughed to the point of tears with you two and been enabled by all your knitting adventures with yarn and patterns and loved every minute that I get to *hang out* with you two. I can't tell you how much you touched me with this episode. My paternal grandmother was Jewish but my father didn't raise my brother and I in the Jewish faith. We are from England and immigrated to America in the 1960's. My parents both lived in London through the atrocity of WWII. I wish I could have reached through the TV and give you a huge hug! I am so disappointed and saddened at how quiet our community has been. Please know that you, the Jewish community, and Israel are in my daily prayers.
Thank you so much for watching and for all of your kind words. They mean the world to me. 💕💕💕
Lori, you’re so brave and honest for starting this conversation. ❤ I also would have never imagined growing up that so many acts of violence and marginalization would be happening in my adult life - it’s heartbreaking. Sending you both lots of love and thanks for the content you provide to our community. Also, my glasses are crooked too - my face is not symmetrical. 😂
Thanks for sharing your love of yarn and knitting. I enjoy your podcast and the authentic friendship you have. I am praying for peace in our world and sending a digital hug!
I love you two ladies! I’ve been following along for over a year now. I look forward to watching your videos. They really give me knitting motivation! Congratulations on growing your channel!! ❤❤❤
#silenceiscomplicity: Lori know that your viewers (me) are reaching out to our TV's to try to hold your hand and hug you, as Justine did. Antisemitism is completely unacceptable! Thank you for speaking with such honesty. I pray for peace, and clarity for everyone so we can put an end to the violence. .
Thank you very much, Donna. There is no doubt that I am feeling the love of this community. 💕💕💕
Hi Lori!
As a Jewish person myself, I am feeling a lot of the same things you are. And, I too am disappointed that those in the knitting community who normally speak up on social media about many other causes are completely silent about this. It actually hurts a lot. I fear for Israel and for the Jewish people in general. Thank you for speaking up. ❤
Hi Amy-thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to comment. It hurts, right? I am incredibly fortunate to have such a supportive community locally and I bet you do as well. My advice is, don’t be afraid to talk about it with your friends. What I have found is that many non-Jewish people simply don’t know how to start the conversation, but that does not mean that they don’t want to. I’ve had a lot of people say to me that they wanted to see how I was doing, but they didn’t know what to say. I hope that helps. Please know that if you ever need someone to talk to, you can call me at the shop at 401-398-0110 and if I’m too busy when you call, I promise that I will call you back. ❤️
❤Non-knitter! I’m a crocheter, does that count?You two make me smile and laugh but also, today, make my soul ache in sympathy for the pain you and all of our Jewish friends, are and have been, experiencing. The events of Oct. 7 were horrifying, reprehensible, and unacceptable. Just NOT okay for hatred and violence, imo, much less on such a level. I am so so sorry for your personal struggle, Lori. I can’t imagine. My heart TRULY goes out to you personally, your family, and ALL Jewish people EVERYWHERE. 100%.
I COMMIT TO SPEAK UP AND STAND UP FOR OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY.
On a positive note: HUGE congratulations on expecting your first grandbaby! We have 2 grandbaby boys w/another boy on the way (w/4 adult sons) and IT IS THE BESTEST!! 🩵
SUCH BEE-YOU-TOO-FULL yarns and beautiful FOs, WIPs as always.
You both are a JOY to listen to and to watch. THANK YOU! ☺️🧶🫶🏻 Huge hugs from Ohio (where some of our CVS stores sell alcohol - but not all of them! Lol)😉 - AND! We ALL need chocolate air, btw! Lol
I'm pretty new to your channel (Thanks NATR!!), But I instantly felt a connection with you two. If I lived closer I'm certain we would be fast friends. Lori, I'm honestly the worst with words....but please know that you and the Jewish community have a family in middle America that stands with you. You are in my heart and prayers ❤
Hello Lori and Justine. So glad I learned about you from Gina and Kevin and Ray! Sending huge hugs of support in this dark time.
Lori what a heartfelt and sadly necessary statement about all of us standing up and speaking out against the hatred and bigotry going on. You have inspired me to reach out to some friends who may be feeling just as you do and lend my support and love. I’ll be up in Newport in mid December and will definitely make a side trip to visit! Maybe I’ll finally meet Justine! Much love and hugs-Meg
Thank you so much for your support, Meg! I bet your friends will be so happy to hear from you, just as I am. Looking forward to seeing you in December! 😃❤️🧶
I applaud you for speaking out and I hope in doing so it has brought you some comfort and given other people the opportunity to stop, pause and think.
Thank you Lori, for speaking up. It really hit me when you talked about never expecting this in your adult life, after learning about the Holocaust as a young girl. I can’t wrap my mind around how humans continue this hatred.
Hi Kendra-it’s surreal, right? I think so many of us are feeling the same way. Thank you for your support! 💕💕💕
I am a new subscriber but Nova Scotia, Canada, and I totally enjoy your podcasts. You are both so down to earth and a joy to watch. Totally enjoy you both. I’ve gone back and watched previous podcasts. Keep up the awesome fun. Only wish I lived closer to come to your shop.
Lori, I’m so glad you brought this horrible situation to the forefront. I have been sick in my heart and soul about the massacre that occurred on October 7th! I can’t tell you how many times I think of the hostages and what they are going through. This evil is incomprehensible to me! I am a 64 year old Catholic female with five children and five grandchildren. We have had family discussions about this horrendous chain of events. We all support Israel 100%, we are praying for all Israelis, and any and all innocents in Gaza. I have never commented on a podcast because I am technically challenged, I had my daughter get to the comment section for me, because this is important! I recently had knee surgery and the therapist (a 29 year old University Graduate) asked what I would be doing after my therapy appt. He was trying to get my mind off of the pain he was incurring. I told him I just finished a book about Ulysses S Grant and I was going home to watch a documentary about him. He asked, “who is that”? I was stunned, I don’t think any of the college kids that are protesting, know any of the history on the Middle East. I can assure you, if I was a donor at these schools, this behavior would be the end of my donation days. I wanted you to know that I stand with Israel, Israeli Americans, and Jews around the world. 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹🙏🙏🙏 Sending love ❤️
Wonderful episode 🥰🧶🥰. Lori, thank you for your eloquent statement…very meaningful…anti-semitism is never acceptable…please know I’m your strong ally …sending you and yours strength, light and resilience …may we experience peace at home and throughout the world 😘 ☮️ 🧶.
Angela-I have thought of you so often since we saw each other at Wool & Folk. Thank you again for stopping me to talk. Our chat was truly one of the highlights of that weekend. Thank you also for your support. I cannot really express how much it means to me. And your closing words…just perfect. I hope that we see each other again very soon. ❤️☮️🧶
@@TheSkeinScoopPodcast After this latest episode, I literally goggled how long it would take to drive from the Maine midcoast to your incredible shop in RI….more than 4 hours (sigh!)….will have to place an online order instead….until next time, 😘 ☮️🧶
I am so glad you talked about this. I have this little buzz of anxiety going through me and I know it's what I am seeing in the world. I can't believe this is happening.
I just want you to know that I just love you, gals. I'm not a knitters I'm crocheted, but I love watching your podcast. Your just wonderful
I just found your podcasts and you are a breath of fresh air! So grounded and authentic and you love ❤ KNITTING! My kind of gals. I am going back and binge watching evert episode… see you next year🧶🧶
I just finished the podcast and wanted to thank you for speaking up about anti-semitism. You are so loved and I’m sorry that the world is so off right now.
You are both so much fun. Thank you fir the smiles and chuckles!
Thank you to both of you for speaking about how you feel and about antisemitism. I found you a few weeks ago from Skein Cocaine and I’m really enjoying your podcast.
I’m so glad you are getting the following you deserve! Your shop is such a warm welcoming place and I appreciate the work you’ve done to cultivate that❤
Thank you so much, Jess! We are so lucky to have you as part of our community. Looking forward to seeing you at the shop soon! ❤️❤️❤️
Enjoy watching your podcast, especially your banter and your friendship. Congratulations on reaching 3K subscribers.
Hi ladies! Watching your podcast is like gathering around to have a good knitting chat with friends. Thank you for sharing and so thankful for this wonderful community. Congrats on another milestone!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jolene! 😍😍😍
Fun episode as always. Words fail me but I cried when the subject changed towards the end. I’m so sorry about what’s going on. Sending big hugs and lotsa love, Lorri (and Justine) from Deep South Texas.
Love love love all your projects. Listening to you gals is like a fun get together with friends. Absolutely adore the Noro ito and can’t wait to see your finished Nightshift Justine. Lori, thank you for your moving description of what so many Jews are experiencing and how important it is for everyone to stand up and notice how threatening the world is to all of us , but especially Jews. 🙏
Thank you for watching, Amy, and for your kind words. You’re right-this is a problem for ALL of us. We need to stand together. #dontlethatewin
Congratulations on your growing number of subscribers. Your podcasts are like sitting down with friends who share a passion for knitting. Your friendship is so genuine and heartwarming. Lori, please know your words were powerful and needed to be spoken. Sending you love.
Thank you for your kind words and your support, Barbara. I am so grateful to have people like you in my corner. ❤️❤️❤️
Love you ladies! You always give me a chuckle! Happy knitting everyone!
I agree with you about the hate. It’s also coming against Christians and MAGA followers. A lot of college professor s are following Marxism and communistic ideals and are force feeding it to students ruining the American ways of life. Hugs to you!
Watching y’all is very enjoyable & quite enabling
Love your podcast. Thank you for your heartfelt honesty Lori ❤️
Another new viewer here, can't wait to make a trip to your store. I'm glad you spoke up about antisemitism, holding your feelings inside is so painful. Sending virtual hugs and support.
I love watching your podcast. I really would love to visit someday. You seem like great friends and are lucky to have each other. I told all of my family about your podcast today. Sending a huge hug today to you both!
Yay to 2k almost 3 k knitting friends! I look forward to every podcast to see what’s new and on your needles. Thank you ladies for doing what you do ! 💚
Thank you very much, Helen!!! 😍😍😍
I so appreciated that you chose your podcast to broach this subject. I feel that antisemitism is like a river running beneath us and with one provocation, it has unleashed all over the world, seemingly out of nowhere (but there’s that river). I’m an American whose mother escaped from nazi Germany. I heard many times from my mother that antisemitism is always there, lurking. I always said “we are in America now, Mom.” She passed recently. Thank God she isn’t alive to see what’s been happening a mere 75 years later.
Thank you for sharing! I think that is something we all needed to hear. Hugs!
I'm so glad I found your podcast! I love listening to it while I crochet 😊
I'm so glad your video popped up on my TH-cam suggestions today. I was crying right along with you. Praying for all. 🙏
Thank you so much for your support! It means the world to me. ❤️❤️❤️