Read @lizpghirsch.bsky.social‘s reflection about the current situation in Gaza and our continued calls for an end to this war featured in eJewish Philanthropy: ejewishphilanthropy.com/all-of-israe...

“One of the most penetrating questions of the Bible is expressed in the cry, ‘Am I my brother’s keeper?’ Judaism answers to all men and women with an unequivocal affirmative. Yes, we are responsible for others, for men, women, and children.”

We've created a form to gather messages of condolence for the families of Sarah & Yaron. You can add your note here: urj.tfaforms.net/1768

If peace is needed in heaven, where neither hatred nor strife is found - how great the need for peace on earth, where hatred and strife abound.
—Sifre BaMidbar 42:2

We learn from our tradition:

Great is peace, for even in times of war, the hope of peace is undiminished.

Great is peace, for peace is the inheritance of the righteous.

Great is peace, for even heaven needs peace.

We are grateful to the law enforcement official investigating this act of hatred.

May the One Who Makes Peace grant peace and comfort for the families of Sarah and Yaron, and grant us the peace we need here on earth.

"Now more than ever, we must spread tolerance and understanding, not division and hatred."

"I had the honor of joining Rabbi Chen Ben-Or Tsfoni at her congregation in Ra'anana earlier this year. My heart goes out to those injured in the attacks, including our close partners at the Israeli Religious Action Center as well."

"Instead of peace, participants were attacked with rocks, fireworks, and racially charged slurs. These physical attacks and statements such as “Too bad Hamas didn’t take you,” are not only reprehensible, they also belittle the reality of the 59 hostages still in captivity."

"The event that the protestors bombarded was organized by two groups seeking to bring together Israelis and Palestinians who reject violence and advocate for peace, including a group of bereaved family members from both societies."