From The Washington Post-
The horrific shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in
Pittsburgh happened on the eve of the anniversary of my own bar mitzvah
there, some 51 years ago. Pittsburgh’s Jewish community was then, and
remains today, a giant family. Even those of us who moved away have
stayed closely connected to it and to each other. Our hearts ache as
one.
The synagogue is at the heart of the
close-knit Jewish community in Squirrel Hill, a bustling neighborhood
filled with tree-lined streets and ethnic restaurants. Pittsburgh is a
city where neighborhoods like this are still common, where people get to
know one another, where they welcome new neighbors and mourn the
passing of old ones. It is a city of grit and compassion, one that can
offer a model of how to counter the hatred that is tearing America
apart.
The suspect in the 11 synagogue murders was reportedly motivated by anti-Semitism and anti-immigrant hatred. A particular target of his venom, according to news reports
about his apparent online posts, was the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society,
or HIAS, an organization that assists refugees of all faiths. I am proud
to serve on its board.
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