As most people know, the Jewish people are very powerful and since the beginning , Jewish people have been able to eventually defeat the enemies. How might we do it this time?
Our hearts are broken as we mourn with the Jewish community of Pittsburgh in the wake of the terrible shooting at Tree of Life Congregation. There are no words that can capture our sadness today. And for so many of us, that sorrow is mixed with many other emotions, including anxiety, anger, and fear.
We want you to know that the safety of the members of our community is our highest priority.
We have been in contact with the NYPD, and appreciated their increased presence at PSJC and other synagogues in New York City, and we will stay in close contact with them in the days to come. Additionally, we will be in contact with our security company to ensure that we have appropriate security at all times.
This is a time to come together. This evening, under the leadership of PSJC member, Jodi Drezner Alperin, around 100 neighbors (including many from PSJC) came together for a simple vigil in response to this horrific act. We sang together, prayed together, listened to one another, and reminded ourselves that we can indeed bring needed light to this world—even and especially in the midst of these very dark days.
Today, Sunday, October 28th at 2pm at Grand Army Plaza, there will be a Youth Vigil for Pittsburgh. All are invited to attend. Please take advantage of this opportunity to stand together. We are rescheduling our Daavening Workshop (originally scheduled for 2pm) to another day so that people who want to attend this vigil will be able to do so.
At 4:30pm, CBE’s communal sing-a-long “We Need to Sing” will allow for moments of memorial as well. Following the song session, PSJC's Rodfei Tzedek (Social Action Committee) is participating with neighborhood communities in Postcards for Democracy. Click here for more information.
Moments such as these test our ability to see goodness, to find light or hope in our world. But, it is precisely when the night is darkest that we must seek out that light most intensely. It is when we feel like we are about to give into a sense of despair at the state of our world that we must hold onto hope most tightly. Rebbe Nachman of Bratslav, who himself struggled with moments of despair, told us what we must do: (Kol HaOlam Kulo Gesher Tzar M'od) Even, and especially when, the world feels like it is a very narrow bridge—when we are filled with fear and hopelessness—(v'ha-ikar lo lefached klal) the main thing is, not to be afraid—not to let fear or hopelessness take over. But instead—to step forward together, to create light and love and possibility—and to help to heal our broken world.
With prayers for Peace, Safety and Understanding,
Rabbi Carie Carter Ellen Brickman
PSJC Rabbi President, PSJC
Yes...It drifted after I tried to help Stu Bee understand that he was factually incorrect with his assertion that:
“Israeli military has no jurisdiction in the US and Israel is too far away. And how and why would it even if it were logistically possible”
While it is legally true that the Israeli military does NOT have jurisdiction, this has never prevented them before from traveling great distances and ignoring other countries jurisdiction.
My claim remains intact and factual. This should have been acknowledged and accepted rather than debated thus resulting in the digression.
I will argue my point until the cows come home and to call someone a bigot for stating FACTS is bologna
That's why we need gun control.
Trump-Shrump, I'm talking about this preferential treatment Jews (and GP Softball games) get when it comes to tragedies like this by conservatives.
For example, the recent mail-bombs... Trump and conservatives are blaming the victims for the actions of a nut because the victims exercised their right to free speech
Are you really going to sit here and tell me that if someone voices their free speech, it is OK for a conservative to mail them a pipe bomb?
I do not know any dems who called for violence on a republican openly. If you are referring to interrupting a meal...too bad. Stay at home and eat.
What really botheres me more than anything, is that I Conservatves are DEMANDING gthat everyone bow to their ape king, yet they did not give Barack Obama respect. You reap what you sow, you eat what you grow
The majority of Americans are sick and tired of the hate and misery Trump and his ilk have wrought upon all of us.
Someone needs to tell that orange ballsack to start behaving like President of the US, not just his supporters.
As a parting shot, if you think that Trump cares one bit about you and anyone else who is a Christian, think again.
He is pure f'ing evil and would throw you personally into the lion’s den if he knew it would benefit his interests.
You may want to read before you respond.
I said specifically it does NOT blame or excuse anyone. The man is responsible for his actions. And you know I said he should be thrown in prison.
You don't know of any Dems who called for violence? Really? Here are what the targets said:
They all called for violence themselves to either Republicans in general or to administration members or to President Trump himself. They called for violence and got it.
Obama was the first to say "get in their face" referring to Republicans generally (I think specifically family members at holidays)
And
"if they bring a knife, we bring a gun"
Hillary "no civility until Dems have power"
Biden "I like to take him behind the school and beat him"
Holder "when they go low, we kick them"
DeNiro "I just wanna punch him"
Booker "get in their faces" (this time Rep lawmakers)
Harris "Does anyone have to survive?" (Supposed joke about being stuck in an elevator with Republicans)
Waters "create a crowd, let them know they are not wanted anywhere"
Brennan "worrier about blood in the streets"
There are many more such quotes as well.
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