Our statement is rooted in the themes of repentance and reflection, all the more relevant as we enter a time of self-reflection during the month of Elul. I invite you to read the complete statement and share with your friends and family.
I will not mince words: the violence we witnessed this weekend is sickening. Join me in ensuring the period of “thoughts and prayers” without action is over – that instead, we prioritize real, lasting change to keep our communities safe.
The Passover story reminds us that in every generation an enemy rises up to destroy us. These enemies do not define us nor will they defeat us. Am Yisrael Chai.
It was Sunday morning. There should have been parents dropping off children for Sunday school, people out walking dogs, running, biking. Instead it was just… silent.
What I am left with is the silence.
Standing outside of Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill, a normally busy neighborhood of Pittsburgh, it was eerily quiet.
Together, we will champion the lessons of Passover by bringing greater wholeness, justice, and belonging to our world.