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John, On our holiest day, we gathered to pray, fast, and seek atonement. And in one corner of the Diaspora, Jews were murdered for it. When I heard the news of the terror attack at a Manchester synagogue, I had just arrived at my own synagogue. I immediately thought: It could have been here. This horrific attack, perpetrated by Jihad Al-Shamie, a British citizen of Syrian descent, must be a wake-up call to all governments: The path of hate and radicalization leads to the murder of Jews. A government’s number one responsibility is to protect its people. Which is why I’m asking for your help today. We need our federal and provincial governments to significantly increase their investments in the security of our community. Because amid the terror in Manchester, we also saw that security readiness and preventative measures save lives. Our Canadian Jewish community has been stepping up in our security preparedness. While governments have increased support, we need even greater investment and program reform to keep people safe at Jewish institutions. This includes emergency training, security guards, protective technology and barriers, and more. If you can spare one minute, you can make a real difference. Click here to tell our federal and provincial leaders: It’s time to strengthen the security of the Jewish community. May the memory of those murdered in Manchester always be for a blessing. Now and always, we stand with our Jewish brothers and sisters in Britain and around the world. Am Yisrael Chai. Shabbat Shalom, |
