Jun 30, 2014
Statement from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation on the Murder of Three Israeli Teens
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation joins the worldwide Jewish community, the State of Israel and all people of goodwill throughout the world in expressing our collective grief and outrage at the news of the killing of the three Israeli teens kidnapped 18 days ago.
We are heartbroken to learn of the tragic deaths of Naftali Frenkel, Gilad Shaar and Eyal Yifrach, innocent children abducted at a junction near Gush Etzion south of Jerusalem as they traveled home from school. One of the teens, Naftali Frankel, was also an American citizen.
Less than a week ago, Miami’s Jewish community came together for a prayer service to show solidarity with the families, hoping and praying for the safe return of the boys.
Our hearts go out to the three teens’ families who have endured unspeakable pain and heartache and now face this enormous loss. The Greater Miami Jewish Federation stands alongside our brothers and sisters across the world and in Israel in condemnation of these senseless murders, and we support every effort to bring those responsible to justice.
We extend our deepest condolences to the families of Naftali Frenkel, Gilad Shaar and Eyal Yifrach. May they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem and may their children’s memories forever be as a blessing.
