Nov 17, 2016

A Statement from the Federation Regarding the Reprehensible Acts of Vandalism and the Death Threats Against Reform Jewish Leaders Found at Kehilat Ra'anan - Beit Samueli

Together with the Jewish Federations of North America, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation condemns the reprehensible acts of vandalism and the death threats against Reform Jewish leaders found at Kehilat Ra'anan - Beit Samueli, a Reform synagogue in Ra'anana, Israel. We are greatly alarmed by these blatant threats to leaders of the Jewish community. Jewish Federations support all streams of Judaism in their efforts to build communities according to their practices and traditions. An act of this kind is an attack on the entire Jewish People and an assault on our basic values. Violence, incitement and hatred must have no place in any of our communities. We thank the Prime Minister and other Israeli leaders for condemning this terrible act and trust that they will take meaningful steps to fulfill the Government of Israel’s commitment to making Israel, including the Western Wall, a safe and welcoming place for all Jews and all Israeli citizens.

During this Thanksgiving weekend, we are particularly grateful for the amity, civility and mutual respect that exists between and among our Miami community’s synagogues, schools and organizations. The unity of our People is a cardinal value of the Federation movement and we encourage all members of our community to safeguard and advance that principle in any and every way possible.