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Terror in Jerusalem

By Mendy KaminkerNovember 18, 2014 10:49 AM

Dear Friends,

There are no words. Frightening images that conjure up memories of a dark past. The image of Jewish men, crowned in tallit and tefillin, lying dead in cold blood. Prayerbooks stained with Jewish blood…

To our beloved brothers and sisters, the Goldberg, Kupinsky, Levine and Twersky families: Our entire nation weeps along with you. The terrorists did not kill your loved ones because they knew them. They did it because they wanted to kill Jews. When they stabbed your beloved family members, they stabbed each and every one of us. And we all mourn with you. May their souls be gathered up in the bundle of life, and may they intercede on High for you, and for all of Israel.

Let us continue to pray for those who are still fighting for their lives; may G‑d send them a speedy and complete recovery!

And to those in the seat of power, I share the question we all ask: How much longer can this go on? Is it not high time to finally ensure true safety and security throughout the Holy Land?

With wishes of only good news,

Mendy Kaminker
on behalf of the Chabad.org Editorial Team

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Anonymous November 30, 2014

Palestinian shot dead and house in Gaza bulldozed
"Palestinian shot dead and house in Gaza bulldozed" I read these two headlines in the less censored news before I read about five Jews being exploded in a synagogue. Perhaps those events had more to do with terror than the defense of one's homeland. Now I wait for you to censor this for not being what you want to hear. Reply

leonilo calibay November 29, 2014

may God bless his people with peace! Reply

Mark Woodward USA November 28, 2014

It was truly heartbreaking to read news, yet again, of the slaughter of innocent Jews in Israel last week.Religious folk, engaged in prayer in a holy place.

Another victim of the mindless barbarism was the Israeli policeman - Zidan Saif.
Zidan left a young wife and seven-month-old daughter.
Zidan is a hero of Israel, but he was not Jewish, he was a member of the Druze community, a monotheistic religious group that integrates with and respects the other religions and the cultures and lifestyle of their host nation.

May his soul and the souls of all victims rest in eternal peace and may their families find comfort in the support and love of all peace-loving peoples of all faiths.

Shalom & Amen Reply

Dale &Bonnie Fla. November 21, 2014

Massacre in Jerusalem My heart was ripped with deep sadness when I heard and watched. Please know my very heavy soul lifts prays up to yours and now my G-D. I am now like Ruth took G-D and His people as mine. G-d in His timing will have His purpose in this to. My family
is praying for those families. May we all keep praying for the peace of Jerusalem.

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Anonymous Maryland November 21, 2014

God, have mercy. Allow these cruel people to see Your powerful light. Safeguard those who remain victims. She'd Your Love for all to see. Provide for all. Save this planet.
Amen Reply

Brad Thompson Albuquerque, NM November 20, 2014

Mourning This American Gentile Sabbath keeper also mourns for these men and my prayers are with Israel. My God have mercy on all of us. Reply

Pureita London November 20, 2014

My heart sank when the news broke here in London . The pictures will never be forgotten in my mind, stained with the colour of red. The aftermath of witnessing the Torah on the floor with the spirit of the brave on it. How dare they do this thing, I also pray for the families & for the state of our people to stand tall, be firm & never cower to these animals. The whole world who love Yisrael is bleeding as well, even a prick of blood against our people is too much. Hashem will not allow them to conquer . Reply

Anonymous November 20, 2014

I condemn Terrorisim. A terrorist has no religion and also no concern with the humanity. I pray for the deceased and condemn the terrorism, up to my hate. Let us hate, unanimously, these merciless, animals. God will help you and your Nation. Amin. Reply

Lisa ירושלים November 20, 2014

This week I was privileged to witness the coming of a new grand daughter in a beautiful home birth in the holy city of Jerusalem..where the family welcomed a new life with joy an gratefulness...isn't this what people should be doing...celebrating life and love? Reply

Anonymous November 20, 2014

Terror in Jerusalem
My prayers are for the victims and their loved ones, the grieving community.
I share the pain with you, the people I love. Reply

Duane Lee USA November 19, 2014

I can't find the words. I grieve with all who were there and for the bloodshed in Israel. You all are always in our prayers in this house. Reply

geraldine murphy Ireland November 19, 2014

Jerusalem abominations sorry to hear about these deaths so pointless,condolences to the families. Reply

Anonymous Sunnyvale November 19, 2014

Shocked. Speechless. What can we do to stop this madness? Reply

Jules Scher Monroe Twp, NJ November 19, 2014

Amen Dear Anonymous,
Amen! Your words touched my heart and soul.
There are also the Righteous Christians, who during the 2nd World War risked their lives by shielding Jews from the Nazis. I'm sure that if you could, you would have been one of them.
G-d bless you!!! Reply

Amir Jerusalem November 19, 2014

It seems our collective Tikkun has and always will be creating 'shalom'----in arabic---salaam. The 'salam' in JeruSALEM. I love the way our tradition teaches us to study. To ask deep questions. To look at something from all sides. It seems on the issue of the Palestinians, however, we revert to black and white baby thinking that suits our more nationalistic dream. It is just a fact that the human rights violations of our brothers and sisters in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza are deplorable. They are being squeezed with one Kafkaesque bureaucratic maze of indignation after another. Hard to hear. But true. Under this way, the violence will only continue. On both sides. Abraham and Sara opened their tent on all four sides. They invited all walks of life into their dream of One Love. Abraham humbly and respectfully requested permission to buy a cave from the people of Hebron to bury Sarah. He pleaded with G-d not to destroy Sodom and G. Fantastic examples! Reply

Levi Bachman London November 19, 2014

Speechless, My thoughts and prayer are with all involved, And i wish and hope for peace, Reply

Anonymous UK November 19, 2014

I am not a Jew, I am a Christian by background but I come here often to read the Rebbes and comments. I will pray for the following and I hope this also speaks to Jews.

That Israel is accepted by the Muslim world as a Jewish majority state and becomes the light of democracy it seeks to be in the middle east.

That the Israelis and Palestinian Arabs can achieve a peace that allows them, in time, to move towards friendship.

That the terrible suffering of those in the Middle East, especially the Syrians and Iraqis, is eased and brought to an end.

That we recognise G-d made us in his own image and gave us free will so that we could know each other, and in so doing, know him and be unshackled from the bonds of fear, hatred and prejudice..

These may seem far off, but in G-d all things are possible, and good will win. Always. Reply

Walter Elliott Newark, NJ November 19, 2014

Prayers and Protection I too am praying with the mourners for comfort and justice.
I'm also checking in on our metro Newark, NJ temples to see what they're doing.
Thanks & Blessings, Reply

Lisa Woodstock November 19, 2014

When these types of acts occur it is important that we all remember - we are one soul. These men struck at the soul of all mankind not just the souls of those who follow Judaism. I too feel this pain even though I am not Jewish. Reply

Anita SEPTIMUS. Jerusalem November 19, 2014

I have no words for this horrible pogrom.it shakes four soul your foundation as a human being. I can only think of the fate of the ten holy martyrs,in Roman time persecution and I pray , beg Hashem to annul all harsh decrees on Your people, Israel.
They have attacked the Heavenly Throne, it is most serious, they are Amalek.
We need to be very united, together, with unconditional love and pray around the clock. Hashem should have mercy, May Hashem heal all our hearts and specially the heart of their
Families. Reply

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Rabbi Mendy Kaminker is a member of the Chabad.org editorial team and rabbi of Chabad of Hackensack.

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