Living Torah Archives

Jacob Worenklein, who was an intern at the office of the president of the New York City Council, recalls arranging a meeting between City Council President Francis X. Smith and the Rebbe at a time when New York City was facing a surge in crime. (1969)

When one looks at the world today, one sees increasing crime as well as unprecedented friction between various segments in society.

The best way to heal illness is through preventive measures. The disease of crime is a reality, but recognizing that it is real should bring about real change. The education system must reorient itself to stop this disease before it manifests. We are not calling for a "new" resolution, but rather a return to the values accepted by the citizens of this country and by all nations.

The assassination attempt on President Reagan's life proves that poverty cannot be blamed as the true source of crime. Crime comes from a deeper source.

Judge Jack B. Weinstein speaks to the Rebbe, together with Rabbi Lipskar of the Aleph Institute. "May you merit to see the day when there will be no need for sentencing criminals, because crime will have become abolished through preventive education. When you speak to the Federal Sentencing Commission, do not only report my views, but I hope you will adopt them and support them as your own views, as well."