Roytenberg: Stop blaming your fellow Jews
When the Jewish community comes under violent attack, it is especially important for all of us to resist the impulse to channel our fear and anger into our ongoing disagreements with our fellow Jews.
Allan: Rest in peace, my brethren
In the last part of our #SolidarityShabbat series, Lori Allan remembers the lives lost in the Pittsburgh shooting.
Muslims form ‘rings of peace’ around Toronto-area shuls
Members of Toronto’s Muslim community formed “rings of peace” around seven Toronto-area shuls last Shabbat, in a show of solidarity with the local Jewish community, in the wake of the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27.
Burakowski: What a wonderful world
As part of our #SolidarityShabbat series, Ella Burakowski writes about her spiritually fulfilling experience at shul on Shabbat.
Eisen: A Shabbat of reflection and hope
As part of our #SolidarityShabbat series, Wendy R. Eisen writes a letter to the Jewish community about her experience at Holy Blossom Temple this past Shabbat.
Ellis: Use your words wisely
As part of our #SolidarityShabbat series, Or Chaim Synagogue’s Israel Ellis reflects on the Pittsburgh shooting.