Tag: Interfaith solidarity
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Listening first: why the Bondi assault demands letting Jewish voices lead the conversation
Context and consequence: the weight of tragedy The Bondi terror attack has left a nation stunned, with lives upended and the sense of safety jolted. In the immediate aftermath, headlines race to capture shock, fear, and political response. Yet the most essential response is quieter and more difficult: listening. When a community is attacked because…
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Sydney’s Jewish Community Faces Uncertain Path Forward After Bondi Attack
One Week On: A Community in Search of Direction As Sydney marks one week since the antisemitic attack in Bondi, the city’s Jewish community faces a critical question: where do we go from here? The incident has shaken a city used to navigating diversity with relative ease, prompting leaders and ordinary residents alike to rethink…
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Toronto Synagogue Targeted Again: Rabbi Reflects on 10th Vandalism Incident
Recurring Target: A Toronto Congregation under Siege The Jewish community in Toronto’s north end is grappling with a troubling pattern. Kehillat Shaarei Torah, a synagogue that serves families and individuals across the city’s northern districts, has suffered antisemitic vandalism for the 10th time in just over a year and a half. The repeated attacks have…
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Manchester Jews Honor Oct 7 After Yom Kippur Attack
Manchester Jews to Honor Oct 7 After Yom Kippur Assault The Jewish community in Manchester is preparing to come together in memory of the Oct. 7 attacks, tracing a line from the synagogue assault that followed Yom Kippur to a broader act of communal resilience. The vigil is being organized in the wake of a…