How to Help Pittsburgh Synagogue Attack Victims
5 Things You Can Do in the Wake of the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
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Interfaith dialogue is important because it teaches us how to look at the world through a different lens, expanding our capacity for empathy. November 7 is the Hindu celebration of Diwali. December 2 is the first night of Hanukkah for Jews and the beginning of Advent in Christianity. These are all great opportunities to meet new people, ask them questions and build bridges.
And this Shabbat, many Jews will look for comfort and solidarity by going to our synagogues for Friday night services. Many of us will be scared. But you can come with us, showing up not just for your Jewish friends or neighbours, but to prove that hatred and violence cannot win. Show up with an open mind and an open heart. I promise you will be welcomed.
The Jewish community is not nearly the first to be targeted by hateful, bigoted violence but let me be clear — this violence is not inevitable. Our actions determine our future. And so, may it be the last.