More than 1,000 rabbis from across the country signed onto a rabbinic letter of unity and solidarity with Israel that was initiated by the Zionist Rabbinic Coalition, whose chair is Congregation B’nai Tzedek Senior Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt.
Many area rabbis signed the letter because they felt the need to stand together regardless of their religious denomination or political leanings following Hamas’ attack on Israel that slaughtered some 1,400 people.
Rabbi Marc Israel of Tikvat Israel Congregation in Rockville was emphatic in his call for solidarity. “Every display of unity is important – it is critical that Hamas and anyone who supports or tries to justify their actions understand that their horrific actions will only bring us together and make us stronger.”
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