The following statement was put out by the Jewish Federations of North America regarding the shooting at two mosques in Christchurch, NZ:

We are devastated by the senseless hate-filled terror attack targeting two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. Our Jewish community mourns the tragic loss of 49 innocent lives. We know all too well the price of terrorism, racism, and hatred.

No person should ever have to fear attending a sacred place of worship. The xenophobia that led to this unspeakable bloodshed must be condemned in no uncertain terms by leaders worldwide and the public-at-large. Hatred and vitriol must have no place to manifest. We cannot allow it to continue to violate the moral and ethical core of our society.

Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Doug Fink, president
Mark Silverberg, executive director

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