A Tragic Week of War: Five Comments

May 14, 2021

“I mourn the loss of life already inflicted, and lament the many further tragedies that will befall both Israelis and Palestinians in the days ahead,” says Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch. “Every one of the 2,000 missiles fired from Gaza is a war crime. No country in the world would — or should — tolerate indiscriminate attacks on civilians. Our synagogue will continue to stand by Israel — not uncritically, but unconditionally — upholding our Jewish responsibilities of mutual support and protection.”