Nehirim Statement on the Attack on GLBT Jewish Youth in Israel
8.26.09 : Nehirim.org

Once again, our community has been the target of a violent attack, again in Israel, and again in the context of incendiary rhetoric and expressions of intolerance, particularly from religious leaders. Whether the attacker was an “insider” or not, all of us are shocked by this violence, and our prayers are with the victims.

We encourage Nehirim participants to reach out, either to Nehirim staff or faculty, or to friends or acquaintances you made at a Nehirim retreat. When we are targeted by hate, the best response is more love, which is the source of strength and of healing. And we encourage you to participate in one of the many vigils and memorial services taking place around the country this week.

All of us wish the injured a speedy recovery, and wish the families of the dead consolation among the mourners of Zion.

Collective Statement of Leaders of LGBT Jewish Organizations in Response to the Attack in Tel Aviv (pdf)