Religious leaders stand with victims, families and Jews everywhere following Poway synagogue shooting
Religious leaders and organizations join the chorus of voices shocked and saddened by the second deadly attack on an American synagogue in six months. This time it was at the Chabad in Poway, California, on the last day of Passover.
Moving words as Members of the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic come together to remember victims of Chabad of Poway. “We’ll walk hand in hand someday.” @fox5sandiego pic.twitter.com/UBwLU5D1Vv
— Jeff McAdam (@JeffMcAdamTV) April 28, 2019
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer: https://t.co/AEmwybYaTK
— First United Methodist Church (@fumcsalemva) April 27, 2019
BREAKING: Another hateful attack on a house of worship—a synagogue in CA.
We stand with the victims, their families, Congregation Chabad & American Jews everywhere. This is an attack on all.
The FBI must prioritize this violence & stop the bloodshed.https://t.co/xbJMeEsd7Q
— Muslim Advocates (@MuslimAdvocates) April 27, 2019
Bishop McElroy asks a priests in the diocese for prayers at Sunday Masses for victims of shooting at synagogue and for Jewish community. "I know you join me in profound sadness and outrage that violence born of hatred against people of faith has again rent our nation."
— Diocese of San Diego (@DioceseSanDiego) April 28, 2019
Bishop McElroy: “Our hearts go out to everyone at Chabad House Poway for the senseless violence that took place earlier today. Houses of worship should be places of peace. Know that the entire Catholic Community of San Diego and Imperial Counties is keeping you in our prayers.”
— Diocese of San Diego (@DioceseSanDiego) April 27, 2019
Following a synagogue shooting motivated by white nationalism on Saturday in California, Zach Keele, pastor of the church where the shooter's family worships, said, “There is no superior race. We are all created equal. . . We are committed to loving all people." pic.twitter.com/mzrpHk2oFg
— Presbyterian Women (@PWPCUSA) April 29, 2019
My statement in full on the shooting at the @Chabad of #Poway synagogue in #SanDiego and the continued return of #Antisemitism. pic.twitter.com/Xee7XqiUVC
— Rabbi Sacks (@rabbisacks) April 28, 2019
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