The Wellington Jewish Congregations on the Mosque Attacks in
Christchurch 15 March 2019 6.00pm
"The Wellington
Jewish Community extends its deepest condolences to the
victims of the mass shooting at two Christchurch mosques",
said Chair of Temple Sinai, Matthew Smith and Chair of the
Wellington Jewish Community Centre, Marlene Levine.
"This
violent act is deeply disturbing. For it to be perpetrated
on people in a place prayer, adds to what is already
incomprehensible."
"Our prayers and thoughts are with the
Muslim community of Christchurch who were the target of this
attack."
"As a community, we must stand together against
hate, bigotry and violence. We must be upstanders, not
bystanders in the face of discrimination, prejudice and the
violation of human rights."
"An attack on any faith
community is an attack on all of us. The Jewish community
wish to extend support to our Muslim brothers and sisters at
this time, and offer support in any way we
can."
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