Antisemitism is a growing problem

Deborah Rosen Fidel, JD, MAJPS Executive Director

We live in unsettling times. Antisemitism is a growing problem on our streets, college campuses and the internet. Who among us wasn’t unnerved by the murder of two young Israeli embassy staffers in Washington D.C., followed by an attack on a peaceful pro-Israel rally in Boulder? Before the shock even started to wear off, we were watching the news and worrying about our friends and family in Israel, living under a steady barrage of missiles raining down on population centers from Iran and its proxies.

Fear, anxiety, and concern are surely natural reactions. But we can also respond to current events with a renewed commitment to strengthen our Jewish community and take comfort in being together.

The Hebrew Prophet Zechariah said, “Not by might, nor by power, but by My ‘Spirit,’” (4:6) will salvation and restoration come to the People of Israel.”

We cannot physically protect Israel from our homes in North America, but we do have tools at our disposal to help our people. Join us in prayer, song and community each Friday night at Temple Shalom, as we welcome Shabbat and strengthen our spiritual connection to the Land and People of Israel.

It is empowering to raise our voices together with Jews around the globe in prayer for the IDF, Israel, the Jewish people and all of humanity. May we see peace and prosperity in our time.

Pray for the well-being of Jerusalem; “May those who love you be at peace.

May there be well-being within your ramparts, peace in your citadels.”

For the sake of my kin and friends, I pray for your well-being;

for the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I seek your good.

(Psalm122:6-9)