The recent shooting in California of two Jewish men on there way to morning prayers is a great concern. The police detain but at this time has not arrested the suspect of the shooting who is Black. Three months ago a White man shot a Black security guard at the Holocaust Memorial in Washington. There have been incidents of violence against Jews all over the world, not just the United States of America. Makedah and I worry because we live in a community in which the people are Christians and Muslims. Since moving here, we have yet to meet any other Jews. There is a old saying " there is safety in numbers". However, we have no such safe haven to retreat to should someone wish to harm one or both of us. There are people in this world who are filled with hate and bitterness. Instead of welcoming diversity, they run away from it. My mother used to tell me, "it is so easy to hate and so hard to love in this world". It saddens us to know people have chosen to cause Jews to fear for our personal safety. These haters have so many misconceptions about what Judaism is about. It is doubtful they have ever had a relationship with Jews. They only know what they have been told and heard from others who are antisemitic. No one should be fearful of gathering to worship G*d nor those who live outwardly as Jews.
Micaiah b. Malachi
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