THE BACKGROUND STORY
Authorities report that swastikas were found Friday night at Nassau Community College for the fifth time since October. At a Friday news conference held by the Nassau County Police Department, spokesman Det. Lt. Richard LeBrun sought to allay public concern over the hate graffiti, pointing to statistics showing that the overall number of reported bias crimes is down countywide.
NOW FOR RABBI ANCHELLE PERL’S CHALLENGE
Why should we be concerned? the reasons are crystal-clear. We all know there is something about the slippery slope of Antisemitism – how it begins and where it can lead. Moreover, history teaches that antisemitism may begin with Jews, but, ultimately, threatens the well-being of entire countries and communities.
An act of antisemitism is an act of hatred against all of mankind, for it proves you have no tolerance and appreciation to your fellow man, for each of us can stand side by side in peace, with respect of each other and work to increase acts of goodness and kindness to each other.
So it’s easy to scribble an anti-Semitic symbol and run into hiding, that really makes you a coward.
Here my challenge to you whoever you are – why not call me up or send me an email, and let’s sit down together and have a dialogue. Something tells me we could transform this into an opportunity for good.
That’s my challenge! Oh. By the way ….My grandparents were killed in Auschwitz and cremated in the ovens as the Nazis Swastika blew gently and peacefully overhead in the wind.
My father survived the Nazi concentration camps and nevertheless left me with a legacy of love and respect for my fellow mankind. So that’s my challenge, Give me a call and let’s have a heart to heart discussion! It could be the beginning of something huge and positive…..
IMPORTANT INVITATION
Chabad of Mineola invites the entire community to come out to celebrate our public Chanukah celebration.
The Chabad Mineola lighting will take place on Saturday night Dec 24 at 7:15pm. The Menorah lighting event in Mineola will be dedicated to them theme of SHINING AWAY THE HATE, in light of the recent painful events of a swastika scribbled on public and private property.
The Menorah’s warm and loving lights send a message of unity and love, embracing our entire community as one, with all of its wonderful diversity.
Very good idea, hope something comes out of it. Hatzlacha Rabba to you!
If so, the hatred is genetic, and talking with him, would not accomplish anything.
Let’s hope Im Yertza H-sh-m, it was not a descendent of Amalek.