WisDems Jewish Caucus, Chair, On AntiSemitic Terrorist Attack in Australia
In response to the terrorist attack on a Hanukkah festival in Australia, which left at least 11 dead, WisDems Jewish Caucus co-chairs Ann Jacobs and Dustin Klein, and WisDems Chair Devin Remiker, released the following statements:
Ann Jacobs, WisDems Jewish Caucus Co-Chair: “Our Jewish family, across continents, prays for the healing of the wounded, the comfort of the bereaved, and that all Jewish people be free to worship in safety and dignity. Countries around the world were built by those escaping religious persecution, looking for a new homeland that would allow them to worship and pray in peace. People everywhere deserve that, and depraved acts like these will not deter that common goal that unites so many of us.”
Dustin Klein, WisDems Jewish Caucus Co-Chair: “This horrific and targeted attack on Jews during yet another Jewish holiday stands to show that hate-filled violence has only grown stronger. Tonight, as we light our candles, we do so with broken hearts and in defiance of hate everywhere. We are resilient, and our community has never, and will never, hide away in response to this sort of violence.”
Devin Remiker, WisDems Chair: “The monster who committed this act, and those who target Jewish people across the world, do so with the intent of depriving the freedom that Hanukkah celebrates. No one, regardless of religion or creed, should have to look over their shoulder or live in fear. It is why we must speak out in one voice and make clear that we stand hand in hand against this sort of antiSemitic terrorism and any sort of hatred that targets people because of how they celebrate their religion.”
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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