Colleyville, TX Response

Dear friends: On Friday, January 14, we gathered (on Zoom) to sing songs of hope and freedom, recognizing that the world is imperfect and we are obligated to work for its repair, and sharing optimism that such repair is possible. The next day, in Colleyville, TX, the peace of Shabbat was desecrated when a terrorist took hostages during a service. For many of us, that day was a day of anxiety and alarm as we offered prayers, privately and communally, and hoped for a safe outcome for our brethren. Today, we give thanks to the Source of Blessing and to law enforcement agencies that, shortly after Shabbat ended and a new week began, all of the hostages were freed, safe and unharmed. I give thanks, too, for my colleagues and friends who provided support and strength that and have offered kindnesses since. I am grateful that our relationship with the Lowell Police Department has been consistently fruitful, and that we have been...
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