In recent weeks the Jewish calendar has reminded us we must fight for the oppressed, and to never forget how powerful hate can be in the hands of evil. The themes of Passover and Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) resonate deeply against the backdrop of current events and continue to offer valuable lessons in how we conduct ourselves as a community. It is our responsibility as Jews to be up-standers and speak out against injustice, violence and hate. We have all seen the tragic news about attacks and m … (read more)