The antisemitic terror attack that left two men dead at a synagogue in Manchester, England, yesterday on Yom Kippur — the holiest day on the Jewish calendar — is a horrific tragedy and a chilling reminder of the dangers Jews face simply for being Jews.
Agudath Israel of America mourns with the Manchester Jewish community and with Jews the world over who are shaken by this act of hate. We also extend our deepest sympathies to the grieving families of the victims. HaMakom yenachem eschem b’soch she’ar aveilei Tzion vYerushalayim – may Hashem comfort you among the mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim.
This heinous crime underscores the urgent need for governments and law enforcement worldwide to take stronger action to protect Jewish communities and ensure that houses of worship are safe havens, not targets. Hatred and violence against Jews cannot be tolerated, and we call on leaders across the globe to stand up forcefully against this rising tide of antisemitism.
May Hashem protect us from the evil designs of all our enemies.