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Letter to the editor: When tragedy strikes we must learn from it
Issue date: 12/5/08 Section: Ed-Op
Dear Editor,
Last week in Mumbai, a series of extremely tragic and unsettling terror attacks were launched against ethnic and religious groups of many nations. Innocent lives were abruptly ended when militants raided and set aflame the Taj Mahal hotel and the Nariman House, among other locations. In addition to our personal sorrow for the loss of Rabbi Gavriel and Mrs. Rivka Holtzberg, of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, and all who were killed in the attack on the Nariman House, we also express our profound condolences to the families and communities who lost loved ones in the attacks in Mumbai. The Jewish community at Drexel stands in solidarity with the people of India as they heal their wounds and comfort those in grief. As Jews, we do not condone any acts that target people based on their place of origin or religious belief. We offer our strength, support, and well-wishes to those who need it during these trying times.
There are two possible outcomes from any terrorist attack. We can choose to react negatively and continue to allow hate and ignorance to reign, or we can accept the past and use it as a learning experience that begins to create ties and understanding between different groups of people. We would prefer the latter.
Sandra Apfel, President, Hillel
Kelsey Gold, President, Achayot B'Yichud
Brian Saunders, President, Alpha Epsilon Pi
Last week in Mumbai, a series of extremely tragic and unsettling terror attacks were launched against ethnic and religious groups of many nations. Innocent lives were abruptly ended when militants raided and set aflame the Taj Mahal hotel and the Nariman House, among other locations. In addition to our personal sorrow for the loss of Rabbi Gavriel and Mrs. Rivka Holtzberg, of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, and all who were killed in the attack on the Nariman House, we also express our profound condolences to the families and communities who lost loved ones in the attacks in Mumbai. The Jewish community at Drexel stands in solidarity with the people of India as they heal their wounds and comfort those in grief. As Jews, we do not condone any acts that target people based on their place of origin or religious belief. We offer our strength, support, and well-wishes to those who need it during these trying times.
There are two possible outcomes from any terrorist attack. We can choose to react negatively and continue to allow hate and ignorance to reign, or we can accept the past and use it as a learning experience that begins to create ties and understanding between different groups of people. We would prefer the latter.
Sandra Apfel, President, Hillel
Kelsey Gold, President, Achayot B'Yichud
Brian Saunders, President, Alpha Epsilon Pi
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