As I mentioned prior to Purim, the story of this holiday reminds us that hatred and bigotry need to be confronted in all its forms. Our ancestor, Queen Esther, bravely stood against Haman and his followers. She fought for acceptance and understanding. It is now time for us to do the same.
In response to the shooting in New Zealand, the interfaith community of Yorktown is gathering in support and solidarity at the Hudson Valley Islamic Cultural Center (3680 Lexington Ave.) on Sunday at 3:00 PM. This is our opportunity to stand with our fellow brothers and sisters of Abraham, letting them know that they are not alone in their struggle against hatred.
The message of Purim is clear: there is no place for hatred! Please join me at HVICC on Sunday.
B’shalom, Rabbi Robbie
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Temple Beth Am of Northern Westchester 203 Church Place Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
