by tbinh_admin | Oct 6, 2023 | Global Action, TBI News
Temple B’nai Israel stands in solidarity with Israel.
We are heartbroken and horrified by the attacks.
We pray for all those who are in harm's way.
We pray for the healing of the wounded, redemption for those captured, and comfort for the many bereaved.
Responding to Questions about Israel: A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Fish
As we follow Israel’s war with Hamas, it’s vital to know how to discuss the situation with others — colleagues, friends at work or school, parents of our children, and to express the deep pain we feel for family members, friends, and loved ones experiencing these horrors firsthand in the Jewish State…
The Jewish Community Relations Council of Boston CEO Jeremy Burton joined with nationally recognized expert Dr. Rachel Fish to discuss resources and tools to engage people in these conversations effectively both in person and on social media.
Watch the YouTube video of the program that was presented on October 19, 2023
Donations to Magen David Adom - Israel's Red Cross - will enable the paramedics, EMTS, first responders, and first-aid providers to treat all injured people in Israel.
The Jewish Federation of New Hampshire has announced that the Jewish Federations of North America is responding, working with their core partners to support victims of terror, help rebuild damaged infrastructure, and address the unprecedented levels of trauma caused by this horrific attack.
Additional links to vetted organizations for your consideration:
עֹשֶׂה שָׁלוֹם בִּמְרוֹמָיו, הוּא יַעֲשֶׂה
שָׁלוֹם עָלֵינוּ וְעַל כָּל יִשְׂרָאֵל
Oseh shalom bim-romav Hu ya'aseh shalom aleinu V'al kol Yisrael.
May the One who makes peace in the high heavens make peace for us and all Israel.
by tbinh_admin | Feb 25, 2023 | Global Action
Friday, February 24, 2023
Statement from the Jewish Clergy of New Hampshire regarding the recent antisemitic and hate incidents in Portsmouth:
We, Jewish Clergy of New Hampshire, are distressed by recent vandalism against theJewish community, people of color and those publicly expressinginclusive and loving valuesin Portsmouth, following similar acts in Manchester and Concord. We are aware that this Saturday, February 25, has been declared a Day of Hate by some who hide in the shadows of the internet. We pledge to act against such provocation, supporting the Temple Israel community (Portsmouth), and all those in NH’s seacoast communities who have suffered from outbreaks of senseless hatred.
In synagogues worldwide this week, the reading from our holiest text, the Torah, describes our ancestors’ determination to make a dwelling place suitable in every detail for God’s presence in the world. This project later becomes the blueprint for the building of Solomon’s Temple. In that magnificent structure, care was taken that its massive stones were not cut by hammers, axes, or iron tools since these could be used to foment violence and make implements of war. Later rabbis were confident that rock could be cut by other means compatible with the ways of peace, even imagining worm-like creatures with laser-like properties doing the job. This fantastic imagery inspires the compelling proposition that violence can always be surmounted.
Today it is theJewish community and open-hearted business owners.Tomorrow it could be any other community in our state. May we respond by continuing to build and nurture relationships devoted to peace, not only with great resolve but with great ingenuity. We understand that hatred leads only to destruction and that our world only exists because it was founded on love. We acknowledge that our collective work is to continue to build that place for the Divine to dwell within us.
by tbinh_admin | Sep 28, 2022 | Community Events, Global Action, TBI News
“We at Temple B’nai Israel condemn all acts of hate, whether it’s against Jews, LGBTQ+ community, or persons of color. Symbols of hate like those we saw spray painted and carved over the weekend at Laconia’s Opechee Point Park have no place in our community. To have this incident occur right as we are celebrating the Jewish High Holy Days, it’s comforting to know we have the support of so many good people here in the Lakes Region, who are not afraid to speak out with us as one strong voice against antisemitism.”
Ira Keltz, President
Vigil of Support for Jewish Community on Sunday, 10-02-22 at 1 PM
Statement from David Stamps, Chair Laconia Human Relations Committee
Acts of hate hurt us, one and all. These actions of painting swastikas, whether by ignorant children or hate-filled persons, are directed at our friends and neighbors in the Jewish Community in a way that conjures undead ghosts of the past.
Historically the swastika was an oft-used symbol of divinity and spirituality by many religions stretching by thousands of years. More recently, it was corrupted by the Nazis and became a symbol of their hatred and anger. Along with their corrupted symbol, the Nazis pursued a philosophy of divide and conquer in their drive for power and control.
We call on the citizens and leadership in Laconia to join the vigil planned for Sunday, October 2nd at 1 pm in Opechee Park. The only way to fight hate is to shine our lights brighter by standing with those being targeted, supporting each other and raising our voices against the darkness.
Everyone is welcome to the Vigil. Feel free to bring a reading,a prayer,personal words to share, or just come and be present to show support.
Questions aboutthis event may bedirected to David Stamps:dbstamps@dbstamps.com
