Jewish Diversity, Jewish Responsibility - Facebook Post, December 29, 2019 - after Monsey Chanukah attack

Jews in the United States attend a wide range of congregations from different movements, and some Jews are not affiliated with a particular branch of Judaism.   I am sure that many American Jews have at least some relatives who are members of Orthodox communities like the ones that have experienced attacks in recent weeks, including last night in Rockland County, the area where one of my first cousins raised her family in the Ultra-Orthodox community (in Spring Valley).  Some may think these violent attacks only touch one part of the Jewish community when they happen.  They don’t.  Jews are like an extended family. These attacks are hateful and anti-Semitic, and well beyond just being based on fear of difference.   I haven’t said anything about this yet, but after last night’s attack, it’s time.  THIS HAS TO STOP!