From Flatbush Jewish Center
The FJC community was deeply saddened to hear about yet another racially motivated attack at a grocery store in Buffalo over the weekend. Our hearts go out to the families of the 10 lives that were violently taken from this world and pray for the recovery, both physical and emotional, of the 3 people who were injured.
We have learned that the manifesto of the alleged shooter contained both racist and antisemetic rhetoric and calls for more of this extremist behavior. The FJC community remains resolute in our commitment to fighting for the freedom, justice and peace of all humankind.
To support the victims of this act of sinat hinam (baseless hatred), FJC is raising funds to cover the cost of funerals and also to provide food to community members who rely so heavily on the Tops supermarket (that is now closed temporarily).
We were especially touched by the story of Andre Mackniel, a father who was at the Tops supermarket to buy a birthday cake for his son who just turned 3 (read more about the victims here). In his honor and memory, we want to give the community an opportunity to bake and share items and strengthen our ties to each other.
Here’s how you can help:
1. Pledge to bake items this week or next, to be sold to another community member as a part of the fundraiser.
2. Watch this space for baked items for sale, to be available for pickup this Thursday evening (5/19) and next Thursday evening (5/26).
3. Make a donation now, directly to our relief fund. If you have any questions or would like to help in other ways, please contact Dina Garfinkel (dinagee@gmail.com).
May there be abundant peace from heaven, and life for us and for all people. May Hashem create peace for us all and may the memories of those who passed provide comfort to their loved ones.
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