Heartwarming: Monsey Stranger Shows Solidarity With The Jewish People After The Pittsburgh Massacre

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In the wake of the tragic event that unfolded in Pittsburgh this past Shabbos, there was an outburst of thoughts, prayers and condolences offered by people all over the world. Social media was flooded with messages of consolation and world leaders issued statements condemning the antisemitism that led to 11 people being murdered in cold blood at the Tree of Life synagogue.

Perhaps the most touching gestures, however, were those offered by strangers who wished to show solidarity with the Jewish People in a more personal way.

One such story took place outside of Khal Tiferes Tefilah in Monsey, New York, last night, where one of the mispallelim was approached by a non Jewish man who asked him if he was “part of the group?”

Though he was hesitant at first, the man answered affirmatively. The stranger then pulled out an envelope and handed it to the surprised Jew and began to walk away. Just before he disappeared into the night, the man turned back to the Jew and told him “there are more good people than bad people out there” before walking away.

The man opened the card, which is pictured on top of the page, and read the touching words of non Jewish man who felt the pain of the Jewish People:

Wishing you comfort for all you are feeling now, 

Strength for the days ahead,

and peace always.

In a handwritten addition, the man also penned a blessing. “May G-D continue to bless and keep each and every one of you.”

In a time when the Jewish People are again afflicted by the rearing head of antisemitism, it is uplifting to see people of different religions reaching out to show their sympathies.

In a similar vein, the Gerrer Shteibel in Amherst Park received a bouquet of flowers with the a note that read:

Dear Congregation,

I’m sorry about the loss of your people in America. Flowers given with love as the Bible says.

A picture of the flowers, along with the note can be seen below.

 

{Matzav.com}


10 COMMENTS

  1. Despite what the evil media is trying to portray, America is full (not all) of good caring people who just want to live in piece. The fact that this happened in Monsey, is a double plus. We keep reading in the Jewish/heimishe media how bad the relationship in Monsey is between Jews and gentiles. This proves that, that’s also fake news.

  2. I, too, can attest that I had Gentile co-workers who reached out to me in tears. One asked what can she do to help rid the world of anti-semitism. I responded – talk to all of your Gentile friends and open up their minds; disspell the ugly perceptions about Jews. I told her that apathy and indifference [of people who witness] are what fuel those who have hatred and act on this deep seeded hatred. I also told her that when you see Jews being disrespected let the person know that their behavior is wrong.

  3. May I add that on the other hand, I have a co-worker, who was in Pittsburgh last weekend and she said that in the shopping district they did not feel any crisis. I told her that this is because people don’t care…She, and some others with whom I work, did not say a word to me. Like in every generation, there are those with hearts and those who feel that Jewish blood is cheap…

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