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Results: "There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.' No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster." ― Dalai Lama XIV

Published on 10/30/2018
By: Harriet56
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In the few hours since the horrific killing Saturday morning in Pittsburgh, of eleven Jews worshiping at their synagogue -- in what should be a haven of peace, the entire nation, even the world is trying to cope with the tragedy. Little by little more is being discovered about the killer and his motives -- his alt-right connections and that he wanted "all Jews to die" and he believed Jews were "committing genocide to his people." Everyone commenting on the killing has called it a "hate crime", from the FBI, the Department of Justice, the World Jewish Congress, American Jewish Congress, and countless others. Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism, issued this statement: "This time the Jewish community was targeted, in what may be the worst anti-Semitic attack in American history. Other times it has been African-Americans. Or Sikhs. Or Muslims. Or members of the LGBTQ community. Or too many others. What we know is this: the fabric holding our nation together is fraying. It is our task to ensure that it does not come apart." Do you agree with his statement?
In the few hours since the horrific killing Saturday morning in Pittsburgh, of eleven Jews worshiping at their synagogue -- in what should be a haven of peace, the entire nation, even the world is trying to cope with the tragedy. Little by little more is being discovered about the killer and his motives -- his alt-right connections and that he wanted
Yes
74%
1649 votes
No
26%
579 votes
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So, exactly how do we heal, and even more importantly, how do we make sure that this attack is the last one we ever hear about? As the quote in the title says, we must not lose hope. And just like all tragedies, little rays of light come through to show that there is still some kindness and compassion in this world. Just one day after the shooting, two Muslim groups have raised tens of thousands of dollars for the victims and their families. The nonprofits Celebrate Mercy and MPower Change created a crowdfunding campaign for the Tree of Life synagogue victims on LaunchGood, a Muslim crowdsourcing site. The campaign passed its original fundraising goal of $25,000 within six hours, and then its new goal of $50,000 within 24 hours, according to the page. As of Sunday afternoon, it has raised nearly $80,000 from more than 1,800 donors. Once a final goal is hit, Celebrate Mercy said it will immediately transfer funds to the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh, which will work with Tree of Life to send the funds to victims to help with medical and funeral expenses. Did you hear about this?
So, exactly how do we heal, and even more importantly, how do we make sure that this attack is the last one we ever hear about? As the quote in the title says, we must not lose hope. And just like all tragedies, little rays of light come through to show that there is still some kindness and compassion in this world. Just one day after the shooting, two Muslim groups have raised tens of thousands of dollars for the victims and their families. The nonprofits Celebrate Mercy and MPower Change created a crowdfunding campaign for the Tree of Life synagogue victims on LaunchGood, a Muslim crowdsourcing site. The campaign passed its original fundraising goal of $25,000 within six hours, and then its new goal of $50,000 within 24 hours, according to the page. As of Sunday afternoon, it has raised nearly $80,000 from more than 1,800 donors. Once a final goal is hit, Celebrate Mercy said it will immediately transfer funds to the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh, which will work with Tree of Life to send the funds to victims to help with medical and funeral expenses. Did you hear about this?
Yes I did
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538 votes
No
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1690 votes
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This isn't the only hate crime in the U.S. last week. Two African-Americans were targeted and murdered at a grocery store in Kentucky. According to a recent report, hate crimes are up in most major cities, with Jews suffering the highest percentage of any group. America is grappling with the virulent rise of anti-Semitism. Saturday's attack in Pittsburgh comes after a year that has seen a sharp uptick in bomb threats, anti-Semitic rallies, social media threats and spray painted swastikas on synagogues targeted at Jewish-Americans. According to the Anti-Defamation League, there has been a 57 percent increase in anti-Semitic incidents nationwide last year compared to 2016. That marks the biggest spike since 1979. Those incidents occurred in every state in 2017 for the first time in seven years. Are you surprised by these alarming statistics?
This isn't the only hate crime in the U.S. last week. Two African-Americans were targeted and murdered at a grocery store in Kentucky. According to a recent report, hate crimes are up in most major cities, with Jews suffering the highest percentage of any group. America is grappling with the virulent rise of anti-Semitism. Saturday's attack in Pittsburgh comes after a year that has seen a sharp uptick in bomb threats, anti-Semitic rallies, social media threats and spray painted swastikas on synagogues targeted at Jewish-Americans. According to the Anti-Defamation League, there has been a 57 percent increase in anti-Semitic incidents nationwide last year compared to 2016. That marks the biggest spike since 1979. Those incidents occurred in every state in 2017 for the first time in seven years. Are you surprised by these alarming statistics?
Yes
40%
897 votes
No
60%
1331 votes
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While all over the U.S. and Canada, communities are holding vigils and coming together to mourn the victims, Toronto is holding a vigil with a personal connection. One of the victims, Joyce Fienberg , 74, grew up in Toronto and was married here, moving to Pittsburgh shortly after her marriage. Will you attend or have you attended any vigils for the Pittsburgh synagogue victims?
While all over the U.S. and Canada, communities are holding vigils and coming together to mourn the victims, Toronto is holding a vigil with a personal connection. One of the victims, Joyce Fienberg , 74, grew up in Toronto and was married here, moving to Pittsburgh shortly after her marriage. Will you attend or have you attended any vigils for the Pittsburgh synagogue victims?
Yes
6%
129 votes
No
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952 votes
I don't think my community is holding one
51%
1147 votes
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