It seems the Anti-Semitic attacks that have recently been plaguing Europe are now spreading to America.
A Chabad Rabbi and his family were terrorized this week when their car was set on fire in the middle of the night in Los Angeles. Not only did it burn, but there were multiple explosions and it’s a miracle that no one was hurt or killed.
After examining security footage, it became clear that this was a premeditated arson, not an accident.
Just looking at the photo of the burnt-out car gives me the shivers! Can you imagine the fear that family must’ve felt? My heart just breaks for them and I’m sickened by the coward(s) who committed this crime.
In response to the attack, the rabbi’s created a new campaign called “Fighting Fire with Fire,” inviting all Jewish women and girls to light Shabbat candles this Friday (and presumably on future Shabbats).
I think this is a wonderful, tangible way that we can show our support. Regardless of observance level, we’re all members of the same Jewish community and when any segment is attacked, we should all respond with love and concern.
I would also encourage everyone to visit the Chabad of Mt. Olympus website, to send well wishes to Rabbi & Mrs. Rodel. Chabad is famous for their intensive outreach efforts and they do so much good for the community.
This is nothing new. Jews have been hated and targeted throughout history. “Christ-killers”, they say. It boggles the mind when I think about how many so-called Christians forget that THEIR Lord and Savior was Jewish!
That is very true, but we don’t know who committed this crime or what religion—if any—they believe in. Obviously, whoever did this is NOT a person of faith, because they have no compassion for other people.