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Children's Lives Matter

01/06/2021 09:26:49 AM

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Dear Congregational Family,

Earlier this past week, we learned of the horrific tragedy as the remains of 215 children were discovered at an indigenous residential school.

Any ethical human being should be outraged at this loss of life, all of whom were children. We Jews understand the horrific tragedy of Jewish remains being discovered and the loss of children's lives.

In our synagogue, we have a garden to honor the lives of children. The mantle of our Haftarah scroll has inscribed in Hebrew, "For those who did not have a chance."

As Jews, we empathize with the loss. As a minority ourselves, we can identify with the grief being experienced by the indigenous community and all of Canada.

May the memories of these precious children be a blessing to those who knew and loved them.

Sincerely,

Rabbi Howard Morrison

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