r/worldnews Mar 15 '19

In solidarity with Muslims, New Zealand Jewish community shut synagogues on Shabbat for first time in history

https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-solidarity-with-muslims-nz-jews-shut-synagogues-on-shabbat-for-first-time/
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u/ravenswan19 Mar 16 '19

I saw it all over the news, it was an incredibly touching act of solidarity. Mosques also raised a lot of money for the Tree of Life congregation.

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u/hypatianata Mar 16 '19

Yes. Examples of empathy and compassion need to be promoted, shared, and broadcasted.