How should we respond when hate comes to town, when people question our very right to exist?

Yesterday was the "Unite the Right 2" rally in Washington, DC. Its organizers wanted to promote their toxic worldview which speaks for the rights of white people to live as they wish in the United States. Unfortunately, their viewpoints are often condoning racism, anti-semitism, and hatred of immigrants and anyone who doesn't look like them. Sherri and I felt it was our civic and Jewish duty to participate in the counter-protest, along with several thousand others. I'm glad we went, glad those who came to spread hate were vastly outnumbered, and I hope that those who came to protest them will not just yell slogans but also work hard to make peace.

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I'll be back on Wednesday with an interview with Professor Daniel Unowsky, who will share with us about another lesser-known time in history when anti-Jewish violence reared its ugly head. You won't want to miss his words of wisdom, and his thoughts on what we need to learn so we can spread peace today.

Blessings,

Rabbi Ilan