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{weblog_name} - Rabbi Herman’s Sign
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There is a sign on the lawn of a synagogue that isn’t going to be seen by nearly enough Jewish people. On the front lawn of the old Shaarei Tfiloh Synagogue adjacent to Druid Hill Park sits the sign, “Pray for the children of Ashelon and Sderot, Israel who are bombarded daily by terrorists.” The sign was the idea of Rabbi David Herman. While we rightly celebrate the notion of a sister city arrangement between Baltimore and Ashkelon, we need as Jews to take seriously the day-go-day terror the citizens of these towns face. Indeed, a Baltimore contingent to Ashkelon recently helped build a playground. It was an amazing day creating many friendships and wonderful memories. But the terrorists hardly care. In fact, I am not so convinced that many of our friends and neighbors here in Baltimore really… read more