Michael Melchior for The Times of IsraelI woke up this morning to a grim reality. Of all the recent terror attacks by ISIS, the present one in the synagogue and community center in Copenhagen, is one closest to me personally. This is the community in which I grew up. This is the community in which my son, Yair, is serving as its Rabbi, and is now living with his family, my daughter-in-law and my grandchildren. They are living on the site that was attacked, at which my brother serves as Director General.
It’s a difficult day. As attacks grow closer to home, it hurts more and it’s harder to stop the tears. From Jerusalem, I send my condolences to Dan Uzan ‘s ז”ל family, a charming young man who was murdered while voluntarily guarding the bat-mitzvah celebration, which included many guests, and the entire community.
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This is the community in which I grew up. This is the community in which my son, Yair, is serving as its Rabbi, and is now living with his family, my response
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