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Dr Jerry Rabinowitz, one of the victims in a mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue over the weekend, has been hailed for helping the wounded in his final moments.
The 66-year-old doctor is one of 11 people killed in an apparent antisemitic attack targeting the Tree of Life, a synagogue located in the citys Squirrel Hill neighbourhood. As a shooter opened fire on the communitys weekly Saturday service, he reportedly rushed to help those injured, according to his nephew, Avisahi Ostrin, who wrote about the tragedy in a public Facebook post.
In addition to being the president of the congregation, he was a doctor, a healer, Mr Ostrin wrote on Sunday. I just learned a short while ago that although the shooter travelled within the building looking for victims, Uncle Jerry wasnt killed in the basement of the building where the congregation was Davening [praying], he was shot outside the room. Why? Because when he heard shots he ran outside to try and see if anyone was hurt and needed a doctor.
He added, That was Uncle Jerry, thats just what he did.
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Glimmer of Hope
(5,823 posts)Cha
(297,148 posts)SunSeeker
(51,550 posts)renate
(13,776 posts)He embodies the best of humanity.
littlemissmartypants
(22,631 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)You are a true hero. My heart goes out to his family.
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,321 posts)Even this simple, stock line tells a lot:
Dr Rabinowitz is survived by his wife, Miri, his mother, Sally, and his brother, Bill.
The author does a good job showing us the people, the lives affected by this tragedy. There was a lot of love in that synagogue.
icymist
(15,888 posts)efhmc
(14,725 posts)in order to worship in peace? What makes having the ability to own weapons more important than making our homes and schools and places of worship secure?
lpbk2713
(42,753 posts)from a lingering and painful affliction.
Dr Rabinowitz wouldn't say that but I don't mind.
JI7
(89,247 posts)and yes, it's a direct connection between the two. between those who support the one and want to kill the other.
leftynyc
(26,060 posts)I know there are a lot of people holding our breath as another Shabbos is almost upon us.