Those Damn Muslims...

[JimGinPA]

https://www.launchgood.com/project/muslims_unite_to_repair_jewish_cemetery#/

Muslims Unite to Repair Jewish Cemetery

Jewish Cemetery Desecrated

On the heels of bomb threats and hate crimes against dozens of Jewish community center's across the United States, a historical Jewish cemetery was vandalized this past weekend when over 100 headstones were damaged. Muslim Americans stand in solidarity with the Jewish-American community to condemn this horrific act of desecration against the Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery. We also extend our deepest condolences to all those who have been affected and to the Jewish community at large.

The Campaign

In a campaign organized by Linda Sarsour (MPower Change) and Tarek El-Messidi (CelebrateMercy), the Muslim-American community extends our hands to help rebuild this sacred space where Jewish-American families have laid their loved ones to rest since the late 1800's. Campaign proceeds will go directly to the Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery in lieu of the recent damage. Any remaining funds - after the cemetery is restored - will be allocated to repair any other vandalized Jewish centers.

Is It Not a Human Soul?

While these senseless acts have filled us with sorrow, we reflect on the message of unity, tolerance, and mutual protection found in the Constitution of Medina: an historic social contract between the Medinan Jews and the first Muslim community. We are also inspired by the example of our Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, who stood up to pay respects for a passing Jewish funeral procession. When questioned on why he stood for a Jewish funeral, he responded, "Is it not a human soul?" [Source: Bukhari].

A Message of Unity

Through this campaign, we hope to send a united message from the Jewish and Muslim communities that there is no place for this type of hate, desecration, and violence in America. We pray that this restores a sense of security and peace to the Jewish-American community who has undoubtedly been shaken by this event.

[ck4829]

1. The horror, the horror

[JimGinPA]

2. UPDATE 1

(Feb 21, 5:00 PM EST): We are overjoyed that this campaign reached its goal of $20,000 in only three hours. Please note that we are still accepting funds. Any additional funds raised will go towards other vandalized Jewish centers nationwide.

[smirkymonkey]

3. K&R

[Amaryllis]

4. What has been heartwarming and inspiring in the age of T is the many ways people are coming

together in community to reach out to those marginalized and targeted.

[mopinko]

5. that's what i was gonna say. the contrast between decent people

and assholes has never been so stark.

so good to see the decent people step up.

[irisblue]

6. there are still the righteous among us

and yes I chose that word knowing its' usage

[Behind the Aegis]

7. Well stated!

Thank you for saying it.