BRUSSELS EU JEWISH COMMUNITY RESPONDS TO POWAY CHABAD HOUSE SHOOTING
Evening of Unity, Solidarity and Prayer Planned in the EU Jewish Building
The European Synagogue Encourages #ShareShabbat, Encouraging Synagogue Attendance in Response to the Shooting
EU Brussels—In the wake of the horrific Poway Chabad House shooting on the last day of Passover that left one dead and three injured, The European Synagogue will host an Evening of Unity, Solidarity and Prayer in EUJB Rue Froissart 109 on Friday, May 3rd at 18:30.
“Our hearts are shattered by the cold-blooded attack on our brothers and sisters—Jews of all walks of life gathered at Chabad-Lubavitch of Poway in celebration and prayer to the Almighty on Shabbat and the final day of Passover,” said Rabbi Michoel Rosenblum, US Born Executive Director and Rabbi of The European Synagogue. “We mourn the holy soul of Lori Gilbert-Kaye, and we pray for the healing of all the injured.”
Special guests will include Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein of Poway Via live Video Conference, community Leaders and Representatives of the US Government an EU Officials, and friend of Lori Gilbert-Kaye OBM who will share words of prayer, comfort, and healing. In addition, a call to action will be made.
“With the passing of Lori Kaye, the world became darker. We can only respond to darkness by adding in light,” said Rabbi Rosenblum. “That’s why we’re asking that this Shabbat, go to your Chabad or local synagogue. Bring a friend and encourage others to #ShareShabbat.”
For more information on the Poway Shabbat Initiative, visit www.theshul.eu/ShareShabbat.
What: An Evening of Unity, Solidarity and Prayer in response to the Poway Chabad House shooting.
When: Friday, May 3rd 18:30
Where: Rue Froissart 109, 1040 Brussels Belgium
R.S.V.P.: office@theshul.eu
About the sponsoring organization: The European Synagogue Ohel Elieze the sponsoring organization, is a local Jewish organization offering Jewish education, outreach and social service programming for families and individuals of all ages, backgrounds and affiliations. For more information, visit Chabad.org.