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Vandals replace sacred scrolls, straining interfaith harmony
- 17 August 2023
- 2:10 am
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- 17 August 2023
- 2:10 am
The abhorrent message in Hebrew proclaimed, “All Jews are liars and have no religion; they are murderers and terrorists. Death to the Jews.” On the reverse side of the paper, an Arabic message read, “There is no God but Allah. Muhammad is God’s messenger. Islam is the solution.” (Photo: Supplied)
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In a shocking display of hatred, mezuzah scrolls on the doors of an oncology department at the Nahariya Medical Center in Israel were discovered desecrated during a routine inspection. Mezuzahs, a significant symbol in Judaism, contain sacred passages carefully inscribed by a Torah scribe, including the revered Shema prayer. However, this time, the parchment scrolls were missing, replaced with messages of radical Islamic hate.
The abhorrent message in Hebrew proclaimed, “All Jews are liars and have no religion; they are murderers and terrorists. Death to the Jews.” On the reverse side of the paper, an Arabic message read, “There is no God but Allah. Muhammad is God’s messenger. Islam is the solution.”
The Galilee Medical Center swiftly reacted, filing a complaint with the Israel Police and launching a comprehensive examination of all the mezuzot in the hospital. More than 400 mezuzot have been inspected so far, with no further instances of vandalism discovered. Regrettably, as the room lacked security cameras, apprehending the culprits appears to be a formidable challenge.
The implications of this act extend beyond the confines of the hospital walls. Nahariya Chief Rabbi Yeshayahu Meitlis expressed his concern, asserting that such incidents “damage the delicate fabric between all religions” in northern Israel. He emphasized the importance of mutual respect for all faiths, highlighting the unacceptable nature of such incidents within the Jewish state.
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A mezuzah, which contains the vital “Shema” prayer, holds immense religious significance for Jewish individuals. This prayer reinforces the fundamental belief in the oneness of God. It is customary to place a mezuzah on the doorposts of homes or entrances, signifying a connection to faith and tradition.
This deplorable act of vandalism underscores the fragility of religious harmony and the importance of fostering tolerance among diverse communities. In the face of hatred, it is imperative for societies to come together to condemn such actions and work towards preserving the values of mutual respect and peaceful coexistence.
Ron East is an educator, community leader and public speaker. He’s spent a decade teaching in the Jewish and public school systems and spent a significant amount of time in various leadership roles in the not-for-profit sector including Executive Director of Football Manitoba and the Manitoba chapter of CFHU. Ron has published numerous newsletters, award winning magazines and online publications and is currently the Publishing Director of TheJ.Ca.
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