Anti-Semetic Incident in Monsey

The Jewish Federation of Rockland County and the Holocaust Museum & Study Center are extremely saddened by the alleged racially-motivated incident in Kaser, NY on Wednesday evening. We deeply regret that members of our community were subject to these alleged bias-related offenses, and condemn these acts forcefully.

The Jewish Federation of Rockland County and the Holocaust Museum & Study Center stand firm and united against hatred and intolerance of any kind. As a culture and religion, we feel that Judaism does not condone these alleged acts.

Together we appeal to all citizens to look out for each other and to show respect for their fellow residents. Small acts of kindness can transform everyone, touch hearts beyond any divide and open up dialogue. Let us not wait, but plant seeds of tolerance in Rockland.

- Nat Wasserstein and Andrea Weinberger, Presidential Leadership Team, Jewish Federation of Rockland County (www.jewishrockland.org)

- Diane Sloyer, Executive Director, Jewish Federation of Rockland County

- Kristen Stavisky, President, Holocaust Museum & Study Center (www.holocauststudies.org)

- Andrea Winograd, Director of Development and Operations, Holocaust Museum & Study Center