Dear Friends,
This week Diana Lee reached out to Rev. Steve Jacobsen to find out ways in which St. Andrew’s might support local Jewish and Muslim communities at this time. Below are links to a letter written by Rabbi Steven Cohen of B’nai B’rith to his congregation as well as a letter from Jamal Hamdani of the Islamic Society of Santa Barbara. Rabbi Cohen also shared the letter he wrote to the Islamic Society of Santa Barbara. These two communities provide a model of profound compassion and solidarity in the face of horrific violence and suffering.
Here is a resource page provided by the Congregation of B’nai B’rith. We will update as more information is available.
In Christ’s peace,
Pastor Jen