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Published on 18 January 2016
To our brothers and sisters in the French Jewish community
As you gather to mark the tragic anniversary of the murderous terrorist attack on the Hypercasher supermarket one year ago, we, representing the national organizations of the American Jewish community, express our solidarity and heartfelt support. We again extend our condolences to the families of those who perished and our prayers for those injured in this brutal attack as well as the victims of the Charlie Hebdo and more recent terror assaults.
The courage and determination of French Jewry and its leadership has been inspiring. We all recognize that this scourge of terrorism and the spread of the extremist ideologies behind it are far from over. Their terrible network of death and destruction continues to spread around the globe taking countless lives of people of all faiths. It is imperative that all those who extoll life, who share the common values and principles, which we cherish, must stand up with clarity and determination against these evil forces and their enablers. “Never Again” is a pledge each generation must take anew to assure that no Jews, Jewish communities nor the Jewish State, ever be alone, be subjected to discriminatory practices, be put at risk for their religious beliefs or affiliation. We have no more cheeks to turn. We will not tolerate intolerance. We will stand with all who stand with us with courage and conviction. We want no more memorials to dead Jews! We want to hear the voice of all people of conscience speaking up for living Jews and a vibrant, thriving Jewish State. To all who have gathered for this yaretzheit, we express our sympathy to you, our unity with you, and our renewed commitment to stand alongside you at all times.
Am Yisrael Chai!
Malcolm Hoenlein
CEO/Executive Vice Chairman
Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations