The following resolution was passed by acclamation at the Resolutions Session at the OU Convention in Jerusalem Saturday night:
In light of very recent events in Mumbai, India, and the tragic and brutal murders by Islamic terrorists of over 190 civilians including several Jews, among them Chabad Shlichim Rabbi and Rebbetzin Holtzberg, hy”d, killed in the Chabad house, the OU:
– condemns this callous act of terrorism;
– expresses its deepest condolences to the families of all of the victims, and wish a refuah shelema to all those injured;
– expresses its solidarity with the government and people of India;
– expresses its admiration and support of the important work and contribution of the Chabad community worldwide, and the accomplishments of The Lubavitcher Rebbe zt”l; and
– calls for an international coordinated response to this and all acts of Islamic terrorism.
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i heard it took them 4 days to piece together this inspiring and very important Resolution. absolutely essential!
How come we’ve yet to hear anything from the Agudath? Didn’t they also have a convention this past weekend?
Editors Note: Report will be forthcoming. Some photos already uploaded: http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=53214
Why only talk about Chabad and not about the mashgichim who went there and sacrificed their lives so that we can enjoy our tayves