Nov 23, 2023
The October 7th, Hamas surprise terrorist attack on
Israel and the subsequent bombing of Gaza, in retaliation for the
murder of twelve to thirteen hundred innocent men, women and
children, mostly Israeli civilians followed by acts of barbarism
and the kidnapping of close to two hundred and forty
hostages.
Has has resulted in worldwide protests from both
pro Palestinian and pro Israeli groups. -----
College campuses across the nation have seen Jewish
students, harassed and indeed threatened with violence in several
reported incidents, as the bombing of Gaza continues along with an
Israeli ground assault, aimed at rescuing hostages and killing
Hamas terrorist. ------
The Jewish community is an integral part of the
StLouis metro area, supporting many charitable and community
organizations as stated by StLouis Urban League President Michael
Patrick McMillan, in a statement of support for the Jewish
community.
They are also our friends and neighbors and have a
played a significant role, in the African American struggle for
voting and civil rights. ------
Jewish people have lost their lives in the quest
for justice and equality for black people. ------
Rabbi Shmuel Greenwalt of University City, was in
Jerusalem visiting family, when the terrorist attack
occurred.
He joins us in studio for this episode of the KDHX
podcast Tangazo, to help us better understand how the local Jewish
community feels about the pro Palestinian protests and the lack
support for the Jewish community, demonstrated by some
elected officials. ------
Also joining us is Howard Loiterstein ,a former
chairman of the St.Louis branch of the Anti Defamation
League.
Howard is a lifelong resident of StLouis and has
served on numerous community boards to “help make life better for
everyone.”-----
This is a very interesting and important episode of
the KDHX podcast Tangazo, who’s stated mission is to build bridges
between the various communities in the StLouis metro area.
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