This attack strikes at the very heart of the Jewish community, threatening the largest Reform synagogue in North America, one of the largest Jewish communities in the Diaspora, and the fundamental right of Jews to live and pray in safety.
In response to the alarming rise in incidents of antisemitic violence and terror around the world, the KKL-JNF Board of Directors has decided to double the annual budget dedicated to combating antisemitism and supporting Zionist activity on campuses, increasing it from 3 million to 6 million NIS.
KKL-JNF Chairman, Eyal Ostrinsky, stated:“The attempted attack on the Jewish synagogue and the Reform community in Detroit is appalling. We stand alongside the Jewish community and support it during this difficult time. The decision to double the budget this year sends a clear message: we will not stand idly in the face of antisemitism and hatred. In addition, we in KKL-JNF are examining, in cooperation with the The Jewish Agency for Israel, the establishment of a global center to strengthen the community resilience, security, and emergency preparedness of Jewish communities in the Diaspora. Every Jewish community around the world must know that it does not stand alone.”
KKL-JNF calls on Jewish communities and leaders around the world to unite in confronting the dangerous phenomenon of antisemitism, and to continue working together with unity, determination, and mutual responsibility.