Posted on 04/07/20
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 7, 2020:
Dear Baltimore Community,
We are living through very difficult times right now. Times like these present the opportunity to remind us that we should love one-another, and there is no room for hate. Unfortunately, there are those in the minority who use difficult times as an excuse to express their hatred.
We have come across a photograph of a Maryland resident driving around with a hate-filled, anti-semitic sign. This has startled many of us who have seen it and reminded us, on Erev Pesach, that there is hate out there.
Upon coming across this photograph, I immediately brought it to the attention of the Maryland State Police, and they are taking it very seriously. I have already received a follow-up from them advising me that they are aware of this individual and he does not present a physical threat at this time. Although a statement like this tends to fall under the protections of the 1st Amendment Right to Free Speech, rather than being considered a hate crime, it still is understandably concerning to many. I will keep the community apprised as I receive related information.
I’d like to use this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy Pesach. During these difficult times our community has continously been there for one another, and I am so proud to be part of it. I want to urge everyone to please continue to remain indoors and follow CDC social distancing guidelines as urged by prominent Rabbonim and medical professionals.
כל המציל נפש אחת מישראל, כאילו הציל עולם ומלואו.
Whoever saves a single life is as if he had saved an entire universe.
חַג כָּשֵׁר וְשָׂמֵחַ
Delegate Dalya Attar