We all pray for the family of Freddie Gray. We mourn his tragic death and share the desire to see justice done for him.
We pray that peace return to the people and city of Baltimore. The frustration is understandable. But the violence and the destruction only serves itself. Nothing is gained by these acts, and in fact, these very acts undermine the pursuit of justice. We pray that cooler heads prevail and the desires of Mr. Gray’s family to respect his memory and stop the unrest immediately and calm is restored to the people of Baltimore.
Justice for Mr. Gray and his family must be the priority. The crisis of confidence that exists between the people of Baltimore and its police must be resolved and the larger societal issues must be acknowledged and remedied. Let us join together to make that happen.
Od Yavo Shalom Aleinu