E Pluribus Unum

Saving the life of a fellow Jew is of undisputed importance. This is a value that should taught and passed on.

It is extremely commendable to see an entire community unite to save a man that none of them even know.

The Chareidi community, like all others, has seen its fair share of crime. A primary difference in this community's response to such events, relative to certain other communities, is the responsibility the community accepts to support what they perceive as a just cause.

It makes little difference who is indeed wrong in the Rubashkin case, the Japan case, the Spinka case or the Martin Grossman one, in regards to this fact. The amazing arvus is unparalleled.

While some may claim that the wrong cases are being pursued, since the person in question is indeed guilty, this is still not a reason to undermine the gadlus of such behavior.

Yes, the message we may be sending may be troubling. The next post will discuss one angle.

But credit should be given where credit is due.