“We can't ignore the tragedy because God is not absent from the universe. As it says in Psalms, ‘The guardian of Israel does not slumber or sleep,'” says Rabbi Yosef Zarnighian of Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia.
Alan Zeitlin is a journalist based in Los Angeles, California, with a focus on local Jewish news and culture. He writes for publications such as Jewish Journal and Jewish Press, and his work has also been featured in Zenger News, Jerusalem Post, Cleveland Jewish Publication Company, Ynet News, and JTA. Alan's articles cover a range of topics including entertainment, antisemitism, Jewish pride, and cultural events.