Thursday, 4/17/14 — Jewish Federation of St. Louis is deeply saddened by the shooting at the Kansas City Jewish Community Center and Village Shalom. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of this tragedy.
When such events occur, Federation monitors unfolding events closely and work with local agencies to support in the most appropriate manner at that time. As always, we put the highest priority on the safety and security of the members of our community (both locally and across the entire region).
Monday, 4/14/14 — Jewish Federation of St. Louis has just learned of the shooting at the Kansas City Jewish Community Center and Village Shalom. Although we have very little information at this time, it appears this is the work of a lone gunman who has been apprehended.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of this tragedy. We are following these events closely, monitoring as any new information comes in. Naturally we support our local JCC and put the highest priority on the safety and security of the members of our community (both locally and across the entire region). We are in close contact with the leaders of the St. Louis JCC, as well as other local Jewish institutions, to support their efforts. While we believe this is an isolated incident, all are taking it very seriously. Leaders at the J are speaking with the County and Chesterfield police and developing appropriate plans to take all necessary precautions here in our own community.
Official Statements:
- Jewish Federations of North America
- President Obama
- Anti-Defamation League
- St. Louis Jewish Community Center
- Covenant Place
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Coverage (no local angle):
My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and victims of today’s violence. May all Jewish communities be safe; may our total communities be proactive in preventing such acts.
Official statement from Jewish Federations of North America:
Jewish Federations Stand with Kansas City Community Following Tragic Shooting
Following today’s tragic and fatal shooting in the Kansas City Jewish community, the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) expressed sympathy and support. Michael Siegal, chair of the JFNA Board of Trustees, stated:
“We at the Jewish Federations stand in solidarity with the Jewish community in Kansas City following today’s horrific events, and our sympathies are with the families of the victims. No community should have to face a moment such as this one, and we pledge to do whatever is necessary to help the people of Kansas City through this terrible time. Today, on the eve of Pesach, we are left to contemplate how we must continue our work building a world in which all people are free to live their lives without the threat of terror.”
JFNA continues to work with Congress and the Department of Homeland Security to develop programs to improve security for at-risk nonprofit organizations throughout the country, including Jewish institutions. The organization is currently working to ensure that funding for such programs will continue in the coming fiscal year.