(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 10/29/2018) — CAIR-Columbus was deeply troubled and saddened by the targeting of a synagogue in Pittsburgh this past weekend when a gunman opened fire on a group of worshippers. We offer our deepest condolences to those impacted by the horrific attack and stand in solidarity with our Jewish brothers and sisters.
We hope that our central Ohio community can come together to support one another and stand firmly against anti-Semitism and bigotry in all its forms.
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“Our Jewish neighbors are in our thoughts and prayers,” Romin Iqbal, CAIR-Columbus legal director, said following the attack. “This tragic incident shows us that there is still much work to do in making sure that all people, regardless of their faith, can practice safely, freely, and openly. CAIR-Columbus will continue to work to ensure that central Ohio remains an inclusive and compassionate community.”
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. The CAIR-Ohio affiliate has three chapters in Ohio – Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. Their mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding