“If your enemy falls, do not exult; if he trips, let your heart not rejoice . . . ” (Prov. 24:17).
“Without celebrating, we can let those late-night crowds’ youthful exuberance resound within us as an expression of gratitude for justice and security. Without mourning, we can honor those who tragically perished and the sense of loss that their loved ones continue to feel in their absence. Without succumbing to new fears, we can remind ourselves and our leaders that we must remain vigilant to future threats while maintaining support for the vital aspirations of young Arabs and Muslims who yearn in their countries for the liberties and rights that we so blessedly enjoy.”
EDITOR: The above is excerpted from a commentary by Rabbi Andy Shugerman on the death of Osama ben Ladin.
