Statements On Temple Israel Attack

This is a collection of statements put out in March 2026 by Jewish Social Justice Roundtable affiliates. This list will be updated frequently as new statements become public.

Avodah states,” No one should fear violence in a place of worship, or anywhere. We hold you in kehillah (community) and in love.”

Bend the Arc says, “We’re sending love to our Jewish community, and we’re grateful for the fast support and solidarity we’ve seen from our neighbors.”

Detroit Jews for Justice states, “Thank you to our partners and comrades who have reached out to offer support. We feel your hands at our back and will continue to build relationships and networks of care to create safety and solidarity for all of us in Metro Detroit.”

Jewish Council for Public Affairs states, “This moment demands real solidarity across communities to build a society across communities to build a society in which we all of us our truly safe.”

JFREJ says, '“Fear and grief can be exceedingly lonely experiences. But we are not alone. We are all too aware that the fear many of us feel right now is shared by our Muslim cousins.”

Keshet says, “While we feel shaken today, we are unshaken in our resolve to build a world in which everyone, in every space, can live authentically, joyfully, and without fear.” ⁠

MAZON stated, “Today’s attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield has left us saddened and shaken.”

National Council of Jewish Women says, “Everyone deserves to gather and pray without fear.”

New Israel Fund states, “Our hearts are with the Jewish community of the greater Metro Detroit area, including all of those in the NIF Family.”

Rabbinic Assembly/USCJ says, “Moments like this remind us that synagogues are more than buildings. They are places where people come together to pray, learn, celebrate, and care for one another.”

The Nexus Project says, “…no community should have to live with this fear.”

The Workers Circle says, “Places of worship must be places of safety.”

T’ruah states, “Jews, like everyone, deserve to be safe in our sacred spaces—to gather, send our kids to school, and pray without fear.”

Union for Reform Judaism says, “A synagogue is meant to be a sanctuary—a place of prayer, learning, and community. Violence and antisemitism have no place in our society.”

Uri L’Tzedek states, “May we respond with an unwavering commitment to protect every community’s right to live and worship in safety.”