Statements on the Hostage Situation in Colleyville, TX

This is a collection of statements put out by Jewish Social Justice Roundtable organizations in response to the taking of hostages at Congregation Beth Israel on January 15, 2022.

From Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, thoughts on Twitter and a later reflection on Facebook

Avodah’s statement: “I am grateful that we made it out. I am grateful to be alive.”

Bend the Arc statement on the safety of all hostages in Colleyville, Texas

Carolina Jews for Justice’s statement: Moving together after synagogue attack

Habonim Dror North Americ'a’s statement on Instagram

HIAS Statement on Synagogue Attack in Colleyville, Texas

Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis’ Message From St. Louis Jewish Community Leaders on Facebook

Jewish Council on Urban Affairs issued An MLK Day message from JCUA and IMAN

Jewish Emergent Network member, IKAR’s, statement: After Terror in Texas: Building the Beloved Community

Jewish Multiracial Network’s statement on Facebook

Jewtina y Co’s statement, Hinenu, aquí estamos

Keshet’s Reflections from our CEO the day after Colleyville

MAZON’s statement on Facebook

Moving Traditions posted a statement and collection of resources

The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies’ Statement Following the Hostage Crisis At Congregation Beth Israel

The Rabbinical Assembly and United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Respond to Attack at Colleyville, TX Synagogue

Choosing Life: A Reconstructionist Response to Events in Colleyville, Texas

T’ruah’s statement on the safe release of hostages in Texas synagogue attack