By Jack Fackerell, , Redmond
I would like to remind Edith Isaacs Ervin that the recent murders of gays in Tel Aviv were tragic losses to our entire community (letters, Aug. 21). That they were targeted due to being gay should be shocking and very concerning to every Jew, because it demonstrates the rising level of violence in present-day Israel and it illustrates the terrible results of intolerance and ignorance. I hope that Edith will educate herself about homosexuality and understand that it is an orientation and not a choice. I would hope that she would be broad minded enough to realize that there are many gay parents who set as fine examples of loving parenting as any “straight” couple. I would hope that it is our “broad goal” to welcome and fully include all Jews regardless of color, nationality, religious affiliation, gender, or sexual orientation. That would be a more positive and practical way to assure the growth and continuity of the Jewish people.