Christians, Muslims & Jews Gather at Candlelight Vigil in Memory of Leiby Kletzky A’H
Brooklyn, NY - A candlelight vigil was held Sunday night in Kensington, Brooklyn to honor the memory of eight-year-old Leiby Kletzky, who was found murdered in the neighborhood earlier this month.
About 300 mourners gathered at the playground of P.S. 230 on McDonald Avenue at Albemarle Road in Kensington at 8:30 p.m.
Also participating were NYS Assemblyman Dov Hiknd, NYS Sen. Eric Adams, and NYC Councilman Brad Lander who led the vigil by explaining to the crowd the Hebrew meaning of Kadish.
This beautiful event brought together Christians, Muslims and Jews from throughout the neighborhood.
Sadly, there were some grumblers who marred this show of unity by complaining that such gatherings are “not a Jewish custom.” Perhaps they are not, but this event was organized by non-Jews, and it is their way of reaching out and creating unity throughout the neighborhood. Many Muslims also attended this memorial.