Aftermath of a shooting: Jewish communal leaders deconstruct Highland Park circumstances “I don’t think this is even a political issue anymore. This is about securing our community and making sure that we don’t have orphaned kids—2-year-olds—as a result of celebrating at a function like the Fourth of July,” said Lonnie Nasatir, president of the Jewish United Fund. Dmitriy Shapiro July 7, 2022
Highland Park to gather for ‘Evening of Healing and Unity’ The event will be held at the Central Avenue Synagogue, 874 Central Ave.—just blocks from the perch where a 21-year-old gunman unleashed death and destruction. Mendel Super July 7, 2022
What the Highland Park massacre hides from us Horrible news rises to the top, not because good news doesn’t matter but because bad news is more urgent. David Suissa July 7, 2022
Renewed calls for gun control after July Fourth mass shooting leaves seven dead, 30 injured Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker arrived quickly at scene and spoke to media, calling for an end to gun violence • Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin: “The nation’s prayers are with Highland Park.” Dmitriy Shapiro July 5, 2022
Illinois suburban community grapples with loss, shock and coincidence after July 4 shooting When images of the now-apprehended suspect began circulating, Schanowitz realized that he had seen the young man before: in Chabad’s Central Avenue Synagogue. Mendel Super July 5, 2022
Gunman targets July Fourth parade in one of Chicago’s most Jewish suburbs The annual celebration features floats, including Chabad’s giant menorah, marching bands and other special entertainment, and draws a crowd of thousands. Mendel Super and Menachem Posner July 5, 2022
Biden’s appalling message of ‘principled patriotism’ In his Fourth of July address, the U.S. president alluded to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, boasted about gun-control legislation and issued a “reminder that we remain in an ongoing battle for the soul of America.” Ruthie Blum July 5, 2022
After contentious evening, Highland Park Borough Council fails to condemn BDS Attendees of the heated debate in New Jersey were, according to different descriptions, between two-thirds and one-half in favor of the resolution, which would have condemned anti-Semitism and included the BDS movement as just one an example. Deborah Melman Oct. 30, 2019
Children’s book reading prompts legal action against borough in central New Jersey On behalf of the Zachor Legal Institute, attorney Marc Greendorfer wrote to Highland Park Mayor Gayle Brille Mittler and president of the Highland Park Library Board Bruce Tucker, informing them that the town “appears to be in violation of federal law.” Elizabeth Kratz Oct. 13, 2019
