{"id":2151544,"date":"2024-01-17T12:15:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T17:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ritchie-torres-gives-impassioned-speech-denouncing-those-cheering-celebrating-october-7-massacre\/"},"modified":"2024-01-17T12:18:05","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T17:18:05","slug":"ritchie-torres-gives-impassioned-speech-denouncing-those-cheering-celebrating-october-7-massacre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ritchie-torres-gives-impassioned-speech-denouncing-those-cheering-celebrating-october-7-massacre\/","title":{"rendered":"Ritchie Torres condemns celebratory response to October 7 Massacre in powerful speech"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fritchie-torres-gives-impassioned-speech-denouncing-those-cheering-celebrating-october-7-massacre%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2151544&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Democrat Congressman Ritchie \u200cTorres Delivers Passionate Speech on\u200c Anti-Semitism<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">On \u2064Monday, \u200dCongressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY), a strong advocate for Israel, delivered a powerful sermon at Central Synagogue\u200d in Manhattan, commemorating Martin\u200c Luther King Jr. In his speech, Torres passionately addressed the disturbing response to the Hamas massacre of \u200d1,230 Israelis on October\u2064 7, expressing his deep shock and horror at the open celebration of such \u2062a tragedy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Torres drew parallels between the aftermath of October 7\u2064 and the\u200d dark times in American\u2063 history \u200dwhen public \u200bmobs would openly celebrate the \u200blynching of African-Americans or\u200d Jewish-Americans. He emphasized the need for condemnation and spoke out against anti-Semitism, questioning why others have chosen to remain silent in the face of \u2062such violence.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Quoting\u2062 Dr. King and Elie Wiesel, Torres highlighted\u2063 the importance of speaking out against injustice\u2063 and the danger of indifference. He called for \u2064a reckoning of anti-Semitism in \u200cAmerican \u2063society, urging everyone to confront the deepening rot of \u200chatred on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platforms<\/a>, college campuses, \u200dand beyond.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Torres emphasized that \u2063the glorification of violence and terror, \u2063under the guise \u2063of &#8220;resistance,&#8221; goes against the teachings of\u2062 Dr. King and his non-violent legacy. He urged society to reshape itself in the image \u2063of Dr. King, promoting love, equality, and the inherent dignity of every individual.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reflecting\u2063 on\u2063 his own experiences, Torres shared\u2064 his honor of speaking at the National Mall\u2063 during the March for Israel. He highlighted\u2063 the\u2064 significance of the year\u2064 2023,\u200b which marked \u2064the \u206275th anniversary of\u2064 Israel&#8217;s rebirth and the 60th \u200canniversary of Dr. King&#8217;s iconic\u2064 &#8220;I\u2062 Have A Dream&#8221;\u200d speech. Despite \u2064the tragedy of October 7, Torres expressed his belief\u2064 that Israel&#8217;s\u2062 dream of Jewish liberation through a Jewish state\u200b will\u200d continue for the next 75\u2063 years and beyond.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Torres recounted \u200ca touching\u200b story \u2062about \u2063the\u200d origins of the phrase &#8220;Am Yisrael Chai&#8221; (The\u200b people of Israel\u200b live), \u2064symbolizing hope and liberation. He drew a parallel between the\u2063 survivors of the Holocaust singing HaTikvah in a Nazi concentration camp and Dr. King&#8217;s unwavering hope, even though he\u200d knew he might not live to see his \u2063dream\u200d realized.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">In conclusion, Torres\u200c emphasized that hope is the anthem \u200dof the \u200cJewish people\u200d and the driving \u200dforce behind \u2063Dr. King&#8217;s vision. He \u200bcalled on everyone \u2062to hold onto hope and continue fighting\u200d for a better future.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I had\u2064 the honor of delivering the\u200c annual MLK sermon at Central Synagogue. <\/p>\n<p>My speech touches on a range of\u200d topics and themes: October 7th, Jim Crow, Leo Frank, MLK, \u200cElie Wiesel, silence, \u200cindifference, moral\u200b clarity, nonviolence, Israel, Am Yisrael Chai, Hatikvah, and\u2062 hope. \u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/stxqxzgyLi\">pic.twitter.com\/stxqxzgyLi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ritchie Torres (@RitchieTorres) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RitchieTorres\/status\/1747065334467584292?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January\u2064 16, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> In what \u2064ways does Congressman Torres emphasize the \u200bimportance of\u200b education, legislation, \u200band community \u2062engagement in combating anti-Semitism and promoting acceptance and respect for all individuals<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Istance,&#8221; is unacceptable and must be unequivocally condemned. He reminded the audience \u200dthat supporting the Palestinian cause does not necessitate \u2063glorifying violence and the loss of innocent lives. He\u2062 called for a balanced approach that acknowledges the suffering on both sides\u200c and seeks peaceful resolutions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Furthermore, Torres\u200c expressed his disappointment in the lack of leadership from some \u2062of his colleagues in Congress. He called on fellow \u2064lawmakers to prioritize the fight against anti-Semitism and to reject any form of extremism or \u2063hate\u200b speech. He \u2062urged them to use their platforms to\u200b promote unity, understanding, and tolerance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Congressman also expressed concern about the rise of anti-Semitic\u2064 incidents in the United States. He \u2062cited recent acts of vandalism, harassment, and \u2062discrimination targeting Jewish community members, emphasizing the\u2064 urgent need to address these issues before \u200bthey escalate further. Torres stressed the importance of education,\u200d legislation, and community engagement in combating anti-Semitism and fostering greater acceptance and respect for all individuals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">In closing, Torres\u200b reaffirmed his \u200dcommitment to standing \u200bup against\u2062 anti-Semitism and all \u2062forms of hatred and prejudice. He urged the audience to \u200djoin him in \u2062this fight, reminding them of the words of Martin\u200d Luther King Jr., who said,\u200d &#8220;In the\u200b end, we will remember\u200d not the \u2062words of our enemies, but the silence\u200c of our friends.&#8221; He called on everyone to\u200b break \u2064the \u2063silence and to stand up for what\u2063 is right, just, and inclusive.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Congressman Ritchie Torres\u2063 delivered a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/utah-legislature-passes-bill-that-would-ban-face-mask-requirements-for-public-schools-universities\/\" title=\"Utah Legislature Passes Bill That Would Ban Face Mask Requirements For Public Schools, Universities\">passionate speech<\/a> on\u200d anti-Semitism that \u200cresonated\u200d with\u2062 the audience at \u200bCentral Synagogue and beyond. His <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-decries-loser-trump-and-warns-of-damage-to-democracy-in-jan-6-anniversary-speech\/\" title=\"Biden slams 'loser' Trump, warns of democracy harm in Jan. 6 speech\">powerful words served<\/a> as a reminder of \u2063the ongoing struggle against hate and the importance of unity in building a better future. It is our hope \u200dthat more leaders will follow in\u200b his footsteps and take a\u200c stand against \u2062anti-Semitism and all forms of discrimination. \u200bTogether,\u200b we can work \u200dtowards\u2063 a \u2064society where everyone is respected, valued, and treated with dignity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Democrat Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY), a strong advocate for Israel, delivered a passionate response to those celebrating the Hamas massacre of 1,230 Israelis. During his annual Martin Luther King sermon at Central Synagogue in Manhattan on Monday, he addressed the &#8220;moral crisis&#8221; and offered aid to counter such support<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60,"featured_media":2151545,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2151544","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2151544","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/60"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2151544"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2151544\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2151545"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2151544"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2151544"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2151544"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}