The October 7th, Hamas surprise terrorist attack on Israel and the subsequent bombing of Gaza, in retaliation for the murder of twelve to thirteen hundred innocent men, women and children, mostly Israeli civilians followed by acts of barbarism and the kidnapping of close to two hundred and forty hostages.

Has has resulted in worldwide protests from both pro Palestinian and pro Israeli groups. -----

 

College campuses across the nation have seen Jewish students, harassed and indeed threatened with violence in several reported incidents, as the bombing of Gaza continues along with an Israeli ground assault, aimed at rescuing hostages and killing Hamas terrorist. ------

 

The Jewish community is an integral part of the StLouis metro area, supporting many charitable and community organizations as stated by StLouis Urban League President Michael Patrick McMillan, in a statement of support for the Jewish community. 

They are also our friends and neighbors and have a played a significant role, in the African American struggle for voting and  civil rights. ------

 

Jewish people have lost their lives in the quest for justice and equality for black people. ------

 

Rabbi Shmuel Greenwalt of University City, was in Jerusalem visiting family, when the terrorist attack occurred. 

 

He joins us in studio for this episode of the KDHX podcast Tangazo, to help us better understand how the local Jewish community feels about the pro Palestinian protests and the lack support for the Jewish community,  demonstrated by some elected officials. ------

 

Also joining us is Howard Loiterstein ,a former chairman of the St.Louis branch of the Anti Defamation League. 

Howard is a lifelong resident of StLouis and has served on numerous community boards to “help make life better for everyone.”-----

 

This is a very interesting and important episode of the KDHX podcast Tangazo, who’s stated mission is to build bridges between the various communities in the StLouis metro area. -----