What is representative of America today— the hate spewing on campuses and elsewhere, or the unsolicited, heartfelt comments I receive?
He says, “I’m Catholic. I go to the big cathedral — you know, the big one?”
“Yes,” I say, “I know.” (It’s near our office.)
“I’m Catholic, and I want you to know that we stand by Israel. We pray for you. We are with you. I want you to know that.”
I thank him. I am moved. I proceed to the shul.
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