January 6, 2021
The Rabbinical Council of America, the largest membership organization of rabbis in North America, condemns the acts of unlawful trespass, vandalism, and violence perpetrated today at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., and denounces the inflammatory speech that incites such violence The political traditions of the United States call for respect for the peaceful transition of power, a vital linchpin of our democracy. We call upon all the citizens of our country to unite during these challenging times and to reaffirm our commitment to civil discourse.