Our hearts and prayers go out to those in Paris, those who lost family members and friends, the press who have more members of that fraternity due to freedom of speech issues, to the Jewish community, and even to the large Muslim community in France that may suffer as a result, regardless of their opposition to violence and “Al-Qaeda-like” goals and aspirations.

To the families of journalists, editorial cartoonists and staff at Charlie Hedbo, we express our sincere condolences, along with those from all over the world, including the ISNA. ( statement here.) and other Muslim leaders worldwide.

To the Jewish community in Paris, and those lost just before Shabbat at Hyper Cacher, the kosher market, who were attacked for no apparent reason other than their race/religion, we express our condolences.

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