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Rejoicing in the Death of a Terrorist – is it Ok?

News of the killing of arch terrorist Usama bin Laden brought out many different reactions, some celebrated in the streets while others relished the feeling of revenge – but is it ok to rejoice? Join the Besht Center this Shabbos for a conversation with Rabbi Tzvi Freeman and Mendel Kalmenson.

Men and women are welcome Shabbos afternoon at 7:00pm at the Besht Center 510 Empire Boulevard off Brooklyn Avenue.

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11 Comments

  • ZT4708

    I don’t think you should run around dancing but we Americans witnessed 9/11 doesn’t matter if it was from tv or you were close by where u could see the WTC , i’v had to deal with 911 for almost 10 years and when I found out that this evil pig died I wouldn’t only say it bought me joy it kinda gave me hope, the military was on the hunt for this evil man, and now he’s in HE*LL for ever its PAY BACK! FOR WAY BACK!

  • Milhouse

    It’s an open gemoroh in Megillah that “binfol oyivcho al tismoch” does not apply, and it’s a mitzvah to be happy at the downfall of resho’im. Anyone who tells you that we spill wine at the seder out of mourning for the dead Mitzrim is an am ho’oretz.

  • We should remember in a formal way

    Rejoice? absolutely. Why isn’t 9-11 a National Day of Remembrance every year? Memorial Day is for fallen military, right? What about commemorating 3,000 innocents who were massacred in the most heinous crime on American territory?

  • another nebbish

    This question is very annoying. Why are some of my fellow jews so nebbish.

  • Akiva

    Who cares? It’s not like any Jews are dancing in the street. Move on.

  • Zev

    dosn’t it say in pirkei avos that you should rejoice when your enemy falls???
    Now, I am not stating facts, or coming to conclusions, i am just saying…..

  • age old holiday called PURIM!!!

    does the name Purim ring a bell by anyone? and does anyone know what the Jews celebrate on that holiday? why the need for a class?