(Los Angeles) – Janice Kamenir-Reznik, co-founder and President of Jewish World Watch (JWW), released this statement following the death of JWW co-founder Rabbi Harold Schulweis early this morning:
“With a painfully heavy heart, I informed our community today that Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis – the co-founder of Jewish World Watch – passed away early this morning. Rabbi Schulweis was a cherished public intellectual, inspiring spiritual leader, and extraordinarily righteous man. He believed deeply that a spark of the Divine resides within each of us – and that our life's purpose is to be in touch with that spark and let it shine brightly.
Rabbi Schulweis' passing during Hanukah symbolizes to me the great brightness of the light that he brought to the world. He taught us that our most profound obligation as human beings is never to be silent in the face of evil, and always to strive to act in godly ways. It was his vision that drove us to found Jewish World Watch ten years ago.
His legacy will endure through our work at Jewish World Watch. We will honor Rabbi Schulweis' life and memory by redoubling our fight against genocide and mass atrocities, because to do so is an act of humanity. This drive to promote humanity in all corners of our planet was a defining characteristic of his life and will surely define his legacy.”
About Jewish World Watch (JWW): JWW is a leading organization in the fight against genocide and mass atrocities, representing 375,000 people across the United States. Since its founding in 2004, JWW has grown from a collection of Southern California synagogues into a national coalition that includes schools, churches, individuals, communities and partner organizations that share a vision of a world without genocide. Now in its 10th anniversary year, the organization has raised millions of dollars to improve the lives of survivors of genocide and mass atrocities in Congo and Sudan, and educate communities across America to advocate for political change.
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