Jewish Response to Bin Laden Death

Is It Really Jewish To Celebrate Osama Bin Laden's Death?

Brad Hirschfield | Posted 07.04.2011

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Brad Hirschfield

From a Jewish perspective, there is plenty of material that supports those who choose to celebrate bin Laden's demise, and plenty of other material that suggests celebration is inappropriate.

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Reacting To The Death Of Osama Bin Laden: We Should Reflect, Not Rejoice

Rabbi Rachel Kahn-Troster | Posted 07.04.2011

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Rabbi Rachel Kahn-Troster

As I waited for the President's speech, I realized I really didn't know how I felt. Relief? Renewed sadness over 9/11? How are you supposed to feel when your enemy falls?

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Retributive Justice And Restorative Justice

Rabbi Geoffrey A. Mitelman | Posted 07.03.2011

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Rabbi Geoffrey A. Mitelman

There is a difference been retributive justice, which gives us a primal sense of pleasure, and restorative justice, which is about our responsibilities as we try move forward.

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