o.deutsch@ikg-wien.at
office@ikg-wien.at
Dear Mr Deutsch,
As a member of the orthodox Jewish community in the UK, I have been following the case of Beth Alexander and her dear sons Sammy and Benjy with great trepidation. I believe that the scale of the injustice, and the increasing public attention this is getting, is a stain on the Viennese Jewish community – a tremendous chillul hashem caused by those involved in the appalling treatment that Beth has received thus far.
Anyone who knows Beth cannot fail to be touched by the love that she has for her dear children. It is also obvious to all who know her that Beth is extremely intelligent and a highly capable mother. It is sickening beyond belief that anyone could think to use these young lives as pawns to spite another. It is even more sickening that this appears to have been done without any regard whatsoever for the welfare of the children. I cannot comprehend why the Jewish community of Vienna have not spoken out about this to a greater extent.
As we approach the boys’ bar mitzvah years, it behooves us all to do whatever we can to put a stop to this madness and allow Beth to be involved in the children’s upbringing. I am sure you will agree that a mother plays a unique role in a child’s life, and that this must only be denied as a last resort and in the most extreme adverse circumstances. Anyone with a modicum of intelligence can see that this does not apply in Beth's case.
Can we count on you in your position of leadership to stand shoulder to shoulder with Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and with the various politicians who share the concerns outlined, and do what you can to support the welfare of two young boys and the basic human rights of Beth Alexander?
I eagerly await your response.
Yours sincerely
Stuart Braverman
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