A statement from Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy, Co-Leads of The Movement for Progressive Judaism:
We are horrified by the attacks across Edinburgh this weekend – which police are treating as potential anti-Muslim hate crimes.
Our thoughts are with those who have been injured and all those affected, and we are grateful to the police and emergency services for their swift response.
These attacks are a stark reminder of the damage that prejudice and extremism can inflict on individuals and communities.
As a Jewish Movement, we understand the fear that follows when people are targeted because of who they are, what they believe, or where they worship. No one should live with that fear.
We stand in solidarity with the Muslim community in Edinburgh and across the UK, and remain committed to challenging Islamophobia, antisemitism and all forms of hatred wherever they appear.