PUBLIC STATEMENT

Official Statement on Rafie Nia Synagogue Destruction:

Rabbi Moshe Dovid Katz
Rabbi Moshe Dovid Katz
April 7, 2026
Official Statement on Rafie Nia Synagogue Destruction:

We extend our sincere condolences to our brothers in Iran following the destruction of the Rafie Nia Synagogue, a sacred shul that served as a place of prayer, community, and spiritual refuge.

The synagogue was struck by an Israeli missile, and its loss is a profound tragedy. Houses of worship are not merely physical structures, but the very heart of spiritual and communal life.

We urge the community to remain strong in the face of this hardship. We standin full solidarity and share in your pain.

May Hashem restore stability and peace amongst all mankind speedily in our days.

Wishing the community a continued Chag Kosher V’Sameach.

Rabbi Moshe Dovid Katz