Message to victims of terrorist attack in New Zealand from Rabbi Marvin Hier, SWC Founder & Dean

"The Simon Wiesenthal Center expresses its outrage over the horrific attack against Muslims attending worship in a mosque in New Zealand. The Center condemns this act of terrorism which took the lives of 49 innocent people. We are committed to confront bigots and haters wherever they are. This kind of fanaticism cannot be tolerated irrespective of one’s faith, creed or place of origin. We express our sincere condolences to the community and families of all of the victims. "