NATIONS GATHER AT MONTREAL SYNAGOGUE TO SUPPORT HUMAN RIGHTS IN QUEBEC

 

 

 

Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs gathered at a Montreal Synagogue on March 9, 2014 to meet and speak and sing in support of friendship among all people who love peace and who respect each other's religions, races and mother tongues.

 

The gathering was convened in response to oppressive legislation perpetually enacted by the Quebec government and carried out by the despised Office of the French Tongue. Endless harassment and ludicrous oppression: Remember the Anglo yogurt spoons and Pasta Gate. It brings to light the fact that the separatists do not represent the interests of all Quebec peoples.

 

The synagogue was filled to capacity with people of many races and religions, some garbed in beautiful saris, others in turbans. The instrumental and vocal music presented by the Sikh musicians was spell-binding and the swinging song of the Imani Choir, moving - literally. It was not easy to sit still.

 

Due to my illness, this was the first public assembly I have attended in a few years. It was inspiring throughout. As Rev, Darryl Gray preached in the fashion of the Civil Rights Movement, I would have called out "Halleh-luia!", but some of the more conservative guests might have been shocked.

 

You had to be there. If you were not, keep an eye on this blog. The Canadian People of Quebec are gonna rise again!

 

Presenting their witness were:

 

The organizer of the event,

Mr. Norman Simon,

Founder of Canadians for Coexistence.

 

Mr. Anthony Housefather,

Mayor of Cote St. Luc, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

 

Rabbi Lisa Grushcow,

Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom

 

Bishop Thomas Dowd,

Auxiliary Bishop of

The (Catholic) Archdiocese of Montreal

 

The Imani Family Choir

 

Rev. Darryl Gregory Gray

 

Keertan Hymns Children's Group (Sikh)

 

Imam Zihad Delic,

Resident Imam of South Nepean Muslim Community,

Ottawa Gatineau Imam's Council

 

Granthi Balkar Singh,

Spiritual Leader of

The Sikh Community of Montreal

And Jaiseema Kaur  (Interpreter and

Active member of the Sikh temple, LaSalle, Mtl.)

 

Father John Walsh

 

Ramnaraine P. Tiwari Balbahadur, Priest,
Spiritual Leader, Hindu Devotional Society

 

Imam Azeddine Hmimssa

President of Bel Agir and

Imam of Al-Ihsane Centre, Montreal

 

Rabbi Alan Bright,

Temple Shaare Zedek Congregation

Host of the gathering of nations.

 

Photo courtesy of Mr. Norman Simon