Rabbinical tribunal in Bialystok

... Each Jew is suffering as a result of the recent pogroms. Everyone in whose arteries flows Jewish blood participates in the mourn- ing that has befallen the entire house of israel. Alas, each Jew grieves by himself. It is, however, necessary that our sighs be uttered together in a powerful outcry. All tears should form a massive sea, causing the heavens to rend. It is vital that everyone know the Jewish collective body is still alive, feeling the pain of each part. Let us demonstrate we stand together in facing this dark hour. Therefore, with the approval of our rabbinical tribunal in Bialystok, we have called for a public fast tomorrow. In all synagogues special prayers of penitence will be recited, and all of our murdered brethren In the recent pogroms will be memorialized. All stores should remain closed until 1:00 p.m. Those not able to fast should make donations to the victims’ fami- lies. As a result of our joining together at this difficult time, may the Almighty deliver us from all evil and may the sounds of lamenta- tlon never again be heard in our streets. A call to the Jews of Bialystok proclaiming a public fast and special prayers, after the pogrom of June 1906. ...