Our Jewish community is saddened and outraged by the horrific assault on worshipers of the Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods this afternoon, in which one congregant lost their life and others were wounded, several critically. We send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, and we pray for the full and speedy recovery of the injured. We honor the extraordinary bravery of churchgoers who subdued and restrained the suspect until first responders arrived.

Our hearts are with the Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church, and we have reached out to express our support in their time of grief.