Here is a great example of a phenomenon that we discussed earlier this semester: social communities that are formed online. This article tells the story of how Rabbi Donniel Hartman wrote and open letter to the people of Egypt and published it on his organization's website. The letter received many responses, from Jews and Muslims around the world. Through the internet, and specifically as a result of this letter, a social solidarity group has been formed, bridging the gap between Jews and Muslims, Israelis and Arabs, and a new hope for peace in the future.
The full letter and the responses to it can be seen here:
http://www.hartman.org.il/Opinion_C_View_Eng.asp?Article_Id=629
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