As a rabbi, I'm praying for two Christian children

(JNS) — The gunman who shot two Christian kindergarteners in Oroville, Calif., earlier this month wrote a note stating that his actions were in response to America’s perceived role in the conflict in the Gaza Strip. This is a stark reminder of how unchecked hatred can spread and mutate, striking innocent victims across religious lines. This tragedy, coupled with the tragic shooting this week at a Christian school in Madison, Wis., demands our immediate attention and action.

When left unchecked, hatred becomes a contagion that knows no boundaries. These shootings are not isolated incidents but...