The family of Melvin Cravitz, who is described as a “mensch,” marks the first anniversary of his death following a synagogue attack. His family is using the occasion to call for a “day of kindness.”
According to reporting on the attack, Cravitz is stated to have been stabbed to death outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue. Police respond to the incident by arresting or confronting the attacker, with armed officers ultimately shooting dead the terrorist. Outlets also describe how the family prepares to remember Cravitz and to encourage a positive, community-focused response as the anniversary approaches.
