Message sent to CL on the occasion of Fr. Giussani death by Rabbi Michael Shevack

Dear Alberto, Giorgio, and all my dear friends in C&L: A truly great man has passed on. But, I believe, freed from his human body, he will be even more powerful. Msgr. Giussani, in the short time I knew him and his works, changed my view of human possibilities; he made me believe that it was possible to reach all the disenfranchised youth in Judaism--provided you know how to speak to them and reach them--with the truth. There is little anyone can say at this moment, and one cannot help but feel like a Moses, unable to speak. Please--the Movement is too important--we do not want its force and its gift to weaken, because Msgr. Giussani has left. Let us do him honor, and become even more influential, and keep the teachings of this wonderful man alive. And, please, let me know how I can help!!
Blessings to everyone, bi-shalom,
Rabbi Michael Shevack, New York