Andra Baylus,an American Jew who coordinated the events, says the point is to share our common humanity.

VOA: standard.2009.12.12

It is to assert the common humanity of us all: "That's what I call a friend."

它指出了我们共有的人性：,“朋友就要互相帮助“

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"That is the meaning of service," "That is the difference we can make when we remember our common humanity, when we embrace our common responsibilities, when we recognize our common destiny."

VOA: standard.2009.09.23