What's up with Congregation Beth Shalom in Corona, California? mel gibson

The strapped-for-cash synagogue reached out for financial help to the Hollywood actor best known to Jews for his anti-Semitic rants.

In a letter to Mel Gibson, the synagogue made this offer: "Our proposal to you, Mr. Gibson, is since you have been cited as an Anti-Semitic, and have denied those allegations, what better way to prove to all your fans and the nay Sayers -- than to endorse and help raise funds for our cause -- SOS, Save Our Synagogue."

Some might say playing the anti-Semite card is legit, but it also stinks of extortion. Gibson's rep said the actor "knows nothing about the request but wishes the temple all the best."

Update: The synagogue has since stated that other celebrities and activists were reached out to in a similar manner as well.

via jta.org