This week, we made history. What’s next?
This past Tuesday, close to 300,000 Jews and allies came together on the National Mall in Washington DC for the largest pro-Israel gathering in the history of the North American Jewish community. An additional 250,000 people tuned into the livestream of the event. We sounded our unified voice in support of Israel, made a plea to free the hostages, and denounced antisemitism.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton is so privileged to have been part of this historic moment, with 23 of our community members showing up for the #MarchforIsrael.
We are inspired by the tremendous show of support for the Jewish homeland, and by our community’s response to the crisis in Israel. As we continue to march forward, below are some actions you can take:
Donate:
Give to our Annual Campaign that allows us to be ready for crises like these and to ensure the safety and flourishing of our local Jewish communities.
Continue to contribute to the Israel Emergency Campaign to meet the most immediate needs of the evolving crisis on the ground in Israel.
Advocate:
Thank your elected officials who demonstrated their support for Israel by showing up to Tuesday’s historic #MarchforIsrael.
Send the livestream of the event to your friends and family who were unable to attend in person.
Sign our action alert strongly supporting the measure to fully fund critical security assistance for Israel in its fight to destroy Hamas.
Come Together:
Continue to show up at community events to be part of our diverse Jewish community in this moment of crisis.
Save an empty seat at your Shabbat table in solidarity with the hostages.
It’s moments like this that really matter!
Jewish Observer
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