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Jewish groups host dozens of vigils, events across North America for Israel, bringing out thousands of supporters
At the Boston Common on Monday afternoon, thousands of Jews came together, waving banners and wrapping themselves in Israeli flags, for an emotion-laden event dubbed “Gathering in Solidarity With Israel Under Fire.” It was hosted by the Consulate General of Israel to New England as well as local chapters of the Jewish Community Relations Council,…
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Gathering in Solidarity with Israel Under Fire
My remarks from the Israel Solidarity Gathering in Boston today, Monday, October 9, 2023. We are gathered united in our grief
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‘My heart aches’: War between Israel, Hamas roils Mass.; elected leaders decry attacks on civilians
The outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas this weekend has roiled Massachusetts, where there are many local ties to that part of the world. Residents scrambled for updates from family and friends, security was stepped up at synagogues, advocates for Palestinians and Israelis planned rallies for Monday — all as the scope of the…