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Jewish Federation Of South Palm Beach County

Holds Peaceful Solidarity Gathering In Boca Raton

On the evening of October 10, 2023, community members and families from across
united in support of Israel at a peaceful and impactful South Florida and the
solidarity event in Boca Raton, Florida. Organized by country. Participants
the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, the came together to sing
gathering brought together a diverse community to express songs of prayer and voice
their unwavering solidarity with the State of Israel, following their support for Israel.
the attacks by the Hamas terrorist organization. Local rabbis and
The gathering took place at Congregation B’nai prominent community
Israel and attracted a large crowd of over a thousand leaders shared stories of
people, including community leaders, activists, students, affected family members.
Nearly every hand in the
room went up when Rabbi
Josh Broide, Director of
Community Engagement
at The Deborah and Larry
D. Silver Center for
Jewish Engagement (CJE)
at The Jewish Federation
of South Palm Beach
County, asked people in
the crowd to raise their
hands if they had loved Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County holds peaceful solidarity gathering in Boca
ones in Israel. Raton, Florida
Rabbi Dan Levin, Rabbi David Steinhardt, Rabbi Josh Broide “Just as we are here
together tonight, this is how we must remain,” said Matt jewishboca.org/israel-at-war-donations/), in which 100% of
Levin, President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of the funds raised will go towards their partners in Israel.
South Palm Beach County. “There is no path forward Deepest thanks to Boca Pointe Federation Campaign
except together, holding onto each other in love, and Chairs: Jane and Dan Fishkoff, and to Committee
working together to rise above any form of hate, Members: Rhoda Berkow, Allen Brayer, Richard Glazer &
antisemitism, and terror.” Elaine Kaplan, Harold Katz, Joel Meisner, Arlene Penner,
At the end of the event, two ShinShinim, young Murray Pitkowsky, Mel Schoen, Doris & Stuart Zeuner, for
adult ambassadors from Israel, were called to the stage their continued dedication and leadership.
to light candles in memory of all the lives lost since the If you or a neighbor are in need of help, please
beginning of the atrocities. With a final message of hope, contact Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services
the gathering concluded with the singing of Hatikvah, at 561-852-3333. In addition, our main Federation
the Israeli national anthem, and Am Yisrael Chai, a song telephone number, 561-852-3100, is monitored regularly
expressing the indomitable spirit of the Jewish People for voicemail messages.
surviving against all odds. Learn more about our Federation and how you can help at
Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, Jewish Federation of South The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County www.jewishboca.org - or contact Shirley Gross at shirleyg@
Palm Beach County, President and CEO Matt Levin has established an Israel Emergency Campaign (https:// bocafed.org or 561.852.3182 (leave a voicemail). 

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