As events progress and unfold in Israel, we would like to continue to offer opportunities to come together as a community. Below is an updated list of events happening around our region:
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Winston-Salem, NC - A Service of Solidarity with Israel | Tuesday, October 10 at 6:00 PM. In person at Temple Emanuel or online.
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DC-area Vigil for Israel | Tuesday, October 10 at 7 PM. In person at Adas Israel Congregation or Live Stream. Co-sponsored by ADL.
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Pikesville, MD – Community prayer event for Israel | Tuesday, October 10 at 7 PM at Beth Tfiloh.
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Newport News, VA - Rally for Israel: Pray, Song and Solidarity | Wednesday, October 11 at 5:430 PM at United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula.
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Fulton, MD - Howard County Israel Solidarity Gathering | Wednesday, October 11 at 7 PM at Temple Isaiah.
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Asheville, NC - Solidary Event | Thursday, October 12 at 6:00 PM at Congregation Beth Israel. Co-sponsored by Congregation Beth HaTephila, Asheville JCC, Chabad of Asheville, JFS of Western NC, and Center for Jewish Studies at UNCA.
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Potomac, MD – A Vigil of Jewish Unity & Solidarity With Israel | Thursday, October 12 at 7:30 PM at Congregation Har Shalom. Co-sponsored by ADL.
As a reminder, ADL is regularly updating its webpage - We Stand with Israel - with the latest resources, information, and more. If you're looking for ways to support Israel, we've compiled a list of organizations doing important work:
ADL is on full alert, leveraging our capabilities and leaning into our expertise in monitoring how antisemitism emerges from crises like this. We are monitoring threats and tracking reactions to these crimes. ADL CEO and National Director Jonathan Greenblatt spoke on MSNBC's Morning Joe about these atrocious events. You can view the video here.
We are also working with and checking in on our regional K-12 school to lend support and provide resources. Young people are learning about the unfolding events in the news, on social media and from their peers. As educators, parents and caregivers, you may be eagerly searching for ways that you can help students or family members understand the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict and antisemitism, while offering tools to encourage them to act as advocates and allies. Here are a few resources to help guide these challenging conversations with the young people in your life:
We will continue to update you as we receive more information. We send our condolences to the families of the murdered and our wishes for a speedy recovery to those who are wounded. Israel has every right to defend itself from acts of war and terrorism. We stand united with Israel. |
