ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA IN THE MEDIA Jewish Press: ZOA Florida Holds "Stand With Israel Rally" (FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 / THE JEWISH PRESS) ZOA Florida held a “Stand With Israel Ral­ly” on Wednesday, May 19 at The Waterways in Aventura. A crowd of over 700 men, women, and children joined together in an enthusiastic display of solidarity with the Jewish State under siege. Many carried flags and held placards, banners, and posters. Sharona Whisler, Florida region ex­ecutive director of ZOA, put together the impres­sive program. Speakers included: Rabbi Pearlson, Tem­ple Menorah in Miami Beach; Rabbi Weinstock, Young Israel of Hollywood; the Honorable Revital Malca, Acting Consul General of Israel in Miami; Pastor Mario Bramnick, president of the Latino Coalition for Israel; Gabe Groisman, mayor of Bal Harbour; Congressman Ted Deutch; Rabbi Shlo­mo Sprung, Scheck Hillel Community School; and Josh Levy, mayor of Hollywood. Recordings and audio statements from vari­ous government officials and organizations were played for the crowd. Rabbi Fein, head of school of Brauser Maimonides Academy, led a prayer for the State of Israel and for the IDF. “We need to show our brothers and sisters in Israel who are being attacked that we are standing with them,” Whisler told the crowd. “We can’t be there physically. They are on the front lines fighting a war against evil and hate and terror, not just for themselves, but for our safety here.” She continued, “They are the ones on the front lines, but we can be here fighting the other war, against the outrageous lies that are being spewed in the media and social media, and give Israel our strength! And that it is what you are all do­ing here today, so wave your flags high and wave them proudly because you are on the right side, you are on the side of Israel, you are on the side of Zionism, you are on the side of good and good will prevail! Israel uses its missiles to protect its peo­ple and Hamas uses its people to protect its mis­siles. That is an enemy that must be defeated!” Whisler urged rally participants to contact their members of Congress and call on them to support Israel. Email [email protected] for fur­ther information on ZOA Florida region. Florida region executive director of ZOA Sha­rona Whisler addresses the “Stand with Israel Rally.” This article was originally published by the Jewish Press, and can also be viewed on our website. ZOA Florida Executive Director Sharona Whisler's Speech at the Rally WATCH NOW ‌ ‌ ‌ About Us News Videos ZOA Report Events Founded in 1897, ZOA played a key role in the Jewish State's re-establishment. Today, ZOA is the leading major American Jewish organization courageously defending Israel and the Jewish people; fighting against all forms of antisemitism, including anti-Jewish boycotts; and promoting the Jewish people's lawful right to live in and settle historic Jewish lands. ZOA exposes that a Palestinian state would endanger Israel's existence; presents the facts about the Arab/Islamic war against Israel; and combats the anti-Israel lie that Israel is an "occupier" of her own land. ZOA spearheaded long battles to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and apply civil rights protections to Jewish students. ZOA provides free legal assistance and programs to pro-Israel students at numerous college campuses. ZOA's bold, unapologetic voice has a significant impact on public discourse and policy. DONATE NOW Copyright © Zionist Organization of America 2021, All rights reserved. Zionist Organization of America | 633 Third Ave, 31 B, New York, NY 10017 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]