In a show of unity and support, hundreds of people gathered at the Jacksonville Jewish Center in Mandarin standing in solidarity with Israel Tuesday night.
, and it attracted an impressive turnout, with over 900 people registered for the gathering. Several prominent city leaders, including Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and members of Mayor Donna Deegan’s administration, were also in attendance.
The recent attacks by the militant group Hamas during an international music festival in Israel had shaken the local community.Rabbi Maya Glasser of the Reformed Congregation in Jacksonville emphasized the personal connections that many in the community have with Israel, stating, “There’s no Jewish person who doesn’t know someone in Israel who’s going through this horrendous terrorism right now.”
Mariam Feist, CEO of the Jewish Federation and Foundation of Northeast Florida, led the event and emphasized the gravity of the situation, referring to it as a “fight for survival, freedom, and against terrorism.”The event served as an opportunity for concerned citizens to come together in prayer and song, seeking a path toward peace and unity.
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