Jewish Vermont and our allies gathered to rally in solidarity with the people of Israel
10/17/2023 12:27:41 PM
Nearly 600 Jewish Vermonters and allies gathered beneath the steps of Burlington City Hall to show their solidarity with the people of Israel. The event was all about unity, from its inception and organization by rabbis and leadership from across the spectrum of local Jewish organizations, to the crowd that represented people from all walks of Jewish life and supporters of the Jewish people, from politicians to leaders of other faith communities to friend
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Speakers included Rabbis David Edelson of Temple Sinai, Eliyahu Junik of Chabad, Aaron Philmus of Ohavi Tzedek, Jan Salzman of Ruach haMaqom, and Beth Liberman, our director of education, represented JCOGS as Rabbi David made his way towards New Zealand.
Governor Phil Scott spoke of the clear line between good and evil and expressed his support and we also heard from Mayor Miro Weinberger and Councilperson Karen Paul who spoke out as politicians and members of the Burlington Jewish community. Senators Sanders and Welch and Representative Balint sent strong statements which were read by members of their teams. See Beth's speech here.
It was comforting to cry together, powerful to sing together, and ultmately, uplifting to dance together as the last notes of Hatikvah blended into Am Yisrael Chai.
