We Stand With Israel

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Where's Your Local Solidarity Gathering?




Purchase Israeli parade flags. Perfect for solidarity events!


Take Action! Support Israel in Your Community!

Join a Facebook Campaign: Show Your Support for Ashkelon and the South

AMIT: Help AMIT Children

AMIT has 10 schools in Beersheva, 6 schools and programs in Sderot, 1 in Ashkelon, and 4 in Kiryat Malachi, caring for more than 7000 children in these communities. Help keep them and their families safe. Read more

ARZA Resource Guidebook

ARZA's "Our Israel: A Reform Response" provides access to programming, speaker ideas, and learning sessions to guide your congregants, your students, your friends, and your own minds and souls through these troubled times. Read more

Baltimore Zionist District Conference Call

Conference Call with Noam Bedin, founder and director of Sderot media center, and Sderot teenagers:
Thursday, January 8 at 12pm
Contact: BZD (410) 356-1140

JNF Solidarity Mission

Sunday January 25th - 29th. Show the citizens of southern Israel that we stand with them! Itinerary will include, Be'er Sheva, Ashkelon, Ashdod, Sderot, Ofakim, Givot Bar, Shomriya, Yerucham, Rehovot, Tel Aviv and will end in Jerusalem.
Contact: Rene Reinhard (212-879-9305 ext 235) for further information. Download application

Meretz USA Statement

Meretz USA calls for immediate cessation of violence between Israel and Hamas: Read Meretz USA's Statement.

USD/Hagshama Blog and Resources

Read the blog on life in Southern Israel, download a prayer for residents of Southern Israel, and find resources to run your own campaign.

HelpUsWin Campaign

Help ensure that the international coverage of the Campaign Against Hamas is balanced. Participate

Learn More

"An open letter to the world: Sorry, no apologies" by Dr. David Breakstone, head of the Department for Zionist Activities, WZO. Read

Statement by AZM President William D. Hess on Situation in Gaza. Read

COMPLETE LISTING OF SOLIDARITY GATHERINGS

NY, NJ, CT, MA

New York
Organizer:Community Gathering sponsored by the JCRC and the UJA-Federation of New York, in cooperation with the American Zionist Movement and Conference of Presidents
Where:Near the Israeli Consulate at 42nd street at 2nd Avenue
When:Sunday, January 11, 11am
Contact:For more information contact 212-983-4800 x158 or info@jcrcny.org
Albany, NY
Community Gathering sponsored by the United Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY
Where:Temple Israel
When:Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Contact:Shelly Shapiro (518) 783-7800 x235
Northern New Jersey
We Stand with Israel Solidarity Rally sponsored by UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey
Where:Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 East Clinton Avenue, Tenafly
When:Sunday, January 11 from 6-7 pm
Contact:(201) 820-3900
Southern NJ
Community Gathering sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Southern NJ and the Jewish Federation of Southern NJ
Where:Congregation Sons of Israel
When:Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Contact:(856)751-9500
Bridgeport, CT
Community Gathering sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Eastern Fairfield County, CT
Where:Congregation Rodeph Sholom
When:Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 7:30pm
Contact:Laurie Gross (203) 372-6567 x172
Boston, MA
Community Gathering sponsored by the JCRC of Greater Boston, CJP, ADL, AJC, AIPAC, BIAC, The David Project, Hadassah, The Hillel Council of New England, SAIAT and others.
Where:Congregation Mishkan Tefilah (300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill)
When:Thursday, January 8, 2009, 7:30 pm
Contact:Ari Alexenberg (617) 457-8600

Washington, DC

Washington, DC
Community Gathering sponsored by the JCRC of Greater Washington
Where:Sixth and Eye Synagogue
When:Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Contact:Ron Halber (301) 602-5709

PA and OH

Harrisburg, PA
Community Gathering sponsored by the Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg and the Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition
Where:East Wing Rotunda of the State Capitol
When:Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 5:15pm
Contact:Jay Steinberg at 236-9555, ext. 3104
Philadelphia, PA
Community Gathering sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Philadelphia
Where:Love Park 16th Street and JFK Blvd
When:Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Contact:Alex Stroker (215) 832-0577
Pittsburgh, PA
Community Gathering sponsored by the United Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh in cooperation with the Rabbinic Association of Greater Pittsburgh.
Where:JCC of Squirrel Hill
When:Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 5:30pm
Contact:Jeff Cohan (412) 992-5234
Columbus, OH
Community Gathering sponsored by the the Columbus Jewish Federation
Where:JCC of Greater Columbus
When:Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 7:00pm
Contact:Avrum Kluger (614) 237-7686
Youngstown, OH
Community Gathering sponsored the JCRC and the Board of Rabbis of Greater Youngstown
Where:JCC
When:Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Contact:Bonnie Burdman 330-746-3250, ext. 183

GA, LA, FL

Miami, FL
Community Gathering sponsored by Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Jewish Community Relations Council, the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami and the Anti-Defamation League
When:Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Where:Holocaust Memorial in Miami Beach
Contact:Carol Brick-Turin, Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council, at 786.866.8486
South Palm Beach County, FL
Community Gathering sponsored by the JCRC and Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County
When:Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 10:30 am
Contact:JCRC (561) 852-3159
Palm Beach, FL
Community Gathering sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, the Board of Rabbis, and the JCC
Where:JCC West Palm Beach
When:Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Contact:Luis Fleischman (561) 242-6670
Atlanta, GA
Community Gathering sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta and the Israel Professional Council
Where:Ahavat Achim Synagogue
When:Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 7:30pm
Contact:Noah Levine (404) 870-1604
New Orleans
Community Gathering sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans
Where:Uptown JCC
When:Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Contact:Neil M. Schneider (504) 780-5610

Texas

Austin, TX
Community Gathering sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council
Where:Dell Jewish Community Campus, JCAA Community Hall
When:Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Contact:Lisa Goodgame (512) 735-8012
Dallas, TX
Community Gathering sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas
Where:JCC of Dallas
When:Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 7:00pm
Contact:Marlene Gorin (214) 415-6222
Houston, TX
Community Gathering sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston
Where:Congregation Beth Yeshrun
When:Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 7:00pm
Contact:Contact: Lisa Yoram (713) 729-7000 x 307

Chicago and Midwest

Chicago, IL
Community Gathering sponsored by the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
Where:Federal Plaza in downtown Chicago (Dearborn and Adams)
When:Friday, January 9, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Contact:Lisa Klein (312) 444-2094
Chicago, IL
Community Gathering sponsored by the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest
Where:Anshe Emet Congregation, 3715 North Broadway, Chicago
When:Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Contact:Lisa Klein (312) 444-2094
Detroit, MI
Community Gathering sponsored by Jewish Community Relations Council, Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, Anti-Defamation League-Michigan Region American Jewish Committee-Detroit Chapter, B'nai B'rith-Great Lakes Region, B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, Hadassah-Greater Detroit Chapter, National Council of Jewish Women-Greater Detroit Section, AIPAC, StandWithUs-Michigan, Zionist Organization of America-Michigan Region
Where:Congregation Shaarey Zedek
When:Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Contact:Robert Cohen 248-642-2640
Minneapolis, MN
Community Gathering sponsored by the JCRC of Minnesota and the Dakotas, AIPAC, The Minneapolis Jewish Federation, United Jewish Fund and Council of St. Paul, National Council of Jewish Women, Hadassah, Minnesota Rabbinical Association, Christians United for Israel, Minnesotans Against Terrorism, Hillel, Sabes JCC, and St. Paul JCC
Where:Sabes JCC
When:Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Contact:Steve Hunegs (612) 338-7816
Nashville, TN
Community Gathering sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Nashville
When:Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Contact:Judy Saks (615) 354-1637
St. Louis, MO
Community Gathering sponsored by the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, coordinated by JCRC
Where:JCC at 2 Millstone Campus Drive
When:Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Contact:Batya Abramson-Goldstein (314) 442-3838

California

Los Angeles
Community Gathering sponsored by StandWithUs, Bnei Akiva and the ILC in cooperation with the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles, and Jewish Day Schools across Los Angeles
Where:Federal Building in Westwood L.A. (Veteran and Wilshire)
When:Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 12 pm - 2:00 pm
Contact:Andrew Cushnir (323) 761-8315
Peninsula, CA
Community Gathering sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council and The Jewish Community Federation. Co-sponsored by: AIPAC, the Board of Rabbis of Northern California, Blue Star PR, The Israel Center of JCF, American Jewish Committee and Congregation Emanu-El. In Coordination with: Congregation Adath Israel, Congregation Beth Israel Judea, Congregation Beth Sholom, Congregation Sha'ar Zahav, SF Voice for Israel, Jewish National Fund, ADL, Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club, Republican Jewish Coalition, Northern California Chapter and congregations and Jewish organizations of the Peninsula
Where:Congregation Beth Am
When:Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Contact:kstiller@jcrc.org
Sacramento, CA
Community Gathering sponsored by the Sacramento JCRC and Federation
Where:Congregation Mosaic Law
When:Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 7:30pm
Contact:Len Feldman, JCRC Director, Sacramento 916.747.3657
San Francisco, CA
Community Gathering sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council and The Jewish Community Federation. Co-sponsored by: AIPAC, the Board of Rabbis of Northern California, Blue Star PR, The Israel Center of JCF, American Jewish Committee and Congregation Emanu-El. In Coordination with: Congregation Adath Israel, Congregation Beth Israel Judea, Congregation Beth Sholom, Congregation Sha'ar Zahav, SF Voice for Israel, Jewish National Fund, ADL, Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club, Republican Jewish Coalition, Northern California Chapter and congregations and Jewish organizations of the Peninsula
Where:Congregation Sherith Israel
When:Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Contact:jbernstein@jcrc.org
Seattle, WA
Community Gathering sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle
Where:Temple De Hirsch Sinai
When:Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Contact:206 774-2231