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ing against Antisemitism
and signs proclaiming, “No Hate, No Fear”,
“Pro-Israel and Pro-Peace”, “Hate Has No
Home Here”, “Stand Up for Israel”, “No to
Antisemitism”, and many more. Marchers
walked down the sidewalk in chants of
“One-two-three-four, proud Jews forever
more! Five-six-seven-eight, now’s the time
to stop the hate!” and “Two-four-six-eight,
we support the Jewish State!”
At the Government Center, the crowd
of 500 people heard words of inspiration
from Diane Sloyer, CEO of UJF, Pam
Ehrenkranz, CEO of UJA-JCC Greenwich,
Rabbi Cohen, and UJA-JCC Greenwich
Co-President Michael Delikat, and words
of support from Stamford Mayor David
Martin and First Selectman of Greenwich,
Fred Camillo. Sharon Lewis read messages
of support from Congressman Jim Himes
and Senator Richard Blumenthal. Also in
attendance showing her support was State
Senator Pat Billie Miller.
The rally ended with attendees singing
Hebrew songs of peace, led by Yoni Israel
and Rabbi Eli Kohl of Young Israel.
“It was heartening to see our rabbis and
community come together on such short
notice in support of Israel, and to stand up
to antisemitism and hate” said UJF President
David Gordon. “I hope we can continue
to come together for happier occasions
in the future.”
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SUMMER 2021 • SIVAN - TAMMUZ - AV 5781