When:
Wednesday, November 29, 2023,
7:15 pm - 9:45 pm

Location:
East Midwood Jewish Center

Sorrow, Solidarity, Support

Wednesday, November 29

7:15 pm (Hybrid event)

Grand Ballroom

The Gaza war continues to affect us profoundly. We find ourselves processing a dizzying number of complex and difficult issues and the emotions surrounding them: the ongoing trauma to Israelis and the agonizing stories of the hostages and their families; the heartbreaking devastation in Gaza, with thousands of innocents dead, among them a staggering number of children; the troubling remarks coming out of Israeli government ministers; the geopolitical ramifications of the war; the international response; the abandonment of communities we looked to as allies here in NY and in the US; the drastic increase in antisemitic incidents. The list goes on.

We came together several weeks ago as a community to discuss, share our thoughts, reflect, and be together. Please join us next Wednesday, Nov. 29 for another community gathering to continue the conversation. We will create a safe space for people to share their thoughts, with the understanding that our community encompasses a wide spectrum of views and that all voices can be heard in an atmosphere of respect. Our diversity gives us strength and opens us up to new perspectives.