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Jun

27 2021

Stand Against Antisemitism

6:00PM - 7:00PM  

Stand Against Antisemitism
Community Solidarity Event
Congregation Beth Ahabah 
(1121 W Franklin Street, Richmond)

Join us virtually here: https://youtu.be/BsoM0v4SC3A
 

Incidences of Antisemitism are rising at an alarming rate. Our community is coming together, and asking our elected officials, interfaith partners, and friends to join us in standing together against hate.

Whether Antisemitism comes in the form of age old hatreds against the Jewish people, or in the form of more modern myths and stereotypes about Israel - we must stand up to any such attacks against our community.

We hope you will join us to Stand Against Antisemitism!

Confirmed Guests Include:
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D)
U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger (D-VA 7)
U.S. Representative Bob Good (R-VA 5)
Senator Siobhan Dunnavant (R-12)
Senator Joe Morrissey (D-16)
Senator Ghazala Hashmi (D-10)
Delegate Betsy Carr (D-69)
Delegate Lashrecse Aird (D-63)
Delegate Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-72)
Delegate John McGuire (R-56)
Rabbi Hal Schevitz, Richmond Council of Congregational Rabbis
Bishop Darryl Husband Sr., Mt. Olivet Church
Reverend Daniel Glaze, River Road Church
Charles Turner, Islamic Center of Virginia
My Lan Tran, Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce
Jonathan Zur, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC)
(list in formation)

Registration Required
Hand-held Sign Encouraged (no poles)
No Large Bags or Backpacks
The event is following CDC health guidelines: If you have not been fully vaccinated, masks are required. Socially distanced seating will be available.
Live-streaming information will be made available shortly.

Community Partners Include:
Congregation Beth Ahabah, Congregation Or Atid, Keneseth Beth Israel,Congregation Or Ami, Temple Beth El, Chabad of Virginia, Congregation Brith Achim, Virginia Holocaust Museum, Weinstein JCC, Jewish Family Services of Richmond (JFS), Beth Sholom Senior Living, Richmond Jewish Foundation, University of Richmond Hillel, Rudlin Torah Academy, BBYO, NCSY/JSU, JNF-USA Small Communities, ADL DC Region, AJC DC Region, Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC)
(list in formation)

 

Things you can do to #ActAgainstAntisemitism

  • Visit ADL's actagainstantisemitism.org and use their social media toolkit.

  • Click HERE to view the Israel Action Network's resources on how to respond to attempt to delegitimize Israel and demonize the Jewish people.

  • Click HERE for the IHRA working definition of Antisemitism.