Last Shabbat (Oct. 27), the world witnessed the deadliest act of anti-Semitism in North American history. This Shabbat, Jews are responding with its greatest show of solidarity.
The Jewish community is witnessing an unprecedented rise in anti-Semitic acts in America, up 57 percent in 2017. And, in the aftermath of the lethal attack at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue, the Jewish community is are also witnessing an outpouring of support — showing that “out of the fires of desperation burn hope and solidarity.”
Peace-loving citizens from every corner of the globe, clergy from every religious sector, political leaders from both sides of the ocean and both sides of the aisle — are uniting with the Jewish community for Solidarity Shabbat across the continent.
What do Jewish Federations do when the unspeakable happens? They stand together. First and foremost, as a people. And as the Federation Movement.
From Toronto to Tampa. Montreal to Minneapolis. Cleveland to Corpus Christi. Federations across the continent are participating in Solidarity Shabbat: Stand With Pittsburgh. The Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City invited the community to join #ShowUpforShabbat.
#ShowUpforShabbat Participating Congregations Nov. 2-3, 2018
(Contact individual congregation for times)
Congregation BIAV
Kehilath Israel Synagogue
Congregation Beth Torah
Congregtion Beth Shalom
New Reform Temple (Friday, Nov. 2 only)
Congregation Ohev Sholom
Congregation Kol Ami
The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah (Friday, Nov. 9 only) Rev. Adam Hamilton of the Church of the Resurrection will join the B’nai Jehudah that evening, along with members of his church, to celebrate Shabbat. All are welcome.
