Michael Balaban’s Update on the War in Israel

November 10, 2023

– Michael Balaban
President & CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

It has been over a month since Israel’s war with the terrorist organization Hamas began.

But even on day 37, for many, it still feels like day 1. We still are in mourning for our brothers and sisters in Israel, praying for the return of the 239 hostages and witnessing unprecedented rises of antisemitism at home.

What we need now is action and to not lose hope in our efforts. That is why I am inviting you to come out this Tuesday to Washington D.C. for the Jewish Federation of North America’s March for Israel. We will march side by side with countless other communities to show that we will not remain silent against terrorism and hate.

If you are unable to make it to the march, you can still make your voice heard now by visiting our advocacy site here for action steps to stand with Israel and against antisemitism.

I just returned from Israel on Tuesday from a Solidarity Mission with rabbis that was done in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey. I can say firsthand that the people of Israel still desperately need your help. Let’s show them that they can count on us.

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