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OUR COMMUNITY

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rivers in rush hour
traffic along Orchard
Lake Road passing
Northwestern Highway on
Monday, Oct. 9, passed dozens
of supporters of Israel waving
American and Israeli flags
and holding signs proclaiming
unwavering solidarity with
Israel.
The rally was organized
by #EndJewHatred. “What
we saw this weekend was the
worst onslaught of terror in
Israel’s history since the Yom
Kippur War,” said Adar Rubin,

#EndJewHatred director of
mobilization. “The pain of the
Jewish community of Oakland
County is indescribable, felt
by both sides of the political
spectrum.”
He added, “This is our
opportunity to come together
in unity, and channel this
just pain into Jewish pride
and calls for justice. We will
not be silent and, today, the
#EndJewHatred movement
will show the resiliency of
Michigan’s Jewish community.”
Michigan Congresswoman

Haley Stevens spoke
passionately and resolutely,
declaring commitment to
Israel and Israel’s right to
defend itself. Speaking into
a megaphone to the people
gathered, she said, “Terrorism
and hate have no place in the
free world!”
Following the event, Stevens
expanded on her commitment
and dedication to Israel and
the Jewish people. “I was
proud to see the outpouring
of support for Israel. After
Hamas’ senseless attack, the

American people and the
federal government must
continue showing our support.
In Congress, I will continue
to support Israel, the Jewish
people, and stand up against
Hamas’ shocking violence.”
Ian Mendel traveled to Israel
for the first time in March
with the Motor City Mission.
Sharing his shock and grief
and love for Israel and reason
for attending the rally, he said,
“I felt the need to take a break
from the news footage and
social media posts. I wanted

#EndJewHatred organizes rally in support of Israel in West Bloomfield.
Rally to Support Israel

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YEVGENIYA GAZMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER