Local Jewish groups and Fort Worth city leaders gathered at a vigil Tuesday night to pray, show support in light of the Hamas attack on Israel
A retired member of the Israeli Army attended a vigil for Israel at Beth-El Congregation in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. City and faith leaders spoke to a full house for support of Israel.Barry Abels, executive director of the Jewish Federation in Fort Worth and Tarrant County, opened a Tuesday night vigil with a blog by his brother, recounting the events of the
The vigil came just days after war was declared Sunday between Israel and Hamas after the Palestinian Islamist group invaded and attacked Israel, McClatchy News reported. The congregation gives Mayor Mattie Parker a standing ovation when she says that Fort Worth stands with Israel during a vigil for Israel at Beth-El Congregation in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. City and faith leaders spoke to a full house for support of Israel. Special to the Star-Telegram“In difficult times, we all know that words of comfort are very important,“ said Howard Rosenthal, associate director for the Jewish Federation of Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
“When we show our support to the state of Israel, the people of Israel see it and recognize it and spread it around and they appreciate it,” said Goldman.“When we see the neo-Nazis in a restaurant wearing a badge with the swastika on it, we need to call that out. We need to speak up. And we need to educate,” Goldman said.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker also attended the vigil, showing her support for Israel and the local Jewish community.
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