St. Louis Israel Solidarity Shabbat
Thursday, October 26-Sunday, October 29
The St. Louis Jewish community invites you to our community centers, houses of worship, college campuses, and our homes to gather in solidarity. We come together to mark the 3rd Shabbat since the attacks of October 7 on Israel. Collectively we will sing, learn, pray, and connect across our community to unite in our unwavering support of Israel.
Here are the ways you can take part in our St. Louis Israel Solidarity Shabbat
1- Wear a Blue Ribbon: Before, during, and after Shabbat take a photo of yourself wearing your blue ribbon
Blue Ribbons for Israel
The blue ribbon symbolizes support and solidarity for the safe return of the hostages taken by Hamas terrorists in Israel. It symbolizes solidarity with the hostages, their families, and all who care about their safety. #BlueRibbonsforIsrael To learn more, click here.
2- Join us at one of our synagogues
3- Prayers for the captives
4- Study about Pidyon Shvuyim: The mitzvah of Pidyon Shvuyim – Redeeming Captives shows up in this week’s parashah, Lech Lecha
5- Light shabbat candles for yourself, Israel, and the hostages
6- Give to the Jewish Federation’s Israel Emergency Campaign https://donate.jfedstl.org/IsraelEmergency
Specific Events going on in our St. Louis Jewish Community:
Thursday, October 26
7PM CT/ 8PM ET Unity in Harmony: Standing in Solidarity, Song, and Prayer for Israel
Register to attend via Zoom at https://bit.ly/music4israel
Friday, October 27
Gather with your congregational community for prayer
Gather with family and friends for a Shabbat meal
Saturday, October 28
Gather with your congregational community for prayer
David Makovsky, “Israel-Hamas Update” at Young Israel at 5:30 pm
JCRC, Jewish Federation and United Hebrew welcome David Makovsky who will speak about The US, Israel, the Arab World and the Gaza Crisis: Convergences and Divergences.
Doors open at 7:30 pm for dessert and havdallah.
Program will begin at 8:00 pm
Register Here
Sunday, October 29
9:00 am – 1:00 pm Collection drive for the IDF at B’nai Amoona
7:30 pm, Jewish Federation welcomes Gil Hoffman. His talk will be Israel Under Fire: An Insider’s Look at the Fight for Israel on the Military and Media Battlefields