AJC Calls on the Westchester/Fairfield Community to #ShowUpForShabbat

AJC Calls on the Westchester/Fairfield Community to #ShowUpForShabbat

Written By: Talk of the Sound News

WHITE PLAINS, NY — AJC is urging the the Westchester/Fairfield Jewish community, as well as civic and religious leaders, to flock to synagogues on Friday night and Saturday, November 2-3. The #ShowUpForShabbat initiative was launched by AJC after the horrific attack at Tree of Life Or L’Simcha Congregation in Pittsburgh, which left 11 Jewish worshipers dead and another six people wounded.

“We must speak out and stand up against those who target Jews. Coming to synagogue this Shabbat will send a clear, strong message that Jews are not afraid at all,” said AJC Westchester/Fairfield Director Scott Richman. “And we also know today that Jews are not alone. In our country, in our city, elected officials as well as other faith and ethnic communities recognize that an attack on any faith is clearly an attack on all faiths.”

The AJC Westchester/Fairfield initiative is part of a nationwide effort by the American Jewish Committee, a leading global advocacy organization, to fill synagogues in a demonstration of solidarity and unity against anti-Semitism and hate.

Other local Jewish and partner organizations are being asked to encourage their members to participate in the campaign.

Synagogues are being called upon to welcome the anticipated influx of attendees at their Shabbat services with explanatory programming, and rabbis are being asked to dedicate their sermons to discussing the initiative.

Social media users are being encouraged to tweet and post about their plans to attend Shabbat services this weekend using the hashtag #ShowUpForShabbat.