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August 14, 2005
SoFla Solidarity
Miami Tisha B'Av Prayer Vigil Video
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On Saturday, August 13, 2005, at Midnight, more than 300 people attended a candlelight vigil was held outside the office building housing the Israeli Consulate, in downtown Miami. The night of August 13th corresponds to one of the most auspicious days in the Jewish calendar - the 9th of Av (“Tisha B’av”).
At a time when Jews around the world mourn and lament the destruction of the two Temples in Jerusalem and calamities that befell the Jewish People throughout history, we raised our voices in prayer.
Photo by Dean Lautermilch. More photos here.
Rally coordinator Jon Kowal stated, “On this day of mourning and fasting, we pray that our Jewish Leaders in Israel will, at this eleventh hour, have a change of heart and that Prime Minister Ariel Sharon will abide by the platform on which he was elected, as expressed in his statements that Jews of Gush Katif are essential to the Safety and Security of the State of Israel and not to give in to terrorism.”
Posted by LindaSoG at August 14, 2005 10:24 PM