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Israel solidarity rallies, vigils planned throughout South Florida

People gather for a "Defend Israel" rally on Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale on Oct. 8, 2023. People gather for a "Defend Israel" rally on Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
People gather for a Defend Israel rally on Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Lois K. Solomon, reporter for the South Florida Sun Sentinel
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South Floridians are organizing vigils and rallies of support after the weekend’s attacks in Israel and the Gaza Strip. Many require advance registration; all will have heavy security. Make sure to check the rules before you go.

PALM BEACH COUNTY

Boca Raton

WHAT: Israel Solidarity Gathering, presented by the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County

WHEN: 6 p.m. Oct. 10

WHERE: Congregation B’nai Israel, 2200 Yamato Road

REQUIRED REGISTRATION: jewishboca.org/events/israel-solidarity-gathering

Palm Beach

WHAT: Israel Solidarity Rally, coordinated by Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

WHEN: 7 p.m. Oct. 10

WHERE: Palm Beach Synagogue, 120 N. County Road

REQUIRED REGISTRATION: jewishpb.org/fed/2023/10/09/stand-with-israel-solidarity-event-details

INFORMATION: sarah.whitman@jewishpalmbeach.org

Palm Beach Gardens

WHAT: Israel Solidarity Rally, coordinated by Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

WHEN: 7 p.m. Oct. 10

WHERE: Temple Beth David, 4657 Hood Road

REQUIRED REGISTRATION: jewishpb.org/fed/2023/10/09/stand-with-israel-solidarity-event-details

INFORMATION: sarah.whitman@jewishpalmbeach.org

Palm Beach Gardens

WHAT: Rally in Solidarity with Israel

WHEN: 5 p.m. Oct. 10

WHERE: Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens, 6100 PGA Blvd.

INFORMATION: 561-624-2223; jewishgardens.com

Boynton Beach

WHAT: Israel Solidarity Rally, coordinated by Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

WHEN: 7 p.m. Oct. 11

WHERE: Temple Torat Emet, 8600 Jog Road

REQUIRED REGISTRATION: jewishpb.org/fed/2023/10/09/stand-with-israel-solidarity-event-details

INFORMATION: sarah.whitman@jewishpalmbeach.org

BROWARD COUNTY

Cooper City

WHAT: Stand With Israel Community Vigil, presented by the Jewish Federation of Broward County

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11

WHERE: Temple Beth Emet, 4807 S. Flamingo Road

REGISTRATION: jewishbroward.org/event/community-gathering-for-israel

Margate

WHAT: Candle-burning in memory of lost lives in Israel

WHEN: 7 p.m., Oct. 11

WHERE: City Hall, 5790 Margate Blvd.

INFORMATION: margatefl.com

Pembroke Pines

WHAT: Candlelight vigil, presented by the City of Pembroke Pines

WHEN: 6 p.m. Oct. 11

WHERE: Charles F. Dodge City Center Plaza, 601 City Center Way

INFORMATION: Zach Schieren at 954-392-2082; Facebook.com/cityofpembrokepines

Dania Beach

WHAT: United Interfaith Gathering of Peace & Prayer

WHEN: 5 p.m. Oct. 11

WHERE: City Hall, 100 W Dania Beach Blvd.

INFORMATION: daniabeachfl.gov

Hallandale Beach

WHAT: We Stand With Israel candlelight vigil

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10

WHERE: City Hall, 400 S. Federal Highway

INFORMATION: 954-458-3251; hallandalebeachfl.gov

Davie

WHAT: Stronger Together: Broward’s Latin Community Combats Antisemitism, a free forum, in English and Spanish, presented by United Way of Broward County, Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, Mujeres Latinas and the Jewish Federation of Broward County

WHEN: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 12

WHERE: Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr Blvd., fifth floor, Davie

REGISTRATION: strongertogetherhispanicheritagemonth.eventbrite.com

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Miami Beach

WHAT: Israel Solidarity Rally, with local leaders, clergy and elected officials, presented by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and other community organizations

WHEN: 6 p.m. Oct. 10

WHERE: Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, 1933-1945 Meridian Ave.

INFORMATION: Bonnie Reiter-Lehrer at 305-798-4422; jewishmiami.org

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