Posted on 10/07/24
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 7, 2024 - Tonight, I was at the University of Maryland, College Park, and I want to share my reflections with you.
I arrived early and attended a pro-Hamas “vigil.” Let me tell you, as someone who carries the weight of October 7th in my heart, my blood boiled—so much so that it felt like it reached 10,000%. I won’t share photos from that event because I wouldn’t want to burden you with that kind of pain. But I will say this: it takes a special kind of (sick) person to attend a rally in support of Hamas on the very day when we mourn the lives so brutally taken.
On the other hand, as the Executive Director of the @baltimore Zionist District I was moved beyond words to attend the UMD Hillel vigil in honor of those we lost on October 7th—Israeli, Muslim, Christian, and beyond. Over 1,000 students gathered together in unity, with their voices lifted in beautiful songs, prayers, reflections, and tributes to those precious lives taken from us on that horrific Saturday.
I am so proud of these students, who have not only been forced to grow up far too fast over this past year but who also have to endure so much pain and hatred on their very own campus. And yet, they stand tall. My heart is grateful to the UMD Hillel, Chabad, and everyone else who made tonight possible for these brave students.
May we all see better days, filled with peace and understanding. Am Yisrael Chai. 🇮🇱🎗️