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Photos: Jews and Christians standing in solidarity for Israel

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Bill Motchan

A group of supporters gathered in front of the Missouri History Museum Library on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 22, to rally and offer prayers for Israel.

The event drew nearly 70 people and was organized in part by the Ferguson-based Civil Righteousness, Inc.

“We are coming together as Jews and Christians and standing in solidarity for Israel and for its right to defend itself,” said Reverand Jonathan T. Thomas from the group. Thomas was joined by Rabbi Ze’ev Smason who led the participants in the singing of “Hine Ma Tov.”

Speakers included Karen Sher, Jewish Federation vice president of community impact, and Lynne Jackson, the great-great-granddaughter of Dred Scott.

All photos were taken by Bill Motchan.

 

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Bill Motchan, writer/photographer
Bill worked in corporate communications for AT&T for 28 years. He is a former columnist for St. Louis Magazine. Bill has been a contributing writer for the Jewish Light since 2015 and is a three-time winner of the Rockower Award for excellence in Jewish Journalism. He also is a staff writer for the travel magazine Show-Me Missouri. Bill grew up in University City. He now lives in Olivette with his wife and cat, Hobbes. He is an avid golfer and a fan of live music. He has attended the New Orleans Jazzfest 10 times and he has seen Jimmy Buffett in concert more t han 30 times between 1985 and 2023.