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Tue, May

We Stand With Israel: YSZ Goes To Washington Rally

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In a remarkable display of unity and commitment, members of the Yeshiva Sha'arei Zion Girls High School recently participated in the March for Israel held rally in Washington, D.C. The event brought together many of the YSZ girls, Mrs. Zerykier, menahelet; several faculty members; Rabbi Avraham Fridman, principal, YSZ Elementary; some of his eigth grade students; and members of the Bukharian community, collectively representing our community's unwavering support for Israel.

A Beautiful Showcase Of Unity and Achrayut

The community's presence at the rally served as a beautiful representation of support for Israel, highlighting the values of unity and achrayut. Standing together, they demonstrated the tremendous power that comes from showing up and standing united.

Mrs. Zerykier emphasized the significance of working together, stressing that "solidarity and achdut is a message that must reign more powerfully than that of divisiveness."

Testimonials From Parents: Unity and Courage

One parent, initially skeptical about attending shared, "I’m very glad I did it. It showed the students what am Yisrael chai is all about. It taught the girls unity and courage and not to be afraid to stand up for what they believe. Thank you very much to my YSZ family and to all those in the background who make opportunities like these happen."

Another parent, who couldn't be present physically, expressed heartfelt gratitude stating, "This event really touched my heart. I wasn’t there, but I watched the program live and it was really beautiful. Thank you for organizing the journey for our girls!"

Commitment And Activism

Despite knowing that the trip might be long and exhausting, the YSZ girls embraced the road ahead with smiles, recognizing that this journey was an integral part of their commitment and activism. Their attire, adorned with Israeli flags, and their signs proclaiming "We Stand With Israel" echoed a powerful message of support.The march instilled a profound sense of pride in the YSZ girls — pride for their nation and pride for Israel. Lessons learned during this event have left a lasting imprint on the community, the girls, and their families.