WASHINGTON DC (JNS) – “We have indeed made history today with over 290,000 of us gathered here on the National Mall. This is the largest pro-Israel gathering in history,” William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, told attendees of the “March for Israel” on the National Mall in Washington on Tuesday. Daroff, whose organization represents 50 member groups, added that another 250,000 watched the march on livestream and on C-SPAN.
He added that bus drivers refused to transport 900 participants from the Detroit Federation who arrived at Dulles International Airport when the drivers learned they were going to a pro-Israel event.
“Look what we can do in just over a week. Imagine what we can do,” said Eric Fingerhut, president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, which represents 146 Federations.
“Today’s crowd brings together every sector of American life. People of all faiths and creeds, of all races and backgrounds, to say together with unity and strength, ‘We support Israel’s fight to rid itself of the terror threat and restore safety and security to its people,’” Fingerhut said.
Below are photos and videos from the March for Israel 2023
Rabbi Aharon Lopiansky at the March for Israel 2023.Large crowd gathered on the National Mall in Washington DC for the March for Israel 2023.Mincha outside the rallyVery large crowd gathering on the National Mall in Washington DC for the March for IsraelPro Israel supporters fill the train station in Washington DC.Hatzalah working alongside DC medical personnel running the dispatch center.Rabbi Mordechai Willig gives a Shiur on Channukah on the way to the March.As they wait to join the March, Rabbi Efrom Goldberg’s congregants make Tzitzis for IDF Soldiers.
Rabbi Silber, Rabbi of Suburban Orthodox in Baltimore, MD teaches a Daf Yomi shiur outside the White House prior to the morning Shachris prayers.
Haggbah outside the White House.
Hallel outside the White House as rally goers await the days events.
So, so beautiful!!!!
Wish I could be there.
Am Yisroel Chai
Liggners
5 months ago
#2105865
You Israel hating crowd trying to hijack a thread will not stop us . The majority are with this rally !!!!
Palmach
5 months ago
#2105873
We support you and are proud. Ignore the jealous haters of the State of Israel. Ignore them !!!
#MYBROISINTHEARMY
5 months ago
#2106118
Am Yisrael Chai! I am really impressed by the crowd that showed up to show their support. I myself was there and there are no words to explain the unity that was going on there. but i am Definity not proud of how people cant just stop fighting during those difficult times when all we need is PEACE. everybody should just keep their opinions and thoughts to themselves. Everything around us is happening bec we need peace!!
Aguttenshabbos
5 months ago
#2106056
For what it’s worth, Chucky Schumer spoke very well. I can’t stand the guy but he did speak very well/pro Israel.
Enough
5 months ago
#2105940
Estimates of over two hundred thousands came
My Psak
5 months ago
#2106151
You want to know who really accomplished the most today for Klal Yisroel?
Michel Zelig (8) & his sister R. (6) who built a Mechitza with sofa cushions & said a Kapital Tehillim with extra Kavanah.
My Psak
5 months ago
#2106185
At first I was unhappy that the Gedolim told us not to go (& I hate to admit it but I almost doubted Daas Torah). But when I saw Chuck Shomer Yisroel at the podium holding hands with a women I understood why questioning “Daas Torah” is a foolish endeavor.
Not Surprised
5 months ago
#2106205
What a complete opposite of the gatherings of our haters.
Zohar: AM Yisrael is always a a reference to erev
5 months ago
#2106254
Why is it not klal Yisrael Chai? Why am Yisrael?
Some critical thinking is necessary.
ananymous
5 months ago
#2106354
what a beautiful sight & a Kiddush HaShem. Please HaShem hear our tefilahs & return all the hostages safely to their families & protect all the Chayalim. May HaRav Ha Tzaddik Rav Meir Kahane Z”TL be a Beiter for us all. NEVER AGAIN>>>NEVER AGAIN
Wonder why Yeshivish / Chasididh communities called NOT to participate
Tuff to understand….
Lets be honest
5 months ago
#2105890
Definitely not something to be proud of. Who put this together anyway? Some leftist loving people? You really couldn’t ask any of the Republicans to join you? The speaker of the house couldn’t be asked? You know the speaker would have been there! But no, y’all didn’t want to ask any Republicans to be there except for one token mostly semi-republican from New Jersey.
The real way to have this would have been with lots of tfilos and speeches that give chizuk, SPEECHES FROM OUR PEOPLE, NOT SKUTZIM WHO ARE DEFINITELY NOT OUR FRIENDS.
They couldn’t find anyone else other than Yishmaelim to speak. Hakeem? This makes me want to vomit!
Beautiful ! Chazak Am Yisrael !
So, so beautiful!!!!
Wish I could be there.
Am Yisroel Chai
You Israel hating crowd trying to hijack a thread will not stop us . The majority are with this rally !!!!
We support you and are proud. Ignore the jealous haters of the State of Israel. Ignore them !!!
Am Yisrael Chai! I am really impressed by the crowd that showed up to show their support. I myself was there and there are no words to explain the unity that was going on there. but i am Definity not proud of how people cant just stop fighting during those difficult times when all we need is PEACE. everybody should just keep their opinions and thoughts to themselves. Everything around us is happening bec we need peace!!
For what it’s worth, Chucky Schumer spoke very well. I can’t stand the guy but he did speak very well/pro Israel.
Estimates of over two hundred thousands came
You want to know who really accomplished the most today for Klal Yisroel?
Michel Zelig (8) & his sister R. (6) who built a Mechitza with sofa cushions & said a Kapital Tehillim with extra Kavanah.
At first I was unhappy that the Gedolim told us not to go (& I hate to admit it but I almost doubted Daas Torah). But when I saw Chuck Shomer Yisroel at the podium holding hands with a women I understood why questioning “Daas Torah” is a foolish endeavor.
What a complete opposite of the gatherings of our haters.
Why is it not klal Yisrael Chai? Why am Yisrael?
Some critical thinking is necessary.
what a beautiful sight & a Kiddush HaShem. Please HaShem hear our tefilahs & return all the hostages safely to their families & protect all the Chayalim. May HaRav Ha Tzaddik Rav Meir Kahane Z”TL be a Beiter for us all. NEVER AGAIN>>>NEVER AGAIN
Wonder why Yeshivish / Chasididh communities called NOT to participate
Tuff to understand….
Definitely not something to be proud of. Who put this together anyway? Some leftist loving people? You really couldn’t ask any of the Republicans to join you? The speaker of the house couldn’t be asked? You know the speaker would have been there! But no, y’all didn’t want to ask any Republicans to be there except for one token mostly semi-republican from New Jersey.
The real way to have this would have been with lots of tfilos and speeches that give chizuk, SPEECHES FROM OUR PEOPLE, NOT SKUTZIM WHO ARE DEFINITELY NOT OUR FRIENDS.
They couldn’t find anyone else other than Yishmaelim to speak. Hakeem? This makes me want to vomit!
That would be the Zionist, not Jewish, “State”.